The Ainsworth - Chelsea

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 122 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, United States

Phone: +1 212-741-0645

Rating: 3.8

Services

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Reservations required
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar
  • American restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Event venue
  • Sports bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2021-08-12 - Rating: 4)

    The food was amazing! If you have time to wait and just have time to chat with friends, family or a love one then definitely come here.I wish I read the reviews before I dined here. One thing is for sure you will be WAITING for your food and to be serviced. When you tell the waiter to give you a few more minutes they are definitely a bit too generous.The only reason I gave this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the wait time. I am thankful our waiter checked on us to ask us if we were okay but the waiting time for the food was a long wait. However, I rather wait and know my food was cooked properly then not. It was worth the wait because the food was up to par and it certainly gave this sports bar a different element.This place definitely gives you more of a “lounge” vibe than a “sports bar”The rosé sangria was really refreshing it kinda gave me a bit of Bellini vibe without the bubbles.Our waiter recommended anything other than the garlic Parmesan wings Im not sure if it’s because it was her personal preference or customers didn’t really enjoy them. I did order the Thai Chili wings and they were amazing. It was subtle but not bland. Mac and cheese burger was very filling I only ate half. It is a bit a messy so be ready to get your hands dirty. ( don’t worry it’s worth it) Mac and Cheese Bites had the perfect consistency all around.

  • Review 2 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Had The BEST time at this place! Met up with a few friends for a night on the town and this spot didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was superb! We’d been riding around town trying to locate the Ainsworth that served the gold wings as there were three locations. The last stop was this little beauty in Chelsea. We absolutely loved it. Too bad it’s closed (hopefully will re-open soon) I’d definitely go back there!

  • Review 3 (2021-10-04 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly staff. Nice laid back sports bar. The manager was very cordial and welcoming. I will definitely be back. Food was great. I had the 24krt wings, Buffalo wings, and a side of Mac and cheese.

  • Review 4 (2017-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Both the French onion and the Mac n cheese burgers were great. The service was a little slow, but it is quite a busy location. Definitely recommend.

  • Review 5 (2019-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    Watched Game Of Thrones here. The food was good. A little pricy but then its Manhattan. Wine was good except the icebergs in it.

  • Review 6 (2019-06-14 - Rating: 4)

    I went here to watch a Raptors game, and it was full of Raptors fans. Great sports bar with a long bar with plenty of seating. Lots of TVs showing multiple events. Hostess wanted a minimum spend of $350 to offer us a table of 4. Food was slow. I would definitely go again for the ambience.

  • Review 7 (2016-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Cool Spot, Good Music, Convenient Location, Great spot to watch the game. Great Drinks and Food. Can stand to increase wait staff during busy periods. Waited a while constantly for them to come back to the table for more orders. Mac and Cheese Burger is Amazing.

  • Review 8 (2011-11-21 - Rating: 4)

    The Ainsworth is now the bar for the Alabama alumni game watching gatherings, which Im liking. Theyve got a ton of flat screen TVs located all throughout the bar. Ive been other places where they have lots of TVs, but I think the Ainsworth takes the cake. Wow.Service is good and I like that they dont let it get too insufferably crowded. Big plus. One complaint is I finally ordered food the other day. Looked promising enough except for my turkey burger? Um not so much a turkey burger?!? It was more like a turkey breast sandwich... Not *bad*, but when you order a burger, that meat? It best be ground!!! Fries were very generic and bland. Id recommend their sweet potato fries. Ive had those and theyre far superior!

  • Review 9 (2021-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great service and food and mimosas. Will definitely go back again 🤩!

  • Review 10 (2017-12-01 - Rating: 4)

    The food was so good! And the menu offers a lot of comfort food, like mac & cheese burgers. You should probably get reservations if you want a table though, I went on a thursday and tables were reservation only. The music was so loud that you couldnt have any kind of conversation, but that was the only negative.

  • Review 11 (2021-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    The food is amazing and Staff treated us with the upmost of respect and courtesy!!! The atmosphere is so fun!! We decided on a Saturday to have lunch and watch the Alabama game the experience was so enjoyable we went back for Sunday football and the Staff was so accommodating from the front of the building to the back we will definitely vist everytime we are in the City!!!

