Bars · Greece
Do you tip bartenders in Greece?
Short answer
€1–2 or round up
A euro or two per round, or round up the tab.
OptionalCash preferred
Bar tipping is casual. A euro on a round of drinks, or rounding the tab up at the end, is plenty. Cocktail bars in Athens and Mykonos see more tipping than a neighbourhood bar.
In practice
- A €17 round of drinks → leave €20
Common questions
- How much should you tip at bars in Greece?
- €1–2 or round up. A euro or two per round, or round up the tab.
- Can you tip by card in Greece?
- Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.
More on tipping in Greece
Tipping at bars elsewhere
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Rough Guides, “Greece travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)