How much should you tip hotel bar staff in Egypt to get table service?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that tipping around $2–5 or about EGP 100 at hotel bars in Egypt is common for better service. If you consistently tip one bartender around $5, they may start bringing drinks to your table right away.
What the community said
A practical approach is to order directly at the bar and leave a couple of dollars or about EGP 100. After a few rounds, staff often remember you and speed up the service.
8 days ago $2 or EGP 100
According to traveler feedback, a $1 tip is usually not enough to get regular table attention from bar staff. A more effective amount is around $5 given a few times to the same bartender, especially if you sit on the terrace.
8 days ago $1 and $5
As a price reference, one traveler paid $6 and 5 pounds for 3 cans of Heineken at a hotel lobby bar. That gives a rough idea of alcohol prices in Egyptian hotel bars.
8 days ago 3 Heineken — $6 and 5 pounds