My Experience at Tip Top Too I visited Tip Top Too around 8 PM with friends to play ping pong and have a drink. I had only one drink and had been there a short time when I was asked to leave by security, a short, bald-headed man with tattoos, while my friends, who are white, were allowed to stay. This unequal treatment made me feel singled out and discriminated against, creating a deeply uncomfortable and unwelcoming experience. Security Reflects the Business If this security guard is intended to represent the business, he is failing to uphold a professional and inclusive standard. Patrons should never feel judged, treated unfairly, or removed based on appearance, race, or ethnicity. Such behavior reflects poorly on the establishment as a whole. Pattern of Biased Behavior After reviewing other customer experiences, it is evident that minorities have faced similar treatment at this location. This points to a pattern of biased behavior, not an isolated incident, which raises serious concerns for both patrons and management. Personal Consequences Because of this experience, my friends and I will not be returning, and we will not refer anyone else to Tip Top Too. I strongly urge management to immediately review security practices, implement proper training, and ensure that every guest is treated with fairness and respect. For Owners and Authorities I am posting this review not only to inform other patrons but also to bring attention to these concerning practices for regulatory and discrimination authorities in Washington. Every customer deserves a safe, welcoming, and equitable environment, and Tip Top Too is currently failing to uphold that standard. read more

Cheap, divey bar But here is what I noticed, take it for what you will. I'm black. I go in alone and sit at a table, every wait staff passes me by. I come in with white friends, I get asked if I need another when I'm half done with my beer. Just giving the information as I see it. Take it as you will. read more

Anywhere I can go and get a meal and two drinks for $20 is an instant gem. Both bartenders I chatted with were super cool. The music was all over the place thanks to the TouchTunes and there was some solid variety throughout the evening. I wasn't mentally prepared for the chili burger to come sprawled out over a plate needing a fork and knife, but it hit the spot. Not sure why I've not been in before but will happily put this in the rotation downtown. read more

Tip Top Tavern - Chili Burger - Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My favorite Washington State Bar. Local dive bar with daily food specials, kept clean, outside patio, location is perfect, music is continuously playing and the volume level is perfect, plenty of TV'S with sports always on, drinks are strong and less expensive than most other near by bars and restaurants. Plenty of singles to mingle with as meeting people, small talk, making new friends or meeting old friends there is encouraged and easy to do. Clientele on any given day is eclectic from no collar laborers or unemployed to blue collar middle class professionals to white collar wealthy Executives to Millionaire self employed with both "old" money and "new" money. Age range is consistently pretty equal numbers of 20 somethings - 60 somethings. Mostly single people with some couples. I wish I lived closer but regardless of only being able to visit the area for a few weeks every year some of the bartenders and locals recognize me everytime and make me feel like I'm at home. Best time to visit is in the summer during the Vancouver Cruise where families come out and gather along the streets, each restaurant on the strip (main street) are featuring outdoor seating and rocking the tunes from noon to late night that area is one of the busiest, happiest, friendliest and most fun places on earth read more

Tip Top Tavern - Taco Thursday By: @HealthybyHeath - Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Jessica and Stephanie are freaking awesome bartenders Great service with a touch of sas but just the way I like it

Bartenders are hardworking and down-to-earth. Prices are great. We bring our dogs and they get spoiled with treats and attention. Noteworthy breakfast burritos and 75 cent tacos on Taco Thursdays. They get packed, such a fun hangout!!! Good music and a typical dive-bar ambiance. Not fancy but also not expensive. read more

Came here to listen to music with some friends. Unfortunately the artist had sound issues so they didn't have any mic's which made it hard to hear and enjoy. When ordering food, I asked to order a vegetarian burger on their menu which they said they no longer carry. So my only option was fries and mozzarella sticks. Not a great dinner option for a vegetarian. read more

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Tuesday is trivia night and we returned after several months. They have increased their staff which really helps Cora be the great bartender she is! Good bar food and a full bar read more

First time in, This place was amazing, it's Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Seriously, I saw several people come up to order and were called by name, Now let's talk about the food, it was Taco Thursday .75$ I couldn't decide which was better, I had the crunchy &Soft, tried the Soft & Crunchy tacos, Then one at a time, they were delicious, But they have more on the menu, from burgers to breakfast, fish tacos on Friday, 2 for 7$. Specials every day. read more

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Twice in a row we've had issues with the older blonde bartender. A few weeks back, she made a huge deal about our friend's drivers license because it was beat up, to the point where she refused to serve her. Last night, she charged more for the second round of the exact same drink order as the first, except one of the drinks was served in a shorter glass this time. Not only that, she copped an attitude because I gave her a fifty. There's so many better options on the block and plenty of other dives to be enjoyed downtown. The other girl that was working was nice, and so was the bouncer, so it sounds like they have a pretty easy problem to solve... read more

I can't say enough good things about Jessica at Tip Top Tavern. She's the kind of bartender who doesn't just serve drinks -- she creates an experience. Every time I came in, she made me feel welcome, remembered my name, and knew just how to make the day fun. Her energy, kindness, and ability to bring people together completely changed my view of what a great bar should feel like. In fact, I ended up moving to Vancouver, Washington because of how amazing the vibe was when she was behind the bar. That's how much of an impact she had on me. Jessica made Tip Top feel like home. If you're lucky enough to catch her on shift, you're in for a great time! read more

