The food, fantastic. The service was friendly and attentive. The bartender had a heavy hand with the pour, also great. Whats not so great, the menu they provided online was significantly out of date. We are talking a price difference of 2-3 dollars per items up to a five dollar price difference on certain entrees once you're in the door. This really teeters on being classified as a bait and switch tactic per Ohio law. read more

Hadn't been in sometime and we decided to change that, as the venue for our pre-Bob Dylan show/dinner/spirits. It was packed with Dylan fans. I think we got the last table. They were not well staffed and the ones that were working, were working super hard. Food was very good and delivered with a smile. Negative? Our bench seat had huge cut marks, the table and floor were not clean. And when was the last time anything was cleaned, including the bathrooms. This was a faux dive bar that has become a dive bar. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Look. It is an old school neighborhood pub. It does not try to be anything more. Ergo 5 stars because its great for what they are trying to be. The service and food were on point. I had the stroganoff, nothing exceptional, but it hit the nail on the head and was just fine. I will return here in the future. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Beef Stroganoff: the sauce was perfect. I ate the whole bowl. Perfect comfort food. - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The lovely little restaurant has amazing pot roast, crisp onion rings, floppy fries and deep fried fish on menu. The service was on the slow side as there was only one waitress on staff having trouble filling multiple roles including bussing, expediting and tending bar. read more

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We stumbled upon the Tiptop after attending the Columbus Art Festival held the 2nd Weekend in June and went looking for a local pub with outside seating. Seats were outside but at this particular time, it did not appear to be a particularly great time to enjoy due to some local street construction, but that didn't faze us. We entered and were greeted by a one man Army, handling the bar AND serving all the tables! I didn't get his name but that place is very lucky to have him, because he had it covered! Inside is classic old style bar, dim living room lighting with bar seating, beyond booths and tables. We sat, ordered drinks and food. I had the Ruben and chips, sandwich was hot and a little shy on corned beef, just needed a little more flavor! Chips made in house were cool, maybe would be better if held under a heat lamp until served. My wife had the Roast beef, hold the onion. Although she said it was just ok, she ate every bite, served with AuJus. We would definitely come back and try different menu items. The star of the show was the server/bartender who was apologetic for his lack of help, but he did great. read more

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This was the first time we have visited in quite awhile. We were thrilled to find a seat at the bar as its usually packed when we arrive. We grabbed a couple beers on tap and ordered some food. I tried the Ohio Monte Cristo which I had never heard of before. It arrived hot and the portion size was generous. I swapped out the fries for mashed potatoes and brown gravy which was so so good. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Ohio Monte Cristo with mashed potatoes and gravy - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service was quick for late night bites. Ambiance was cool for being after midnight. The food was okay but good for a midnight meal and being the only open restaurant in town. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Roast Beef And Onion Marmalade - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service was very good. Craft beer choice was just ok and could have been colder. We enjoyed all of our food; smashburger, cheese curds, sweet potato fries and a goat cheese salad. 80's music read more

Tip top is an above average bar for food. We got the full gay street salad and the tomato soup and cheese curds. The salad greens were fresh and the veggies crisp. The croutons and dressing are right out of the gfs case and do the produce a disservice. The tomato soup has a smoky chipotle flavor on the front but is missing a bottom note. It tastes like canned Campbell's with chipotle power and liquid smoke. The chives were a nice touch though. The pretzels were dry,over cooked and had zero salt. Definitely not worth the money. The bathrooms at 8pm were not in great shape. All in all not a good date spot. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Gay street salad and tomato soup - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We were in the area due to car problems, which took 4 days to fix. We found this restaurant and ate and drank there a couple days of our trip. Don, bartender on day shift was very nice and professional. He explained and even gave us some samples of the food to help us make our decisions. Excellent salads, pot roast, and Patty melts. The establishment is quite old and very cool atmosphere. Stop in if you're in the area and tell Don we said hello! read more

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I've been to Tip Top many times! I'm never blown away but I do seem to keep coming back. The sandwich is a sandwich, not much more to say than that. It's nothing mind blowing but I did scarf the entire thing down! Waiter and bartender were both really friendly, and I enjoy the vibe here. It's not a super polished place and I think there's something nice about that! I give 3 stars because 4 seems like a bit much but I would still recommend people come here! read more

