How much to tip in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–12.5% of the bill.
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In the United Kingdom, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–12.5% of the bill.
In the United Kingdom, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–12.5% of the bill. A service charge of about 12.5% is very common at restaurants.
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
A service charge of about 12.5% is very common at restaurants. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.
Most restaurants (especially in London) add a 12.5% 'discretionary' service charge, so you don't add a tip. If there isn't one, leave 10%–12.5%. No tip for pub drinks ordered at the bar. Since 2024, the law requires all tips and service charges to go to staff.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| £40 | £4–£5 | £44–£45 |
| £80 | £8–£10 | £88–£90 |
| £160 | £16–£20 | £176–£180 |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Pound Sterling).
Yes, it's customary, but it isn't a legal requirement.
In the United Kingdom, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–12.5% of the bill. On a bill of £80, the tip would be £8–£10.
A service charge of about 12.5% is very common at restaurants. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.