The Pony - (773) 596-1943

The old Gunther Murphy's has been gutted and transformed into a sleek neighborhood bar, from the exterior now covered in panels of Brazilian wood to the slate entryway to the 2,500-square-foot first floor decked out in hickory wood accents. Pony up to the 38-foot copper-plated bar, sink into a bucket barstool and fix your eyes on one of our Flat Screen TVs for your favorite Sports Event. On the menu, expect choices such as a sharable grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil dip, Buffalo chicken sliders and a half-pound Cowboy burger with giardiniera and jalapeno-jack cheese. For Brunch, we're serving up a Southern Favorite, Chicken and Waffles. Book Your Next Private Party with Us!

• When to Go
  Blustery weeknights for rustic cabin charm and good service. Weekends are much busier and things tend to slow down, but the crowd is more fun and the energy good.
  
• Where to Sit
  If the weather is pleasant snatch a highboy up front, where bay-style windows open to the street. With 30 TVs, there isn't a bad seat in the house for the game, but the individual sets can be a little close for comfortable watching.
  
• Know Before You Go
  The kitchen doesn't do lunch during the week--only on the weekends--and closes well before last call.
  
• Parking
  Not too difficult, although it might take a few passes to snatch something nearby on Belmont. Avoid Lincoln though and opt for Ashland--the former can be a bottleneck whereas the latter offers spaces and chances to turn around.
  
• The Extras
  A bright marquee is almost outdone by the slick, wood-clad facade--a real eye-catcher on the otherwise ho-hum block.
  

Pros: unique interior

Cons: bartender over charged us