
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 Houston bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $877 on days when games are played, a 4.30% increase 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 increase is driven by a 3.39% increase in transaction volume and a 1.02% increase in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Houston, average daily revenue is $1,385 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 6.02% 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 5.18% increase in transaction volume and a 0.82% 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. Providence

Topping the list is Providence. Located at 1308 W. 20th St. in the Heights, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in Houston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp.
2. Little Woodrow's Bellaire

Next up is Braeswood Place's Little Woodrow's Bellaire, situated at 4235 Bellaire Blvd. With four stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Duck Off Sports Bar

South Main's The Duck Off Sports Bar, located at 2727 Murworth Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews.
4. R Bar

R Bar, a sports bar in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1302 Houston Ave. to see for yourself.
5. On The Kirb

Over in Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, check out On The Kirb, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and gastropub at 5004 Kirby Drive.
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