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    Pony Up

    4.6 (464 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The Smoked Mushroom
    Sarah W.

    Good dive bar option downtown. I think it wasn't the best choice for our 5-person group. We had to huddle around a 4-top table because the larger tables were reserved for groups of 6+ (but then we saw groups of 2-3 sitting at those tables, so that was annoying). I think service was as expected for a dive bar, nothing overly outgoing, probably understaffed. The food and beer selection were both great. Most of us got a sandwich. I got the mushroom sandwich with mushroom broth, which was a really great vegetarian option. I'd go again with a group of 4 or less

    Street view
    Bennett P.

    I was last here almost 3 years ago. They have added more NA beverages and kept their prices the same. They still use QR codes, so no printed menus. Kevin M served me at the bar. I started with the Blossom NA. Very good Spritz type drink. Next was The Frenchie, a classic French Dip sandwich with lots of roast beef and gruyere cheese with au jus. I added the Crispy Potatoes tossed with parmesan cheese. I took a portion of the crispy potatoes home. They still charge a 1.5% kitchen appreciation fee. I saw a promotional sign for a French Dip Showdown on March 23 featuring Manny Barella of Riot BBQ and Erasmo Casino of Xiquita/Lucina with Rosaluna Mezcal.

    French onion soup
    Lena N.

    Tasty cocktails, some affordable beer and shot options, and delicious food! Great spot for a bite and drink downtown at night. Happy hour looked enticing as well.

    Espresso Martini
    Melanie R.

    If you like French dips this is your place! I was excited to find a restaurant that had a vegetarian French dip since this isn't a dish I've seen elsewhere. We had the Smoked Mushroom dip, the Saigon, and a side of crispy potatoes. The Mushroom dip was delicious- the bread was fluffy and fresh, mushroom was flavorful, with gooey swiss cheese and a wonderful Porcini broth au jus. I would absolutely come back for this! The Saigon was a unique take on a French dip with Asian flavors. Flavorful pork and spicy aioli were the stars of the sandwich. The crispy potatoes were exactly as advertised-- crispy, salty, and covered with Parmesan- I would absolutely recommend these! I also had an espresso martini which was a great execution of a classic. Overall would definitely come back!

    hot dawg
    Amanda L.

    10/10 one of my favorite bites the entire trip. So so glad I made the decision to walk into this establishment. You go in and seat yourself and the menu is a QR code. However the water is NOT self serve just an fyi LOL. We were so thirsty we went straight to the water, but was nicely told to sit down so they can bring it to us. Good value for the food. Actually incredible value, I'm pretty sure it was the cheapest meal we had on the trip. And it was one of the best. I got the hot dawg which is essentially a chicken sandwhich but long. It is a tad bit greasy but omg the chicken is so flavorful and juicy. There's a slight spice that's addicting and the marination of the ginger in the chicken really peaks through. I will have to also get the kaarage if I come back simply because of how delicious the hot dawg was. The pickle also is so fresh and crunchy, it tastes like it's made in house. I also got the buffalo wings extra crispy and they were solid. Service was very friendly and the decor is super neat. I don't go back to a place very often because I like to try new things but this place?? Has my heart for sure.

    Chicken tenders
    Luis M.

    This might be the best chicken I've ever tasted. It almost melted in my mouth. Love the hint of ginger that they have. Chicken was absolutely good. The sauce was on point too. Not the biggest fan of the breading. A little oily. Liked the crunch though. Our staff was very attentive and kind. She added to the vibe of the place. It's nice inside. Lots of good decorations. They played a lot of good music too. I would definitely recommend

    Timothy M.

    Solid place located in downtown Denver. Overall the service was great. The food was pretty average for bar food. My wife did complain about no hook in the woman's bathroom for a purse. Drinks were good and well made. The environment was fun and up beat. Def recommend this place!

    Madeline F.

    Service was great. One of best espresso martinis I've had. French dip was good. Cool mix between cozy restaurant and bar

    Soft pretzel + Paloma
    Sammy C.

