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Best Sports Bars in Atlanta: Where To Watch The NBA Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are here. What better time to grab a group of pals and head to your favorite local bar? Don’t know where to go? Here the best sports bars in Atlanta:

. That’s means it’s time get in front of a TV, grab a beer and food and watch Steph Curry and the other NBA superstars go to work. But where? Here are the best Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs.

Although our beloved Hawks aren’t in the playoffs this year, we can still show hometown support by repping those ATL Jerseys.

Here are the top Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs

To find out where the Atlanta sports bars are that have huge TV screens, good drinks, great food, accommodating servers, hip bartenders and more, we culled numerous reviews from our friends at Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor. This is what we came up with.

Here are the best Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs.

STATS Brewpub

300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 885-1472

The go-to sports bar in downtown Atlanta, STATS is a short walk from the Omni, CNN Center and College Football Hall of Fame. Inside the brewpub, customers can try their hand at tabletop beer taps and exquisite food with screens all around to watch the NFL playoffs.

One Google reviewer says: “This place was incredible! Service was excellent, food was amazing! There were so many delicious looking things on the menu that my waitress had to help me out with a recommendation. I’m glad I listened to her, the BBQ Brisket Burger was out of this world. The fries were really good too. And then she talked me into getting the key lime pie, it was every bit as good as everything else was. I will definitely go back whenever I’m in Atlanta again.”

El Super Pan at The Battery

455 Legends Place, Atlanta, GA 30339

El Super Pan at The Battery is the perfect place to enjoy some Cuban-inspired dishes while watching your #1 sports team.

Here’s why one Google reviewer says it’s the best sports bar in Atlanta: “The flavor in each dish, AMAZING! The agua tropical is refreshing and they always have a different variety based upon the season. Try them all! The decor is vibrant and the music uplifts your spirit. The staff here are awesome and Chef Hector is very engaging. He usually makes great recommendations in case you find yourself unsure of what to order. This restaurant is def my fav!”

Dugan’s Restaurant

777 Ponce De Leon A++ve NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Dugan’s has been a reliable go-to spot in Midtown Atlanta about as long as its nearby neighbor, the Clermont Lounge. Lively entertainment, a constant dancefloor and all the chicken wings and beer you could want make this place a great sports bar.

Here’s why this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta: “Great dive bar complete with sassy bartender, interesting cast of characters at the bar and great wings. The wings have subtle differences from traditional wing sauces like Anchor Bar sauce. The drinks are poured strong. Their wings are better than their tenders. (They have a tendency to overcook). It’s a great respite for lunch compared to the chaos of Ponce City Market.”

Ponce Sports Lounge

3924 E Ponce De Leon Ave Clarkston, GA 30021

Ponce Sports Lounge has hookah, live music and pool tables, but the chef-prepared food is the best in all of Clarkston. Although it is not a restaurant, you can order food up until 3 a.m. on the weekends.

Here’s what one Google reviewer says: “Was our first time at this venue and it was a GREAT experience. the server was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. The Chef bought out our entrees and was very personable
Food/drinks/ambience.”

The U Bar

3515 Camp Creek Pkwy #50-70, East Point, GA 30344, (404) 349-2301

The premiere sports bar at Camp Creek, the U Bar features cool music, wings specials in a club environment that is packed on the weekends.

One Google reviewer says: “Pretty lit. Moreso a place to socialize, eat and watch games. Music was good . You can dance but Its not a club. Hoped this helped. Oh and 10 for women 20 for me. I heard they have good wings.”

Popular party spot with sports, DJs & dancing, with drink specials & a full menu for dining.

The Tavern

3560 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344, (404) 349-9285

The Tavern, known as Camp Creek’s OTHER sports bar, has events almost every weekday night, including karaoke, drink specials and more.

One Google reviewer says: “The lemon pepper and hot mixed wings are AMAZING. I also enjoy their karaoke nights which are live and many patrons participate so it makes me feel okay because I can’t sing to save my life. I’d definitely recommend checking them out on Wednesday night and enjoy the atmosphere.”

