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The NBA playoffs are here! The Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and other teams look good. Are you in front of a TV and ready to watch the game with family, friends and a cold beer? 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.
Her 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) 885-1472The 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.”The U Bar
3515 Camp Creek Pkwy #50-70, East Point, GA 30344, (404) 349-2301The 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) 349-9285The 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) 892-0892Hudson 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) 815-8990Thanks 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 says: “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) 475-4000Topgolf 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.
One Google reviewer says: “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!”
Taco Mac
933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (678) 904-7211With 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 scheduleNBA playoff schedule 2024
First round schedule:
Eastern Conference
All times Eastern Standard Time
• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6 ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, May 1 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; Friday, May 3 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, May 5 (TBD, TBD)*
Boston leads series 1-0* = If necessary
(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
• Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
• Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1 ET, ABC)
• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
New York leads series 2-0* = If necessary
• Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 ET, NBA TV)
• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
Milwaukee leads series 1-0* = If necessary
• Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 ET, NBA TV)
• Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Friday, May 3 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Sunday, May 5 (TBD, TBD)*
Cleveland leads series 2-0* = If necessary
Western Conference
All times Eastern Standard Time
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) New Orleans
• Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
• Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 ET TNT)
• Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, May 1 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Friday, May 3 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, May 5 (TBD, TBD)*
Oklahoma City leads series 1-0* = If necessary
(2) Denver vs. (7) L.A. Lakers
• Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
• Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10 ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
Denver leads series 2-0* = If necessary
• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
Minnesota leads series 1-0* = If necessary
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Tuesday, April 23 (10 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, April 26 (8 ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Sunday, April 28 (3:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Wednesday, May 1 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, May 3 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, May 5 (TBD, TBD)*The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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The lunch and dinner menus are just as Southern and yummy as ever, but it’s the cocktail menu that reads like a novel: That’s because many of the items are classic literary characters.
“Spring is a time of awakening and fresh ideas, and I think our latest menus really encapsulate that,” Executive Chef Katie Juban said. “Our cocktail menu, inspired by literary characters from classic novels, is so unique – and delicious – and the lunch and dinner menus speak for themselves. I’m excited for Atlanta to experience them.”
Here are some highlights from The Lawrence’s cocktail menu
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Where is The Lawrence located in Atlanta?
The Lawrence is located at 905 Juniper Street Atlanta GA 30309. Their phone number is (404) 961-7177. Here’s a map to help you find it.
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