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 Detroit bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $682 on days when games are played, a 3.55% 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 3.76% increase in transaction volume and a 0.26% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Detroit, average daily revenue is $945 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 3.61% 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 2.41% increase in transaction volume and a 0.95% 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. Firebird Tavern
Topping the list is Firebird Tavern. Located at 419 Monroe St. in Downtown Detroit, the sports bar, venues and event space and New American spot is the highest-rated sports bar in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp.
2. Mike's Pizza Bar
Next up is Midtown's Mike's Pizza Bar, situated at 2515 Woodward Ave. With four stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar, which offers pizza, salads and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Thomas Magee's Sporting House Whiskey Bar
Thomas Magee's Sporting House Whiskey Bar, located at 1408 E. Fisher Freeway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar, pub and Irish pub four stars out of 57 reviews.
4. Detroiter Bar
Detroiter Bar, a sports bar and New American spot in Downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 90 Yelp reviews. Head over to 655 Beaubien St. to see for yourself.
5. Cutter's Bar & Grill
Check out Cutter's Bar & Grill, which has earned four stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot at 2638 Orleans St.
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