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Ponysaurus Brewing Co

4.4 (320 reviews)
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Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Victoria D.

If you're hunting for that perfect combo of good beer, chill vibes, and tasty eats, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. absolutely delivers. I dropped by with some friends while in town for a concert and, honestly, it's everything you want in a local brewery. The atmosphere was relaxed and festive, the whole patio was decked out in Christmas lights, making it feel super cozy even though it was a bit chilly. Huge bonus points for the fire pits outside! We snagged a spot right by one and it quickly became the ideal spot to hang out, laugh, and enjoy the night. Beer-wise, I started with their pilsner and I'd happily order it again. Crisp, refreshing, and easy to drink, a solid choice if you want something light but flavorful while you try all the great food on the menu. Speaking of the menu, do not miss their pizza. We ordered the Dirty Jerzy and... wow. Melty cheese, salty pepperoni, just the right punch from roasted garlic, a drizzle of spicy ranch and honey, topped with chili flakes. It's that perfect sweet, spicy, savory combo. Easily a 10/10 and probably one of the best pizzas I've had at a brewery. We also got a classic Caesar salad which balanced things out nicely, fresh, crisp, with the right tang from the dressing. Bottom line: Ponysaurus is a must-visit if you're after laid-back vibes, good beer, and seriously great pizza. Perfect for groups, date night, or just hanging on the patio with friends. Looking forward to my next visit (and another slice of that Dirty Jerzy)!

Violet E.

Ponysaurus has awesome pizzas and drinks. I have been multiple times, but yesterday was my first time trying their food! My friends and I got the cheesy bread, the margherita pizza, and a build-your-own with mushrooms and sausage. The pizza was hot, crispy, and the crust was not too thick. I will definitely be back for their food! The drinks here are all excellent as well. I don't love super sweet drinks but enjoyed their mango guava wit- it was a good balance of dry and flavorful.

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Anne S.

I loved Ponysaurus in Wilmington so had to try another location. This one didn't have as large of a selection but what we tried was great. The large patio would be pleasant in nice weather but on the day we visited it was cold and windy so we sat in the inside area which is quite small. One more location to try

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Andrea A.

Ponysaurus is always a fun time! I asked for their sweetest drink as I usually do and the bartender recommended a seltzer- they have choices of raspberry, mango, and something else that I'm forgetting. I opted for mango, which was pretty good and not super sweet. My group also got some pizzas, which were decent (they're thin, not super cheesy, crust nicely charred). There's a lot of outdoor (covered and non-covered) and indoor seating, the ambiance is great for a casual hangout. They often have fun events too. Service was fast. There's parking on the adjacent Newman St or parking garage on S Elizabeth St. 10/10 would recommend!

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Maddy W.

Nothing but wonderful things to say about this brewery. Easily my favorite spot to grab a beer in Durham!! They have trivia night on Mondays, tons of outdoor seating, friendly staff, quick (& delicious) food service... the list could go on and on. Haven't ever had a bad time here. 10/10 would recommend for a fun night with friends, a date night, a day drinking vibe, and even a study session here with a beer during a perfect durham fall afternoon.

Luz V.

Clean, airy space with an open layout that turns cozy in the evenings thanks to warm backyard lighting. Ordering pizza is quick and hassle-free. The beer? Crisp, flavorful, and clearly top quality.

Deepthi T.

Whenever I go home and visit my friends in NC especially during the holidays, we meet at Ponysaurus for beers and their amazing pizzas! They have a huge outdoor space with two floors of seating. The beers are very high quality, local brews and they serve hot Neapolitan pizza. They are have these little snack bowls they sell if you're not super hungry. If you're looking for a cute first date or hanging out with friends this is the spot. They have a lot of street parking and a parking area for designated drivers! An easy spot to uber to from downtown Durham as well.

Chrissy A.

My husband and I are partaking in the Bull City Beer Challenge. Since we also love fall, we took a Friday afternoon off and decided to visit 3 or 4 on the list. This was our third stop. We've been to six on the list and this has been our favorite so far. There is street parking all around and free parking "lot" in front. It does fill up pretty quickly but we were able to find a spot really close to the entrance which was nice. All of the seating was outside...which on a day like we had, was absolutely perfect. The bartender was friendly and easily answered all of our questions. We also spoke to a manager after witnessing an interaction he had with a panhandler that entered the brewery. If it had not had happened right in front of us, we would not have known it happened. It was a quiet confrontation and the manager was calm and kept it from escalating. We were very impressed. I got a flight which consisted of four, 4 oz pours. I got the Chocolate Stout, Export Stout, Scottish Ale, and Golden Ale. I liked all of my choices, but the Chocolate Stout was my favorite. In fact, I liked it so much that this has been the only beer so far that I have purchased to take home! AND my husband really liked the pint glasses here so we bought one of those as well. We will definitely be returning to this establishment. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Natasha R.

