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 Boston bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $746 on days when games are played, a 3.98% increase compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing software for small businesses. That sales increase is driven by a 1.68% increase in transaction volume and a 2.14% increase in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Boston, average daily revenue is $1,636 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 2.07% 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 1.30% increase in transaction volume and a 0.64% 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. Bleacher Bar
Topping the list is Bleacher Bar. Located at 82 Lansdowne St., Fenway Park in Kenmore, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in Boston, boasting four stars out of 439 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lulu's
Next up is Allston's Lulu's, situated at 421 Cambridge St. (between Rugg and Denby roads). With four stars out of 432 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Kings Dining & Entertainment
South Boston's Kings Dining & Entertainment, located at 60 Seaport Blvd. (between Northern Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar, traditional American and bowling spot four stars out of 148 reviews.
4. Legal Oysteria
Legal Oysteria, a sports bar and Italian spot that offers seafood and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 150 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10 City Square to see for yourself.
5. The Bullpen
Over in Kenmore, check out The Bullpen, which has earned four stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot, which offers burgers and more, at 19-21 Jersey St.
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