This bar is not for the faint of heart. Pony provides it's bar-goers nothing less than a provocative experience. They provide pints, pitchers, and strong pours. There are penises plastered all over the walls. The potties are nothing pleasant, try to save it for home. That being said, I always meet a ton of interesting and friendly people. It doesn't take long to start conversations, and I always have a good time. If you are female, you might be the only one there. So just don't go if you're not comfortable. read more

Great 80s new wave, industrial music. BUT can't you have drag queens for entertainment instead of boring old same?

Great to FINALLY see another gay bar in town. This new Pony is small, but has a great atmosphere, great decor and great music. The drinks were reasonable and the crowd was decent. My partner and I hope to frequent this new incarnation often. read more

I knew it would be a good time when we walked into this bar and immediately saw a hot Go Go boy dancing on the bar to Old School music, 70s looking porn on the walls, and best of all on this, particular night a patron dressed as a "Chicken Lady"! The bar staff was friendly enough, but really it's the totally random mix of everything that makes this place unique. read more

Favorite queer bar in Seattle hands down. The patio is the best place to hang out on sunny days.

As many others have stated, the bartenders are the rudest on the hill. Ordered my first drink of the night and the bartender misunderstood my order due to the loud music. Paid him before noticing and then very politely explained that there was a misunderstanding and I got the wrong drink. Rather than replace the drink, he insisted that I pay for a new one. I'm a regular there and have recommended the place to many friends and even defended the bar staff when others said they were rude. I guess they were right. Run away from this place and go to many of the other friendly gay bars on the hill. The patio is nice but not worth being treated like a nuisance. read more

Definitely a fun and interesting place. Drinks are ok, priced fairly well, and I always have a good time. I recommend you see this place for yourself. read more

Out of towner who had a bad experience. Put my song in and waited 2 hours and did not get to sing. I am not exagerating. Multiple people sang twice and the karaoke guy seemed disorganized and uninterested. Told me I was up next multiple times and then abruptly stopped 30 minutes before close. I complained to a staff member tending bar who sympathized and said 4 other people said the same thing. Bartender offered me a free drink but after 2 hours waiting...I dont care I can afford my own drinks. Will not come here again and if the manager/owner reads this change the karaoke DJ you employ Saturday night. You just lost a customer. read more

Really the only thing bad to say about Pony is the size. It's pretty small and there is always a line at the bathroom. Other than that, it's super fun. The staff is really nice, they always have great music and a mix of straight and gay. read more

Long lines. Rude bartenders. It will take 20 minutes to leave the bar because you can't cash out.

I went to the Pony when it first opened at its current location. It wasn't too busy when I went, I was able to find a seat for me and my friends. We each had a drink then left. It wasn't a bad experience at all. I've been thinking about going back to see if it's changed at all but reading the reviews good and bad... I have to say I won't be going back. From what I can tell, the bartenders are rude and even violent. One review said "The Owner " was equally as rude. There's also an overwhelming amount of reviews on how people of color are being treated there. I looked on their website at some of the party pics and either there is only one black person that goes there or the staff photographer doesn't think any other non white customers needs to be noted. Personally if I walk into a bar and look around and it doesn't show diversity, even in its staff, I leave. There really are too many bars around that DON'T make you feel like you're not worth the time to service but we want you hard earned money. read more

To the pretentious hipster bartender that served me and my 3 friends on 2/28/13 at around 8 p.m: Fuck you. You flipped out on my friend for not tipping with his card, when I had cash in my pocket to personally tip you. He bought the drinks, so I thought I'd be nice and cover the tip. The second you saw that there was no tip left on the receipt, you loudly shrieked: "No tip? That' fucking bullshit!" and stormed off slamming glasses around, glaring at us like a bratty teenager. You know what? After your shitty attitude, I stuffed my cash back in my pocket and took my friends elsewhere. That was beyond rude. I sure as hell won't be coming back, and neither will they. I left 2 stars because I actually really enjoy the décor, and the drinks aren't bad. Too bad about the pissy bartender, I hope the others have some decent social skills. read more