    Looking for your new fave Denver bar? This is it. I've stopped in for some happy hour drinks and apps before Rockies, Avs, and Nuggets games and it checked all of the boxes! Plenty of seating, an outdoor patio, full bar, and great food, refreshing drinks, + fabulous service?! Love. Happy hour is from 4-7pm, which is perfect for some after work drinks. Check out their bartender's special--it's been awesome every time I've ordered it. But lemme tell you about the pretzel because she was delish. I don't know what I enjoyed most -- the golden outer crust, the soft, fluffy insides, the savory buttery coating, or the ideal sprinkle of flaky salt... Yeah, y'all need to try it. The pretzel comes with a honey mustard dipping sauce, and while I wish it was a beer cheese dip, I will say the mustard was tasty. Bookmark this bar for your next trip to Denver -- you'll be glad you did!

    French onion soup
    Azure G.

    I see you, Pony Up! Came here for an early dinner on a Thursday evening after playing putt putt down the street at Holey Moley. It was quiet and cozy and had a nice festive vibe. Love the decor - both seasonal and permanent. We sat by the fireplace which was lovely. Turns out happy hour was going, but only I participated with the "Desert Rose" mocktail (more on that below). My husband had their Cookie Jar old fashioned. It smelled amazing but was a tad too sweet for his preference. For food, we had to try their dip sandwiches given it's their niche. I had The Smoked Mushroom which was so delicious and the hubs went with The Alameda Street, which he devoured. I took half of mine home since I also had the French onion soup - a winner on a chilly winter evening. Service was attentive (no half empty water cups here!) and friendly. I would for sure recommend Pony Up and am looking forward to returning. Zero Proof Review: I'm on a quest to check out all the zero proof, mocktail and n/a beverages that Denver and beyond has to offer. Pony Up had a good selection that spanned mocktails, beers, and even a sparkling wine (yes!!). I had their Desert Rose mocktail which was well balanced, flavorful and decently complex. I would be happy coming here again and trying their other options.

    Lisa C.

    What a fun atmosphere! Loved this bar. Definitely try the Pony Up Shot: a shot of whiskey with a shot of hot, salty, savory au jus to chase it down. It was DIVINE. Also got the chicken karaage as a light snack but these were some huge chicken tender-like pieces with tempura batter. Delicious. The bartender checked on us regularly and was super friendly to chat with. It could easily be a regular spot for me if I lived in the Denver area!

    Alameda St French Dip (half of it pictured)
    Beatrice V.

    Absolutely LOVED my time here. Such a cool unpretentious bar with surprisingly good food and drinks. Great service too, our waitress was so nice and the staff is attentive. Fun music. I had a "When Life Gives You Lemons" cocktail which has sweet gwendoline, dolin blanc, acqua di cedro, and white pepper oil. Didn't know what most of these ingredients were but we were intrigued when hearing it was a unique take on a martini. This was truly one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It's so smooth and simple yet unique and delicious. I absolutely loved it. For food, we got the chicken wings and the Alameda Street french dip. The wings were spicy but good. But the french dip!! Wow, that was a standout, soooo good. Great for splitting. If I lived in the area, this would be one of my favorite bars. Love love love this place! Highlight from my trip.

    Lourdes G.

    I had Pony Up in my yelp collection's list for some time. I took advice from another Yelper that said to ask for extra crispy wings so I did that. so my review is based on asking for extra crispy wings. super tangy buffalo sauce that is actually has a bit of heat. i thought they were perfect. the caesar salad is like $13? or more. they are reaching for that but i wanted it. it was mid. croutons seem to be made in house. excellent service, beautiful space.

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    Nicely located bar in downtown next to the train station. Ordered the Siagon. It was good but not my favorite.

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    Is this more of a bar/club late night? We're traveling to Denver with a teenager so curious if this becomes a 21+ or if still able to come with all ages?

    We are 21+ from 9pm to close Friday and Saturday but will accommodate families when we can!

    What are the daily 4-7 happy hour specials?

    Half off champagne every night at 11pm and all day Sunday

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