Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Pony Room
Rancho Santa Fe, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Pony Room pours hand-crafted signature cocktails for two, from the mezcal-fired La Piñata to the low-calorie Lawless. An extensive wine list spans Champagne, Burgundy, and Napa, while local San Diego beers and creative mocktails round out the program. Tequila is a focus, with 100 variations on offer.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Mezcalita, smoky mezcal with housemade serrano agave, or the La Piñata, blending fire-roasted pineapple with mezcal and serrano-infused tequila. For a non-tequila option, the George's Bourbon Blue mixes blueberries, bourbon, and sparkling rosé.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking distinctive margarita variations and mezcal-driven drinks. Wine lovers will appreciate the high-end selections from Champagne, Burgundy, and Napa Valley, and beer drinkers can explore local San Diego craft options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails for two run $30-$40; wine by the glass $15-$43, by the bottle $57-$164; bottled beers $7-$10; mocktails $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is built around shareable, hand-crafted drinks, including several margarita riffs with housemade ingredients. The wine program is notably deep, with a Kistler Chardonnay and Paul Hobbs Cabernet available by the glass, and the bar claims an extensive tequila collection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine signature cocktails, including margaritas, a mezcalita, a vodka gimlet, and a bourbon-rosé mix, are served in shareable portions. Described as hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind, the list leans on inventive ingredients like serrano agave, fire-roasted pineapple, and fresh ginger.
Menu strengths
- — Hand-crafted signature cocktails with a focus on margarita variations.
- — Shareable format for two, with several drinks featuring housemade or fresh components.
Standout selections
- — La Piñata: fire-roasted pineapple, mezcal, serrano-infused tequila.; Spicy Mezcalita: smoky mezcal with housemade serrano agave.
Pricing: $30-$40 for cocktails for two
Wine
The wine list is extensive, covering sparkling, white, and red from major regions including Champagne, Burgundy, and Napa Valley. High-end producers are represented, with several available by the glass or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection spanning sparkling, white, and red wines.
- — High-end producers from Champagne, Burgundy, and Napa Valley.
- — Flexible pricing options from $15 glasses to $164 bottles.
Standout selections
- — 2016 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($43 glass/$164 bottle).
- — 2019 Kistler 'Les Noisetiers' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ($35 glass/$133 bottle).
- — Forest-Marié 'Brut de Blancs' Champagne ($24 glass/$77 bottle).
Pricing: $15-$43 per glass, $57-$164 per bottle
Beer
Bottled beer selection focuses on local San Diego craft breweries. Offerings include pale ale and IPAs from well-known regional producers, all priced at $8 or below except for a few options.
Menu strengths
- — Local San Diego craft brewery representation.; Reasonable pricing for bottled beers, $7-$10.
Standout selections
- — Alpine Duet IPA ($8).; Ballast Point Sculpin IPA ($8).
Pricing: $7-$10 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
Three mocktails are available, each priced at $9. They offer creative non-alcoholic options, including a herb-spiced honey grapefruit lemonade, a virgin margarita, and a smoked apple fizz with housemade syrup.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with three distinct options.; Creative housemade components like apple-sage syrup and herb-spiced lemonade.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Apple Fizz: club soda with housemade apple and sage syrup.
- — Bee + Gee: herb-spiced honey grapefruit lemonade.; Virgin Low-Cal Marg: agave and lime.
Pricing: $9 each
Spirits
The spirits program is anchored by an extensive tequila collection, boasting 100 variations.; The Pony Room offers 100 variations of tequila.
Menu strengths
- — The Pony Room offers 100 variations of tequila.
Standout selections
- — The Pony Room offers 100 variations of tequila.
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