Seattle's most popular gay dive bar is a tribute to the great West Village and Castro bars of the 1970s. One of the very few stand-alone bars on Capitol Hill, Pony occupies a 1930s-vintage gas station building that has been transformed into a beloved hangout. We have a large west-facing patio that's open all year around thanks to a retractable roof and a gas fire pit.
Check out the calendar for our weekly, monthly, and one-off parties. Depending on the night, you'll find our featured DJs spinning favorites from the discerning homo's favorite genres: punk rock, disco, new wave, and indie rock. The desire to find an older building with real grit and character guided the search for a new location, and ultimately the building at 1221 E Madison St was chosen.
As an added bonus, the building did not occupy the entire site, which allowed for the construction of a deck. As anyone who lives in Seattle knows, outdoor drinking spaces are few and far between. You can see the photos from our opening night here and here.
Check out the calendar for our weekly, monthly, and one-off parties. Depending on the night, you'll find our featured DJs spinning favorites from the discerning homo's favorite genres: punk rock, disco, new wave, and indie rock. The desire to find an older building with real grit and character guided the search for a new location, and ultimately the building at 1221 E Madison St was chosen.
As an added bonus, the building did not occupy the entire site, which allowed for the construction of a deck. As anyone who lives in Seattle knows, outdoor drinking spaces are few and far between. You can see the photos from our opening night here and here.
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Pax S.
Dec 22, 2021
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Your N.
Dec 19, 2021
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Camryn E.
Oct 20, 2021
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Guillermo Rangel
Aug 23, 2021
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Victor Howard
Aug 02, 2021
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Joseph A.
Jun 27, 2021
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Jim Newell
Nov 16, 2020
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Ben Gazy, Pony employee, was convicted of unlawful harassment of a 75 year old retiree on November 2, 2020 in the District Court of Seattle.. Evidence presented included entering a condo 3 times when prohibited, slamming door to condo several times so violently that pictures were knocked off wall with frames or glass broken, using unnecessary… obscenity in texts directed at me and my guests, threatening my friends with violence, destroying a sculpture in the garden, threatening to destroy pots and plants legally placed at my door and raising a hammer above his head in a threatening gesture
Steen M.
Mar 31, 2020
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Ab C.
Feb 19, 2020
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DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. YOUR BELONGINGS WILL BE STOLEN. THIS IS NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR PEOPLE OR YOUR BELONGINGS.
I've been going to this place for like 6 months. I thought this would be a safe place since it's a LGBTQ bar. I was WRONG.
Last week, my jacket was stolen from the bar. My house key was in my jacket and had to pay $385 for a locksmith that took 5 hours to arrive after I called the locksmith. I came back a week later to the bar to see if anyone brought it in, but nothing. I told the bartender, but he didn't really express any concern besides saying "that sucks
I've been going to this place for like 6 months. I thought this would be a safe place since it's a LGBTQ bar. I was WRONG.
Last week, my jacket was stolen from the bar. My house key was in my jacket and had to pay $385 for a locksmith that took 5 hours to arrive after I called the locksmith. I came back a week later to the bar to see if anyone brought it in, but nothing. I told the bartender, but he didn't really express any concern besides saying "that sucks
Michael Lane
Jan 10, 2020
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Seth R.
Sep 20, 2019
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Keely & Apos S. P.
Jul 05, 2019
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Hey, maybe train your bartenders on the difference between loud and obnoxious vs drunk. Went in with our friends and promptly got kicked out for being "too drunk". One of us had zero drinks that evening, on had one drink and dinner that evening, the other 4 of us had 2 drinks in the last two hours. We just get stupid when we're together. We're we obnoxious, sure. Drunk, not even close! There were penises hanging from them ceiling. The boys were having fun with it. Pay better attention! You don't want people being loud and silly, don't hang penises from your ceiling
Andrew C.
May 19, 2019
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Tammy E.
Feb 18, 2019
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This place pins the "dive bar" description of a tail on the pony *ahem donkey. What you see is what you get folks - don't expect a fancy bar or 5-star ambiance - the people who do leave dismayed and unfulfilled. If a dive bar is what you seek, then a dive bar you shall receive when you enter here.
Service is good and they have lots of funny merchandise you can take home - they make great bachelor/bachelorette party gifts - what more could you ask for? Parking. Well it's Cap Hill. There isn't any! Get used to it. But find your way to Pony for a fun time!
Service is good and they have lots of funny merchandise you can take home - they make great bachelor/bachelorette party gifts - what more could you ask for? Parking. Well it's Cap Hill. There isn't any! Get used to it. But find your way to Pony for a fun time!
Javier Alejandro
Jan 10, 2019
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I loved Pony. It is a very unique place and carries beer that's about as alcohol loaded as a cocktail. The patio is a great place to spend some time, especially around the firepit. I hope this place stays open for a really really long time. Would definitely visit again. Hopefully I'll find another $100 bill on the floor outside the bar like I did last time!
Cathy G.
Jul 23, 2018
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Do not go here if you have a service animal. The bartender will ask a bunch of illegal questions and then throw you out. If you had already ordered and paid for a drink he will take it away from you.
Legally you can only ask for license or proof they are a registered service animal. You can not ask what the persons disability is or anything else.
Legally you can only ask for license or proof they are a registered service animal. You can not ask what the persons disability is or anything else.
Juan S.
Jul 13, 2018
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Gigi Aleksandr
Jun 25, 2018
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Marco Uriarte
May 03, 2018
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Brandon L.
Nov 08, 2017
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I just wanted to write to you about our experience at Pony on 3/14. Two of us visiting from out of state and heard Pony was an interesting bar - which we both liked the atmosphere. However, the bartenders that night were not the nicest group of guys and seemed to have cared less if we were there while leaving us waiting during their personal conversation. I’m not writing about your atmosphere or the drinks - it was the lack of caring by the bartenders that night. I wouldn't waste my time visiting again.
Greg Elzinga
May 23, 2017
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Dena Reoh
Jan 27, 2017
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To describe Pony! It's all love. I always point out the floor is great for dancing in the highest platforms. There is always great entertainment, themes for the night. My drinks are always served with a smile. BloodLust is the Gothiest in town, and you won't want to leave the dance floor. Thank Goth for BloodLust! Thank you Pony for accepting Seattles Weirdos(me)! Everyone that works so hard to keep this club fun, thank you.
