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    The Pony

    4.1 (126 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE PONY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nathan M.

    My wife and I visited The Pony on a whim as we were in the downtown area. We are so happy we did. We walked into this open, nicely air conditioned bar that was very busy at 1:30 pm. The Pony is in downtown Cincinnati so parking is mostly found on the street or at a local garage. We got lucky and found a meter 2 blocks away. You order food at the bar and then the kitchen brings it out to your table. The process worked pretty well. We had the cheesteak sandwich, the roast beef on weck, and French fries. They were all superbly good. The rare roast beef on weck was a masterpiece. It wasn't a particularly large sandwich but every bite was a delight. The grilled onions and mayo brought the right touch of luciousness to the cheestake. The fries are hand cut, which is a nice touch. We will absolutely visit the Pony again, and hopefully just prior to a show at MOTR across the street.

    Maggie S.

    Great dive bar atmosphere. We visited on a Saturday night, pretty late, and it was hopping. 90's country vibes and great bar food! Definitely worth a visit.

    Medium spiced chicken wings with blue cheese sauce.
    Meghan J.

    What a taste of Buffalo. The bartenders were very helpful and friendly. Great beef on weck and wings. I just need a Bills game and snow falling. When we are missing our hometown we will be back.

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    Steve M.

    Super cool little bar! Great beer selection. The food is where this place shines. You may see a small food menu, but what is here is amazing. This place might just have the best chicken tendies known to man. I had a spicy honey mustard sauce with mine and it was epic. Service was amazing. The guys tending bar were super friendly. This place has a definite hipster vibe, which is fine by me. I will be definitely coming back next time I'm in Cincy.

    Beef on weck- fries and wings that I'm told are flown in from Buffalo- the sauce is definitely franks base which is 100% correct

    Ok I'm a Buffalo nut- these guys have it down!!!!beef on weck ..... amazing.... Dive bar hanging lights (ambience) and service is on point. If you're a WNY foodie or bills/sabers fan go here!!!!

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    Brandon M.

    Top 5 burger in the city. Great little dive bar with awesome food and top notch atmosphere.

    Philly Steak Sandwhich
    Nate G.

    Bread: check Seasoning: check Cheese: check Mayo: check This small dive bar has limited seating space. There were only a couple tables available, seat yourself and order at the bar when your ready type deal. Okay, so we walk up and order, hang out, there are a few TV's hanging in front of the bar, very OTR. :) Our food comes out, looks good. Take a bite. Oh Em Gee! The perfectly butter-toasted, soft, warm hoagie bun combined with the mayo, cheese, onion and steak was like taking a trip through time back to when you can remember a childhood memory waking up to the news of an unexpected snow day. The layers of flavor unfolding, I truly do not think I've had a sandwich worthy. The crispy on the outside and soft potato on the inside potato sticks, are NOT "fry's," okay.. not over salted, undercooked, sitting under a heat lamp for 30 minutes, McDonalds fry's.. these hand crafted, perfectly fried potato pieces are easily one of my favorite potato side. The Ranch and Creole Honey Mustard Sauces were great for dipping. I'd recommend ANYONE, to add this spot to your monthly stop.

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    Buffalo wings are the best outside of Buffalo. Cheesesteak also divine. Highly recommend for tasty bar food.

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    The shrimp in the Shrimp basket were perfectly prepared! Nice, cozy bar atmosphere in historic building.

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    Menu is small but awesome bar food and good casual atmosphere for catching a game. Chicken is as good as anywhere in Cincy.

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    There was no breading on the wings.

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