Pub & live music

Fun Time Pony

Underground at 122 Alinga Street, Civic. Free pool and pinball, late-night pizza, and a hidden cocktail bar (Parlour of Dreams) tucked inside.

About Fun Time Pony

Fun Time Pony is an underground late-night bar and live music venue beneath 122 Alinga Street in Civic. The main room is the Pony Pit, with a bar and stage, and a cocktail bar called Parlour of Dreams is tucked away inside it. Upstairs at street level is Pony Up, a sister smash-burger bar. There is free pool, pinball and late-night pizza by the slice.

The program mixes touring acts, local bands, DJs and comedy. The venue's listings include Oktoberfest and Halloween nights in October 2026, club-style DJ nights, ticketed band shows through to November 2026, and a Snow Machine pre-party in August 2026. Weeknight sit-down events such as comedy and burlesque have been reported, with a more nightclub feel on Saturdays. There are no table bookings; it is walk-in.

It is run by Rabble Group, with Wes Heincke named as a co-owner of the Pony Up side. Pony Up replaced the Italian restaurant Bada Bing, which closed in 2025.

Written by LateOne.au, checked 13 October 2026. Sources: rabblegroup.com.au, region.com.au, musick.com.au. Hours and door policies change, so check with the venue.

Area: Civic
Music: Touring and local bands, DJs, comedy
Best nights: Thu–Sat, 8pm till late
Address: Underground, 122 Alinga Street, Canberra City ACT 2601 (Sydney Building)
Capacity: Pony Pit holds up to 290 (main bar and stage)
Rooms: Pony Pit, Parlour of Dreams cocktail bar; Pony Up upstairs
Hours: Thu-Sat from 8pm until late (Pony Up: Tue-Sat from 4pm)
Age: Photo ID required if you look under 25
Food: Late-night pizza; smash burgers at Pony Up

Good to know

Walk-in only, so arrive early on busy gig or event nights.
Bring photo ID if you look under 25; bags may be checked and no outside alcohol.
Check the event listing first: many nights are ticketed shows.

Getting there

Light rail ends at Alinga Street, in the middle of Civic, and City Interchange (the bus station) is a short walk away. Late rideshare pick-up zones are on London Circuit, Genge Street and Alinga Street.

Last services and walking times change: use the live public transport directions or Transport Canberra on the night, and see getting home for late rides.

Official site & what’s on ↗Directions by public transport ↗Getting home