I have lived in Capitol Hill for over six years. Throughout this time and far prior I have acted as a proponent for LGBTQ rights. While at this establishment, a bartender rips a cigarette out of my mouth telling me to "hang loose", which having spent the last two months in the Pacific, hit home. Offended, I left, and a bartender stormed out of the bar screaming "straight girl, don't come back". My sexuality has never been a concern of yours, nor has yours been of mine. This is embarrassing for Capitol Hill. I am ashamed. read more

This place is awesome. Dicks on the wall, bearded stripper in tennis shoes, and Richard Simmons on the tube. What are you missing? If you said outdoor fire pit on the patio, well say no more, Pony has you covered. read more

Came here last night with a friend, and we had a pretty good time. I love the fireplace in the outside patio. Inside on the walls were many pictures of penises. My straight friend enjoyed em', and me it's not my cup of tea .. after all it's a gay bar! The crowd is also friendly and drinks were strong. read more

Checked out the Littlest Tea Dance in the World.... Pony is a very interesting bar with lots of Porn and Pictures to read on the wall. Also, they have magazines on the counters if you feel like flipping through them. Had a straight friend join us and she had a great time. The music was good but the retro seventies vibe got old after awhile. I was wishing they would play some 80s or more.. Everyone else seemed to love it! read more

What a fun place! Was here with friends during Seattle Pride and thought it was hilariously kitschy - vintage nudes all over, cute bar tenders, awesome patio... Music is a little too loud, but all in all it was a great time. read more

Fantastic music. Strong drinks. Excellent crowd. Photo booth. Go-go dancers. Penis wall. What a wonderful place.

This bar is the shit! Cheap booze, hot guys, and the patio is amazing!! Come in on Sunday afternoons for the David and Justyn show. ;-)

I love this place for the atmosphere but I wish there were room to dance on a busy night there is not even room to breath let alone dance which sucks because it has good music usually playing. The outside part is perfect in Summer and Winter because it has fire pits. The crowd is made up from all the regulars from The Capitol Hill area and always friendly. It would totally be 5 stars if only there were room to dance! But I guess that is what The Merc is for since this is technically a bar and not a dance club :P read more

I'm not a "bar person". But this bar is FUN. Kooky, kool ambiance, atmosphere ... good music, drinks. If being a "dive bar" is a good thing, then this is THE dive bar of Seattle. To me, it's just intentionally different and genuine. If the weather is nice then the patio is a great hangout I prefer the inside where I feel like I'm in some pleasantly perverse, psychedelic porno wet dream. read more

Awesome place first time here. Good specials. Glad i stopped by

Very hipster. A really nice gay bar - vintage porn on the walls. Great outside patio, good music in general.

This bar is absolutely nothing like anything that I've ever experienced. Kind of a dive, but honestly worth a visit. The bartender was awesome too. It's a gay goth bar, what else can you ask for? read more

Great vibe and music. Bartenders will pour your drink, get their tip and then ignore you while they play on their phone. Don't need them to entertain me, but a little talk will keep me there for another drink. Great patio as well. read more

Tried going back again last night and was still treated poorly. Really wish they would tear this place down and build something that is accepting to all. read more

I hate this bar. Extremely pretentious. I have been told from a friend who knows the owner that a few of them hate straight people coming into their establishment. I am gay but find that screwed up. My debit card was messed up and works on some machines and didn't work on the one there, the reason it doesn't work was cause of something messed up that happened to me. The bartender called me an asshole and went on and on about how fucked up it was that he couldn't slide his card through. So I wrote eff you on the receipt. Next thing I know I was being violently pushed out of the bar. Then he stole my card. I know his name but I am not posting it. It took this guy more energy to push me out of the bar instead of punching my numbers in. I recommend not coming here. He could have asked me nicely instead of hurting me to leave. I liked this bar before this. I didn't do anything to provoke being called an asshole. Actually his name was Ben. =) oh yeah can I mention I have witnesses and a bruise? read more

The sign on the door says "This is a gay bar - a VERY gay bar" But it is half straight men and straight women with a woman dancing on the bar. IT IS NOT A GAY BAR!!! And the beer was more expensive than other bars. read more

The DJ at pony doesnt know anything about customer service..... The bartenders give weak drinks.... This place is ridiculous...

