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 May 30.
As patrons head into Columbus bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $687 on days when games are played, a 5.61% 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 8.34% increase in transaction volume and a 1.77% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Columbus, average daily revenue is $929 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 0.45% 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 0.61% increase in transaction volume and a 0.02% 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. Out-R-Inn
Topping the list is Out-R-Inn. Located at 20 E. Frambes Ave. in the University District, this destination is the highest-rated sports bar in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp.
2. JT's Pizza & Pub
Next up is Linworth's JT's Pizza & Pub, at 2390 W. Dublin-Granville Road. With 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Gresso's Restaurant and Bar
Gresso's Restaurant and Bar, at 961 S. High St. in the Brewery District, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 148 reviews.
4. Roosters
Roosters, part of a sports bar chain that offers chicken wings and more in Hilliard, is another go-to, with four stars out of 91 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5225 Nike Station Way to see for yourself.
5. Bier Stube
Also in the University District, check out Bier Stube, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive bar and sports bar at 1479 N. High St.
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