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

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Phoenix's best sports bars for NBA actionThe Tipsy Coyote Bar & Grill. | Photo: Dolores D./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 Phoenix bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $631 on days when games are played, a 9.91% 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 6.11% increase in transaction volume and a 3.45% increase in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Phoenix, average daily revenue is $1,380 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 2.52% 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 1.86% increase in transaction volume and a 0.66% 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. The Tipsy Coyote Bar & Grill

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Topping the list is The Tipsy Coyote Bar & Grill. Located at 7077 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale, it is the highest-rated sports bar in the Phoenix area, boasting four stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp.

2. North Central Sports Bar

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Next up is North Mountain's North Central Sports Bar, situated at 1170 E. Northern Ave. With four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Finish Line

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Deer Valley's Finish Line, located at 1724 W. Bell Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar four stars out of 25 reviews.

4. Twin Peaks

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Twin Peaks, a sports bar and traditional American spot in Camelback East, is another go-to, with four stars out of 393 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2135 E. Camelback Road to see for yourself.

5. Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill

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Over in Deer Valley, check out Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill, which has earned four stars out of 488 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers pizza and more, at 2710 W. Bell Road, Suite 1115.


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