Dream Fans Pack Kirkwood Bar During WNBA Final

The message “Are you still watching?” flashed across the televisions at Jolene Jolene on Thursday, May 14, during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. The prompt, a standard streaming service check, appeared as patrons filled the sports bar in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood. Fans inside answered affirmatively, with one shouting, “Yes, I am watching!” The atmosphere marked a sellout crowd for the Dream’s first championship bid.

Jolene Jolene, a women’s sports bar opened in May, hosted 500 attendees for the game. Owner and manager Christine Frazier said the venue had never been fuller. She noted that the bar was a place for women to watch sports and that the crowd reflected that mission. Frazier described the moment as a dream come true.

The bar’s owner, Christine Frazier, is a woman who runs the business. She stated that the venue is 90 percent owned by women. Frazier said the space is a safe place for women to watch sports. She added that the bar is not just about women’s sports, but about women in general. The crowd on Thursday included many women who had never seen a WNBA game before.

The Dream played the New York Liberty in the final game of the series. The Liberty won the game, 93-71. The Dream had taken a 2-1 series lead before losing the next two games. The final loss ended the Dream’s season. The crowd at Jolene Jolene celebrated the team’s effort despite the defeat.

The bar’s televisions showed the game from multiple angles. The crowd reacted to plays as they unfolded. The energy in the room was high. Frazier said she was happy to see so many women come out to support the team. She said the bar was a place for women to connect over sports.

The Dream’s run to the WNBA Finals drew sellout crowds at State Farm Arena. The team’s popularity has grown, with historic TV audiences. The final game on Thursday marked the end of the Dream’s season. The team had a strong regular season but fell short in the playoffs.

Jolene Jolene is located in the Kirkwood neighborhood. The bar focuses on women’s sports. Frazier said the venue is a community space for women. The Thursday crowd was a mix of fans and first-time attendees. The bar remains open to the public.