Nice bar with outdoor patio to smoke at. The bar has a pool table, TVs, Jukebox, and space. There's locals and newbies. The bar serves food!

A friendly place, drinks priced right, food is great. Parking is a challenge. But it is well worth it.

I enjoy coming here b/c of the older crowd. It's very chilled but today 8/24 the crowd was a bit younger and the DJ even asked for tips for his "weed" really?? GTFOH(get the F out of here). What happened to my OG folks? read more

Really glad I stopped in here after work. I frequent a lot of bars in the Hayward/San Leandro area and never once have I felt so welcome. Amanda was the bartender and she was super friendly and made me feel right at home. The establishment itself boasts a multitude of flat screen TVs pool tables and has really good food. The drinks were strong and well priced. She even gave me a tour of the bar and a free Jell-O shot (that was actually good) I really loved the "personal vibes" they gave me as a random customer. Will return with friends to watch the warriors and get good drinks. read more

Ordered a Margherita Pizza-- was excellent! Lots of other menu items also. We were there on a Friday afternoon-- live music, and lots of TVs for sports. Great service with personality. Definitely a "neighborhood bar" vibe with a lot of regulars. read more

Im new to the area and this is the second bar I stumbled into. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, great conversation and drinks. Amanda even gave me and my friend a tour of the bar, she was so sweet to us all night. Friendly people and great company! 10/10 read more

This review is mainly for Amanda. She is the embodiment of womanly support and solidarity. I came in for the very first time last night to meet a person. I had already gone to one bar in San Leandro, but switched to San Lorenzo because it was closer to them and The TipTop Tavern had all kinds of drinks instead of just beer. Right off the bat, Amanda was great and super friendly. One of the locals was drunk and making weird comments about how pretty I was, but she shut him down quick and made him focus on her. At one point, he came over and put his arm around my shoulders, startling me, but she immediately scolded him and told him to get off me. She was able to be funny and charming, but still get her point across to others which was great for me because it felt like she had my back despite not knowing me at all. She continued to support me as I waited for my person to arrive and when I was uncomfortable with my interaction with them as the night progressed. Amanda even gave me her number to make sure that I texted her when I got home safely and away from them so she is one of the best bartenders ever in my book. I am definitely coming back to visit despite living 45 mins away. read more

First time. Moment I walked in, I knew it would be great. It's not a dive bar, but not a obnoxious high-end bar. Just a relaxing bar. And the foods are great with friendly service. read more

I have no idea why it took my boyfriend and I so long to try this place! We're both fans of dive bars: give us beer, fried food, and some pool, and we'll be happy. I have to say though--this place goes above an beyond! I've only come once, and I'm absolutely in love with the entire establishment. FOOD: 8/10 -chicken strips, garlic fries, mozz sticks As far as bar food, this is as good as it gets. We had the chicken strips, which were breaded well to be crispy but not so much that they were overwhelming. The chicken was moist, and overall it wasn't too oily, which is usually a huge problem at bars. We also subbed out the normal fries with garlic fries. Honestly, with garlic fries, the more garlic the better. And this had (capital-G) Garlic. We also got the mozzarella sticks, which were pretty good, but honestly, I was so hungry, I kind of inhaled them and didn't really stop to think about the quality. Oops. DRINKS: 9*/10 *I really only tried one mixed drink and tap beers, so I can't really speak to the quality, but what I had was great! -21st Amendment Brew Free, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Tennessee Lemonade Tap beers were pretty standard. Amanda told my boyfriend about a Tennessee Lemonade (Jack Daniels, Triple Sec, and Sour Mix?). That was great--perfect combination of light and heavy, also just the right amount of booze. SERVICE: 13/10 -Amanda, Alex, and Nancy are amazing people who really care about their patrons! Is this the first time I've ever gone above ten in a rating? Yes, yes it is. Is this really merited? You bet your ass. First, we called in ahead of time to make sure that they really had an outdoor patio, and that it would be okay for us to bring our 5-month-old puppy to the patio. My boyfriend and I had really long days at work, and we really just wanted to not worry about food, have a beer, and not have to watch our puppy like a hawk for about an hour. When we called, Amanda answered, and was really polite and friendly--she gave us the thumbs up to bring the little one. Once we arrived, Amanda introduced herself and brought us to the patio. She took our drink orders and even brought out a bowl of ice for the pupper! She and Alex, the owner occasionally came to check on us and make sure our puppy had everything he needed. They also just kind of generally talked to us and got to know us as people--I'm pretty sure we gave off the vibe that we'd be regulars pretty soon, but I don't doubt that there would be great conversation even if we didn't give off that vibe. After we finished our beers, my boyfriend wanted a mixed drink, and Amanda told us about a drink he might enjoy based on his general preferences. Spoiler: he did enjoy it. I don't even like whiskey, and I enjoyed it. Amazing conversation, phenomenal service, and knowledgable of drinks. Tip Top Tavern hit the trifecta. read more

Patronize enough drinking holes, and you'll learn that each bar has its own personality.TipTop Tavern feels like the greeting you get walking into a room full of good friends looking for a good time. It's a fun place kept likely with TV (usually playing a game), music, games, and good drink, affordable drinks. This bar is fun whether you want to drink and watch a game, drink and be around people, or drink by yourself (LOSER -- jk), or hang out with friends. The crew and I like to take our drinks into the backroom and play pool or hang out in the back patio; all these places work just fine if you want to just be with your group. If you want to hang around people or watch a game, the front of the bar has a ton of space. I know other reviewers have touched upon it already, but given how warm and friendly the owners have been with my group, I feel obligated to belabor the point. This bar is family-owned and ran. They've been there everytime we have, and you can tell a lot of love is being poured into this place. They'll chat with you if you feel like talking, or they'll leave you alone and politely clear your table and periodically check in to make sure everything is great. If you want a local hangout to wrap yourself around a pint and a game at, then this is your place. If you want a fun, lively place to hang out with friends, then this is your place. If you want a chill watering hole to retreat to,where the people know you by name and greet you warmly, then this is your place. P.S. Try their Moscow Mules! read more

