Tipping

Auld Sod · Veteran Member

Tipping

CowboyCraic · Guru

Good to know because the cows wouldn't stand for it!

Tipping is inherently an American custom. It isn't expected in the pubs and restauarants but is certainly appreciated. I always tip my servers but not the bartender. A lesson learned when I tried to tip my bartender only to be gently scolded in three seperate pubs in three seperate towns. I think it is a nice gesture and one that tells the server that their effort was noticed and duly appreciated. Some restaurants have already figured in a 15% gratuity into the bill, so check the bill before hand.

What say the rest?

Slan Beo,

Bit Devine

Sidz · Guru

Agree that if you have good service with your server, to leave a tip if that has not been already placed on your bill. We found that not only do most bartenders certainly not expect a tip, but most are somewhat taken aback if you leave something on the bar. I've seen barkeeps in small village pubs actually follow you out the door thinking you inadvertantly left money there. Best advice? If you want to reward the bartender, offer to buy him/her a pint or whiskey. That is a widely accepted practice.

-- Edited by Sidz at 11:56, 2007-05-01

Michele Erdvig · Host

Chris,

Generally in pubs tipping is not expected. If you have table service you might leave a euro or two or change for the wait staff. Restaurants are a bit different. Some actually figure the tip into the price of the meal. It usually indicates on the bottom of the menu if this is in practice. At a really nice restaurant you will probably want to leave 10% for good service. You could also "round up" and if your bill is 28 euro just leave 30. But it is always entirely up to you and the service rendered.

Michele

Auld Sod · Veteran Member

Bit, Sidz & Michelle,

Thanks for the info. I certainly don't want to travel all that way to get scolded.....that's my wife's job and she's very protective of her duties! ashamed

Trust me, the cows have no worries. Great Irish cheeses keep them in my good graces!

Chris