Hallo,
kann mir jemand sagen, ob ich mit meinem 16 Jährigen Sohn in ein Pub gehen darf?

Hi,

im Gesetzestext steht das unter 16 jährige ins Pub dürfen wenn sie von einem Erwachsenen über 18 Jahren begleitet werden und das Pub-Management es erlaubt.

Ich lese daraus, das du mit deinem Sohn ohne weiteres ein Pub besuchen kannst.

Gruß St James Park


Age Restrictions

There have been few material changes to the law on drinking ages, just some tweaking to close loopholes or clarification on grey areas.

To purchase or consume alcohol in a pub you must be at least 18 years old. Some city pubs, clubs and bars, set their own entry age, usually 21 years old.

Under 16’s can go into pubs (if the management allows it) but they must be accompanied by an adult (a person at least 18 years old).

16 and 17 year olds can drink alcohol (beer, cider or wine) with a table meal and of course, they have to be accompanied by an adult. Only the adult can buy alcohol.

It is illegal to buy alcohol for under aged drinkers. As the government website points out :

' Previously, the consumption of alcohol by minors was only unlawful in the 'bar area' of licensed premises. An adult could have therefore bought a gin and tonic at the bar and given it to a child as young as five years in the beer garden or night club. This is no longer the case. All parts of a licensed premises will be subject to the same prohibitions.’