  • Review 12 (2018-11-22 - Rating: 4)

    What a comfortable, beautiful upscale gastropub. Perfect place for watching sports and having a bourbon. The entire bar is a lesson in how to make you feel you are in a spacious, relaxed environment for burgers and beers. The food is fantastic - try the steak sandwich or the Mac & Cheese Burger (this one is very messy!) The staff is wonderful, friendly, and they all seem to support Alabama football unquestioningly.So why four stars? Unfortunately, you won’t be able to hear one word of the conversation you’re having with your friends. They have a speaker system, and the attitude, of a nightclub in here, and in the mid-afternoon I don’t really want permanent hearing loss from Cardi B songs. If they would not play the music at nightclub volume, but perhaps bar volume, that would be better. I like the songs during the commercial breaks but good lord. Turn it down so we can talk and not have our ears hurt for hours after the game is over.

  • Review 13 (2016-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best sports bars around. Its large and airy - though it can feel claustrophobic when its packed for a big game. Its not cheap, but decent bar food, i.e., order the burgers and nachos not the steak or salmon. Also gets a nice crowd - including groups of attractive women there to meet real men ;-)

  • Review 14 (2012-07-23 - Rating: 5)

    Always a great place to have drinks, dinner and meet with friends! Fun crowd and the food is amazing! Cant say enough good things about the management team! You can frequently find me here spinning some fresh music from the DJ booth!

  • Review 15 (2017-10-13 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing ambience and great service! Got a few drinks with friends who vouched for this place and wasnt disappointed.Huge TV screens with a chill crowd is really what sets this apart from your average bar showcasing the latest in sports!

  • Review 16 (2018-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Came to New York for business trip and wanted to try something different. Mac and Cheese burger was amazing. The server was amazing she made us feel so comfortable. Will come back again.

  • Review 17 (2018-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    I went for my birthday for the infamous 24k gold wings, and they did not disappoint. Fun atmosphere and music. The mac and cheese burger was delicious as well. Fair prices, and good service staff. Great experience.

  • Review 18 (2019-12-08 - Rating: 4)

    If you try the gold wings better get the small one first. Check off my bucket list.

  • Review 19 (2019-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    This place used to be called 121 Fulton St. Its a good place for after work drinks and meals or to take someone special. Great atmosphere and good vibe all around their burgers are really good. Staff is nice too

  • Review 20 (2019-04-01 - Rating: 4)

    Event type: drinks with friends and company happy hour.The Ainsworth is exactly what it comes off as - sports bar that aims for an upscale ambiance to enable over charging on some drinks and food.It’s one of the larger sports bars in the area, but not the only one. You won’t be disappointed, but a better option could be out there.

  • Review 21 (2021-06-20 - Rating: 4)

    Came here to do a meet and greet with a UFC fighter. It was an interesting experience. Drinks were ok. Nothing too exciting. Food was ok too. Slightly elevated bar food.

  • Review 22 (2015-12-02 - Rating: 4)

    I used to come to this location before they opened the one on 18th street. This is a cozy place with a barn vibe where you can watch anything sport related. Huge for NCAA games and the drinks are worth it! Make sure youre okay giving your ID along if youre paying credit card along with the minimum charge.

  • Review 23 (2020-02-01 - Rating: 5)

    Food was great as was the service. Went on a Friday night at 830 and got in no problem. Dont base your decision on old reviews. Whoever the crappy server was before is long gone now.

  • Review 24 (2019-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    Alabama football bar. The service was solid, considering the amount of people. It was a bit too loud. I understand they were going for the experience, but we had to resort to talking through messenger.

  • Review 25 (2019-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun bar but the bartenders are a bit slow. Other than that the drinks and music was great! Would definitely come back for a fun night out

  • Review 26 (2019-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot to watch sports. Staff is always on point. The food isn’t going to knock your socks off but it’s good. You can tell that it’s run by people that care about their customers.

  • Review 27 (2017-07-08 - Rating: 4)

    Mac and cheese inception on a burger. I mean, cmon...ofc Im loving this. Theres a soft layer of mac and cheese under the bun, a crispy layer of fried mac and cheese under the patty, all sitting next to solidly crisped fries.However, it can get busy and very, very loud.

  • Review 28 (2019-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    The food and drinks were good. We had fun at happy hour!

