Tipping in United Kingdom
How much to tip in United Kingdom
Tipping is discretionary. 10-12.5% is standard for good service.
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Restaurant in United Kingdom
Expected10–15%10-12.5%. Check if service charge included (often 12.5% in London).
Service charge often included — check the bill
£
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (12%)
£6.00
Total
£56.00
Tipping customs in United Kingdom by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Expected · 10–15% | 10-12.5%. Check if service charge included (often 12.5% in London). |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected in pubs. Offer to buy bartender a drink. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Expected · 10–15% | Round up or 10%. |
| Hotel porter | Expected · Expected | £1-2 per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | £1-2 per night optional. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | £5-10 for tours. |
| Spa & massage | Expected · 10–15% | 10-15%. |
| Food delivery | Expected · 5–10% | £1-3. |
| Hair salon | Expected · 10–15% | 10%. |
Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 10–15%. 10-12.5%. Check if service charge included (often 12.5% in London).
- How much do you tip for bar in United Kingdom?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected in pubs. Offer to buy bartender a drink.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 10–15%. Round up or 10%.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in United Kingdom?
- Expected — Expected. £1-2 per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in United Kingdom?
- Not customary. £1-2 per night optional.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 10–15%. £5-10 for tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 5–10%. £1-3.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in United Kingdom?
- Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
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