🇫🇷France · Bar / Pub
How much to tip at a bar in France (2026 Guide)
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Round up or leave 50¢–€1 per drink at the bar
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Cultural notes
At a French bar or wine bar, tipping the bartender is optional — round up by a euro or leave 50 cents to €1 per drink in coins. For full table service in a brasserie or wine bar, follow restaurant guidance (a couple of euros or 5% for great service). Cocktail bars in Paris's nicer areas (Le Mary Celeste, Little Red Door) increasingly see card tips of a couple of euros for elaborate service.
Frequently asked questions
Do I tip for a beer at the counter?
A 50-cent coin is friendly; nothing is also fine.
How about cocktail bars?
A couple of euros for a complex cocktail is generous and appreciated.
Tipping other services in France
- Sit-down restaurant€0 required (service compris); €1–5 per person or 5–10% for good service
- Counter / takeaway€0 — not customary
- CaféRound up or leave 20–50 centimes per drink
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night, left in the room
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up to nearest euro, or up to 5%
- RideshareOptional — €1–2 or round up via app
- Food delivery€1–2 in app or cash; more for difficult deliveries
- Grocery delivery€1–2 in cash; not expected
- Hairdresser€2–10, or roughly 5–10% for a longer service
- Spa5–10% if not already added
- Tour guide€5–10 per person group; €20+ private; €5–10 per person for free walking tours
- Tattoo artist€0 — not customary; 10–15% if you do tip
- Valet€1–2 on return; €5+ at luxury hotels
- Airport baggage€1 per bag if you use a porter (rare)
- Busker€1–5 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€10–20 per mover, or €5 per hour each
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
Tipping at a bar in nearby countries
Last verified: · Sources: secretsofparis.com, blog.rosettastone.com