Bars · Egypt
Do you tip bartenders in Egypt?
Short answer
10%
About 10%, or a small note per round.
CommonCash preferred
Bars are mostly found in hotels and resorts, where a service charge is added and a small cash tip on top is still customary.
Tip calculator
- 10%
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Cash or card?
Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.
Common questions
- Do you tip bartenders in Egypt?
- About 10%, or a small note per round. Bars are mostly found in hotels and resorts, where a service charge is added and a small cash tip on top is still customary.
- How much should you tip at bars in Egypt?
- 10%. About 10%, or a small note per round.
- Can you tip by card in Egypt?
- Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.
More on tipping in Egypt
Tipping at bars elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Egypt
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Egypt and have not yet been checked against cited sources.