What is the tipping policy for restaurants in England?
I’ve read some of the answers here and they are incorrect. With regard to service charge, it is usually rated between 10% – 15% if it is applied at all. If a service charge appears on the menu (usually in writing so small that you need a magnifying glass) then it is added to the bill (unless it says the charge is optional, in which case you need to OPT OUT if you wish when it comes to paying at the end of your meal). As a general rule, before you take a seat in any restaurant, ask if there is a service charge and if so , ask if it is it optional. Service charge is a disgraceful addition to the bill which has become (usually) the norm in recent years and you may think that it is a tip (for the staff giving you service), it is not a tip and goes to the restaurant owner (only in few cases does the employer pass on the servive charge to the waiter (in excess of the basic weekly wage). If you want to separately tip the waiter you might like to whisper a question to ask him/her if the tip go
