Bars · France

Do you tip bartenders in France?

Bartenders are salaried and do not work for tips. Rounding up is the whole custom. Cocktail bars in Paris see a little more from international customers.

Common questions

How much should you tip at bars in France?

Round up the tab, or leave a euro.

Can you tip by card in France?

Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.

More on tipping in France

• Restaurants
• Cafés
• Taxis
• Hotel porters
• Housekeeping
• Tour guides
• Private drivers
• Boat & yacht charters
• Ski instructors

Tipping at bars elsewhere

• Netherlands
• Austria
• Germany
• Greece
• Italy
• Portugal