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

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Tulsa's best sports bars for NBA actionAlbert G's Bar-B-Q. | Photo: Grace K./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 Tulsa bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $634 on days when games are played, a 1.89% 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 0.45% decrease in transaction volume and a 0.36% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Tulsa, average daily revenue is $940 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 1.84% 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 0.8% increase in transaction volume and a 1% 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. Albert G's Bar-B-Q

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Topping the list is Albert G's Bar-B-Q. Located at 421 E. First St. in Downtown, the sports bar, which offers barbecue, sandwiches and more, is the highest rated sports bar in Tulsa, boasting four stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp.

2. Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer

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Next up is Minshall Park's Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer, situated at 7104 S. Sheridan Road With 4.5 stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and New American spot, serving burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Elgin Park

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Downtown's Elgin Park, located at 325 E. MB Brady, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and gastropub, which offers pizza and more, four stars out of 99 reviews.

4. Lefty's on Greenwood

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Lefty's on Greenwood, a sports bar, music venue and traditional American spot in Downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 84 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10 N. Greenwood Ave., Suite A, to see for yourself.

5. Patrick's Pub & Grill

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Check out Patrick's Pub & Grill, which has earned four stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot, which offers burgers and more, at 6520 E. 91st St.


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