Bars · Vietnam
Do you tip bartenders in Vietnam?
Short answer
Round up
Round up, or leave 20,000–50,000₫ on a round.
OptionalCash preferred
Bia hơi and local bars involve no tipping at all. Cocktail bars in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City see small tips from visitors. Rounding up the tab is plenty.
Common questions
- How much should you tip at bars in Vietnam?
- Round up, or leave 20,000–50,000₫ on a round.
- Can you tip by card in Vietnam?
- Card tipping is not really a thing in Vietnam. Tip in cash, in dong rather than dollars.
More on tipping in Vietnam
Tipping at bars elsewhere
Full tipping guide for Vietnam
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “Vietnam travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Asia” (consulted 2026-09-04)