The Pony

Obviously the ownership change brought over many of the dancers previously at Big Al’s. There are still a few of my favorites with India being the only reason I would ever return.

The location is what it is. They have refurbished a lesser building, but this is not what the clubs...

I've been visiting this place since it was called Elliott's Cabaret. Yes the vibe is a bit nicer (but not by much), the seating is better organized, the lighting is better and it feels less grimier over all. But it is still a dive bar, and, crucially, mileage has disappeared.

I...

Saw that they had changed their name from the Old Elliot's to the Pony so thought I would give it a try. I have also subscribed to their Instagram feed and it appears they are putting a significant effort into marketing the new club.

I went right after lunch...

Elliotts is no longer the name it's now the Pony-Peoria. New owners and a little bit of a new look. Still would consider it a bit of a dive but it actually felt like it had been cleaned.

Bartender was good, it was actually his first night there he worked across...

I was in Peoria at the riverboat and decided to give Elliot’s a try. I entered the bar shortly after 1pm and there was only one other customer in the place. I sat down and ordered a $6 beer and immediately was asked to buy a drink...