It’s one of the best times of the year for sports fans, and that means it’s time to make your plans around the NBA Finals, which begin on May 30.
As patrons head into Atlanta bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,414 on days when games are played, a 4.45% decrease compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of CRM and online review management software for small businesses. That sales decrease is driven by a 1.34% increase in transaction volume and a 4.8% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Atlanta, average daily revenue is $1,703 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 4.23% increase over a typical day, according to an analysis of transactions at 42,000 local eateries by Womply. That sales increase is driven by a 4.11% increase in transaction volume and no increase in purchase price.
To help you snag the best stool in town, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for sports bars, using both Yelp data and our own methodology.
1. Ideal Sportsbar
Topping the list is Ideal Sportsbar. Located at 1953 Lakewood Ave. SE in Lakewood Heights, it's the highest rated sports bar in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp. There's plenty of seating, nightly drink specials and pool tables at this sports bar.
2. Black Bear Tavern
Buckhead's Black Bear Tavern, located at 1931 Peachtree Road NE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 125 reviews. The casual restaurant and sports bar highlights professional sports teams from Chicago, and it serves burgers, tacos, sliders and more.
3. Woofs On Piedmont
Woofs On Piedmont, a sports bar in Lindbergh that caters to the GLBT community, is another go-to, with four stars out of 65 Yelp reviews. The menu features jumbo chicken wings, tacos, wraps, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Head over to 2425 Piedmont Road NE to see for yourself.
4. Tin Lizzy's Cantina - Buckhead
Check out Tin Lizzy's Cantina - Buckhead, which has earned four stars out of 412 reviews on Yelp. One of five Atlanta locations, this Tex-Mex restaurant and sports bar serves tacos, skillet meals and other Mexican-inspired dishes. Stop by 3639 Piedmont Road NE to see for yourself.
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