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Finals frenzy: Here are Miami's best sports bars for NBA action

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Miami's best sports bars for NBA actionBlack Market Miami. | Photo: Gregory M./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 Miami bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $904 on days when games are played, a 5.82% 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 2.98% decrease in transaction volume and a 2.86% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Miami, average daily revenue is $1,578 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 1.09% 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 2.18% increase in transaction volume and a 1.07% 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. Black Market Miami

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Topping the list is Black Market Miami. Located Downtown at 168 S.E. First St., it's the highest rated sports bar in Miami, boasting four stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves sandwiches, tacos, salads and more and it houses more than 30 large televisions for sports fans to watch.

2. Bavaria Haus

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Next up is Downtown's Bavaria Haus, situated at 401 Biscayne Blvd., Suite N219. With four stars out of 167 reviews on Yelp, the German spot and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite. The restaurant specializes in "progressive Bavarian cuisine" and serves fish, steaks, salads and imported beer.

3. Station 28

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Station 28, a Peruvian spot that offers sandwiches and more in Downtown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 138 Yelp reviews. The casual restaurant and sports bar serves ceviche, burgers, chicken, seafood and more, as well as desserts and 100% natural fruit juices. Head over to 91 S.E. Second St. to see for yourself.


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