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    Side Pony Lounge

    4.4 (10 reviews)
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    Very refreshing straight up ginger beer!
    Alden C.

    Side Pony Lounge is a cocktail bar that I have been wanting to go to for a while and was in fact in my old neighborhood where I lived in for a while so it was nice to come back. I remember when I did live around here this very spot was an ice cream shop and later a Kombucha brewery. I am glad that the space is getting reused. When we sat down we were told by the waitress that they had their own house made ginger beer which really caught my attention. I do like ginger! I saw that they had the ginger beer in their Moscow Mule and so I ordered one of those. I liked it very much and even ordered a straight up ginger beer afterwards. If you enjoy ginger, specifically ginger beer then Side Pony has a really good one! In addition to that Steve and I ordered some nachos. This was kind of a spin on nachos you might get at a convenience store but Side Pony's version was way better than what it's inspired from. The nacho experience took me back to my youth in the 80's whenI first noticed these nachos which is very fitting as the atmosphere of the lounge definitely and delightfully 80's inspired. Definitely looking forward to a return trip and even if it's just for the ginger beer!

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    Lauren S.

    One of my best friends and I try and make it out once a month for "mom's night out" and this last time we went to Side Pony per my boyfriend's recommendation. He's a fan of their sister bar, The Mule Tavern, so I thought we'd give it a try! Bottom line is that it's a SUPER cool dive bar with the best vibe and the coolest owner. We intended on only being out for a couple hours and we were here for five... LOL whoops! Bonus points for having a TouchTunes jukebox and also pickle juice for pickle backs. More bonus points for the owner who takes your name instead of your card to keep your tab running. He's a cool guy. I'll definitely be coming back here. A welcomed addition to the Sixth Ave bar scene!

    Joey P.

    Stopped in for a quick drink and had the Pim's Cup which was incredible - strong cucumber notes and incredibly refreshing. The ambiance was also sunning - something out of the 80's. Service was quick and accommodating. Highly recommended!

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    Great service and atmophere. The vegan sloppy joes are the best! They have some theme nights as well. Check them out.

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    2 years ago

    Always a good vibe here. Small, cozy, with a good bourbon selection. Best part? they keep it simple and execute it well.

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    4.3
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    Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back.

    I understand 2026 is a struggle for everyone but this was really a struggle to experience in…read morecomparison to my prior visits. Server was professional and attentive. We sat on the patio. Happy hour menu now is pretty bleak. My negroni was excellent but the old-fashioned flavor was off and seemed watered down. The bacon wrapped dates had only two dates on a stick for $6! Wish they would at least write quantity (2) on the menu if not give 3-4 as a tapa. They were out of bread buns for the HH burger even though it was 4:30pm and so we got the regular menu potato croquettes instead. They were ok but essentially just 4 giant tater tots for $14. I miss the pickled veggies with pimiento cheese and bread! And their happy hour with pasta used to be the bomb.

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    1.4 mi

    I took my friend here as a birthday treat. He was craving pasta and I thought this might be a good…read moreplace for that. We enjoyed our food! The service was attentive and good. The only disappointment was we really did not like our tiramisu cake. It contained way too much alcohol for either of our liking and we both don't drink alcohol. This was the strongest alcohol I've ever had in a tiramisu cake. The environment has a unique vibe but the seating was not comfortable and the tables were very small.

    The atmosphere & decor felt great and relaxed, we went early in the evening before it got crowded…read more I hate the QR code for a menu. I understand why restaurants do it, but I hate it. If I hate to scan a QR code for a menu and there aren't even pictures, what's the point? I don't need a fancy menu, but a printed menu is nicer. We got the Skillet Smashed Fingerlings/potatoes appetizer to start, very delicious! My dinner companion got the Classic Smash Burger. She said the burger was great, and she knew there were going to be caramelized onions, but there was a lot packed in the middle of the patty. The novelty wore off quickly. She still said it was good overall. I ordered the Scarlet Rosemary (chicken and homemade pasta), and it was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was fantastic, but the only problem was; there wasn't enough of it (sauce) and when the dish cooled as we ate, you couldn't taste the sauce much. About 7-10 minutes after getting our food, my friend took a bite of my pasta and said "I don't taste any flavor at all" and I realized I was mostly tasting the chicken at this point and I was sliding the pasta in the very small bit of sauce on the plate. I would suggest don't be stingy with the sauce because it was great. Otherwise the food was wonderful and we'll plan on going back.

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    4.1
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    This place is crazy cool, my friends and I wanted to try other tiki theme bars and stumbled upon…read morethis. The drinks are STRONG, and rightfully so for the price. They had sooo many options that it got a little overwhelming haha. The food is pretty good too. The service was amazing, very understanding and friendly.

    Really cozy spot nestled in downtown Tacoma. We came in a little after 5, it took our eyes a bit to…read moreadjust to the darkness but were delighted with the lantern-lit atmosphere and the moody ambient music. To the layman it may seem like just a dark "pirate" or "tiki bar", but the focus is really more centered around Lovecraftian and cosmic horror - not something you see you often but very much appreciated among those who are familiar. The menu is accessed by QR codes on the table. They have an *extremely* long list of cocktails, all named appropriately with the theming, but somewhat lacking in variety. Most of the cocktails are some combination of rum, spices, lime/lemon, and maybe something else fruity or sweet. My wife had a Ships from Far Shores while I enjoyed an Astro Orbiter. Their menu has an indicator of how strong each drink is, and it doesn't lie. The Astro Orbiter tasted great but was indeed quite strong. The staff were extremely polite and a pleasure to talk to. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed the evening we went, so we weren't able to grab any food, but hopefully we'll to try some the next time we stop by.

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    I want you to celebrate my friend's birthday. I've been here twice now for a girls brunch…read more Both times the establishment has been very accommodating wasn't as busy so seating was easy. They are little staffed so service was slow, but it was understandable since she would explain each time and apologize to each time she came to the table for the delay I would definitely recommend four girls brunch. Everything girly they have really great areas to take photos.

    I really wanted to love this place because the atmosphere is nice and it has a lot of potential,…read morebut unfortunately our experience was just okay. The food itself was decent, but definitely overpriced for what you get. We ordered a cheese plate and a salad. It took well over 45 minutes just to receive the cheese plate, and then another 35+ minutes for the salad to come out. That felt excessive, especially considering the restaurant wasn't busy when we first arrived. There was a bridal shower happening, which is totally understandable and of course events can impact service. However, at the time we were seated, it wasn't crowded at all. The service was also disappointing. Our waitress rarely checked in, and we eventually had to go up to the bar ourselves to ask for napkins and water refill. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but for the prices and the wait times, I expected much better service and efficiency. I understand maybe we caught them on a off day, but for being my first experience I'd consider giving it another try, but improvements in attentiveness and timing would make a big difference.

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    Cocktail Menu
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    Rosé Menu
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