Finals frenzy: Here are Charlotte's best sports bars for NBA action

Lebowski's Neighborhood Grill. | Photo: Amy W./Yelp

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 Charlotte bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,071 on days when games are played, a 4.05% increase 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 increase is driven by a 5.68% increase in transaction volume and a 1.45% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Charlotte, average daily revenue is $1,527 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 1.77% 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 1.52% increase in transaction volume and a 0.34% 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. Lebowski's Neighborhood Grill

**Photo: lebowski's neighborhood grill/Yelp**

Topping the list is Lebowski's Neighborhood Grill. Located at 1524 East Blvd., the pub, sports bar and traditional American spot is the highest rated sports bar in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 415 reviews on Yelp.

2. Duckworth's Kitchen & Taphouse

**Photo: duckworth's kitchen & taphouse/Yelp**

Next up is South Park's Duckworth's Kitchen & Taphouse, situated at 4435 Park Road. With four stars out of 393 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. TEN Park Lanes

South Park's TEN Park Lanes, located at 1700 Montford Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and bowling spot four stars out of 168 reviews.

4. Courtyard Hooligans

Courtyard Hooligans, a sports bar and pub in Uptown Charlotte, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 140 Brevard Court to see for yourself.

5. Infused

Over in First Ward, check out Infused, which has earned four stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp. You can find the lounge and sports bar at 312 N. Myers St., Suite #109.

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