Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

760 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Address:	760 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Phone:	+1 616-272-3910
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM Closed

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Jason Lankheet

Walked in to this cool little bar on a Monday evening with my wife. The place was had some great posters, nice look, good beer on tap. I was excited to try one of their burgers and a beer. There was a band setting up in the corner but no music playing. There were 2 patrons at the bar, 2 what i assume was staff behind the bar, other then that the place was empty. We didnt get greeted so we sat ourselves at a booth and talked a while. Over the course of our stay a couple more patrons walked in and got a beer at the bar. Ive been to a lot of bars, biker bars, gay bars, grunge bars, some very rough looking places. I dont think I have ever felt so shunned. One bartender walked in back while we were there and never came back out, the other seemed not even to want to look in our general direction as she looked board and uninterested in anything, never coming out from behind the bar. After 30 minutes without a beer, word, or even glance from the staff we left. On the way out i checked the hours of operation thinking perhaps we got there before they opened. They had been open for nearly 4 hours.

Nick Sayles

My wife and I along with our friends, decided to come down to watch Desmond Jones play tonight. Just for context, we got married yesterday 8-18-17. So this was our first night out with friends as a married couple. We arrived at midnight. Myself and a buddy went in while the girls finished smoking. While we took our shot at the bar we looked over and our friend was being denied entrance. Very calmly and slowly I walked over to ask the door girl what was wrong. The girl had shaved sides of her head with star tattoos. All I asked was "hey if she can show her nurse ID and birth certificate, will you let our friend in." The staff members response was, "you all need to get the F**k out of here." Absolutely out of no where. Started our entire night out on the wrong foot for no reason. I hope this staff member is dealt with accordingly. Ive never felt more disrespected at an establishment in Grand Rapids in my life. Will be letting everyone I know that Tip Top should not be their first choice for a fun evening. Terrible experience.

Nate W

It depends on what you are looking for in a bar or tavern. The atmosphere here is not the same as downtown bars. It is not a big room but comfortable. The music is always interesting. Not always my taste but it will always give you something to talk about. The Tip Top is a cool place.

Matt VandenHeuvel

A rad little dark, old school, punk bar. Full of old and new punk rockers and true blue collar workers. I mainly go to see bands play, and its always well worth it. Good bands play basically weekly, and the drinks are good, strong, and cheap. What more could you ask for in a dive bar?

Brad Golden

Small bar with shows most nights of the week. They offer a few craft beers on tap and even have a small kitchen. Always musician Ive enjoyed both playing and seeing musical acts perform here. The sound system is great even if the stage is a little small.

Melinda Torres

Great live music venue! Great Michigan beer selection....I suggest sticking with cans & bottles, draft temp wasnt good last 3 of 3 visits. Staff sometimes not so great but if I like the band that wont stop me from coming in!

Tamara Dabney

Fun place to see live music. Classic but good bar fare. The bar staff are a little inattentive, but after a few drinks and some food, I stopped caring.

Stephen Dowhan

Good music, nice atmosphere. Like everyplace else you will run into people that aren t nice or that you dont want to see. Its a small world after all!

Brian Walthorn

A rare delight. These guys bring in a lot of eclectic musical acts. Cant find this stuff any where else.

Ryan Buikema

Lots of interesting people, tattoos and alternative lifestyle/interesting people and musicians.

Chris Foote

Good bar for live music on the south side of downtown. Great open mic with an awesome host!

Christine Kramer

Been coming for 6 yrs. Its my fave. Great music in intimate setting. Cant beat it.

Curt Miller

Great music!! Often good blues! Yup, I liked much of the menu too. Fun spot!

Noah Hopson

Loud AF music, glass smells like a dirty dish rag. So, pretty rad I guess.