You figure when you go to a local bar and there's food available that it's just "bar food" well let me say that, that is not the case... the pizza is made fresh with fresh ingredients. The fry's are AWSOME and well all the food is freaking GOOD!! The new owners have turned this place around. Great bar tenders and well lit bar makes for a great night out.. great local spot to hang and grow a couple back... did I mention this place won't break the bank like some other spots and the drinks are all made with the custom in mind.... you've got a customer in me Tip Top!! read more

I went here last night to check out their karaoke and had a great time! I was lil bummed that they don't have karaoke song books, but I can live with that. The sound system is a smidgen too loud, but it's not too unbearable like at some other bars. The crowd was gentle and friendly, KJ, bartender, and food person were very nice. I'm SO GLAD I found this place for karaoke since it's very close to home for me! I am a karaoke lover and am always on the lookout for new and local places to try. I love that they have food selections here too. I will definitely be back!!!! read more

What to say about this place... came here before an A's game for a few drinks. Daytime bartender was super friendly and helpful. Came back after the game and DAMN!!!!! Shockingly great food. Wings (extra crispy) and a burger. Bartender (Amanda) showed us the outside gem of a patio and served us perfectly. Owners here to introduce themselves and can only hope for future success. Good food, good service, good people.... anyone who says otherwise should go to Applebee's... read more

Small comfortable, clean bar with friendly atmosphere. Have variety of drinks options. Drinks are priced well. They have Jello shots. And good food to go to with drinks. They have TVs, one pool table. read more

Great place good drinks good food the best wings I ever had with the garlic fries the owners are the best they are always on site and walk the floor to show there hospitality they are very friendly also all bartender are respectable and walk the floor to take care of your needs this is a mixed crowd all are very friendly easy to make new friends I live in Hayward all my life and I must say out of all the local bars this is the best no drama in this place see you soon read more

Awesome experience! We are from NM came in for Raider game (husband is a fan) I'm San Fran 49er fan but anywho...Service was excellent and owner went out of his way to give my husband a Raider glass...Thank you!!! read more

I luv this place, The food is great and the new bartender Carmela shes the BEST OF THE BEST IF U WANT A DRINK SEE HER, They started having a hip hop DJ I went for the first time His name is DJ BREEZE L great music to dance too old school hip hop of course the best of all time lol!! I had the best time wish the bar stayed opened till 4am they serve food till the night ends check it out also hip hop DJ BREEZE L IS PLAYING MARCH 22ND CANT WAIT!!! read more

I had a lot of fun here for my brother's bday party! Alex and the team did a good job renovating and making sure we had a fun party

This bar is great for watching games and just hanging out in general. There's a jukebox that keeps the place lively and a pool table in the backroom. The patio is a cool place to chill especially with the warmer weather approaching. The new management did a great job in making sure we were comfortable and having fun. Highly recommend! read more

A record scratched as my friends and I walked in. The patrons and bartender immediately stopped what they were doing and stared at us as we walked to the bar to order. The glare of the bartender did not startle nor shake, but his eyes said it all: You are not welcome here. Leave. His words said more: We don't like your kind round here. Needless to say, we departed with haste for more friendly ventures. read more

This was my first time to this place. My husband had been here when it was the Usher Inn. It looks nice on the inside and the juke box is always a winner. The bar tender was a bit slow and for a Friday night it wasn't very busy. The rum and coke was good (hard to mess that up), but hubby got a Mai Thai and it was definitely not worth the almost $10 they charged for it. read more

The food and service here is fantastic. The owner kept checking in on us and made great food suggestions. He and the rest of the staff are good people. My friends and I ordered burgers, wings and teriyaki chicken. Everyone was really happy with their food. There's also a lot of TVs to watch the games. The bar was clean as well, absolutely no complaints. read more

The food was great. The service was killer, everyone there was super nice. Everything was very clean and smelled nice. There was a pool table and outdoor patio with party lights. There were like 7 big TVs playing all the sports and UFC fight. This bar is badass, super hole in the wall place but worth the visit. read more

Friendly bartenders and a welcoming crowd. I was ecstatic to learn that the dive bar offers karaoke on Saturdays with DJ Caliente! His motivating smile and song selection makes the evenings that much more memorable! There's definitely hidden artists in the positive crowd and group singing is always the best. The ideal place to visit if you're looking for great conversation and entertainment. Don't be shy and sing a duet with a friendly patron! Cheers and bows to Tip Top Tavern and DJ Caliente! read more

We wanted a quick drink before our flight so we looked for a dive bar on google maps and found this place. Wonderful people and great service and they even had a complimentary turkey dinner! Happy thanksgiving all! Nice place with a local crowd. Thank you! read more

I have been coming here for the past year. If you are looking for a chill place to unwind and have a few drinks while listening to some good music or catch a game on T.V. this is the spot for you. The new owner Alex his wife and the staff makes everyone feel like family. Soon the kitchen will be up and running and happy hour will start soon. So come by , have a few drinks and just relax. read more

Friendly service & great prices. Great selection of liquor, remy my friend. The new staff renovated the place nicely.

Awesome, awesome place! Very inconspicuous from the outside, but cozy little local bar once you get in. Was kinda tired of all the high-end, trendy, expensive new bars popping up around The Bay, so this was a nice change. They even have a pool table in the back! Would highly recommend for those seeking to have a beer and just relax. read more