Observations from a Tipless Restaurant

Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by ValentineC on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @02:13PM (#6128852)

Is there a tipping culture in the UK? I always thought that the mandatory service charge in some restaurants (especially when one has a big party) made up for it. Now I feel slightly guilty.

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Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by adw on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @02:29PM (#6128995)

10-12.5%, but not if there's a mandatory service charge. Restaurants, cab drivers, barbers etc, but not in pubs (if you're mates with the landlord, offer them a drink on you sometimes...)

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Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by sejje on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @03:52PM (#6129574)

What does landlord mean in the UK?

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Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by Fuzzwah on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @04:16PM (#6129720)

Owner of the establishment (though, often the patron, manager, or person who runs the place).

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Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by rmc on Wednesday July 31, 2013 @07:41AM (#6132982)

The owner of the pub/bar.

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Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant by rmc on Wednesday July 31, 2013 @07:42AM (#6132985)

Yes, you should tip if you're at a restaurant or something. Not in a bar. You shouldn't tip if you're unhappy with the food/service.

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