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Tipping in Ireland

EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Ireland. In sit-down restaurants, around 10% is common for good service when a service charge is not already included, while pubs, taxis, and casual situations usually just round up or leave a small extra.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Check the bill for service charge first
+Counter or self-service does not expect the same tip
−No extra tip is needed if service charge is already included
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-2 EUR
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+Table service may justify a small extra
−Ordering drinks at the bar usually does not require a tip
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-2 EUR
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+Luggage or a longer trip may justify more
−Most rides only need rounding up

How to tip in Ireland

•Check the bill first for any service charge
•Leave around 10% only in sit-down restaurants with good service
•In pubs, taxis, and casual settings, rounding up is usually enough

Quick tips

Tipping is optional in Ireland
Pubs usually only tip for table service or meals, not for every drink
Card tipping is possible in many places, but cash is clearer if you want staff to receive it directly

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff2 EUR
Tour guides5-10 EUR
Valet ParkingSmall cash tip
Airport Services1-2 EUR
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Ireland

Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.