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 Minneapolis bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $646 on days when games are played, a 4.7% 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 7.93% increase in transaction volume and a 0.7% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Minneapolis, average daily revenue is $1,772 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 1.75% 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 2.25% increase in transaction volume and a 0.36% 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 1029 Bar
Topping the list is The 1029 Bar. Located at 1029 Marshall St. NE in St Anthony West, the sports bar and traditional American spot is the highest rated business of its kind in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp.
2. Mac's Industrial Sports Bar & Grill
Next up is Marcy Holmes's Mac's Industrial Sports Bar & Grill, situated at 312 Central Ave. SE. With four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American joint has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Ray J's American Grill
Marcy Holmes's Ray J's American Grill, located at 500 Central Ave. SE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and New American eatery four stars out of 141 reviews.
4. Manning's Restaurant
Over in Southeast Como, check out Manning's Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot at 2200 Como Ave. SE.
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