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Tipping in United Kingdom: how much should you tip?

AppreciatedEuropepound sterling (GBP)

Tipping in United Kingdom is Appreciated
Restaurants: 10-12.5% (check for service charge).

Tipping isAppreciated

Restaurants10-12.5% (check for service charge)

Local currencypound sterling (GBP)

RegionEurope

Many UK restaurants add an optional 12.5% service charge; if it is on the bill, no extra tip is needed.

Customary tips in United Kingdom

Where	Customary tip
Restaurants	10-12.5% (check for service charge)
Cafes & bars	not expected
Taxis & rideshare	round up
Hotels	optional

United Kingdom tip calculator (GBP)

Work out a tip in pound sterling (GBP) using the local default of about 10%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.

Tip calculator for United Kingdom

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Effective rate: 10%

United Kingdom tipping by situation

Situation	What to do
Restaurant	Check for an optional 12.5% service charge. If absent, 10–12.5% for good table service is common.
Pub bar service	No tip is normally expected when ordering drinks at the bar.
Taxi or rideshare	Round up or add about 10% for helpful service.
Hotel	Optional; small cash tips for porters or housekeeping are appreciated.
Hairdresser	Optional; around 10% for good service.

London vs the rest of the UK

London restaurants are more likely to add a 12.5% service charge, especially in central and tourist areas. The basic rule is the same throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: check the bill and do not add a second full tip automatically.