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Pony Up

Restaurant Bar Pub

Happening gathering place doling out drinks & pub grub in a cool, neighborhood atmosphere. People often mention great, cocktails, sandwich, French, hour, service, atmosphere, good, drinks, happy,


Address

1808 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, United States

Website

www.ponyupdenver.com

Contact

+1 720-710-8144

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (752 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (10) cocktails (8) sandwich (8) French (7) hour (7) service (7) atmosphere (7) good (7) drinks (7) happy (6)
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  • 5/5 Natalia P. 4 months ago on Google
    Delicious French dip! The Chicago style Italian Beef was our favorite. Loved Pecan Princess cocktail!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liv R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic selection of cocktails and French dips! The old fashioned had a peanut butter after taste, and the Swap Meet had the perfect amount of sourness. The Alameda Street Classic is an elevated version of a classic french dip, and the Saigon is a creative combination (with a kick!) I would’ve never expected. The Country Karrage melted in my mouth and I wish I got two orders to take one home. Their happy hour drink prices are great (from 4-7), the space is large and open, and the staff is super friendly. I’m stoked to stop here again - maybe for late night since the kitchen is open until 1am!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric P. 7 months ago on Google
    What a gem! Some of the best cocktails I've had at some of the best prices downtown Denver has to offer. Plus, service and atmosphere were both excellent. Across the street from the Milk Market, it's super easy to get to. Will 100% be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mercedes 2 years ago on Google
    This place is simply amazing. They have a great happy hour from 4-7pm with $6 wines and $7 cocktails. The Bees Knees cocktail is great. The service was extraordinary and they weren’t that busy during 5pm. Their sandwiches are INCREDIBLE. We ordered The Frenchie and it was possibly the best sandwich I’ve had. I can’t recommend this place enough. A very unique atmosphere with wonder service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gianna d. 1 year ago on Google
    Calling all vegetarians, you must try the smoked mushroom french dip! My husband and I stopped by here two weeks ago for a happy hour and I got a little hungry. I ordered this sandwich and was just beyond surprised with how amazing it was. To put this in perspective, I’ve gone back 3 times in the past two weeks to order another!! Such amazing flavor. Thank you so much Pony Up for “upping the game” with your veggie menu option!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayley P. 5 months ago on Google
    The food was excellent, the flavors were perfectly balanced in both meals. The alameda street classic sandwich was incredible especially dipped in the Au jus. The French onion soup had great flavor as well. The service was good, our waitress made great recommendations and was very friendly. The ambiance is very cool and laid back. I would highly recommend trying this place out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brogan M. 6 months ago on Google
    First timer & will say I was nothing of disappointed! The service was top notch. Bleonda was the best & highlight to the amazing evening, such a gem to be found here in Denver. Absolutely beautiful crafted cocktails that taste as great as they’re presented to the table. Had the mushroom Swiss dip & now refuse to have it any other way from here on, superb & delicious & the kitchen didn’t make my hunger wait. Best way to celebrate a Happy Birthday! Thanks again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason B. 9 months ago on Google
    Stopped for dinner. Busy place. Fun deco or mix of different types of furniture and lights. The food menu is mostly a variety of different sandwiches that come with something to dip the sandwich in. Sure there’s a French dip but they have vegetarian options in veggie broths and a good sounding grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup for dipping. I had a good Korean pork sandwich with pho for dipping that was really hot like right off the stove. They do sometime change a couple sandwiches as the seasons change.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristian S. 1 year ago on Google
    We spent about an hour looking for a late night snack and we’re recommended this place. Super glad we took the recommendation, and came. The atmosphere was lively and buzzing with conversation. Everyone we spoke to while we waited for our food were pleasant, and nice. The food took no time to come out and the bartender was very helpful with his recommendation for local favorites. We definitely left this place full and satisfied with our experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place and friendly staff! Tasty food, yet a bit on the heavy, oily side. Drinks were so-so, yet the prices were right during happy hour. Would consider coming here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kristi M. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here from the recommendation of a waitress. She told us the dips were really good. We started with the shishito peppers. That was salted nicely. The cut potatoes were crunchy and nice sized. I had the frenchie as I love onions and my friend ate the Thai dip. The dips were a French onion soup and pho based soup. That was creative and different. I topped it with a local draft beer called White Rascal Avery brewing. Delicious! The atmosphere is open and friendly and while we were there, the place really got crowded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayla T. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here for food and drinks during happy hour to start a birthday celebration. The drinks were really good and the food was even better. The thanksgiving sandwhich and gravy is something I still think about!

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 6 months ago on Google
    Being a server, I love this place as an option for late night food after a shift. It's by far the most delicious meal you'll have after 10pm in the greater Denver area. Also, the bartenders just semi-flashed mobbed to Phil Collins, In the Air Tonight, with all of the bar light's corresponding. Truly epic

  • 5/5 Kevan I. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere with awesome midpriced quality cocktails, fun servers, excellent vibes, and the best damn mushroom sandwich I've ever had (and I'm extremely picky about mushrooms). My friend convinced me to order it and she was not wrong. The crispy potatoes are also divine for such a simple dish.

  • 5/5 David A. 9 months ago on Google
    This place was absolutely awesome spot while out for drinks, to stop and grab an appetizer and more drinks. The atmosphere here was fun and it was right up my alley with the perfect amount of dim lighting and great music playing. Josue was our server and was extremely attentive and made us great drinks. I absolutely LOVED my buffalo wings and my girlfriend loved her French Onion soup and my favorite cocktail was their Passionfruit Paloma. Definitely recommend stopping by here if you’re ever on Blake Street, I know we will definitely be back!

  • 4/5 Derek T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good spot for late night eats, with good/interesting appetizer menu. Just 4 beers on tap, but lots of can options. Good seating layout, loud music. Non-descript entrance.

  • 5/5 Richard J. DeNovio J. 10 months ago on Google
    The Saturn drink was delightful. Pool boy looked fun too. The bbq sandwich had decent flavors, but I wanted the consistency to be a bit different. The service was decent, not a fan of scan menu personally. Ambiance is warehouse sheik.

  • 5/5 Ashley G. 11 months ago on Google
    Had an awesome dinner here. Casey was a great server. I had the classic dip & my boyfriend had the Chicago, both were amazing. Would love to come back for a night of drinking with friends, very fun vibe.

  • 5/5 Danielle B. 10 months ago on Google
    Perfect place for food & drinks after a Red Rocks shuttle drop off after midnight! The Frenchie & Saigon were both amazing. Order a chocolate chip cookie for good measure ✨

  • 5/5 Kate N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! The cocktails are tasty and unique. They specialize in sandwiches/dips and they’re great at making them! We came during St. Patty’s weekend and had the poutine special-it was so delicious! (The picture does not do it justice!)

  • 5/5 Nate B. 4 months ago on Google
    Great service and cocktails. Great happy hour deals on cocktails. And the French dips are out of this world, knock your socks off delicious! One of the top 3 in the US without a doubt!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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