Came I again today for lunch and a cold one. Jessica serves up some of the coldest beers in town with the burst customer service in town. I got the grill cheese and fries for a whopping $9.00. Not a bad deal huh? The shots here are killer too. I have been coming here on sundays to watch nfl football games and the breakfasts are really good too. They got all the games on as well. Go check it out. read more

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Have been here before with no problems. Walked in and waited at the counter. Bar tender, female / dark straight hair / petite, ignored me at the bar counter. She then asked for my ID, which is no problem. I pulled it out to provide. She looked at my drivers license. Which is a completely valid ID, showing I am over the age of 21 and not expired. She then decided after looking at it for a few minutes that she "could not accept it". I have NEVER had anyone deny my ID in any state. I have also been in this bar many times with no issues. The lady working was quite rude. Was really just going in to get a burger ( which I have done tons before / my bf works at the shop next store ) will not ever return. Also will no longer refer any clients to this establishment. Your bartenders need training on attitude. Next store is hungry Sasquatch where you can get good food and service! Brick house down the road also has a great atmosphere, fantastic food, and FRIENDLY STAFF. They also accept driver's license ID's. read more

Have been here before & never had a problem till today. She didn't acknowledge that we were there no hello welcome or anything. She then told us that they would not accept our id because it was vertical. It's a valid id, we are both over 21 & both ids have watermark. Then when we asked why they were not kind nor explained why she would not accept it. Will not return. read more

Good food and great bar service. Friendly crowd. Easy to be take care of. Bartenders work their tails off and always have a smile.

Love this place!! Fantastic environment, good food and great drinks! Bartenders are awesome! read more

Tip Top Tavern - Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I have gone to this bar twice in the past 5 months, and every time the bartenders are extremely rude and not friendly one bit. They get an attitude when you are simply choosing what you want to drink. They yell at you if you are In their way, when the area between the bar top is extremely tight not allowing you to move out of the way. We went recently and they told us they were only accepting cash. Then got mad because we were not aware of this as they only had one small sign in the door, which was not seen because the bouncer had the door open covering the sign. When realizing they only took cash and only had a few bucks on me, I asked "how much would a coors light be" she looked in disgust and said I don't know. Then when my boyfriend asked which ciders they have, she rolled her eyes and said read the board ( we didn't see a board) we were polite and nice and still received rude service. read more

Tip Top is my favorite dive! The drinks are cheap and strong and tasty. The service is fast, and the burger is better than it has any right to be. It's not particularly trans friendly, but that's due to the patrons not the staff. read more

Not a huge fan of this bar but my friend's enjoy it so I'll stop by and meet them every once in awhile because I enjoy the bar next door. Staff is not friendly, drinks are not that great, the bar has such a weird and unpleasant smell to me and the woman's bathroom is so tiny. They do have games inside and I saw that they do game/trivia nights there but have never been to one. They also have our door seating which is good for summer nights. It's all street parking since it's located in downtown Vancouver. read more

Locally owned and patronized dive bar with a "f*** COVID* attitude, keeping the party going all night (well, until 2am), unlike most places that have reduced their hours (for some incomprehensible reason). Like most bars of its caliber, here's what to expect: cheap beer by bottle or tap; cheap food loaded with carbs and calories; stiff but uncomplicated drinks and cocktails; rowdy locals; and an increasingly party-like atmosphere, as the clock ticks closer and closer towards last call; bartenders that know their sh*t, and can crank out drinks at blinding speed, in order to quell the swelling masses, lest they be crushed by the oncoming tide. All this, plus an outdoor patio for socially-distanced dining (yeah right!); a pleasant place to sit and work toward exacerbating the hangover you know you're going to have when you wake up. Hey, it's your fault! You ended your night at Tip Top! Few places in Vancouver both encapsulate and embrace the "Vantucky" reputation that we've been labeled with better than Tip Top Tavern, and I say this with all affection and reverence. read more

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The bartender was extremely rude when I didn't order In her "designated "order" area. I said oh well. no one here , can you just crack me 2 beers.... She said I was being "rude". Talking to people that go there all time I guess she is extremely attitude and has an attitude all the time. read more

After months, nothing has changed at this POS. You wait forever for a drink, bartender doesn't give a chit and they have 1 bartender working on a friday night. Whoever owns and manages this place needs to pull their head outta theirecovery azz and learn how to run a business!! Said it before but will never be back. read more

Met a group of friends for St. Paddy's Day ( great spot to watch the Paddy Hough Parade). Stephanie, bartender/waitress was great! Very personable, patient and prompt! read more

A great bar where everybody knows your name. Bartenders are the friendliest and attentive as any bar you would go into. Highly recommend.

