On a quiet stretch of 10th Ave. The Pony Bar is packed with an impressive list of craft beers, friendly locals [transplants, rather], barrel tables, and a casual attitude. At once, I feel in my element, realizing it’s all much more Midwest than Manhattan. It’s so Chicago, and that’s a very good thing.
Still need a reason to head to Hell’s Kitchen?
- Every Beer is $5: Most beers are served in 14 oz.
- ‘Merican: Each craft beer on the extensive list was born in the USA
- One Keg Kicks: The aforementioned offering is always rotating
- 4am Closing: There’s no reason not to try all The Pony Bar’s suds
- 4:20 Every day: Daily happy hour until 5:20 with $1 off craft beers
I hadn’t expected a cheap NYC craft beer haven from The Pony Bar, but you know the saying about gift horses and their mouths so I shut mine and started drinking.
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
