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Finals frenzy: Here are Los Angeles' best sports bars for NBA action

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Los Angeles' best sports bars for NBA actionPhoto: 90 West Lounge/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 Los Angeles bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,373 on days when games are played, a 0.02% decrease compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing software for small businesses. That sales decrease is driven by a 0.93% decrease in transaction volume and a 0.89% increase in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Los Angeles, average daily revenue is $1,651 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 2.61% 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 0.2% 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 Scene

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Topping the list is The Scene. Located at 13307 Saticoy St. in Sun Valley, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in Los Angeles, boasting four stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp.

2. 90 West Lounge

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Next up is 90 West Lounge, situated at 12740 Culver Blvd., Unit H. With 4.5 stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Springbok Bar & Grill

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Van Nuys's Springbok Bar & Grill, located at 16153 Victory Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and New American spot four stars out of 657 reviews.

4. Elbow Room

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Elbow Room, a sports bar that offers pizza and more in Hollywood, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 110 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1634 N. Cahuenga Blvd. to see for yourself.

5. The Thirsty Merchant

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Over in Valley Village, check out The Thirsty Merchant, which has earned four stars out of 173 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and New American spot at 12430 Riverside Drive.


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