The Pony
Bar
#4 of 118 Bar venues in Chicago
#14 of 299 Private Party venues in Chicago
12 reviews
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1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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Paulina (Kimball-bound) (0.3 mi)
Pat Looney
Your Personal Event Manager from The Pony
Response rate: 77%
Response time: Within
12 hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 2 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
6 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 7 months ago
Enquire now
Rooftop Bar
Rooftop
·
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 $40 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now
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1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Paulina (Kimball-bound) (0.3 mi)
Public transportation
- Subway Paulina 0.3 mi
- Subway Southport 0.4 mi
- Subway Addison 0.6 mi
- Bus Addison Brown Line Station 0.5 mi
- Bus Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station 0.9 mi
- Bus Addison Red Line Station 1 mi
Parking
- Parking ParkChicago - 1637 W Melrose St, Chicago 0.1 mi
- Parking 1629 W Melrose St Parking - 1629W W Melrose St, Chicago 0.1 mi
Prices and opening hours
Sunday
11:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$30–$40
per person
Main Floor
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30
per person
Rooftop Bar
11:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Monday
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$30–$40
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–$40
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–$40
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–$40
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
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Main Floor
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Rooftop Bar
5:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$40
per person
Saturday
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Main Floor
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Rooftop Bar
11:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$40
per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Facilities and catering options
Up to 200
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
6 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
JP
Julia P.
December 2023
Birthday Party · 75 guests
I am so happy I chose this venue. Staff was friendly reliable and super helpful. Venue was really fun vibes. Would definitely recommend!!!!
5.0
JD
James D.
September 2023
Bar · 30 guests
Great venue upstairs with open air, great deals, and great service!
5.0
AR
Abigail R.
May 2023
Bar · 45 guests
Our bartender, Bekah, was incredibly lovely and we had such a wonderful time!!
5.0
LH
Lisa H.
April 2024
Excellent communication
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 Belmont Harbor district of Chicago. The nearest metro station is Paulina (Kimball-bound).
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