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Love me some Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails. Located at 73 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, Tip Top is definitely a Columbus staple. Street parking is available outside the restaurant and the surrounding area and the ParkMobile makes it easy. Tip Top has great food, slow but friendly service, and a divey feel and atmosphere. Five of us dined here during Pride right after the parade and before heading back down to Goodale park. Service was super slow but it never really is too fast but I have never cared. Enjoyed the time to talk and catch up with friends. This trip the group enjoyed: -Philly Cheese Steak -Tip Top Patty Melt -Monte Cristo -Steak-N-Swiss This has become a annual event for this group though I enjoy eating here throughout the year. I definitely recommend the Patty Melt and the Meatloaf if you are looking for a recommendation. read more

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Pretty solid for late night food and a reliable beer selection - highlight were the onion rings and house-made chips, but most everything else I would say was fairly average. I appreciate the vast array of sandwich offerings - the Monte Cristo was nice and bulky with a generous portion of meat, but was a bit too heavy on the bread for me. My friend enjoyed the open-faced roast beef sandwich - super heart, basically like a modified Thanksgiving meal in every bite. Another friend of mine got a fried fish meal that was a nice flaky texture and generous portion. Was a bit pricier than I'd like for a late night meal though. So yeah - my synopsis is generous portions, but you pay for them alright... and the side dishes were more impressive than the meals. Appreciate the fact that their kitchen is open so late though :) read more

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Came in after a performance at the Palace. It's middle of the day- probably around 2pm. There were not a lot of diners. The server was so nice, very attentive and talkative. They were very accommodating for my child and what she wanted- Mac and cheese, side of corn and side of broccoli. Hubs and I shared the Italian shaved beef sandwich and pot roast on pretzel bun. Great experience and I will definitely be back. read more

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It's really good bar food, fried bologna is delicious. Service was very friendly and relatively quick.

I was finally able to try this local gem. After hearing nothing but great things about it. I got my hands on a Tip-Top Pot Roast Sandwich, which was absolutely amazing . Very flavorful . I added some grilled onions to the sandwich making it a 11/10 sandwich. The fries were on the money as well. The restaurant was very dark inside but clean. Our server was very nice and friendly. Very fast service as well. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend stopping in and trying some good food. I wouldn't mind coming back and trying more items on the menu! read more

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Really bad and flaky service. It's 7 on a Saturday....... Like come on? Take your hard earned money elsewhere.

Menu pricing was incorrect. Was not aware until pick up where I told the bartender and she said yeah we know. $10 sandwich went to $15. Would not have ordered if I had known that. Sandwich was barely worth $10. Patty melt ended up tasting like a dry hamburger with pickles read more

While at an event in the downtown area, I decided to stop at Tip Top to get a beer and dinner. This place is a cool spot, divey but sort of nice at the same time, and filled with years of character. The server was fast and really friendly as i tried to decide on something to eat. Naturally she recommended the pot roast, which I think is the only thing i have ever ordered here. Anyway, I decided to go for anything else this time. I chose the garbage mac, which was not very good and made me regret my choice. It had excessive amounts of cheese and i would recommend against it for anyone considering. I should have just gotten the pot roast...My dinner companion got the cajun pasta and reported it as "meh.". The food was expensive given the quality. read more

Let's update. What happened to you, Tip Top? The hours posted, still aren't the hours observed. Closing at 10:30pm on a Saturday with people still coming in - so it's clearly not "lack of business." You used to be *the* place for late night eats, you could always come in and grab a PBR or some old crow with a pot roast sandwich or chicken salad - but it went from "divey place with great food" to ... "dive with questionable food, if they're even open." More than once I've came before "posted closing" and they were closed. Like - walking up to the door with several other people all coming from different directions discovering "...it says they're open until midnight, but it's almost 10pm and they're closed?" I feel like they just want to shut the place down for good and are doing their part to make it happen. I've made it when they were open (by coming at 7pm) and the pot roast sandwich was as good as I remembered it, but the Ohio Nachos were... shitty - like... a new level of embarrassment bad, and they didn't get the order right (no sweet potato fries?) - but at that point I just wanted to get the fuck out of there. I just don't know what to expect from here anymore, and I really can't recommend it to people any more. I guess covid did a number and they may not recover if they can't fix their food, unless "PBR and Old Crow" is what they're banking on. read more