Hudson Grille

942 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (404) 892-0892

Hudson Grille has three locations in Atlanta, one downtown, one in Midtown and the other one in Brookhaven. Huge TV screens at every turn and good food make this one of the best Atlanta sports bars to enjoy the game.

One Google reviewer says: “Food is always great along with service and overall atmosphere. I personally come here frequently during football season because it is home to Raven Nation South, located in the upstairs area of the bar. I love the sports atmosphere that Hudson Grill provides.”

Yard House

261 19th St NW #1100, Atlanta, GA (404) 815-8990

Thanks to an awesome Midtown location (there’s another one at The Battery next to SunTrust Park) and above-average beverage program, Yard House at Atlantic Station has a devoted following among sports fans. The stylish sports bar’s patio is a great people-watching spot and the burgers, steaks and tacos on the menu make this place a must-visit to watch the NFL playoffs.

One Google reviewer explains why this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta: “Happening place with excellent food! You just can’t go wrong with Yard House. We visit Atlanta every year at Christmas time, and Yard House has become a family tradition. The menu is extensive and everything we’ve tried has been delicious! They have an excellent Happy Hour … that includes a HUGE selection of 1/2 price appetizers. I think we have literally ordered everything on the happy hour menu! You can’t beat the price!”

Topgolf

1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 475-4000

Topgolf caters not to the golf fan so much, but the sports fan. With flat-screen TVs at every station, you can swing clubs or sit back and enjoy your game when you want it. Inside at the bar, you can see multiple screens from several vantage points while you eat and drink.

Here’s why one Google reviewer says this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta:: “This is a really fun place for all age groups. If golf is not your thing, they also offer table tennis or ping pong upstairs and pool tables downstairs. The putting area is spacious. Of course it is outdoors, but they offer large heat lamps directly over the seating area. There are two levels to the seating area. The first is a high bar with chairs. The second is a u-shaped outdoor sofa with a center table. All food and drink orders can be placed from your bay. For each game, each player gets 20 chances to “put the ball in the hole”. You can take all 20 swings in a row or rotate players as you’d like. If you aren’t interested in playing any of the game options, you can also dine in or have a round at the bar. Enjoy!”

933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (678) 904-7211

With eight locations in Atlanta, including in Midtown on Peachtree and in Dunwoody, Taco Mac is a sports fan’s favorite place to watch the NBA playoffs or any sports event. Featuring the most expansive beer menu of any Atlanta sports bar, Taco Mac is the perfect place to enjoy a craft beer, malt, ale or IPA with your buffalo wings.

One Google reviewer says: “Fast and delicious food. Live music on Friday night. Very personable servers. Really great fajitas. They are very open to accommodate changes to menu. One of my favorite places to eat.”

Here is the first round NBA playoffs schedule

NBA playoff schedule 2019

First round schedule

Saturday, April 13
TIME	GAME	ROUND	NET
12:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	ESPN
3:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	ESPN
5:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	ESPN
8:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	ABC
Sunday, April 14
3:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	ABC
5:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	TNT
8:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	TNT
10:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 1	TNT
Monday, April 15
8:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
10:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
Tuesday, April 16
8:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
10:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
Wednesday, April 17
7:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
9:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 2	TNT
Thursday, April 18
7:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3	TNT
9:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3	TNT
Friday, April 19
7:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3	ESPN
8:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3	ABC
9:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3	ESPN
Saturday, April 20
2:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3 or 4	TNT
4:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3 or 4	TNT
8:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3 or 4	ESPN
10:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 3 or 4	ESPN
Sunday, April 21
1:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 4	ABC
3:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 4	ABC
7:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 4	TNT
9:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 4	TNT
Friday, April 26
7:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 6*	ESPNEWS
8:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 6*	ESPN
9:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 6*	ESPNEWS
10:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 6*	ESPN
Sunday, April 28
1:00p	tbd tbd	First round Game 7*	ABC
3:30p	tbd tbd	First round Game 7*	ABC

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CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM