Restaurants & Bars
High-End East Village Sports Bar Shutters Permanently
The Ainsworth has permanently closed its location at 64 Third Ave. in the East Village. Here's what to know.
EAST VILLAGE, NY — The Ainsworth shuttered its East Village location earlier in July, its owners confirmed on Google last week.
The upscale sports bar at 64 Third Ave. will merge with the chain's Chelsea location, says a sign on the door and as reported by EVGrieve.
The Ainsworth will be renovating its flagship Chelsea location at 122 w. 26th St., and plans to reopen it on Aug. 24.
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"The Ainsworth brings a sophisticated twist to the classic all-American sports bar, restaurant and private event experience," reads a description of the bar on its website. "Interiors are casual-sexy and super comfortable with an eclectic mix of luxe touches and urban chic details."
The Ainsworth also has locations in FiDi, Midtown, Hoboken, Nashville, and Rockville Centre, New York.
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The East Village location opened in December 2017, when it replaced the former home of Village Pourhouse.
Patch will keep an eye on what might replace the bar on the East Village block.
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