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

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Published on May 29, 2019
Finals frenzy: Here are Virginia Beach's best sports bars for NBA actionPhoto: Topgolf/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 Virginia Beach bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,192 on days when games are played, a 5% 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 0.75% decrease in transaction volume and a 4.25% decrease in purchase price.

At local restaurants in Virginia Beach, average daily revenue is $1,243 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 3.16% 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 4.34% increase in transaction volume and a 1.18% 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. Topgolf

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Topping the list is Topgolf. Located at 5444 Greenwich Road, the sports bar, golf and New American spot is the highest rated sports bar in Virginia Beach, boasting four stars out of 377 reviews on Yelp.

2. Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

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Next up is Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse, situated at 2941 Shore Drive. With four stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American spot, serving pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Footers Sports Pub

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Footers Sports Pub, located at 4676 Princess Anne Road, Suite #380, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and Mexican spot, which offers chicken wings and more, 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews.

4. The Tailgate Sports Pub

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The Tailgate Sports Pub, a sports bar and traditional American spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 59 Yelp reviews. Head over to 344 Constitution Drive to see for yourself.

5. Lendy's Cafe

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Check out Lendy's Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers chicken wings, seafood and more, at 1581 General Booth Blvd., Suite #101.


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