Tipping in the United Kingdom
Restaurants
About 10%
If there's no service charge, around 10% for good service (guides range from 5% to 15%). Many restaurants add an optional service charge of about 12.5% instead.
Service charges
Don't double tip
If a service charge is on the bill, you don't tip on top. An optional charge can be removed if the service was poor.
Bars and pubs
No
Don't tip for drinks in a pub. Offering to buy the bartender a drink ("and one for yourself") is the local way.
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Public holidays in the United Kingdom
Sources
Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.
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