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Are under 18s allowed in pubs UK?
It is illegal for someone under 18 to drink alcohol in a licensed premises, such as a pub, except where the child is 16 or 17 years old and accompanied by an adult.
How old do you have to be to go to a pub in England?
If you’re 16 or under, you may be able to go to a pub (or premises primarily used to sell alcohol) if you’re accompanied by an adult. However, this isn’t always the case. It can also depend on the specific conditions for that premises. It’s illegal to give alcohol to children under 5.
Can a 15 year old go to a pub?
Children under 16 can go anywhere in a pub as long as they are supervised by an adult, but cannot have any alcoholic drinks.
Can under 18s eat in a pub?
Unless you’re going to some swanky bar that deliberately tries to restrict its clientele to certain age groups (e.g. you sometimes get ‘over 25s only’ bars) 18 is the only age that matters. At that age you can go into any pub and have an alcoholic drink with or without food.
Can a 17 year old be in a pub?
3) Consumption It is illegal for someone under 18 to consume alcohol on a licensed premises or for anyone working there to allow that to happen. Unless the person is 16 or 17 years old and they are drinking beer, wine or cider with a sit-down meal and they are accompanied by someone 18 or over. This is perfectly legal.
How old do you have to be to go to a pub in the UK?
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the UK is 18, and I believe it is the same in the Republic of Ireland. Some pubs and bars have a minimum age of 21 in order to try and deter underage drinkers. All pubs and bars have a legal responsibility not to serve alcohol to those under age, and have the right to demand ID.
Can a 15 year old enter a pub in Ireland?
Visitors to Ireland often ask about pubs, and are there restrictions when travelling with children. The answer is yes, there are restrictions. Children under the age of 15 cannot enter a bar of a licensed premises if they are not with a parent or guardian.
Is it legal to have a child in a pub?
Children in Pubs Licensing Law It is important to remember the legal responsibilities under licensing law concerning the presence of children in your premises. Pub Licensing specialists Poppleston Allen lay down the law. It is important to remember the legal responsibilities under licensing law concerning the presence of children in your premises.
How old do you have to be to drink alcohol in the UK?
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the UK is 18, and I believe it is the same in the Republic of Ireland. Some pubs and bars have a minimum age of 21 in order to try and deter underage drinkers.