Pony Up
Restaurant · Union Station ·
Unique French dips, killer cocktails, late-night grub & cozy vibes
Unique French dips, killer cocktails, late-night grub & cozy vibes
"The portrait of an imperial bulldog at the entrance lets first-timers know they can expect the unexpected at this LoDo go-to — and the bar crew proves it, serving up rocking concoctions like the Calcifer’s Heart with tequila, shochu, Fino Sherry, pear, and Korean chili paste as well as shots of George Dickel with roast-beef jus chasers. (The latter come courtesy of the kitchen, which specializes in fabulous French dips, of all things.) Also worth a stop is Pony Up’s West Colfax sibling, Side Pony, which doubles as a coffeehouse." - Ruth Tobias
"Fabulous French dips and killer cocktails are the bread and butter for this always-hopping LoDo hangout; service until 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends is (not to mix metaphors) the cherry on top. To sweeten the pot even further, the kitchen turns out a mean chocolate-chip cookie." - Eater Staff
"Fabulous French dips and killer cocktails are the bread and butter for this always-hopping LoDo hangout; service until 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends is (not to mix metaphors) the cherry on top. To sweeten the pot even further, the kitchen turns out a mean chocolate-chip cookie." - Camila Navarrette, Eater Staff, Ruth Tobias
"A late-night favorite that pairs knockout cocktails with creative French-dip sandwiches, including a Saigon variation featuring garlic pork, jalapeños, and herbs on ciabatta served with pho broth on the side, making it an ideal final stop after an evening out." - Paul Albani-Burgio
"What could be a better pairing than a juicy french dip sandwich and a dram of Highland Park 12 Year Old to sip in between bites? Try the vegetarian smoked mushroom version of the classic with porcini broth and put your whisky on the rocks. Or get fancy and have a Manhattan chased with country karaage and side of french onion soup. The bar also offers shots of its au jus to sip or shoot with the whisky. At this LoDo gastropub there aren’t any wrong answers — just delicious, simple, elevated food and a solid bar program. The doors are open every day, and it’s one of Denver’s only late-night food joints." - Vox Creative