Five stars. Came for the cocktails and vibe. Stayed because this place feels like a Berlin basement, a confessional booth, and a bad decision wrapped in leather all at once. Drinks strong, lighting was mostly out, and at one point I lost both my dignity and my phone. Miss neither. Special shoutout to the special "architectural feature" in the back that really encourages community engagement. What a glory! Rare to find a venue so committed to breaking down barriers between people. Capitol Hill hasn't felt this delightfully un-holey in years. Will absolutely return, probably wearing gloves. read more

Very friendly bartenders, very queer bar with lots of penile iconography so if that's not your vibe you might want to look elsewhere. Drinks were cheap and tasty, no cocktail menu though so make sure you know what you want before coming. read more

Ade is an amazing bartender, the owners also a very very cool dude. Drinks were great, vibe was great (including the outdoor patio which is where I sat). PLEASE GO IN HERE AND SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!!! read more

Awesome gay bars in Seattle, highly recommended. About 4 stars, close to gay district. read more

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A bit on the tries-too-hard hipster side with a nice (is tiny), patio, good drinks, friendly regulars. Vintage gay porn on the walls, paper mache' penises hanging from the ceiling, and a very queer friendly space where I feel comfortable. read more

Pony - Sign at the entrance...nicely done!!! - Gay Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time leaving a review on Yelp, but on - 06Sep2025 ~1900 bartender yelled, aggressively at us and guest, and didn't like when the Latin women were stomping our feet to Latin music. I guess we were "annoying" & "loud". I would not recommend celebrating a bachelorette party there. Maybe the bartender was having a bad night but he was yelling multiple times at the group even when we were buying drinks and not soliciting. As a Hispanic woman, I was scared by the bartender and if the owner wanted to call me personally I would not hesitate to give a statement. We also got yelled at for not showing I.D when there was no guidance at the door. I would recommend firing bartender when showing a non-opening environment. read more

I mean, I guess it's OK if you're a gen-zedder who just realised who Pete Burns was and you're like, wow. Lots of young'ns. I think they try with an alternative dance format and that is SO needed, so I thank them for their trashy Italian-disco, John-Waters sensibility, but I wish we could have that at Madison Pub, a nearby bar, which has older men who actually remember Italo-disco music from 1983. read more

Use to love this place, however they have raised their drink prices way too much. I was charged $11 for a draft beer served in a plastic cup. read more

This place is a joke! Came all the way from LA to Seattle for my best friend's 21st, only to hit a wall of pure garbage service. We waited 30 minutes in line, till the chain-smoking bouncer with giant black eyebrows checks our IDs. My vertical California one was cool with her since we JUST turned 21 But then she tells my best friend, who has the exact same type of Washington ID - totally valid, not expired - to "pick another bar"?! Are you kidding me?! This felt undeniably targeted and utterly ridiculous. We were beyond furious and will absolutely NOT be returning. Save yourselves the frustration. Do NOT go here. read more

I don't give reviews much ! But i feel I should with this place I'm gay and part or my ( community) was here for a drink with my friends and just because the table next to us didn't give us enough space to sit down one of the employees kicked us out which I feel it was power shaming read more

Went there on a Wednesday night since it was my husbands birthday and closed it down. We were on the patio having a good time until 2 when the bar closed and we left. I know we were the last ones out because someone came outside and jokingly said "y'all gotta get we're closed!" Ended up leaving a bag in the coat check on accident. My husband went to reclaim the bag and half the items were stolen out of it. I understand we were feeling good and left some shit behind but sure seems odd the stuff got pilfered in the lost and found. Can't say it was staff for sure but.... Not shocking. This place is greasy anyway. Go there if you wanna leave smelling like a pissy old jock strap, just don't leave your shit behind! read more

A friend recommended that we come here on Halloweekend. We definitely loved the vibe, it was exactly what we wanted! However when I stepped away my friend had told me that a person with long red curly hair had made her extremely uncomfortable. They had told her "I'm a regular and could tell your not from here, and your energy isn't wanted here". Definitely made us all upset and we left, as we visited Seattle from out of state excited to explore a new gay community that is rightly ranked. We won't let that one impression define our trip, we will be back! But this person claimed they were at this place all of the time. It would be a shame if they scared more people away and you lost business. read more

The bar staff and ambiance was amazing but then we met our match with a devilish looking red haired and browed meth chick talking about she was "THEE REGULAR" there.... Like im sorry that your life is so depressing and sad af that you had to make my friend and others feel uncomfortable with the rude and disgusting remarks you made to her... I'm sorry no one wants to touch you....I hope you seek the professional help you need REGULAR... hahaha she was so proud to say that also. read more

Awesome place to let your queerness fly, kind staff, and reasonable drink prices, very few woo girls, something I really appreciate, nothing worse than a bunch of drunk bridesmaids at a gay bar, touching you like a puppy without consent. A really cute outdoor hangout spot with a bar style fire pit , a great place to have audible conversations, and meet new people. And don't forget Karaoke Tuesday! read more

