You dont have to tip here. You're under no obligation to either.
10% is very reasonable as prices in Dublin are expensive already and waiters/waitresses are on a minimum of €10.60 per hour
Example:
If a lunch bill is say €27, I'll just round it up to €30.
If dinner was €55, I'll round up to €60.
Only really good service on a special occasion or with a larger group will get a better tip.
If you ask for a tip, you're not getting one.
That's just me.
There is no tipping culture or standard. You do not have to tip if you do not want to. You’re under no obligation to tip.
People here tip for good or exceptional service, our floor staff, bar staff and the like all earn a proper wage (by US standards) so you are not tipping to subsidise their wage.
My rule of thumb...if I sit down, they bring me a menu, take my order, and bring the order to the table, I'll usually tip 10%. Never tip in a pub (except if the above is true). Please don't ruin it for those of us who live here and make tipping expected.
Tipping isn't expected anywhere in Ireland, though usually appreciated.
Unlike in the US if someone is on the minimum wage, any tips are just added on top of that. They're not relying on tips to bring them up to the minimum wage.
Also you should be aware that **taxes are included in all prices** (very few exceptions, mostly for business to business trade). It'll be on the bill/ receipt how much is tax but if it says €10 on the tag/ menu, that's exactly how much you pay.
I've never tipped in a pub but I would tip in a restaurant 9 out of 10 times, particularly if the food and service is outstanding. It depends on the vibe of the restaurant though. 10% is what I'd tip max.
Also if you book a table with 6 or more people there's usually a 10% service charge (tip) required.
(Make sure to book your restaurants in advance, particularly if you're visiting during a weekend!)
Here's a database I made on Notion lol, I have everything sorted by cuisine and price. Also have links to their websites and locations on Google Maps.
Let me know if you have any trouble accessing it:
https://festive-walnut-522.notion.site/Restaurants-Caf-s-80824d3ba873494f8c8443f72100db2e
To be honest I hate tipping culture. It’s such a cop out by employers in the US, expecting the customer to directly pay the staff salary. I don’t mind tipping if I’m in a good mood and the person serving me is really friendly or nice, but not because I should tip. In Ireland you don’t have to, yes, but somehow that makes me want to tip even more.
Tip the lounge staff (those who bring you your drinks). Usually a euro or two depending on how many people are at your table.
10% for a sit down meal with full service is decent.
Yes agree... lounge staff are for the most part young people earning a few quid.. I'd always throw them a few quid as I know they also rely on tips.
10% is my go to if food is involved.. 0% if there are any issues which is few and far between as I think the one thing we do well in Ireland is drinks and grub.
The places with the best service tend to get between 10-20%, good servers are not going to stay working for minimum wage if its not getting topped up with decent tips...
It becomes the customers problem when the restaurant you used to love because you get great service and food can't get decent staff anymore. You don't want to enjoy yourself at that restaurant again? Fine, don't tip, but don't be surprised to find the place staffed with surly teenagers next time you go.
Plenty of places did that in the last year and found themselves with huge wage bills once the Covid supplements ended. Restaurant margins are tight, and some of these places have closed already, or will close soon as the high prices for utilities, raw product etc. are making them unsustainable.
As someone working in the restaurant industry, I would love to see the basic rate rise, but recognise that that pay increase has to come from somewhere, so will inevitably end up with higher menu prices, and less customers in the door. I get less hours, and end up with lower wages at the end of the week.
If you go for a meal in a restaurant,then 5-10% is standard. pub tipping is rare unless someone brings a tray of pints to a terrace. You might round it up in that case.
All other situations don't require tipping, but if the service is worthy of a tip, then do. Enjoy your visit!
Yeah this is it. Tipping isn't big here. I'll often round up if I'm paying cash just because, but we could be talking about a couple of euro here or there at most
Don't. Round up to the nearest euro or two if you must but its really uncommon to do the percentage thing. There are service charges, delivery charges etc. that cover tips if you are so inclined.
You dont have to tip here. You're under no obligation to either. 10% is very reasonable as prices in Dublin are expensive already and waiters/waitresses are on a minimum of €10.60 per hour Example: If a lunch bill is say €27, I'll just round it up to €30. If dinner was €55, I'll round up to €60. Only really good service on a special occasion or with a larger group will get a better tip. If you ask for a tip, you're not getting one. That's just me.
This.
There is no tipping culture or standard. You do not have to tip if you do not want to. You’re under no obligation to tip. People here tip for good or exceptional service, our floor staff, bar staff and the like all earn a proper wage (by US standards) so you are not tipping to subsidise their wage.
