Pony

Want to be shoved around and treated like garbage? Come here! From the moment you are carded you are treated as an inconvenience. You are pushed out of they way by bartenders and patrons even after you have paid your tab. Never been treated like this at any other Seattle club. Would love this place to be turned into a gas station or a Starbucks.

Bartender with medium length blond hair started b*thing to us about not receiving a tip when we weren’t even done ordering drinks… He was the only bad part other than that it’s a cool place and the other bartenders are way nicer.

I came in here a few weeks back and had a great time. I am not a gay man but understand that my moustache may have convinced people otherwise. The drinks were cheap and so was the look on the faces of most people here. I’LL BE BACK!

One star for the doorman. Don’t bother coming to this club if you are a from another country. My 40 year old friend from Thailand brought his Thai Id and US green card which is in English and clearly shows his age. Pony is the only bar in all of Seattle that wouldn’t allow him in without a passport (who wants to risk losing a passport just to go to a bar?). 1 star for the racist, rude doorman who should be fired.

Probably my favorite bar in Seattle. The inside is hilariously pervy, the outside patio charming, relaxed, and just perfection on a warm summer night (last there in August). The no-​attitude crowd is a great draw.

Wasn’t a huge fan. Line to get in. Also very long line for drinks. Yet not too many people inside. Why all the lines? Why all the waiting? Crowd was different. Mix of all ages. Nothing was really great about it so it wasn’t worth the wait or walk.

Definitely a fun and interesting place. Drinks are ok, priced fairly well, and I always have a good time. I recommend you see this place for yourself.

Clearly, Pony now understands that a cover was a terrible idea. I have been fascinated with this divey treasure this summer, and I continue to not be disappointed. It’s so simple and uncomplicated, and I’m sure that’s why it’s successful. Clearly, this is what Seattle Eagle wants to be when its not overcome by the new gaybros. The music is heads above everywhere simply for being different.
I have noticed that this place can be too busy, and there are really annoying odors in the back toward the bathrooms, obviously. However, it reeks like a very public bathroom if you smell it too long.
There is tremendous potential for greatness here.

I have never felt so discriminated against in my life… It’s apparently justified and within their rights as a business to forcefully push you out of the bar if you are straight.
My first time at Pony was with my roommate and our gay friend. We were in the bar for less than 5 minutes. My roommate wanted to take a picture of me and I happened to be standing In front of the DJ booth. Before she had a chance I felt hands on my back (very aggressively) push me away from the booth. I turned around thinking maybe the DJ was falling but found him in my face screaming and calling me a bitch. He accused us of trying to «film» him. Then a larger female bouncer showed up and continued to call me and my roommate «basics» «sorority girls» and «bitches»
I told them that derogatory terms were not called for and we were just trying to take a photo and enjoy our time with our friend. This female bouncer then started pushing me and my roommate toward the front door where the confused looking doorman stood and just told us we should probably leave.
The DJ then went out of his way to walk out of the bar and get in my face again. He said I had no right filming him and then proceeded to tell me to «go fucking kill yourself, you stupid bitches» he flipped us off and walked away.
Worst experience of my life. I’m an understanding person and can actually feel empathetic toward them because I know that DJ faces more discrimination everyday than I do, but you can’t treat people like that. Hate only breeds hate.

Remember the feeling you had the first time you saw Titanic. The passion that filled the screen and your soul with the highs and lows as Leo took you on in a roller coaster of emotion. This is the best way I can explain on my visit to pony. I cried, I laughed. I blacked out. I feel in love immediately. The bartender are titans of the sea. And I am their humble drunk servant. I bowed to them for allowing me to partake in their euphoric atmosphere and man heaven they have created.

cheap drinks, great DJs and an attractive alterna-​gay crowd. All that AND a patio? I’m sold.
With a brief 18 hours in Seattle, I didn’t get much of a chance to check out the Capitol Hill gay scene, but Pony came highly recommended and we opted to make this our first stop. It wasn’t long after stepping into this tiny little bar that I concluded we had made a wise decision. Though it may skew a few years younger than my typical dating pool, the crowd at Pony was just my type. Full of fellas who seem to appreciate the gym as much as fashion and music, there was plenty to keep my eyes entertained.
I can’t really speak to their cocktails, though somebody insisted they make a great margarita. The beer selection is pretty basic, but seeing as I was drinking PBR all night, I can hardly dock them points for not having the fanciest of microbrews. Either way, the bar staff was super friendly. Nice guys here, I tell ya.
One last note: If you have any particularly prudish friends, this might not be the best place to invite them. Not that I saw any lewd behavior (it doesn’t strike me as that kind of place), but the walls are covered in pictures and drawings of wieners. But seriously… if your friends can’t handle that, they’re probably kind of lame and you should reconsider your nightlife buddies.