  • Review 29 (2016-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    Was waited on by Alyssa during lunch on a Monday, service was excellent, food was unbelievable, and the drink - Raging Bull, was delicious as well. Well priced for the food. Def get the Mac and Cheese Burger!

  • Review 30 (2019-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    The Mac and cheese burger. Need I say more? Seems like it was better at the 33rd Street location. The bun here was meh, almost spongy.Service is pretty slow at both locations though.

  • Review 31 (2016-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Dope spot for sunday games, best to reserve a table though - it will cost you, but worth it! Nice crowd, good music and great waiters.

  • Review 32 (2020-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely atmosphere has a more intimate feeling then its size would suggest.Personnel was charming and very professional.Enjoyed the food as well.Would definately recommend this place.

  • Review 33 (2017-01-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great people. Really good food. Love the music

  • Review 34 (2013-06-28 - Rating: 4)

    A nice sports bar in midtown. Stop in to catch a game or meet some friends to have a few drinks. The menu is packed with goodies though a bit on the pricey side.

  • Review 35 (2017-01-11 - Rating: 4)

    Ill start by saying that I came here during the slow time between lunch and dinner. We were seated right away and our waitress was attentive to the table and helpful. We came for the Mac and Cheeseburger and it didnt disappoint. The burger had good flavor and it was a good mac and cheese. The fries were also good and the pickle was a nice touch.

  • Review 36 (2019-05-12 - Rating: 4)

    Came on a Monday night to watch basketball. Bar was half full. Only 1 bartender though so even though it’s not busy, not enough staff. Waited ~8mins for a drink.

  • Review 37 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    One of the official stops on the SantaCon route. Good music, affordable drink specials and a fun atmosphere with lots of space. Would definitely visit again

  • Review 38 (2021-08-03 - Rating: 4)

    The gold wings were really good so were the bloody Marys. The chorizo hash was a little dry and my sunny side eggs were overcooked. I would go back and try another entree.

  • Review 39 (2020-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best places to watch sports in midtown. The food is great (get the tacos), drinks are strong and the staff is the best.

  • Review 40 (2013-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice place for a drink and to watch sports. There are plenty of tvs, and lots of room and seating. Very nice friendly atmosphere.

  • Review 41 (2018-11-15 - Rating: 5)

    Love it, love it.. best place to watch Bama football, great food and drink too.

  • Review 42 (2018-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great sports bar for watching college and NFL games. A little bit pricey but has a great atmosphere.

  • Review 43 (2021-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere. Awesome staff. Dynamite food. What else can I say.

  • Review 44 (2017-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    High end happy hour spot with plenty of space to hold corporate gatherings. Plenty of TVs across the bar.

  • Review 45 (2016-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    The Buzzfeed burger was amazing. Mozzarella inside the patty!! Drinks were great too!

  • Review 46 (2018-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Its a decent bar - good for group happy hour events.

  • Review 47 (2016-08-31 - Rating: 4)

    The burgers were awesome.. drink were good too. Recommend this place to anyone

  • Review 48 (2016-06-05 - Rating: 5)

    Best old fashioned cocktail Ive ever had. The burgers are great.

  • Review 49 (2011-05-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great steak. Some questionable reviews on here, no one ever seems to give 3/4 stars only 1 or 5!

  • Review 50 (2016-10-31 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent sports bar, great food, great beer selection. Upscale place.

  • Review 51 (2019-04-11 - Rating: 4)

    Food was good. Drinks were decent. Service could be better.

  • Review 52 (2016-04-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great American food, plenty of room, and friendly staff. Love the fries.

  • Review 53 (2019-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    It was awesome...some weirdos but awesome.

  • Review 54 (2019-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Younger crowd... In fact more of a prom atmosphere on a Friday /Sat night. Sketcy

  • Review 55 (2014-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    AWESOME Food, Atmosphere and Servers! Would recommend HIGHLY to everyone!

  • Review 56 (2017-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Work party was well-done! Great food and service.

  • Review 57 (2012-12-19 - Rating: 5)

    Nice people, upscale American bistro, nice place to hang out and dine before you dive for the night

  • Review 58 (2017-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    At a charity event for enCourage Kids. AMAZING event and great space. Were gonna stay for dinner!

  • Review 59 (2015-03-04 - Rating: 4)

    Decent drinks, decent food. Nothing can go wrong here.

