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What's the tipping etiquette for barbers in London? Fair or cheeky?
That feels a bit much to me, I'd usually think 10% is the absolute max for tips. Is this fair, or are t… I recently got a haircut for £31, and the digital payment screen suggested a minimum tip of £7.
That feels a bit much to me, I'd usually think 10% is the absolute max for tips. Is this fair, or are they just trying their luck as they can set anything they want on the screen?
I put in a custom amount of £3.
Would love to hear what others think, do you follow the suggestion or stick to your own tipping rule?
The £7 minimum is definitely them testing the waters, screens like that are designed to nudge you into the middle or top option. I've noticed a lot of spots in Soho and around Shoreditch have started doing it since the Square card readers took over, and it's pure profit padding on their end. For a £31 cut, £3 is reasonable, but I'd say the real move is to match what you'd tip at a pub: if you're happy and plan to go back, a fiver keeps you in their good books without feeling mugged off. The only time I'd go near 15% is if you're getting a skin fade with all the trimmings and they've spent a good 45 minutes on you, otherwise your custom amount was spot on.
honestly the screen tip thing is everywhere now, not just barbers. i've seen it at coffee shops and even a kebab place in brixton, asking for 20% on a £9 meal. it's just the default the card machine comes with, most owners don't even bother changing it. £3 on £31 is bang on, that's basically 10% and you're not getting a hot towel shave with a straight razor for that price. if you find a place you like, the real trick is just going every 3-4 weeks, they'll remember your face and your cut, that matters more than the extra couple quid. i pay £25 for a fade in camden and always leave £5, but only because he lets me skip the queue when i'm late.
£3 on a £31 cut is honestly fine, most barbers are just happy you showed up and didn't haggle. the screen suggestions are pure cheek, they know most people panic and just tap the middle option. i've been going to the same guy in peckham for years, he charges £18 and i give him a fiver, he's well chuffed. if you're in a proper barbershop where they do the hot towel and straight razor finish, then yeah 15% makes sense, but for a standard trim at that price, £3 is fair. the only rule that matters is if you're a regular and you like the cut, tip enough that they remember you next time, otherwise don't stress it.
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Princess Diana restaurant in London 2026, worth it?
It's on the pricey side but not outrageous, and I'd book ahead for weekends since walk-ins get turned away after 7.
yeah booking ahead is the move, especially saturdays. prices are around 25 to 35 for mains so not mad for that stretch of town. i'd aim for a weekday lunch if u want to suss it without the crowds
The weekday lunch call is right, though I'd ring rather than just turn up because they hold tables for reservations. Portions run generous so you can skip starters and keep it nearer 30 a head.
True about after 7, though midweek lunch is dead quiet and the set menu knocks a tenner off.
Weekday evenings might actually be the sweet spot if you want to avoid the weekend surcharge.
booking ahead is smart, the walk-in cutoff is real
Walk-ins after 7 do get turned away but they'll sometimes squeeze you at the bar if a table no-shows.
Book the 12.30 Sunday slot, quieter than evenings.
Agreed on the timing, though the 12.30 slot fills up fast so ring them by Friday.
Sunday lunch there is a different pace entirely, much calmer than a Saturday night. They do a proper roast then and I'd ask for a table away from the door, it gets draughty.