The Pony Bar
Bar$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
Go here. Experience the craft beer. It's worth it.
"Great prices ($6/beer across the board), and amazing beer selection."(29 Tips)"Hands down the go to for craft beer lovers on the UES."(37 Tips)
"Try a cask ale and ask for samples!"(5 Tips)
"Great beers on tap, spacious and friendly staff."(14 Tips)
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Newly reopened after a vandal set it afire, the Pony is back with a big front window that opens, new beer boards, soundproofing (it helps some!), & new beer taps. Same great bartenders!!
Reign LowJanuary 29, 2014The pony bar have the best craft brewed beer.. I really love this place my #1 pick out of all the bars in Manhattan! Have some soft pretzels made w/beer batter and a crafted brew ladies as a starter!
EaterMarch 4, 2014The All American Club, for which you have to taste and rate 100 beers, are a mark of true NYC beer-geekery. Be sure not to miss happy hour, which is only a single hour, starting at 4:20 p.m.
Brew YorkMay 15, 2012The Pony heads east! $5 beers, 20 rotating craft brews on tap, 2 casks, and great food... everything you came to expect at their Hell's Kitchen location. When they ring the bell, yell "NEW BEER!"
Thomas MatznerSeptember 25, 2016Beers are a great place and they have a wide selection of non-typical brews. All of the sandwiches/meals are priced under $12-$14, you can't beat that! Quality and creativity is excellent.
Lisa FJanuary 11, 2018Perfect chill bar for beer lovers. Strong and solid craft beers, friendly knowledgeable bartenders, jugs of beer to take home (and bring back to refill for a discount).
ZenFoodsterSeptember 1, 2017I'm a cocktail gal & we had a group consensus: my beer-loving friends love & approve of beer selection + $5 HH beers but agree Happy Hour should be longer than 1 measly hr & should include cocktails!
Karlita CFebruary 6, 2014Jeff is an amazing bartender! Super knowledgable about his craft beer and just a great conversationalist in general ! The beer selection varies...it's a great atmosphere to chill after hours.
sarah rosefeldtOctober 5, 2012$5 for every single draught beer (just the glass size varies.) Lots of incredible craft beers to try. Always something new on tap too. When one's kicked, a new one's up, so get em while you can.- ZenFoodsterSeptember 1, 2017Great selection of 20 rotating craft beers but pricey cocktails & a crappy 1-hr daily 4:20-5:20pm Happy Hr meant for people who only like beer & don't really work. Definitely not the greatest HH spot!
Get the avocado, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, but ask for the chicken sandwich sauce instead of mayo for a little kick.- Alex MetzlerAugust 26, 2014Great prices ($6/beer across the board), and amazing beer selection. If you're lucky to get here while a Third Rail Beer is on tap... Have one, they're great.
The bar that every other bar on the UES needs to be. Can't beat those rotating craft brews. Snag a table and camp out all day/night and try them all.- Jay MandelJanuary 9, 2017Great variety of craft brews. Happy hr from 4:20 of o 5:20 $5 beers. Liked that the bartender took me on a craft brew progression.
A rotating menu of craft beers with a friendly staff. A neighborhoods favorite!
Craig KAugust 26, 2014This place is awesome if you like Craft Beer. Have a Third Rail beer if they have them! Field 2 or Bodega, you can't go wrong!
Andie SleemanDecember 14, 2016They have all of the beer and at a good price. The food is basic. But back to the beer...if you drink beer you must check The Pony Bar out.
Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013Twenty taps dispense craft brews (Barrier, Empire) at this 50-seat beer bar, which is decorated with a white-pine-topped tables, exposed brick and lamps made from growlers. Read more
Great selection of brew and many beers rotating. Cask option also available. Friendly staff. Best for beer lovers.
Sean SmithApril 22, 2017Great place for beer. Servers are quick and friendly. Food is good too! Pretzel and mustard is a great snack.- Hands down the go to for craft beer lovers on the UES. It's least crowded on snowy weekend afternoons. Happy hour is $5 drafts.
Simon G.July 28, 2018Everyday Happy Hour between 4:20 and 5:20: All draft beers, well drinks & wines for only 6$.
The best American craft beer bar in the five boroughs, Pony's constantly rotating 20 taps are a sight for any craft fan's sore eyes.
tony rochaMay 26, 2013Great selection, but pass this place by and go to Rattle & Hum where you can actually taste some beers and can order flights rather than full pints.
Charley ToddOctober 14, 2015So many great beers, and an inviting atmosphere that you can hear yourself talking in. Find out what's new on tap!- Ranu RajkarnikarNovember 6, 2014Great beers on tap, spacious and friendly staff. Chill spot for weeknight or Sunday beers.
Best spot for a beer on the upper east side. Cask ales & tons of draught selections!
Order some craft beer. Eat the yummy sausage sandwich with bacon sauerkraut. Lose your hearing due to how loud it is inside. Good times!
The Blonde GourmandJuly 4, 2012Only American brewed craft beers on tap here. When the run out they switch it out with something completely different - no repeats! I love this bar and I'm not a big beer girl...
martin boyleAugust 18, 2017Great craft beer selections on UES, knowledgeable bartenders, active spot. And the food matches well!
Get the pork belly cubano. It's a sandwich designed around their meat sticks. U will forever thank me
Josh CollinsApril 14, 2014Plenty of local beers on tap with a few across the states. Pretty lively spot. Hear a bell, yell "NEW BEER!"
Ann ToranJanuary 13, 2017Beer selection is great. The menu looked great but the Duck Sliders and Buffalo Chicken Perogies were disappointing for the price. Would not order either again.- tony rochaMay 26, 2013For such a great place with a wonderful selection, they are selling the customers short by not offering flights.
Untapped CitiesAugust 29, 2017The Pony Bar at 637 10th Avenue is a craft beer lovers dream. Read more
Meghan McGeeFebruary 8, 2018Great selection of beer. Made me feel like I was back in the Adirondacks, Lake Placid
- Stephanie MSeptember 8, 2015Awesome rotating draft beer selection. Recently reopened after a fire apparently. Bartender was really slow though :/
Mike ShermanSeptember 4, 2016If you're here for the beer, do yourself a favor and go to city swiggers a few blocks away. If you want food or you're a bro, this is your spot.
Best beer menu in the city. Today I'm drinking Other Half, Grimm, and Hill Farmstead to name a few....
Gabe ChapaMay 31, 2012Nice rotating craft beer selection (only place like it on UES to my knowledge) but dumb policy on beers over 7.9% abv
Great beer selection! And they pretty frequently have Cisco beer which is a plus!
New beers every day, delicious food and the best bartenders ❤️ oh and great music!
Georg ThomasMay 19, 2014Great selection of beers. I particularly liked the Holy Sheet, but dang is it noisy in here!- Fabulous selection of American craft beers; good sandwiches and more; best bartenders!!
The beer is fantastic and it's all only $5. Just be warned its almost always packed to the door
Joe OrtizNovember 1, 2012Amazing craft beer choices and good food, highly recommended if you live in the Upper East Side!
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Our focus here at The Pony Bar is to bring you a rotating selection of the finest craft beers America has to offer.
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- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–4:00 AM
(212) 288-0090
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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