Such a fun place with great outdoor seating and wonderful beer!!! The service was excellent and everyone loved their drinks. Would absolutely go back!

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Keenan T.

Ponysaurus is one of Durham's popular craft breweries. They are mostly outdoor seating. They do have covered seating for when the weather doesn't cooperate. I got a flight of 4 beers and my dad chose a pint of another. Ponysaurus was recommended by both Yelp's feature collection and my neighbor. They have a good selection of beers and you can smell the hops at the bar. That told me this is the real deal. Bar service was a tad slow but I expected that since the weather was good and people want to hang out. I'll definitely be back again.

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Savannah K.

Ponysaurus has great vibes and is the perfect spot to grab some brews and catch up with friends. The tables are all primarily outside with TVs if you want to watch a game. The beer was all decent but I wasn't overly impressed with the line ups. The bartender wasn't the most friendly and was very short with me. I got the caesar salad bites & they did not disappoint.

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Dawn W.

Definitely recommend Ponysaurus ! We love this place. One of our favorite places in Durham to hangout in any weather. Their exterior lighting is beautiful. Outside seating with fire pits, covered patio if it's raining . Pizza, salad, and wings are amazing. Full bar with delicious cocktails and my favorite cider beer. If you haven't been it's a must.

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Lauren M.

One of my favorite breweries! My women's soccer team visited on a Monday evening in October and I was surprised how busy it was. They have so many picnic tables and spots for large or small groups. The upstairs area is covered which we ended up needing since it started drizzling a little. They had trivia and some throwback Boyz 2 Men music the Monday we visited. So many fun and delicious beers to choose from! A must visit in Durham!!

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Fantastic pizza. Called and ordered and ready in 15 minutes. Pizza was delicious and the outdoor area very relaxing.

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Stopped here before a Duke football game and it was great! Had some great pizza and the beer was good.

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I'm going to open by saying that the fun and humor of this restaurant is amazing. The interior is…read morenice and vibrant, with a perfect mix of minimalist and maximalist designs in the building (especially with the brewery apparatus being visible--which is awesome!!). Even before me an my party entered we could hear music playing from the building, which kept the vibes up! Moving onto the food, a certain menu item caught my eye. Something that I'm legally obligated to keep quiet about... but let tell you- this burger was Gooood. This "Signature Secret Burger" was rather unique, as it was like you took a pretty simple egg burger, and just ramped it up. My initial thought when I first tried it was that it was a burger squared, the mystery ingredients amplified the flavor to make such a savory meal. It wasn't to overbearing like many other burger places that I've visited, not immediately making me feel fat and full after taking a few bites. Our party also ordered a whole quart of fries, and they were SO GOOD!!! I'm a sucker for good fries, and you knocked this out of the park! Your fry soft was nice and mellow and complimented the fries perfectly. (And even afterwards, the fries warmed up really well and were still Really freakin' good!) Finally, during my visit, their anniversary event (Happy 15th By The Way ) and they were offering FREE DESSERT for someone who happened to sit in a randomly chosen seat. And by the luck of the gods my little brother found his way onto the seat! It was just really awesome to see a restaurant doing such awesome things for their birthday, y'don't see that every day! Overall, this place is definitely a place to stop by if you're in Durham. If you're in the area visit IMMEDIATELY if you love good fun food!

Vegan burger review!…read more Every once in a while even the vegans want a burger (aka me) so anyway I went to bull city brewery. The burger was yummy, nothing super unique, but I liked their vegan patty and thought it was moist and well flavored. I think it was a little expensive to come with no sides at all? but I don't think that's unique to the vegan burger. Anyway, I enjoyed the drink (blueberry mojito, a special at the time) a lot, and noticed that they have craft sodas on tap (super fun). The vibe is casual and woodsy, and the food came out in good time, though ordering at the front can take a while, since they only have one register. I think that the range of non-beer drinks they offer sets them apart a bit from other breweries (with the sodas, the specials, a few cocktails), which I really appreciate as someone who does not enjoy beer. They also tend to run drinks on a theme (i.e. when I was there they were offering like 7-10 different blueberry flavored drinks, both alocholic and non-alcoholic), which can make returning here fun. Overall, a good experience. They have some fun offerings, and a solid vegan burger.

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