This is the best gay bar I've ever been to. Super friendly and kind bartenders, amazing patrons, cheap drinks and a photo booth. I had such an amazing time, I just want to send my thanks!! read more

Love the dirty Pony. I've spent many a drunken night here and have a blast every time. The patio is great in the warmer months and even if it's cold, the firepit does a pretty good job of keeping it warm. The space is tiny, dark and has just the right amount of seediness to make it interesting. Take a little dirty East Village a little old school Castro and leave out the Seattle attitude and you've got Pony. One of my favorite places to get drunk. read more

Yay! Pony! We are sitting looking at the city sipping our deliciously strong citty sodas. Gallant service. Cute attire. Stay gold pony!

Got my ass ate in the bathroom what else could you need from a gay bar on Saturday night 10/10

Was in town for the weekend from Los Angeles and read about this bar on yelp. AWESOME bar, Awesome bartender, and Awesome decor. Had a great time in the photo booth and the music was great. The only down side to the experience was the anorexic excuse for a bouncer. Talk about little d*ck syndrome. Nevertheless I will be back and I may even bring the anorexic a valium and a sandwich, 2 things he is in dire need of ;) read more

This bar changed my life. Great bartenders. HEAVY pours (duh, it's a queer bar) Best music in Seattle at a bar. Amazing special events: check out the monthly HERO Worships and Bloodlust nights. Oh, and buy a t-shirt. read more

Want to be shoved around and treated like garbage? Come here! From the moment you are carded you are treated as an inconvenience. You are pushed out of they way by bartenders and patrons even after you have paid your tab. Never been treated like this at any other Seattle club. Would love this place to be turned into a gas station or a Starbucks. read more

to me, Pony is like a friend u have that u love n who loves u back but have doubts about how they feel about u a lot, even tho their feelings haven't changed. Pony is a snake charming cool customer/underwater volcano whom u haven't had that liminal discussion together about rlly rlly deep/intellectual stuff with yet (ex. "not trying to force a diversity agenda bcuz yer setup is rlly hot but sometimes i feel like im supposed to prove something in this space with the lack of prominent POC bodies on the wall. i just wanna b honest with u since we r friends Pony.") in the time continuum so u r kinda sweatin' on that dark misty dance floor having intense feelings, attuned to the sexual energies everyone/the walls r giving off, sometimes wanting to have an excuse to go to the bathroom or smoke outside (if u smoke) with everyone who smokes bcuz you're overwhelmed by how u wish u could love everyone there who is alone the way they need to b loved. this is mixed with contradictory experiences of lusting over strangers, feelin like an outsider, glazed over eyes of people u make assumptions about, "IT'S MAH BURFDAY, THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED" diva nights, medicating your issues with drank on happy hour night, SEXY DANCY TIMES EVERYONE, "y am i here!?" existential moments, being classy, being a hot mess, wanting to go home n watch something on Netflix, etc. u invite Pony to certain social gatherings bcuz u don't know what kind of expectations they have n have small anxieties about them, vice-versa. eventually, the two of u will start being able to read each others' minds but for now u r both doing u together with the occasional struggle, werkin those evenings with friends old n new, kissin n huggin, havin some real talk, bein with people outside when it is closed, belonging, unbelonging, n belonging all over again. read more

i've only been here once, but i loved it! came on a thursday with a bunch of work friends. sat right below the blurry video of oiled-up men wrestling in some creepy dude's basement. great service from friendly and handsome bartenders. bathrooms were clean. it was weird and creepy in the best way. i will definitely be back! read more

have always loved this place. set up as a temp bar as its predecessor it turned into a hill staple instead of another f*cking condo beige complex. good drinks. good music. good gogo boys. dirty simple and busy. just go. read more

Pony is my home away from home, and I know many of my queer and weirdo fam feel the same way.