If you're looking for a hidden dive bar, you've found it in South Phx. Located near South Mountain at the NE corner of Dobbins and 7th Ave, the Silver Pony looks like a relic. There's actually a place to tie your horse up outside and you WILL see horses there and true vaqueros inside at the bar.
The beer signs inside look 15+ years old and the wood paneling on the walls brings you back to a foregone era. The only sign that you're in 2013 is in the jukebox which has modern songs, including recent hits.
Weekend nights there's a cover band that can be pretty fun and a dance floor to twirl on. But bring cash- the Pony don't accept plastic! If needed there's an atm with a $2 fee on top of whatever your bank charges.
It can be a little rough & tumble. There have been acts of violence here and one night a girl picked a fight with our party because a guy didn't want to dance with her.
All of this being said, it's still a unique place and we'll continue to go for the super cheap suds.