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 Washington D.C. bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $2,187 on days when games are played, a 10.11% increase 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 increase is driven by a 3.64% increase in transaction volume and a 6.61% increase in purchase price.
At local restaurants in Washington D.C., average daily revenue is $1,819 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 4.59% 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 4.73% increase in transaction volume and a 0.18% 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. 1831 Bar & Lounge
Check out Dupont Circle's 1831 Bar & Lounge, situated at 1831 M St. NW (between North 19th and North 18th streets). With four stars out of 185 reviews on Yelp, the lounge and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
Yelper Tyesha C. wrote, "Several big screen TVs with high tops and some lounge chairs available for seating. "
2. Ivy & Coney
Ivy & Coney, a dive bar and sports bar in Shaw, is another go-to, with four stars out of 138 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1537 Seventh St. NW (between North Q Street) in Shaw to see for yourself.
Ivey & Coney has beers on tap, food and several TVs throughout the bar.
5. Dirty Water
Over in the H Street Corridor, check out Dirty Water, which has earned four stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot at 816 H St. NE, Floor 3 (between North Ninth and North Eighth streets).
Yelper Tatiana M. wrote, "Several TVs, good music, and bartenders were friendly."
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