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 Chicago bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $542 on days when games are played, a 5.3% decrease compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of marketing and CRM software for small businesses. That sales decrease is driven by a 1.39% decrease in transaction volume and a 3.98% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Chicago, average daily revenue is $1,304 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 3.07% 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 3.02% increase in transaction volume and a 0.09% decrease 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. The Nest Bar & Eatery
Topping the list is The Nest Bar & Eatery. Located at 6859 W. Irving Park Road (between New England and Newcastle avenues) in Dunning, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Ambassador Public House
Next up is Greektown's The Ambassador Public House, situated at 310 S. Halsted St. (between Gladys Avenue and Jackson Boulevard). With 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Field House
The Field House, located at 2455 N. Clark St. (between Arlington Place), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews.
4. Four Shadows
Four Shadows, a sports bar in Lathrop Homes, is another go-to, with four stars out of 127 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2758 N. Ashland Ave. (between Wrightwood Avenue and Diversey Pky) to see for yourself.
5. Barrelman Tavern
Over in Edgewater, check out Barrelman Tavern, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar at 6001 N. Paulina St. (between Peterson and Glenlake avenues).
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