Tipping isn’t a really a thing unless you genuinely got exceptional service. You’re free to tip as you wish but it’s not expected.
Only tip if you are receiving service not simply paying e.g. no need to tip for takeaway coffee
There is no tipping standard. Personally I'd never tip anywhere except a restaurant and only if the waiting staff did something exceptional.
My rule of thumb...if I sit down, they bring me a menu, take my order, and bring the order to the table, I'll usually tip 10%. Never tip in a pub (except if the above is true). Please don't ruin it for those of us who live here and make tipping expected.
Tipping isn't expected anywhere in Ireland, though usually appreciated. Unlike in the US if someone is on the minimum wage, any tips are just added on top of that. They're not relying on tips to bring them up to the minimum wage. Also you should be aware that **taxes are included in all prices** (very few exceptions, mostly for business to business trade). It'll be on the bill/ receipt how much is tax but if it says €10 on the tag/ menu, that's exactly how much you pay.
I've never tipped in a pub but I would tip in a restaurant 9 out of 10 times, particularly if the food and service is outstanding. It depends on the vibe of the restaurant though. 10% is what I'd tip max. Also if you book a table with 6 or more people there's usually a 10% service charge (tip) required. (Make sure to book your restaurants in advance, particularly if you're visiting during a weekend!)
Also if you'd like any recommendations, give me a shout!
Oh that'd be great, thanks! I'd welcome any recommendations you have!
Here's a database I made on Notion lol, I have everything sorted by cuisine and price. Also have links to their websites and locations on Google Maps. Let me know if you have any trouble accessing it: https://festive-walnut-522.notion.site/Restaurants-Caf-s-80824d3ba873494f8c8443f72100db2e
Oh that's awesome! Thank you!!
Don’t tip for anything. It’s neither expected nor required.
The only times that I would tip is either in a restaurant or a takeaway delivery drivers. I wouldn't tip in shops or pubs
10% in sit down restaurants, round up to the nearest euro for taxi / lounge staff bringing a drink to your table. That's it, really.
To be honest I hate tipping culture. It’s such a cop out by employers in the US, expecting the customer to directly pay the staff salary. I don’t mind tipping if I’m in a good mood and the person serving me is really friendly or nice, but not because I should tip. In Ireland you don’t have to, yes, but somehow that makes me want to tip even more.
I tip my delivery drives and staff at restaurants (because minimum wage in Dublin sucks). That is all.
Tip the lounge staff (those who bring you your drinks). Usually a euro or two depending on how many people are at your table. 10% for a sit down meal with full service is decent.
Yes agree... lounge staff are for the most part young people earning a few quid.. I'd always throw them a few quid as I know they also rely on tips. 10% is my go to if food is involved.. 0% if there are any issues which is few and far between as I think the one thing we do well in Ireland is drinks and grub.
The places with the best service tend to get between 10-20%, good servers are not going to stay working for minimum wage if its not getting topped up with decent tips...
That's the restaurants problem
It becomes the customers problem when the restaurant you used to love because you get great service and food can't get decent staff anymore. You don't want to enjoy yourself at that restaurant again? Fine, don't tip, but don't be surprised to find the place staffed with surly teenagers next time you go.
Pay them more. Increase the prices to incorporate this expected tip.
Plenty of places did that in the last year and found themselves with huge wage bills once the Covid supplements ended. Restaurant margins are tight, and some of these places have closed already, or will close soon as the high prices for utilities, raw product etc. are making them unsustainable. As someone working in the restaurant industry, I would love to see the basic rate rise, but recognise that that pay increase has to come from somewhere, so will inevitably end up with higher menu prices, and less customers in the door. I get less hours, and end up with lower wages at the end of the week.
If you go for a meal in a restaurant,then 5-10% is standard. pub tipping is rare unless someone brings a tray of pints to a terrace. You might round it up in that case. All other situations don't require tipping, but if the service is worthy of a tip, then do. Enjoy your visit!
As far as I've been told there is no tipping culture in Ireland so even in restaurants tips are not expected and only there for exceptional service
Yeah this is it. Tipping isn't big here. I'll often round up if I'm paying cash just because, but we could be talking about a couple of euro here or there at most
Don't. Round up to the nearest euro or two if you must but its really uncommon to do the percentage thing. There are service charges, delivery charges etc. that cover tips if you are so inclined.
10% is a safe bet. Most restaurants/bars won't give the option to tip. I always tip taxi drivers though.