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

Photo: Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar/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 Tucson bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $543 on days when games are played, a 0.11% decrease 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 decrease is driven by a 0.84% increase in transaction volume and a 0.86% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Tucson, average daily revenue is $1,350 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 1.86% 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 2.73% increase in transaction volume and a 0.64% 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. World Famous Golden Nugget

Topping the list is World Famous Golden Nugget. Located at 2617 N. First Ave. in Keeling, it is the highest-rated sports bar in Tucson, boasting four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.

2. Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar

**Photo: Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar/Yelp**

Next up is Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar, situated at 3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. With four stars out of 116 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar, which offers barbecue and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Red Garter Saloon

Palo Verde's Red Garter Saloon, located at 3143 E. Speedway Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar and sports bar four stars out of 91 reviews.

4. The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood, a sports bar and traditional American spot in Roberts, is another go-to, with four stars out of 35 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3940 E. 29th St. to see for yourself.

5. Barrio Brewing

And then there's Barrio Brewing, which has earned four stars out of 509 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery, sports bar and traditional American spot at 800 E. 16th St.

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