I love the karaoke night!! :DDDD It was so fun! The outside is a good vibe too. The fireplace is cozy outside

I've been to Pony a couple times in the past, but it was pre-Covid. Came here recently as the last stop on a bar crawl to celebrate my cousin's 21st. Staff here is always really nice. I'll say the bartender working the night I went was REALLY nice, because I couldn't find my mask.... Only for him to inform me that it was hanging off my ear... LOL. Yikes. He was really kind about it, thankfully. Music selection here is amazing and the crowd is kind and keeps to themselves. We had a great time hanging out, dancing, and having a few drinks before turning in the for the night. Prices are great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun atmosphere on the hill! read more

Honestly a fun little dive bar, it was on the quiet side when I went but things were great even then. Be prepared for a LOT of penis, but that's okay. That's kinda the what you're there for, right? XD The folks serving were great, too. Super accepting atmosphere. The dancer that night was great, too. ;) read more

This place is fun! Karaoke till 2am and the drinks are strong af. Different vibe for sure.

Had a run in with bouncer wannabe from "pink flamingoes" as others also noted in reviews. I made a joke about my hairline being my ID when carded at the door (I'm bald) and was immediately quoted WA state law. Which was no biggie, I was making a joke and have no problem showing ID. Then somehow this bouncer literally got triggered when I called her "honey." It was hilarious to witness, if not sad for her to have serious issues that caused her to go off like that. I shrugged it off and smiled because I know how to treat temper tantrums, just ignore. Pro Tip: if the pronoun "honey" is offensive to you, maybe you shouldn't work at a gay bar. read more

Would love to be able to give a review on the food and drinks, however we weren't even allowed in. the bouncer stopped my friends and I at the door and told us that this didn't seem "like our vibe" and that we should "go to Unicorn or something" I was really shocked, never faced such blatant stereotyping, especially not in capital hill. We literally had friends waiting for us in the bar. Guess we didn't look gay enough for the bouncer though. We are all LGBTQ+ Love inclusive Capitol Hill! read more

Dj sucked! But decor is dope af and dranks are cheap. Yea that's all I had to say about this place. Working proo hard but not hard enough read more

My friend and I entered after our Vax cards were verified and we had a great time. I visited super early during this standard and we felt super safe and secure being here with our vaccinations. I will never forget how comfortable I felt with the bartenders at Pony. I can't wait to re-visit! read more

This place pins the "dive bar" description of a tail on the pony *ahem donkey. What you see is what you get folks - don't expect a fancy bar or 5-star ambiance - the people who do leave dismayed and unfulfilled. If a dive bar is what you seek, then a dive bar you shall receive when you enter here. Service is good and they have lots of funny merchandise you can take home - they make great bachelor/bachelorette party gifts - what more could you ask for? Parking. Well it's Cap Hill. There isn't any! Get used to it. But find your way to Pony for a fun time! read more

It's a hit or miss. I would recommend going on the weekends because it might not be the most welcoming environment for POCs during the week. But I love environment so far, and I wouldn't let one incident ruin my whole experience there. But definitely go with a group and NEVER alone, once again lesson learned. If you want a chatty bar to go to than avoid this place during the week but the weekends are lit. Also the parking it's also hit or miss. And another things is, if you're from out of state, the bartenders are hit or miss with taking your out of state drivers license as a valid form of ID, so that is something to think about before coming here. So yeah once again hit or miss on whatever you say you go on, either very fun or very not hahaha. read more

Unnecessarily loud with their music and bass (even some workers wear earplugs to save their ears). The volume is at its worse whenever they throw sets, and they have the audacity to host these on weekdays. Not sure whether this bar realizes that louder and louder at some point does not generate additional revenue, and since it's already loud as hell, turning it down a notch won't take away from revenue either. People within the surrounding environment have jobs the next morning, and this bar gets so loud to the point where people are forced to stay up later than they should. Yet this business, or at least the owner, continues to remain unempathetic, greedy, and selfish after all these years. You guys hardly get direct complaints because most people know they can't do much about it; well I'll be the one to let you people know for them. Considering the personality of the business, I don't expect things to change, but I'm just letting y'all know. Wish y'all could be more considerate, instead of excusing yourselves as a business that can do as they please. read more

Who doesn't like porn all over the walls? I mean, what could be better? This gay bar is very open and blunt. I absolutely love it, and so do my friends. We come here for special occasions and to have a good time. The drinks are strong, the bartenders are quick, and I love the little outside patio area looking over the street. Oh, and did I mention the drinks are strong? read more

Such a fun spot! This is a very small bar with an even smaller patio area in the back. The people are super friendly and the staff was fantastic. We came on a night when they had dancers and they were amazing! You can't beat the friendly vibe here. The drinks are affordable and they pour their drinks well. read more