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I love the dark and dim vibes of this pub! My friend and I came here famished a few weeks ago. I ordered a salad only to find out they were out of one of the ingredients, so I switched to loaded fries. Loaded they were. And delicious. I wish I could have some more right now. Wish they'd call it something else, though. Tip top sounds so bright and perky! Nope. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food: Very good. Service: A-plus. Prompt, attentive, friendly. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Ok place for beer, definitely better places around. Inside needs a deep clean and updating. The state of cleanliness was a concern. staff as great very friendly. Would advise sticking with beer no food. cocktails not their thing. read more

The burger was amazing, the service was great, and I loved my cocktail. I think our waitress name was Sarah? She was super bubbly and our drink was never empty! read more

The most musty bar and restaurant in the whole city? Maybe. Great food, great dive-bar atmosphere, and cheep beer? Definitely. Tip Top, located on the most beautiful single stretch of street in downtown Columbus (why they don't do this everywhere defies logic) is/was the go-to spot for after work happy hours or pre/post-show dinner. Specializing in a nice menu of sandwiches to go with an ice cold beer (or cocktail), Tip Top is not only easy on the budget but tasty too. This is more of a jeans and t-shirt place but if you walked in after the ballet in a suit and tied you wouldn't get a second look either, which to me screams great dive bar. If you happen to swing by during happy hour which is Monday -Friday, Ohio draft beers are $3 (yea in 2023) and they have a smashing $5 beef (I think it's beef?) nacho that is sure to satisfy. read more

One of my old favorites been around for years! The Ohio nachos never disappoint! The hell salad is good nice and spicy add the chicken totally worth it. Lots of beers on tap and an excellent cocktail menu. Definitely a downtown Columbus staple. read more

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Thought this was a cool, divey bar/restaurant in Columbus. Found this place on Yelp when I was in the area for work and decided to check it out. Service was slow but friendly. They had different bartenders coming in and out (which is not uncommon but led to some confusion when I tried to close out). I ordered the pot roast sandwich which was amazing!! The melted cheese and mustard sauce was awesome. The bartender also gave me some fresh horseradish on the side which was a nice kick! My bill (I didn't drink) was 15. Very reasonable for a yummy and filling dinner! read more

This is definitely a noisy dive bar with sticky tables. The ceiling and decor is cool and kind of historic, so I'm sure there are some great stories about it. I think it's a cool place to drink with your friends, but for dinner I'd recommend it a little less--our food was just okay. Portions are good though and service was good too. If you're going with a group be prepared to push tables together and grab chairs for more than 3 because space is limited. read more

The food just as good as I remember . Got the California club with deep fried green beans 10/10 . Homemade chips yes please . There was ONE server and it was still amazing amongst the street fair . Always a recommend . Tucked away on gay street . read more

Yummy food, VERY COOL BAR (ANTIQUE) & Manager was knowledgeable on history. Fun place to hang out!! Clean restrooms, TOOOO!!

It may take a second for your eyes to adjust to the lighting in here after walking outside. It's super dark inside! The bar gives off grungy, hole in the wall vibes, but it felt authentic. The menu has a LOT of sandwich options, so you can't really go wrong there. I opted for their entree section and ordered the chimichurri chicken. They were out of chimichurri sauce, but I ordered it anyway. The food took quite some time to come out. I was starving by the time it reached our table. It was pretty good though! The chicken could have been more tender, but it had a very good flavor. The rice was cooked well and the broccoli was steamed just right! I didn't see a dessert section on the menu, so I asked our waitress. They only have a flavor of the day cake, which happened to be mint chocolate - my favorite! This piece of cake was hugeeee and smelled divine. It was delicious. The mint was incredible. By the time I got to the end, I did feel that sugar fatigue kicking in, but it's probably because of the thick icing on top. So, my boyfriend finished it and he loved it. Upon first glance, this place does look a little questionable, but the food is solid! The service could be a little faster, but given the current times, I'm sure they were doing their best. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Mint Chocolate Cake - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Always an excellent time. Drinks are cheap and portions are big. The chicken salad slaps on a hot day. Bring back the cheesy bacon dip!! read more