  • Review 60 (2018-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Came here for an event. Easy check in, well organized, and nice people all around.

  • Review 61 (2017-07-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great sports bar...nice crowd...friendly service.

  • Review 62 (2018-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    This place was lit. Service was a little slow and confusing but the music and the food were great!

  • Review 63 (2018-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect for Football Season. Get there early and stay all night to watch the games!

  • Review 64 (2018-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    Also, a good time with great music! Lauren is amazing too by the way!

  • Review 65 (2017-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food and good music for younger crowds

  • Review 66 (2016-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for Sunday football....get the mac and cheese burger

  • Review 67 (2016-11-02 - Rating: 4)

    Vibe is: Finance dudes getting off work. Food and drinks good tho!

  • Review 68 (2021-07-17 - Rating: 5)

    The food was AMAZING and the drinks were on point.

  • Review 69 (2016-10-10 - Rating: 4)

    Spacious bar/lounge with pretty good food.

  • Review 70 (2015-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    Its a sports bar, but the best goddamn one in the city.

  • Review 71 (2020-01-14 - Rating: 5)

    Office party, they were great everybody was really good to my staff!!!! Wow

  • Review 72 (2021-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    March Madness at The Ainsworth was awesome! It being the time of year it is and all thats going on, I felt safe and comfortable. And the hostess was very welcoming and had an A+ attitude. Janis I believe... Made the experience all the better. Cant wait to return!

  • Review 73 (2019-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    This is a very laid back, yet upscale bar. We hosted a large group here and the service was great. The drink pours were reasonable and the food was delicious. Be sure to try the stuffed mac and cheese bites. I would definitely return. This spot is good for a date as well since its dimly lit.

  • Review 74 (2016-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    I went here for the Big Brother Premiere Party, it was awesome!!

  • Review 75 (2016-10-04 - Rating: 4)

    This place is great for sucking beers and watching sports with your bros

  • Review 76 (2018-07-28 - Rating: 4)

    Decent sports bar but a bit pricey.

  • Review 77 (2019-12-02 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing service and a great venue. They have always treated me well and Ive been a few times. Ive eaten there, been there to drink at the bar and hosted a couple of events. Every time I get great service and excellent servers/bartenders. Highly recommend!

  • Review 78 (2017-05-28 - Rating: 4)

    Great looking spot just off 26 drinks seem fun

  • Review 79 (2021-08-01 - Rating: 5)

    Came here for a brunch birthday celebration and the customer service was good. The unlimited mimosas were excellent and the food. The mac&cheese burger was excellent. We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and took great pics.

  • Review 80 (2019-11-01 - Rating: 4)

    Chill vibe good food. Standard city prices.

  • Review 81 (2015-04-01 - Rating: 4)

    Large sports bar, pretty awesome location.The staff is great, very friendly and deals with a lot, but they handle the situation really well.The bar itself has several TVs, very large area in case you need a large party, and very subtle cool to the design.I cant tell you about the food, mostly just the beer. Nothing bad to say, kinda wished I ordered something to eat.Overall, just a nice place to hang out and catch up with a co worker or enjoy yourself.

  • Review 82 (2020-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to have a drink during the weekday or a birthday celebration on the weekend. The Ainsworth caters to all type of events. Great ambiance, profesional and welcoming employees. Our waitress Natty, welcomed my colleagues and I with overwhelming hospitality. She immediately took down our orders for drinks and sure enough the drinks were on our table in matter of minutes. Also, our appetizers and entrees came out in timely fashion. Food and drinks surpass expectations and affordable. I see myself coming here more often.

  • Review 83 (2021-03-24 - Rating: 5)

    Came for March Madness. Called ahead and the hostess was very accommodating to our large party and multiple changes to our number count.. it was busy but COVID safe at the same time with plexiglass separating tables. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great drinks. Server was attentive. We’ll be back.

  • Review 84 (2021-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    Had a great time here and will be back. It gets packed and it’s not super large, so call ahead. Lots of TVs and the crowd was super diverse.But a place is only as good as it’s team. Barbara, the bartenders, the servers and the security were all excellent and took fantastic care of me for the UFC/Rose event. It was my first event out since COVID shut everything down in NYC so I was nervous how it would go. It exceeded my expectations in every way and I’ll be back!

