Best Places to Catch the NBA Finals in San Francisco

Best Places to Catch the NBA Finals in San Francisco

By Pablo Vadillo

It has been one crazy season. The defending NBA champions have done the unthinkable time and again. The critics have spoken and as the time arrives the two powerhouse of the NBA collide for a final series to determine who is the best of the best. 

Naturally you'll be looking for the best places to catch a game or seven so here's a handful of my favorite sports bars around San Francisco.

Rumors

A newer sports bar located in SOMA. They offer a variety of different foods, beers and best of all great happy hour prices 3-6pm on game days. ($3 beers on tap and $5 bar bites) Try the truffle tater tots, my favorite!

Check out more information about Rumors here.

Kezar Pub

Across the street from Kezar stadium, it combines the best San Francisco has to offer. There's about 50 different screens to capture your attention. The 1980's ambiance can make it feel a little dated, but we feel it really just adds to the character of the place. 

For more information about Kezar click here

Golden Gate Tap Room

One of the city's best kept secrets. It's right smack in the middle of downtown, very close to Union Square, in the heart of the city. At any point in time they have about 25-35 beers on tap. It's two stories is chock full of games that range from pool to shuffleboard, darts and more. Not only that they have flat screens to boot. Even though this place is huge, it does fill up. Ideal for bigger parties and groups looking to watch the game together or just have a fun night out.

For more information about the Golden Gate Tap Room click here

San Francisco Athletic Club

Located in lower Pac Heights, San Francisco Athletic Club offers everything you need to catch the game of choice. Great bartenders and friendly servers will make this one of the best experiences for catching the big game.

They do have great bar food and beers on tap for your enjoyment, plus tons of flat screens!

Find out more about SFAC here  

Giordano Bros

Love sandwiches and sports? So do I, and let me tell you Giordano Bros, will not disappoint! Locals and transplants alike share in the Pittsburgh-esque environment making it ideal for you that love an authentic East Coast vibe. Big Sandwiches, Big Flavors all for the Big Game. Need I say more?

Check out Giordano Bros here

Let's go Dubs!!

Pablo Vadillo is an entrepreneur, REALTOR, public speaker and non-conformist living in San Francisco, CA

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10 Essential Apps for San Francisco Transplants

We've all moved to a big city at some point in our lives. I personally just moved back to San Francisco after living in Los Angeles for the last few years. As I'm sure you well know it can be pretty intimidating and even overwhelming at times. So here's some helpful applications for your smartphone to help you navigate the city.

Getting Around:

Like I said, at first San Francisco can seem intimidating, and this is where this marvelous app comes handy. City Mapper helps you get around and master the tricky Bart, Bus and Muni systems. (Which, while we're on the subject, NEVER forget to pay when you get on Muni, getting a ticket does happen and isn't cheap)

Citymapper is available for iOS and Android.

Now when it comes to getting around, cabs and taxi services in San Francisco can be pretty expensive, and if you're seeking a more personal experience, try Uber or Lyft. They were both born in San Francisco and are a less expensive alternative to taxi services.

Uber is available for iOS and Android

Lyft is availabe for iOS and Android

Arts and Entertainment:

SF/Arts has been the trusted resource for city goers with interests in culture and art with more than 1,000 events all centered around the art and culture San Francisco has come to be known for. While it has been a website some good folks have put it together in an easy to use app.

Search has been made easy as well as the ability to purchase tickets to desired events at your fingertips. With events ranging from art galleries to drum circles, parades, poetry readings and concerts, there's something for everyone from every scene to any price range.

                                     

SF/Arts Express is available for iOS and Android.

There is also Detour which is a great application for iPhone users. Learn the city's history and share with your friends what makes this city truly unique. The Group Sync feature allows you to share the experience with your friends from the ones who know it best, the locals.

Detour is only available for iOS – sorry Android users!

Ever think to yourself, "Man, I just want to go out and do stuff." ? Well with Do Stuff now you'll know what to do! Do Stuff allows you to easily connect to San Francisco's unique vibe and scene. Plus it filters out the noise, allowing you to really enjoy the best of drinks, venues, concerts, events and more.

Food:

Probably my favorite section to write. Seriously I love food. More food blogs with recommendations to restaurants that are off the beaten path and some of my personal favorite holes-in-the-wall to come, don't worry. In the meantime there's these two apps that will change your life. Seriously. I love food.

Want to eat healthy, but don't have the time? Try Sprig. They deliver delicious healthy alternatives to your ordinary Pizza and Chinese take out options (Again I love food, ESPECIALLY PIZZA AND CHINESE TAKE OUT! More on that later, I promise)

Sprig is available for iOS and Android.

If you're out and about and want to check out the street food scene then Off The Grid is perfect for you. The application is exactly as it's namesake, it's the off the grid restuarants in San Francisco. What the heck does that mean? Food Trucks. YES! In all of their delicious glory! What used to be a hush hush event where you had to follow a twitter feed to find your favorite food trucks it's all now conveniently all in one place at your finger tips. (Highly recommend Korean Tacos. Can't go wrong there)

OffTheGrid is available for iOS and Android.

Laundry:

Let me guess, you forgot to ask about washer/dryer, or worse, you did ask about it, and realized after walking through your apartment that any and all available space was to be used for anything but the clunky appliances. Another alternative used to be the gross machines in the building or trying to find time to go to a laundromat. Well not anymore. Now there's Washio an on-demand team will pick up and drop off your laundry with the tap of a button.

Washio is available for iOS and Android.

Real Estate:

Finding the right place to live can be difficult, time consuming and stressful. Let professionals like me at Coldwell Banker help you find your next home. Whether you're moving in, moving up, or moving out we can help!

Coldwell Banker is available for iOS and Andriod

Pablo is an Entrepreneur, REALTOR, Public Speaker and non-conformist living in San Francisco, CA.