Restaurant
10-12.5%. Check if service charge included (often 12.5% in London).
10–15%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 · 12%£6.00
Total bill£56.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Not expected in pubs. Offer to buy bartender a drink.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up or 10%.
10–15%Hotel porter
£1-2 per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
£1-2 per night optional.
Tour guide
£5-10 for tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
10-15%.
10–15%Food delivery
£1-3.
5–10%Hair salon
10%.
10–15%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
Good
questions.
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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