Can you get into bars in NYC at 18?

Can you get into bars in NYC at 18?

It’s astounding nobody has any actual legal info on the simple question, can you enter a bar if you’re under 21/18/whatever in New York State. “The age at which a person not yet of legal drinking age may enter a bar is up to the owner of the bar.” “While it is illegal to enter a bar if you are under 18..”

Can you sit at a bar under 21 in New York?

As long as the bar serves food, they allow minors in. In fact, there are a lot of complaints about parents having birthday parties for their children in bars but it’s perfectly legal. The exception is that at happy hour, many places will not let anyone under 21 into the bar since that time is oriented to alcohol.

Can you go into a pub under 18?

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 minors sit at the bar in NYC?

It is our understanding that neither NYS nor NYC laws forbid minors in bars, although NYS regulations do say that kids <16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Can a 16 year old go in a bar?

Where in the US can you drink at 18?

18 for all alcoholic beverages: Hawaii, Louisiana and Vermont.

Is the drinking age 18 anywhere in the US?

Although the minimum legal age to purchase alcohol is 21 in all states and most territories (see National Minimum Drinking Age Act), the legal details for consumption vary greatly. While a few states completely ban alcohol usage for people under 18, the majority have exceptions that permit consumption.

Can a 17 year old sit in a pub?

16 and 17-year-olds are allowed in licensed premises at any time. They do not have to be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over. Under-16s (the Licensing Act 2003 refers to them as children) are also allowed on licensed premises, at any time, as long as they are with someone aged 18 or over.

Can 16 year old drink beer with meal?

(d)the individual is accompanied at the meal by an individual aged 18 or over. Ultimately it is at the discretion of the landlord. The law allows for people under 18 to drink “beer, cider and perry” whilst eating a “meal”. The youngster must be seated in an area dedicated to the service and consumption of food.

Why is dating in NYC so hard?

NYC is too easy to get comfortable with schedules, routines. Date multiple people as people can be flaky – don’t overly invest yourself in someone you just met. Love at first sight is not that common in real life, especially NYC.