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Do you have to be 18 to go in a pub?
Generally 18 is fine, though some upscale bars may extend that to 21. Pubs don’t have an age limit to enter, but you may get carded if ordering alcohol.
What time do under 18 have to leave a pub UK?
It is also an offence to allow a child under the age of 16 to be unaccompanied on licensed premises between the hours of midnight and 5am when the premises are open for the purposes of being used for the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Can a 14 year old go to the pub?
Generally speaking, children are allowed to enter a pub unless it has a particular licence condition which says children are not to be permitted. The exception to this is if the pub is used ‘primarily or exclusively’ for the supply and consumption of alcohol on the premises.
Can you go clubbing at 16 UK?
Legally, someone aged 16 or 17 can enter a pub, club or nightclub if accompanied by someone over the age of 18. But, understandably, many nightclubs want to prevent this. Some nightclubs will allow entry after midnight on the day of the customer’s birthday.
Can 17 year olds go to a pub?
However, if you’re 16 or 17 and accompanied by an adult, you can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal. 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.
Can 16 year olds go to the pub?
Can u go to Wetherspoons at 16?
Children under the age of 16 years must always be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years and be supervised at all times. Some of our pubs may request that all members of a party with an under-18 present order a main meal, if alcohol is ordered.
Can 16 year olds 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. However, some premises may be subject to licensing conditions preventing them from entering, such as pubs which have experienced problems with underage drinking.
Can a 16 year old go to a restaurant alone?
There is no specific law defining an age limit for entering establishments in the restaurant industry (restaurants, pizzerias, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, pubs), whether alone or in the company of adults. In general, minors tend to visit fast food restaurants, pizzerias, pubs and coffee shops unaccompanied.
Can my 16 year old drink in a pub?
Can 17-year-olds go to a pub?
Can a 17 year old go to Wetherspoons?
Families are welcome to dine in the majority of our pubs; however, permitted hours for customers aged under 18 years may vary from pub to pub. During these permitted hours, 16- and 17-year-olds (with the exception of some pubs in Scotland) are welcome to visit, without adult supervision, for food and soft drinks only.
Can a 16 year old go into a pub in Scotland?
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 16 year old go to the pub?