I’m always down to grab a drink and a dance at Pony!
Very open environment and great bartenders! It’s very small, so be prepared to swim through the crowd a bit. There’s almost always a go-​go dancer and great rotating DJs.
When I have friends or family come into town, this is one of my favorite late night places to show them. It’s a great representation of the culture of Capitol Hill!

How to use a small hole in the wall throw back to the early 80’s gay bar with a seedy feel but with updated pricing. different nights of the week hosts different parties sometimes karaōke other times still have dance music. it’s a very popular spot during the summer on Sundays as the Sun neck is one of the most popular places that people tend to gather for a Sunday night as the Sun sets on Seattle. Does the fun picture boo you can take photos on but just keep in mind that they keep copies of all the pictures were taken any of the booth so snap away with caution. you never know what you might find inside Pony, so it’s always worth it just to stop in and check it out.

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.

There are no effing words. This bar is perfect. It’s a throwback to the days when people went to bars to get black out drunk. There’s no pretense, no gimmicks, no teeny drinks. Just beer and porn EVERYWHERE. I LOVE THIS BAR.

Okay, I’m a current San Franciscan, a homo, and in my early 40’s; who’s about to become a Seattleite (hopefully, it’s a painless process). Anyhoo, Pony is and has been one of my favorite bars in Seattle.
I couldn’t give two shits if the bar staff isn’t greeting me like I walked into CB2 — I came to DRINK, and it’s superlatively easy here. Just give ‘em your money, stick to beer, and order two at a time — simple solutions.
And sorry to our heteronormative friends who’ve come here and expected to be lifted to some sort of pedestal level. Chances are, they were annoyed with you, not because of your sexual orientation — but because you are an asshat. It’s a condition that transcends sexuality.
Shelve your princess-​and-​the-​pea attitude and swing by for a beer and some fun people watching. Sheesh!

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

For a small bar, Pony packs a lot of heat. The owners seem to have an acute sense of fun, as evidenced by the nightly events, unusual décor (walls plastered with 1970’s porn), the friendly bartenders and the powerfully addictive grooves laid down by the DJ. There’s two restrooms at Pony, one marked Men’s, and the other marked Boys’. The difference being that the Men’s room doesn’t have a latch on the door, and there is no lightbulb.
The sun deck offers a nice view of both the CD and the part of Cap Hill that runs close to Seattle U. You can easily interact with folks on the sidewalk below, which is more fun than it sounds.

Are you fucking kidding me? My friend Bryan who happen to be gay and we went out to celebrate Bryan’s birthday with two other people. Apparently, Danielle want to buy Bryan a drink and asked me what is a good drink to try. I used to be bartender so I know what good drink is. I borrowed Danielle’s phone and look up a good recipe she can take up to bartender to make the drink. Instead of making her order, bartender response with attitude and say «we don’t make a drink off of a phone». There is nobody in line and there is probably like 5 other people that already have their drink. It was slow night on Sunday since everybody have to work in the morning. Bartender says «you can request any drink you want. Just call it out», «Well then make this one then», «No! Something like lemon drop, gin and tonic, or whatever!». Right, you’re too busy to look at the drink and make it. Fuck you asshole.
You know, we are paying you a money and we expect a good customer service. This bar deserve to be burn down. Fuck you, we are not coming back here again.

Not only was I wholly appalled at the entire staff’s strong dislike and rude manner towards straight people, but was faced with one of the overall worst bar experiences. At first the décor and 70s porn theme is cute but then once I got my drink it was disgusting and over poured. As a former bartender I was highly disappointed in the bartender’s skill.
To make it worse, I slipped on the way to the bathroom (on obviously dangerously wet floors) and skinned my knee and hands up pretty bad. I went to the bartender asking if I could please have a couple bandaids and he gave me two. I asked if I could please have just two more and the bartender told me no, even as I was continuing to bleed.
This bar was rude to me, had absolutely, unbearably bad drinks, and refused to help me as I was bleeding due to their incapability to clean a spill. Stay away from this place they’re not worth your money!