Comments on: How to tip in Ireland? http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/ I just moved to Ireland. Here I will share all Ireland Tips & Tricks and other helpfull things. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:52:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nancy http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 Nancy Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:37:59 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-1800 Good to know, thanks for the tips!!!! :) will be in Ire before i know it! Good to know, thanks for the tips!!!! :) will be in Ire before i know it!

]]> By: Fiona http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Fiona Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:51:23 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-323 I'm actually Irish, and I would say that tipping is expected in restaurants at least - I always leave 10 - 15 percent, unless the service has been atrocious. If it's only been adequate, 10 percent, if great, I increase it. Unless of course there is a service charge included, in which case sod it. In bars, it's customary to tip lounge staff a euro or two when they bring your drinks to the table, but not those working behind the bar. If a bartender is particularly nice to you and you want to tip, add in "one for yourself" to the last round you order, i.e. inviting the bartender to enjoy a drink when the shift is over, on you. Otherwise, leave a fiver on the bar and say "have one yourself" or something. Taxi drivers don't expect tips, but hairdressers might, unless they are salon owners. I’m actually Irish, and I would say that tipping is expected in restaurants at least – I always leave 10 – 15 percent, unless the service has been atrocious. If it’s only been adequate, 10 percent, if great, I increase it. Unless of course there is a service charge included, in which case sod it. In bars, it’s customary to tip lounge staff a euro or two when they bring your drinks to the table, but not those working behind the bar. If a bartender is particularly nice to you and you want to tip, add in “one for yourself” to the last round you order, i.e. inviting the bartender to enjoy a drink when the shift is over, on you. Otherwise, leave a fiver on the bar and say “have one yourself” or something. Taxi drivers don’t expect tips, but hairdressers might, unless they are salon owners.

]]> By: Symone http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Symone Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:18:50 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-245 Felt the same when I moved here a few months ago. Tipping is not required but I still think you should do it, especially for a good service. And its not easy to work in the customer service, anyway... Felt the same when I moved here a few months ago. Tipping is not required but I still think you should do it, especially for a good service. And its not easy to work in the customer service, anyway…

]]> By: Jesse http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Jesse Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:31:58 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-111 Hey guys, I lived in Dublin for four months and here's what I discovered: In general, tipping AT ALL in restaurants and bars just isn't expected...much less required. A good friend of mine tried to tip a bartender at a pub an extra dollar, and the bartender literally tracked him down and gave it back saying, "You gave me an extra dollar." I never tip in Dublin unless I'm exceptionally impressed with the service. In situations like that, it's just a nice thing to do no matter what the usual custom. Good luck with your trip! Jesse Hey guys,

I lived in Dublin for four months and here’s what I discovered: In general, tipping AT ALL in restaurants and bars just isn’t expected…much less required.

A good friend of mine tried to tip a bartender at a pub an extra dollar, and the bartender literally tracked him down and gave it back saying, “You gave me an extra dollar.”

I never tip in Dublin unless I’m exceptionally impressed with the service. In situations like that, it’s just a nice thing to do no matter what the usual custom.

Good luck with your trip!

Jesse

]]> By: Macoosh http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Macoosh Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:04:01 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-19 I always tip because I'm american and I find the person who i tip is always shocked. oh well, i guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks! :) nice blog; i moved here in sept. i'll add you to my blogroll so i can stop by more often and direct traffic here. i'd love for you to stop by my blog and say hello. have a great day! I always tip because I’m american and I find the person who i tip is always shocked. oh well, i guess you can’t teach an old dog new tricks! :)

nice blog; i moved here in sept. i’ll add you to my blogroll so i can stop by more often and direct traffic here. i’d love for you to stop by my blog and say hello.

have a great day!

]]> By: The Cat http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-18 The Cat Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:35:20 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-18 Tipping in Ireland: Tip 12.5% for good service. Do NOT tip for poor service. Before tipping ensure that a service charge is not included on your bill. You tip waiting staff only (not barstaff etc). Tipping in Ireland: Tip 12.5% for good service. Do NOT tip for poor service. Before tipping ensure that a service charge is not included on your bill. You tip waiting staff only (not barstaff etc).

]]> By: Aldram http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Aldram Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:01:51 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-17 Don't agree with tipping. I rarely tip, but notice it seems to be getting more popular. <a href="http://www.gomapireland.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.gomapireland.com</a> Don’t agree with tipping. I rarely tip, but notice it seems to be getting more popular.
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]]> By: Ireland BLog http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Ireland BLog Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:54:05 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-16 That's what I was thinking. But when you read travel guides they do say to tip in restaurants (they don't mean pubs with restaurants - but what do they consider a resaturants?) and cab drivers. That’s what I was thinking. But when you read travel guides they do say to tip in restaurants (they don’t mean pubs with restaurants – but what do they consider a resaturants?) and cab drivers.

]]> By: James Corbett http://www.irelandblog.net/index.php/2007/03/06/how-to-tip-in-ireland/comment-page-1/#comment-15 James Corbett Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:48:08 +0000 http://irelandblog.net/?p=38#comment-15 There is no culture of tipping in Ireland - that's why we get so confused when we go abroad. A price is a price.... why should there be haggling and tipping? ;-) There is no culture of tipping in Ireland – that’s why we get so confused when we go abroad. A price is a price…. why should there be haggling and tipping? ;-)

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