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.
Cash or card?
Card tipping is not really a thing in Vietnam. Tip in cash, in dong rather than dollars.
Common questions
- Do you tip bartenders in Vietnam?
- Round up, or leave 20,000–50,000₫ on a round. 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.
- How much should you tip at bars in Vietnam?
- Round up. 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
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Vietnam and have not yet been checked against cited sources.