Is tipping mandatory in UK?

When dining out, a service charge of 12-15 percent may be added to your bill, but the practice is not universal in U.K. restaurants. If you see the service charge on your bill, there's no need to tip. If there's no service charge, tipping at 10 percent is the standard. At pubs, you're not expected to tip.



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Tipping is appreciated but not always appropriate in London. There are some situations where it is customary, for example in restaurants.

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Tipping is appreciated but not always appropriate in London. There are some situations where it is customary, for example in restaurants. However, tips in the UK are discretionary and depend on the quality of the service you receive.

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Unless the waiter or porter is laying the table and setting the dishes out for you, you don't have to tip for room service. In mid-range and chain hotels, you can simply take the tray and say thank you. In 5-star hotels, though, guests often hand over one or two pounds at the door.

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London restaurants commonly include a 12.5 percent service charge in the bill; if so, it's not necessary to tip at all. (But if the bill in a British restaurant shows no service charge, tip 10–12 percent for good service — a little more than you would on the continent.)

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Tipping is customary after a meal in a restaurant in the UK. Some restaurants include a tip on the bill, whereas others do not. If there is an optional service charge at the end of the bill which you can choose to use that as your tip or leave an additional gratuity if you feel you received exceptional service.

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Is Tipping in London Restaurants Essential? Like hotels, many of the city's mid-range and upscale restaurants add a service charge of about 10-15% to the bill. If you don't see a service charge, you can leave a tip or add around 10-20% when paying if you think the food or service was exceptional.

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Just as in Japan, it is not customary to tip in China. Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances so when taking a taxi, enjoying a refreshing drink or tucking into a delicious meal there's no requirement to leave any gratuities.

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According to UK law, service charges added by the restaurant are entirely optional. If you aren't happy with the service or if you'd prefer to calculate your own tip, you can ask for it to be removed and for a new bill to be printed.

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