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Pony

Memphis, TN 3918 Winchester Rd 901-363-3646
Closed
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
BYOB
45/100

A mixed bag that's hard to wholeheartedly recommend.

Pony's got some redeeming qualities, like its friendly staff and decent performers. However, the club's overall score is dragged down by its subpar food, overpriced drinks, and lackluster atmosphere. If you're looking for a fun, no-frills experience, Pony might be okay, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or value.

How this is scored
49/100

Basic, but clean and decently located.

The room itself is nothing special, but it's clean and relatively easy to find. The lack of luxury amenities and cramped capacity might be a turn-off for some, but it's not a deal-breaker. If you're looking for a no-frills spot to grab a drink, Pony's got that covered.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 49/100

The room

Basic, but clean and decently located.

The room itself is nothing special, but it's clean and relatively easy to find. The lack of luxury amenities and cramped capacity might be a turn-off for some, but it's not a deal-breaker. If you're looking for a no-frills spot to grab a drink, Pony's got that covered.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 3.4
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 5.1
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 1.0
51/100

Friendly staff, but slow and overpriced.

The staff at Pony are friendly and welcoming, but they can be slow to take orders and overcharge for drinks. If you're looking for top-notch service, you might want to look elsewhere. However, if you're in the area and don't mind waiting, the staff might make up for it with their warm attitude.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 51/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but slow and overpriced.

The staff at Pony are friendly and welcoming, but they can be slow to take orders and overcharge for drinks. If you're looking for top-notch service, you might want to look elsewhere. However, if you're in the area and don't mind waiting, the staff might make up for it with their warm attitude.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 4.3
  • Speed 3.4
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 6.8
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 3.4
41/100

Disappointing eats, but decent drinks.

Unfortunately, Pony's kitchen falls short of expectations. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, but the drinks are decent and might be worth ordering. If you're looking for a bite to eat, you might want to skip Pony and try somewhere else.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 41/100

The kitchen

Disappointing eats, but decent drinks.

Unfortunately, Pony's kitchen falls short of expectations. The food is overpriced and underwhelming, but the drinks are decent and might be worth ordering. If you're looking for a bite to eat, you might want to skip Pony and try somewhere else.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 6.0
  • Food prices 4.3
  • Drink prices 2.6
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 3.4
38/100

Some talented dancers, but inconsistent shows.

Pony's got some talented dancers, but the shows can be inconsistent. The performers' appearance and interaction with the crowd are usually on point, but their professionalism can be lacking at times. If you're looking for a fun, energetic experience, Pony's performers might deliver, but don't expect too much in terms of polish.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 38/100

The floor

Some talented dancers, but inconsistent shows.

Pony's got some talented dancers, but the shows can be inconsistent. The performers' appearance and interaction with the crowd are usually on point, but their professionalism can be lacking at times. If you're looking for a fun, energetic experience, Pony's performers might deliver, but don't expect too much in terms of polish.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 3.4
  • Dance value 3.4
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 45/100

How scoring works

A mixed bag that's hard to wholeheartedly recommend.

Pony's got some redeeming qualities, like its friendly staff and decent performers. However, the club's overall score is dragged down by its subpar food, overpriced drinks, and lackluster atmosphere. If you're looking for a fun, no-frills experience, Pony might be okay, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or value.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 49
  • Service 51
  • Food 41
  • Performers 38
  • Value 34
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelors' Bash We rolled in on a Saturday, ready to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the Pony delivered. The BYOB policy was a lifesaver, but be warned: the two-drink minimum adds up. Our private lap dance room was the perfect spot to get the party started.
70/100 SW score
Decent Night Out I've been to the Pony a few times, and it's always a decent spot to grab a drink and catch a show. The performers are attentive and personable, but the speed of service can be slow. The food's not bad either, especially the Cajun pasta.
50/100 SW score
Mixed Experience I'm not sure what I expected from the Pony, but what I got was a mixed bag. The safety measures in place, like the fenced parking lot, were reassuring, but the value for the price wasn't great. I'd come back to see the performers, but maybe not again soon.
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