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

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are San Diego's best sports bars for NBA actionThe Dog | Photo: Pran B./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 San Diego bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,143 on days when games are played, a 0.45% increase compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply, a provider of CRM and online review management software for small businesses. That sales increase is driven by a 1.02% increase in transaction volume and a 0.55% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in San Diego, average daily revenue is $1,693 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 0.93% 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 2.95% increase in transaction volume and a 2.09% 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. Triple Crown Pub

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Topping the list is Triple Crown Pub. Located at 3221 Adams Ave. (between Bancroft and 32nd streets) in Normal Heights, the sports bar is the highest rated sports bar in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 278 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Dog

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Next up is Pacific Beach's The Dog, situated at 4479 Everts St. (between Hornblend Street and Garnet Avenue). With four stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Offshore Tavern & Grill

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Bay Park's Offshore Tavern & Grill, located at 2253 Morena Blvd. (between Lister and Milton streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 360 reviews.

4. Barrel Republic Pacific Beach

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Barrel Republic Pacific Beach, a sports bar and beer bar in Pacific Beach, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 463 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1261 Garnet Ave. (between Fanuel and Everts streets) to see for yourself.

5. GARAGE Kitchen + Bar

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Over in the Gaslamp, check out GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, which has earned four stars out of 905 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and breakfast and brunch spot at 655 Fourth Ave. (between G and Market streets).


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