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    The Pony Inn

    3.4 (291 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    E D.

    Fun atmosphere, great service! Yummy food. We had a big group & they took great care of us.

    BBQ nachos at Square Roots Fest.
    Amy K.

    Got the BBQ nachos at Square Roots Fest. Five stars for flavor (it's their BBQ pulled pork), but three for portion size. Ten bucks for this little dish!

    Otto V.

    A sports bar in the whole sense of the word; small enough to feel intimate, but large enough to accommodate a large groups of friends. With 22 tv's screens there is no blind spot for sport watching. The place has a narrow front giving the appearance to be smaller than it is, but it is long to the rear. There are a few tables at the front, that gives the appearance of being at a patio with the opening store front windows. The long bar covers about half the length of the place, seating over 20 customers while providing enough space for the number of bartenders the place requires. On the opposite wall from the bar is a row of booths, each for 4  ppl per table (or 6 If you must). At the rear is a table for 8 or 10 customers and a few more booths I stopped in on the Kentucky derby day. They were having a special offering unlimited, selected drinks and food for 3 hours for a set price. A good deal, and for heavy drinkers, a great deal. A DJ played music constantly, alternating with  a one person live act, playing guitar, and singing with pre recording music. The food is decent for sport bar, and I have no complaints about the service; it was friendly and cordial. Although, a little understaffed for the day. About my only complaint, and this is a matter of taste, is that the music was too loud; In a narrow space, loud music and people screaming trying to hold a conversation, this is literally a place where you can not hear yourself think.

    Jane V.

    A sport's lover's Paradise. This is an Ultimate Sports Bar. Went here for the Kentucky #Derby Day party. For $50 per person we had unlimited food, bourbon glazed smoked Pig, fried chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, salad and cornbread. Unlimited beverages included Woodford Reserve mint juleps which by the way we're very good, important, crafts, and domestic pints, Pony punch cocktails and wine. Both live and recorded music added to the festivities. The drinks and food were really good, but the company and atmosphere were even better. A picture of the lady in the yellow dress With approximately 25 flat screen TVs, including one of each table in the main bar you can watch a sporting event from any place in the main area. Lots of space, with at least seating for 8 at the bar oh, there's also 9 booths thaty seat 4 and tables in both the front and the back in order to accommodate many more. Loved the rustic decor, and the efficient staff. My only complaint, is that we were sitting in the back and the music was way too loud. In fact, when we left, you could still hear the music from a half a block away. Will come back here with friends on another occasion

    Khadijah H.

    I went here for the half price appetizers. Upon arriving they check your ID at the door no matter what time of day it is. I was greeted and properly seated. Our waitress gave us menus but not a welcoming friendly attitude. Very nonchalant for it to be a Friday afternoon. She barely gave us 5 minutes to view the menu before asking if we wanted to place an order for a drink (alcoholic). She was sweet but pushy on wanting us to order something besides water. So friend and I ordered a jack and coke and one margarita. She took our meal order and the food arrived in a timely fashion. The wings are basic bar food. Either hot or bbq. No in between. The fries.... don't get them unless you do waffle fries. I didn't know he fries were going to be a mockery of steak and shake's French fries. Plus they were nearly burnt to a crisp and no salt/ seasoning added as described on the menu. My friend on the other hand, ordered the calamari and waffle fry nachos. Her dishes were amazing. Definitely would've paid full price if they were not half off. The one thing I did like about the bar here is your option to choose top shelf liquor or well liquor. And if you choose top shelf in any drink, it's only a $2-3 up charging.

    Stack.  Sausage.  Over easy.  Biscuit.
    Ryne D.

    How the hell is it possible that there are 30-some reviews for this place, yet no one's mentioned the stack? That's the reason I heard about Pony Inn: a location in Chicago to get the infamous Diner Stack from Merry-Ann's Diner down in Champaign. Heck, the menu lists it as "U OF I STYLE!" I sincerely hope any Illinois alumni who loved Merry Ann's can appreciate this review. Ok, it's a pretty nice and open place for a sports bar, but we did come in on a Saturday morning. But we didn't order any drinks. No, our party of three were here to have a stack. They only serve the Breakfast Stack Saturday and Sunday mornings, which I consider a poor business decision. It's hard to eat that much gravy when you're sober. I guess I should explain what a stack is: a base of hash browns, topped with a couple sausage patties, some cheese, a biscuit, eggs any style, and the whole thing is smothered in sausage gravy. Compared to the authentic version, the gravy isn't as thick as it should be, and they don't really give enough hash browns. Still, it's better than driving two and a half hours for one. And we still cried tears of joy once the food came out. If only they would serve them at 2am...

    Elise K.

    I became a regular over the summer after my beach volleyball team came here to support our sponsor each week. I've tried a few things across the menu, but have a few favorites. The burgers are good overall - with the exception of the turkey burger. Both my friend and I found the turkey burger too dry on more than one occasion. You must try any of the famous grilled cheese and dipping sauces. The sandwiches are the length of a loaf of bread (just sliced the "wrong" way). They are perfectly buttery and grilled! Easily a full meal with leftovers! Like any bar there is a full selection of beer. They do make cocktails here though - one can get a mean Jack & ginger! And the service - its good. Both at table and at the bar. They will split your check - refreshing, right?!

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    Cool chill spot to watch a game. Solid food, drinks, and service. Great neighborhood spot.

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