🇮🇪 Tipping in Ireland
Tipping appreciatedTipping in Ireland is close to the UK: 10–15% is fair at a proper restaurant meal if no service charge is on the tab, and many Dublin venues add 12.5% automatically, so look twice before doubling up. Pubs for drink-only at the bar are not tip settings; table service in a food pub may deserve a small rounder. Taxis, porters, and room nights follow familiar European patterns. Cash still seals many tips directly with staff.
Tipping culture in Ireland is similar to the UK
In Ireland, 10–15% at sit-down restaurants is standard for good service. Tipping at pubs for drinks is not expected, but rounding up for table service is common. Check if a service charge is already on the bill.
When to tip
After full restaurant service (check for service charge), for hotel porters and housekeepers, and in taxis—only at the food pub table if a server runs your evening.
Where & how much
| Venue / service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10–15% | Check if service charge included. |
| Pubs (table service) | Round up | Not expected at the bar. |
| Taxis | Round up | Common practice. |
| Hotels | €1–2/night | For housekeeping. |
| Food delivery | €1–2 | Appreciated. |
Work out a tip in euros
Enter the bill in € — the local currency for Ireland.
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Should I tip at an Irish pub?
Not for drinks at the bar — this is not part of Irish pub culture. If you're at a table and a staff member brings your drinks and food throughout the evening, rounding up or leaving €2–5 at the end is a kind gesture.
Is service charge common in Irish restaurants?
Increasingly yes — Dublin restaurants in particular often add 12.5% service charge. Always check your bill before leaving an additional tip. If service charge is already included, no further tip is needed.
How much should I tip an Irish taxi driver?
Rounding up to the nearest euro or two is standard. On a longer journey, adding €2–3 is a generous gesture. Irish taxi drivers don't expect large percentage tips the way US drivers do.