The Pony
Bar
#7 of 179 Bar venues in Chicago
#35 of 302 30th Birthday Party venues in Chicago
13 reviews
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1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Pat Looney
Your Personal Event Manager from The Pony
Response rate: 79%
Response time: Within
12 hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 3 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
7 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Pony
Main Floor
Dining Room
·
Private space
180 seats
200 standing
The Main Floor is an upscale tavern replete with hickory-slatted walls and floors, wood-beamed ceilings, a 38ft copper-plated bar, bucket-style stools, chocolate leather booths, 7 high-tops each with its own 24-inch flat screen, plus 13 wall-mounted screens. It can host parties of any size up to 200 people.
Alcohol licence until 1:30 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now
Rooftop Bar
Dining Room
·
Private space
70 seats
80 standing
The Rooftop Bar is a continuation of the 1st-floor aesthetic and has the option of retracting the roof for an open-air vibe in the summer and great lighting throughout the year.
Equipped with a full bar, wall-mounted TVs, and plenty of seating, the Pony Up Lounge provides a great atmosphere for just about any type of gathering year-round.
Alcohol licence until 1:30 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now
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Prices and opening hours
Sunday
10:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
10:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Monday
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Tuesday
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Wednesday
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Thursday
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Friday
10:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Main Floor
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Rooftop Bar
10:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Saturday
10:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Main Floor
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Rooftop Bar
10:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 200
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JP
Julia P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 75 guests
· December 2023
I am so happy I chose this venue. Staff was friendly reliable and super helpful. Venue was really fun vibes. Would definitely recommend!!!!
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
JD
James D.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests
· September 2023
Great venue upstairs with open air, great deals, and great service!
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
AR
Abigail R.
Verified review
Bar · 45 guests
· May 2023
Our bartender, Bekah, was incredibly lovely and we had such a wonderful time!!
Submitted 2 years ago
5.0
SH
Sara H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
About The Pony
Whether you’re in the mood to grab a bite to eat and some drinks with friends, or if you’re looking to plan a rooftop party... We've got you covered!
The downstairs is an upscale tavern replete with hickory-slatted walls and floors, wood-beamed ceilings, a 38ft copper-plated bar, bucket-style stools, chocolate leather booths, 7 high-tops each with its own 24-inch flat screen, plus 13 wall-mounted screens. It can host parties of any size up to 200 people.
The upstairs is a continuation of the 1st-floor aesthetic and has the option of retracting the roof for an open-air vibe in the summer and great lighting throughout the year.
Equipped with a full bar, wall-mounted TVs, and plenty of seating, the Pony Up Lounge provides a great atmosphere for just about any type of gathering year-round.
The downstairs is an upscale tavern replete with hickory-slatted walls and floors, wood-beamed ceilings, a 38ft copper-plated bar, bucket-style stools, chocolate leather booths, 7 high-tops each with its own 24-inch flat screen, plus 13 wall-mounted screens. It can host parties of any size up to 200 people.
The upstairs is a continuation of the 1st-floor aesthetic and has the option of retracting the roof for an open-air vibe in the summer and great lighting throughout the year.
Equipped with a full bar, wall-mounted TVs, and plenty of seating, the Pony Up Lounge provides a great atmosphere for just about any type of gathering year-round.
FAQ
At The Pony, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Pony:
- Rooftop Bar hosting 43 guests: $1277
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Pony is located at 1638 West Belmont Avenue, in the Lakeview, Chicago, IL district of Chicago.
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