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Finals frenzy: Here are St. Louis' best sports bars for NBA action

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are St. Louis' best sports bars for NBA actionPhoto: Paddy O'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 St. Louis bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $782 on days when games are played, a 3.48% decrease 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 decrease is driven by a 2.95% decrease in transaction volume and a 0.27% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in St. Louis, average daily revenue is $1,220 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 4.34% 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 5.11% increase in transaction volume and a 0.82% 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. Amsterdam Tavern

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Topping the list is Tower Grove South's Amsterdam Tavern, situated at 3175 Morganford Road. With 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the pub and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Southtown Pub

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North Hampton's Southtown Pub, located at 3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American joint four stars out of 184 reviews.

3. City Park Grill

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City Park Grill, a sports bar and traditional American restaurant in Tower Grove South, is another go-to, with four stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3157 Morganford Road to see for yourself.

4. Paddy O's

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Over in Downtown, check out Paddy O's, which has earned four stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers barbecue and more, at 618 S. Seventh St.


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