  • Review 85 (2014-03-15 - Rating: 5)

    There is this food runner there... He is just so IT. His name is Oliver and he is the funniest most natural person I have met. He is so too good for this place. Totally smash worthy! Ainsworth is lucky to have him. And the food is good too.

  • Review 86 (2021-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Good bar to hang out at with a few friends.

  • Review 87 (2019-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    Mac n cheese burger was so good.

  • Review 88 (2019-11-28 - Rating: 4)

    Had the blacken cod burger, aka the codwich. It was a very tender and flavorful burger/ sandwich. Highly recommend it to anyone. The fries were very salty but not bad.

  • Review 89 (2019-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    Went for the GOT watch party. Drinks could have been better but the food was good. I ordered the fish tacos and my BF had the veggie burger. Great scenery esp if you want to catch a game or go for a fight party.

  • Review 90 (2015-10-24 - Rating: 5)

    My boy Liota works there and he will make you a killer cocktail!

  • Review 91 (2018-10-20 - Rating: 4)

    Fun place the see football/baseball games. Great vibes especially at the weekend.Food is very basic but good .Not a bad place for a nice Sunday afternoon

  • Review 92 (2019-03-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great food service was ok

  • Review 93 (2020-02-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great place, and Great customer service. Our waitress is so nice!! drinks are good (worth it) and the burgers/fries are way better than expected (plus great vibes)

  • Review 94 (2016-08-16 - Rating: 4)

    Very upscale sports bar. Music is loud, tons of beer, and all the games on. I do recommend the mac and cheese burger, which is incredible. Definitely a must have while in the area.

  • Review 95 (2019-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Nice bar, classy, good drinks.

  • Review 96 (2021-09-07 - Rating: 4)

    Always a fun time here but I dont like being charged a service fee for using a credit card.

  • Review 97 (2019-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    I like this place! Gold chicken tenders - delicious! We waited so long time. But that was not a problem for us at that day 😊

  • Review 98 (2019-06-27 - Rating: 4)

    Loud but good sliders and lots of TVs

  • Review 99 (2018-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    The Ainsworth has always provided consistency in being a great spot to come eat, drink, and hang out with friends in a nice airy atmosphere. They have live DJs on the weekends and their cocktail and drink selections are great. The prices arent outrageous for what you get as well so that adds to the experience. I would recommend this spot as a nice change up to the usual dark small bars and cafes.

  • Review 100 (2021-10-24 - Rating: 5)

    Destiny is legit. Food was great. Highly recommend

  • Review 101 (2020-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Thank you all for showing my family a great time with all that is going on in the world today. Highly recommend this location and wish them the best

  • Review 102 (2019-03-05 - Rating: 4)

    Good drinks, but man was it empty

  • Review 103 (2019-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Really awesome atmosphere and vibe. Especially around the holidays! Perfect place for groups which is especially hard to find in this part of the city

  • Review 104 (2019-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    Bartender was fantastic and helpful! Oh and the food was good too!! Also nice atmosphere.

  • Review 105 (2019-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    Dope spot

  • Review 106 (2014-04-28 - Rating: 4)

    Lots of young good-looking people at this place not too far from Penn Station/Madison Square Garden. I thought the food was well done American food. It was nice and bright and there was nice windows to view the outside if you were not a fan of the televisions.

  • Review 107 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 4)

    Yellowhammers were on the Special Drinks menu for the Alabama game which was a delightful surprise. Reservations for big games are basically required. The door could be run better.

  • Review 108 (2014-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic service, good people, friendly atmosphere and phenomenal food. The drinks arent half bad either. Excellent date spot as long as you get there on the earlier side so that it isnt packed beyond anything enjoyable

  • Review 109 (2017-05-08 - Rating: 4)

    Good cocktails and burgers. Loud.

  • Review 110 (2014-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    The ultimate sports bar. This place is huge, really nice and has excellent screens. Nice, upscale crowd. Not the kind of place people are screaming at the screens. A little more refined. Great cocktails and good food. Large menu. Good for pre-gaming before MSG.

  • Review 111 (2019-09-28 - Rating: 4)

    Good service but short rib tacos I had were a bit too salty for my taste. It might not be so for other folks who are not limiting salt from their diet.

  • Review 112 (2019-07-25 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic atmosphere with reasonable drink prices. Great for groups (we had 25+). Would love to go back again.

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