Calculate the perfect tip for your bartender — whether it's a round of drinks or a full tab.
Enter your tab total or number of drinks to calculate the right tip for your bartender.
$1–2 per drink is standard. On a full tab, 15–18% is appropriate. Cash tips preferred by most bartenders.
18–20% on the full tab. Craft cocktails require more skill and time, so tipping generously is appreciated.
Even at an open bar, tip $1–2 per drink or leave $20–50 at the start of the evening.
On busy nights, tip 20%+ to acknowledge the extra hustle. A good relationship with your bartender pays off!
Bartenders in the US typically earn $2.13/hour in base wages. The standard bar tip is $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the total tab, whichever is greater. On a $60 bar tab, an 18% tip would be approximately $11 — which you can round up to $12 or $15 if the service was great.
Yes! Even at events with open bars, bartenders still deserve a tip. The bar fee covers alcohol — not the bartender's labor. Tip $1–2 per drink, or tip a lump sum of $20–50 at the start of the evening.
Bartenders generally prefer cash tips because they receive them instantly. If paying by card, adding the tip to your tab is perfectly acceptable.