Cow Pony Bar

The Cow Pony Bar has been serving up heapin' fun for the past half-century. Complete with its Western aura, charming decor – like license plates plastered to the ceiling – and mixed crowd, the place might just do it for you, too. Owner Jay Healy says the place is a giant melting pot. 'You got construction workers sitting next to millionaires and cowboys,' he notes. We didn't see any millionaires, but we did see pool tables, a smoking patio and plenty of beer. The joint doesn't sell food, but the restaurant next door will deliver right to the bar.

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