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

Epic Sports Bar. | Photo: Natasha S./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 Portland bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $926 on days when games are played, a 1.45% decrease 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 decrease is driven by a 0.95% increase in transaction volume and a 2.43% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Portland, average daily revenue is $1,519 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 0.59% 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 2.16% increase in transaction volume and a 1.82% 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. Epic Sports Bar

Topping the list is Epic Sports Bar. Located at 10209 S.E. Division St. in Hazelwood, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in Portland, boasting four stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp.

2. Peter's Bar and Grill

Next up is Cully's Peter's Bar and Grill, situated at 5701 N.E. Fremont St. With 4.5 stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop

Goose Hollow's The Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop, located at 621 S.W. 19th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and beer bar 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews.

4. George's Corner Tavern

George's Corner Tavern, a sports bar and dive bar in Overlook, is another go-to, with four stars out of 88 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5501 N. Interstate Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Lay Low Tavern

Over in South Tabor, check out Lay Low Tavern, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot at 6015 S.E. Powell Blvd.

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