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Ainslie Football & Social Club

This expansive community and sporting club has been a landmark of the inner north since 1927. Highly popular with local families and sporting fans, it features a massive main lounge, a busy sports bar with giant television screens, and a relaxed, spacious outdoor courtyard. The main bar pours very affordable draft beers and local wines, while the on-site "Limestone" restaurant serves up a great range of club favorites, wood-fired pizzas, and gourmet schnitzels.

Address: 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie
Hours: Sun–Wed 10AM–midnight, Thu–Sat 10AM–2AM
Website: ainsliegroup.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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