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Has tipping culture gone too far?

A London bar has come under fire for adding an automatic 4% service charge to all drinks ordered ...

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12.44 19 Aug 2025


Has tipping culture gone too far?


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12.44 19 Aug 2025


A London bar has come under fire for adding an automatic 4% service charge to all drinks ordered at the bar.

This adds around 30 pence to all pints ordered at the Well & Boot in Waterloo station.

As the cost of living continues to spiral, is tipping culture out of control?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Caolán Barron, owner of the Sky and The Ground Pub, Oliver from Wall & Keogh Teas and more.


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