The Ainsty is more than just a pub, it’s a hub for the York community. From lively nights out to friendly gatherings, there’s always something happening to bring people together. We host a variety of events, including live entertainment, support for local community groups, and charity fundraising, making every visit feel like part of something bigger. Check back regularly to see what’s on – there’s always plenty happening at Ainsty.
For sports fans, Ainsty is the place to be. With multiple HD screens ensuring a great view from anywhere, you won’t miss a moment of the action. We show Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so there’s no need for expensive subscriptions at home. From football, darts, and rugby to other popular competitions, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re cheering the big match with friends or enjoying a pint while following your favourite team, Ainsty is the perfect spot to celebrate every goal, try, and win.
Come for the events, stay for the sport, and enjoy everything that makes Ainsty a welcoming, exciting part of the York community.
Coverage of the Premier League match from St James' Park. Nick Woltemade scored a 46th-minute own goal to give Sunderland a memorable 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture. That loss meant that the Magpies had only won one of their last 11 meetings against their bitter rivals, a run stretching all the way back to August 2011. Their only win in that run came in the FA Cup in January 2024 when they won 3-0 at the Stadium of Light.
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Coverage of the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both these teams are battling to avoid relegation, but Forest dominated December's reverse fixture at The City Ground, with a brace by Callum Hudson-Odoi and a further goal courtesy of Ibrahim Sangaré giving them a 3-0 win
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Coverage of the Premier League match from Villa Park. Morgan Rogers scored a 79th-minute winner in the reverse fixture to earn Villa a 3-2 victory at the London Stadium, as they came from behind twice to earn themselves the three points. Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen had given West Ham the lead twice but ultimately gave the game away in the second half as Rogers scored twice in less than half an hour to make it 3-2.
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Coverage of the final from Wembley Stadium, as the title rivals meet in the capital trying to claim the first piece of silverware this season. Manchester City easily brushed Newcastle aside in the semi-finals thanks to a 5-1 aggregate victory, while Arsenal beat London rivals Chelsea 4-2 in their two-legged tie. Pep Guardiola's team have dominated this competition in recent years, winning six of the last 12 finals since 2014, while Arsenal haven't won this cup since 1993
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Coverage of the eighth night of the tournament at Uber Arena in Berlin, with a format featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final all in one night. Last year saw the likes of Stephen Bunting, Luke Humphries, Chris Dobey and Gerwyn Price make it through to the semi-finals. Bunting beat fellow Englishman Humphries 6-2 to progress to the final against Price, who beat Chris Dobey in the other semi-final by the same scoreline. Stephen Bunting ending up winning the night after he beat Price 6-5 in a thrilling final.
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Coverage of Wales v Bosnia Herzegovina the FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final, held at Cardiff City Stadium
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