I came here on a whim since I was sick of nearby restaurants. They have an expansive draft list and their cocktails look like college rookie cocktails and not your proper ones. They seem to be like mixed drinks more than cocktails which is odd to me. They have a big food menu but they're known for their pot roast/pot roast sandwich. I went with what the waiter recommended which was the pot roast sandwich and got the shoe string fries with it. The pot roast sandwich was nothing to slam home about. It took probably 5 minutes to get my food after my order. The pot roast was dry and the cheese still chilled, so the kitchen took essentially zero attempt to make this a good sandwich. The fries were crispy and good but overall disappointed with the food. It's a cool vibe but would have went else where if I had to choose again. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Pot roast sandwich, was dry with a chilled slice of cheese - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Friendly people great food and nice selection of beers Beef stroganoff was as advertised. Dark and quite place. read more

OK experience. Met a friend for drinks and a quick bite here. Location is nice but parking is kind of a pain in the butt. We gave up on finding street parking or a lot nearby and just walked from the Leveque Garage. Ended up getting a seat at the bar, thankfully -- the place was poppin'. Our bartender was nice. Food came out fast. I got their pot roast sandwich. I think it could do without the mustard and perhaps use some au jus or some other sauce. The chips that came with it were a wee bit on the over fried side -- very hard. Flavor of the pot roast was good! Nice casual place to go if you're in the area. Staff was friendly and the prices were not bad. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Pot roast sandwich - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've tried to eat here before but...it was always a wait! Now I know why. I had the Tip Top Pot Roast sandwich on marble rye with shoestring fries and without a doubt it was one of the more spectacular sandwiches I've ever eaten. Usually on a pretzel bun, but they were out of those said the bartender apologetically, so I picked the rye. Great choice and I think I liked it better that way! Has a slice or so of Swiss cheese melted on it, plus their special pub mustard. The beef was slightly juicy and clung to the bread like it wanted to stay, but it had to go "into my belly" haha. Service was kind and attentive, the crowd is eclectic and super casual and without pretense. I grade Tip Top as a must-try if you want to focus on food... read more

I can't believe I have missed out on this place until now! My husband and I stopped by for lunch on Saturday. Due to the horrible rain, parking was pretty open but I can see how it may be difficult on nice days. We were greeted and seated immediately and the service was incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was great- dark and intimate booths and a very comfortable and welcoming vibe. The food is nicely priced and there are a ton of options on the menu. We were sad that they were out of cheese curds for the poutine but we did enjoy the pretzel bites we got instead. My husband had the Italian Beef and had the Roast Beef with Onion. The sandwiches were pretty good if a little on the dry side but the portions were very generous and the onion rings were some of the best I have ever had. read more

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Finally had a chance to stop back in for a late lunch. It was just how it always is, a but dark but a nice local place. Service was great though it wasn't busy. My strawberry blue full salad was good - would have been great probably though it was over dressed so order the dressing on the side. I also had the French onion soup of the day. It too was good but unlike traditional french onion soup there was no cheese baked on top. That was a disappointment. There was a bit of cheese in it but it still wasn't the same. I'll definitely go back as it is a great place but it didn't quite make the 5 star mark. read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Full sized strawberry blue salad - a bit over dressed but good. - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place deserves 0 stars. I went to Tip Top today while I waited to get my haircut. A homeless gentlemen asked me for change on the street, I asked him how about a meal instead? I had him come with me inside of tip top. The bartender that was working was an older gentlemen. Not sure what his name was. Anyhow, he was so disrespectful to the homeless guy that it was disgusting. I told the guy he could order whatever he wanted, he lunch and a beer. They served him. He asked me if he could get another beer and I told him yes. The bartender came to me and said that he's cutting the homeless man off because he's HOMELESS! This is not how business should be conducted. Anyone can hit hard times. We are all still humans and should be respected as such! read more

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Nice nice place. Come in and grab an Old Crow and RC! Garbage Mac 'n Cheese was delicious. The pot roast was very tasty as well. read more