Tipping in Ireland

AppreciatedRestaurants: 10–15% if no service chargeCurrency: EUR

In Ireland, 10–15% is customary at sit-down restaurants when no service charge is on the bill. Some restaurants add 10–12.5% for groups. Drinks ordered at the pub bar are not tipped.

Tip€0.00
Total with tip
€0.00

How much to tip in Ireland, by service

ServiceCustom
Restaurant, no service charge10–15%
Restaurant with service chargeNothing extra
Pub (ordering at the bar)No tip
TaxiRound up or 10%
Hotel porter€1–2 per bag
Tour guide or driver€5–10 per person per day

Local know-how

  • The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 requires employers to pass card tips to staff and show their tips policy.

Questions people ask

Do you tip bartenders in Ireland?

Not for drinks at the bar. Table service in a pub restaurant is usually tipped about 10%.

Is a service charge common in Ireland?

For larger groups, yes, often 10–12.5%. If it's there, you don't need to tip more.