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 New Orlean bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $474 on days when games are played, a 5.45% 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 an 8.95% increase in transaction volume and a 2.61% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in New Orleans, average daily revenue is $1,642 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 7.66% 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 5.39% increase in transaction volume and a 2.14% 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. Jockey's Pub and Sports Bar
Topping the list is Jockey's Pub & Sports Bar. Located at 1841 Gentilly Blvd. in Fairgrounds, the sports bar is the highest-rated sports bar in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp.
2. Markey's Bar
Next up is Bywater's Markey's Bar, situated at 640 Louisa St. With four stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Evangeline Lounge
The Evangeline Lounge, a lounge and sports bar in City Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4501 Toulouse St. to see for yourself.
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