tipping is more and more common; Americans are accustomed to leaving 20% at minimum, however the most common practice in the UK is to leave between 10 and 12%. In nicer restaurants up to 15% (provided that the service charge is not included) is a good rule of thumb.

Tipping in the UK is generally appreciated but not mandatory, and it is far less aggressive than the culture in the United States. In restaurants, a service charge of 10% to 12.5% is increasingly added automatically to the bill, especially in London and for larger groups. If no service charge is included, it is customary to leave a tip of around 10% for good service. In pubs and bars, tipping for drinks at the bar is uncommon; however, for table service or premium cocktail bars, "rounding up" the change or leaving £1–£2 is a kind gesture. For taxis, it is standard to round up to the nearest pound (e.g., paying £15 for a £14.20 fare) or leave 10% for a longer journey where the driver assisted with luggage. In hotels, tipping porters £1–£2 per bag and leaving a similar amount daily for housekeeping is standard. In general, UK service workers receive a higher base wage than their US counterparts, so tips are viewed as a "reward" for excellence rather than a necessary supplement to their income.