The place is dead and it's almost 10pm on a Saturday night. Not a good place to go for excitement even though they claim to be a very gay bar very gay. I am highly disappointed as I had heard good things about this place from friends but I am not seeing it. read more

While it might be the "dive" appeal to hang around this bar, you'll quickly pick up on inferior attitude by the staff, particularly Ben and Anouk... I've even been 86'd by this bar once. In particular because I got into an argument with Ben. I later attempted to make things right, and was even told by Anouk-the bar manager, that "all was forgiven" and I was now permitted to go to Pony. Two weeks later, upon trying to appease the bar staff, was met with attitude and again, told that I was still not permitted in the bar. Literally, if you are ready to stoke ego's and play gay-mes with the staff at Pony, you'll be just fine...if not? Pleasse pass this bar along. Pony is a boys club. And if you're not "in" you'll be met with attitude and nastiness. All in a passive aggressive atmosphere! Good luck PONY! read more

Omg super cool club good drinks and upbeat atmosphere. I'll definitely be back 100 out of 190 stars.

To the surly, downcast fellow running the door on 03/20/2019: lighten up. There are a lot of gay bars in this neighborhood and you gotta compete. Be friendly to paying customers... Or maybe leave customer service altogether. It might just not be for you. Coding's lucrative I hear. To the super nice bartender w the great music taste: change nothing. You rule. Great sleazy gay dive decor. AMAZING PATIO. Do not sit up in the corner by the flagpole! It incurs the wrath of the unhappy doorman! I'm writing this from Chop Suey down the street, where I've been treated with consistent warmth and respect. read more

Had the tastiest drinks, so so much fun! Great ambience and decor, fantastic staff! Plenty of seating for a huge group of us, too. read more

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Good lord I love this place It really warms my little gay heart to have all the weirdos together read more

Incredible. Iconic. Classic. My style. Everything I could have hoped for in a place like this. My bartender was fabulous and conversed with me through the night. An absolute gem in Seattle and will definitely be revisiting. highly recommend !!!! read more

Too many queens claiming seats and they're not there. Also drinks are strong enough. Call me whatever it's just my opinion.

Do not go here if you have a service animal. The bartender will ask a bunch of illegal questions and then throw you out. If you had already ordered and paid for a drink he will take it away from you. Legally you can only ask for license or proof they are a registered service animal. You can not ask what the persons disability is or anything else. read more

I've been here a couple times for drinks and to hang out with my two friends. One of them actually suggested this place for the night because unicorn was WAY TOO PACKED (and I had to buy my other friend her bday shot). We agreed we should visit pony again cus we had such a great time last time we were here. The bartenders were nice and super chill. The first time I was here I asked for something "peachy" and he made it really tasty... And really strong. The drinks are worth how strong they are! Tonight, I bought a blowjob shot for my friend but he ran out of kahlua? Weird. So I asked if he could make something similar. It wasn't in a skinny shot glass and there wasn't whipped cream.. Aw no fun. But my friend said it tasted like kahlua so I guess he did something right. Left bathroom has a glory hole. Anyway. The patio is our favorite place to chill here. My friend always has a good time checking out the guys (BUT he never actually talks to them smh), and it's a nice place to people-watch with fresh air. I like this place cus it doesn't get too insanely packed! excessive people around me gives me anxiety lmao but that doesn't happen much here no one really wants to touch girls here LOL. The drinks are strong, the service is good, my friend likes the guys there *smirk emoji*, and I can enjoy myself in seattle without worrying about creeps trying to talk to me. Give pony a try if you don't mind the excessive male genitalia everywhere. read more

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Oh, Pony! You really gave me a good time. I lived in San Francisco, now I'm in NYC. I have never experienced a gay bar where people are so damn nice. Cheap drinks, and outdoor seating! You sure made my first trip to Seattle a good time. The vibes were smooth. No caty attitudes. I look forward to coming back to Pony. Again, thanks for the great time!! Allen. NY, NY read more

Pony - Gay Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When your this bartender is rude to the people paying his bills and doesn't like being called out for being a "Dick" he throws you out of the bar after charging your card for the drink he just poured in the trash. When I was only intending to have one drink I get treated disrespectfully and then kicked out. Way to make a great impression on somebody that just moved to the city. Don't worry about the 9 bucks for the drink, there is plenty more where that came from and I will spend it at your competition. Also, pony is now on my do not recommend list. Good luck! Update: This bartender made sure to tip himself with my money. I still have both copies of my in filled out unsigned receipt. If you do visit, go to the other bartenders and hit him in his wallet... read more

I LOVE PONY!!!!! Thanks for always making me feel welcome, play great music, have a photo booth, pour me great drinks, give me a place to dance, and be all around fun! Even my square straight brother loves this place! See you at the stable..... read more