They have PULL TAB gaming !! We've been looking for pull tab gaming since trying it in Seattle. read more

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Entered bar, bartender rudely greeted me with a condescending tone, "you look like you're having trouble with your ID." I have no idea why she greeted me rudely, but she did. I handed her my ID which I had no issue finding... again, I have no idea why she greeted me in such a way. When inspecting my ID she said, "Texas huh? Just to let you know your ID expires this year... it's good to know this before it happens." In my opinion she was implying that I was using an ID that did not belong to me, so I told her that I found her service to be tacky and I left. She made further snide comments as I exited. How do I contact a manager at this establishment? I will try calling tomorrow, but that person has no business in a customer facing job like bar service. read more

It's nothing special but when you want a cheap beer and some bar food, it'll hit the spot. The vibe here is 1000000% different than the neighbor so depending on what mood you're in, you can hop around. Service was great when we were in. read more

We love this place!! The wife and I went our second time and it was so nice to have the same experienced server/ lady wait on us on Sunday morning. The menu is priced right. It's not pretentious, it's well lit, nice air movement and a lot of TV's for whatever you are looking for on a Sunday morning. I only wish I knew her name to credit for a nice breakfast. And she was running her ass off with a smile. When we left she said nice to see you again. She probably sees a lot of people but I really felt like she was genuine saying that. We'll be back over and over again!! And they just added Heidelberger beer to their beer menu. You'll love this place on early Sunday morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Catya and the other brunette are wonderful. But some new blonde bartender proceeded to GO OFF on me for having a ping pong paddle on my table. Been coming here for years and never experienced anything like this. Guess I'll just keep that 50 percent tip next time. read more

I enjoy the consistency of Tip Top. It's everything you'd expect for a clean dive bar. Great place to meet up with friends and hang out on the patio. read more

Update. Katya reached out to my friend and apologized and that's all that matters. Accountability and forgiveness. I forgive you katya and it's all good. read more

absolute worst experience i've ever had at a bar. the bartender refused to serve my party saying she "wasn't comfortable" but this was the first place we went. she tried to get rowdy until i matched her energy then she begged us to leave. look at their hidden reviews for more. read more

Tip Top Tavern - rude bartender jessica - Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

If I could give a 0 star or even negative stats, I would. Jessica the bartender was the rudest bartender I've ever encountered. My friend and I wanted to pop in for a quick drink in celebration and regretted even walking in. She tossed us menus, when asked if they had any specials going on or any recommendations, she laughed in disbelief and rudely said "2 fish tacos for $". From the second we walked in we felt extremely unwelcome. In retrospect we should not have stayed and should have just walked out after that interaction. She was not only rude to us, she was extremely rude to the girl who ordered after us. That poor girl was shocked beyond disbelief and kept her head bowed until she was done with her transaction with Jessica. Absolutely will not be going back and will not recommend to anyone. read more

Came in to have breakfast with a friend and the Bartender/Server I believe her name is Jessica was not very hospitable and clearly hates her job. She proceeded to take our order and asked me what side would you like but did not express there was a charge for sides and when I asked her about the charge she yelled out it's right there in black and white all you have to.do is read it. I find this individual to be exceptionally disrespectful and should not be in this industry. As an Executive Chef and my friend a Server & Bartender both in the industry for over 25 years it was a disgrace $37 for a breakfast sandwich and chili dog and we will not be going there or recommending this place with this type of service. read more

I don't understand people who say this bar is discriminatory, I have never experienced that. It's obvious to me that the people making those comments don't come here often. The Tip Top is welcoming to everyone unless they are rude, obviously intoxicated or argumentative to the staff. People need to remember the golden rule, treat others how you want to be treated. read more

Tip Top Tavern - a group of people standing under a tent - Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I've been here a handful of times now and the bartenders are always extremely rude. I understand it gets really busy but no one who works here seems equipped with customer service skills to handle a busy bar. The all female staff seem to especially take out their frustration on female customers. I would really appreciate better customer service as I always come in and am very kind even after multiple bad experiences. I don't expect a lot from a dive bar. Kindness is the bare minimum. read more

the bartenders were rude and just upright disrespectful, they would say "I'm not holding you hostage" and little jokes as that on Wednesday 18th 2024, I would never go to these bartEnders ever again in my life. They are so rude and don't understand anyone who wants to try or drink anything. read more

Jessica was extremely rude turned her back to us and refused to serve us! I asked her to explain to us why and she walked away! This place has awful service and I wish I read the previous reviews before I stopped in! read more

If you're not a local white male over 50 don't waste your time. Jessica was extremely RUDE and DISCRIMINATORY from the moment we walked in the door. She has horrible communication skills, immediately yelling to respond to a simple question...although getting pretty quiet when someone in our party met her energy and raised their voice to respond to her. She demonstrates bully behavior, and from previous reviews it appears that this is typical. The pizza restaurant (Thirsty/Hungry Sasquatch) next door has great pizza and drinks, and arcade games, spend your money there instead. read more

I've become a regular over the past year. Food has been consistently good. Meatloaf sandwich has been my go to unless it's wing night. Each bartender has been great and handles service differently which really changes the vibe of the place from chill to active. From what I've learned, Tip Top Tavern is an older bar with history and some of that age shows in clientele and and aesthetics. Don't let that stop you from checking out this gem no matter who you are. read more