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.

Cash or card?

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

Common questions

Do you tip bartenders in France?

Round up the tab, or leave a euro. 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.

How much should you tip at bars in France?

Round up. 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

Tipping at bars elsewhere

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇭🇷Croatia
• 🇪🇬Egypt
• 🇩🇪Germany
• 🇬🇷Greece
• 🇮🇩Indonesia