My friends and I were in Franklin for just the day. We saw one set of a pretty good band at Pucketts' (great food & friendly staff), and walked down the street to see what else Franklin had to offer. And made the biggest mistake by walking into the Red Pony. Worst atmosphere ever!
After plunking down our money for drinks and appetizers, we received a weird vibe from the manager. One of our party took a walk-about to check out the rest of the place, was grabbed by the manager and escorted out the back door without explanation. We tried to find out what happened, but were given nonsensical answers.
Later we heard from an employee at the Mellow Mushroom (awesome Italian pizza joint, a block down) that the owner of the place has thrown several people out like that. The guy figured the Red Pony just wants a country club kind of clientele. (I have worked at country clubs, I think I know what he means).
We still don't know what we did to be treated like that. I guess the owner doesn't want to serve people like us.
My advice, try Puckett?s Restaurant and stay the hell away from the Red Pony.
Pros: Beautiful decor
Cons: Worst atmosphere ever!
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