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 Milwaukee bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $536 on days when games are played, a 2.43% increase 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 increase is driven by a 2.25% increase in transaction volume and a 0.34% increase in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Milwaukee, average daily revenue is $925 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 0.52% 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 2.2% increase in transaction volume and a 1.82% decrease in purchase price.
To help you snag the best bar stool in town, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for sports bars, using both Yelp data and our own methodology.
1. Points East Pub
Topping the list is Points East Pub. Located at 1501 N. Jackson St. in Lower East Side, the business, which offers chicken wings, sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated sports bar in Milwaukee, boasting four stars out of 275 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Shellie L. wrote, "Simple menu, quality food, perfect TV-to-client noise ratio (Thank you for that! I love to hang out but hate the sound of sports overriding a place)."
2. J&B's Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill
Next up is Story Hill's J&B's Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, situated at 5230 W. Bluemound Road. With four stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and event space has proven to be a local favorite.
"All the food is homemade. Chicken strips and macaroni and cheese rolls are the bomb! Very friendly staff and always a good time," wrote Yelper Becky J.
3. Skybox Sports Bar
Skybox Sports Bar, located at 2213 N. MLK Drive in Bronzeville, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar, which has 14 televisions, four stars out of 14 reviews.
Damon R. wrote about his experience on Yelp, saying, "There are lots of TVs so the view was not restricted by those who chose to sit or mingle in front of tables."
4. Who's On Third
Who's On Third, a downtown sports bar and traditional American spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 208 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1007 N. Old World Third St. to see for yourself. According to its website, the bar features large TVs throughout the space and a 120-inch projection screen.
5. Red Lion Pub
Over in the Lower East Side, check out Red Lion Pub, which has earned four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pub and sports bar at 1850 N. Water St. Expect to find traditional British fare like Scotch eggs, fish and chips and bangers and mash.
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