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 Philadelphia bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $587 on days when games are played, a 0.34% 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 a 3.8% increase in transaction volume and a 3.52% decrease in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Philadelphia, average daily revenue is $1,153 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 4.09% 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 3.73% increase in transaction volume and a 0.25% 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. Cranky Joe's
Topping the list is Cranky Joe's. Located at 3501 Indian Queen Lane in East Falls, the sports bar is the highest-rated sports bar in Philadelphia, boasting four stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp.
2. Tipsy Bistro
Next up is University City's Tipsy Bistro, situated at 3131 Walnut St. With 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bottle Bar East
Fishtown's Bottle Bar East, located at 1308 Frankford Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 239 reviews.
4. The Union Tap
The Union Tap, a sports bar and gastropub in Parkwood, is another go-to, with four stars out of 44 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2711 Comly Road to see for yourself.
5. Toll Man Joe's
Down in South Philadelphia, check out Toll Man Joe's, which has earned four stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers chicken wings and more, at 26 E. Oregon Ave.
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