do you have to be 18 to go into a bar or just 18 to order something?

Question

can you be 14 to go into a bar even though you wont order anything with alchohol?

Answer 1

Depends. There used to be a number of places that were all ages, but those are few & far between nowadays. It's too much of a liability.

It also depends on your state laws and possibly city ordinances. You have to be 21 to enter most of the bars around here, even if they are attached to a restaurant.

Answer 2

u can't go in a bar at 14. u can go in a bar at 18 but can't sit up at the bar and u can not order any drinks until ur 21

Answer 3

As far as i know, you have to be 21 to even enter a bar, i think they do this because you can ask someone to buy you a drink at 18, them thinking you are 21. Also, the laws are that you have to be 21 or older to consume or buy alcohol, so at 18, you wouldn't be able to buy a drink for yourself.

Answer 4

It depends on where you are. For example, here in Massachusetts, you cannot go into a bar (even with your parents) unless you are over 21 unless the bar also serves food.

Answer 5

you have to be 21 to drink legally here. and No you cannot go into a bar. If you are underage and in a bar even if you are not drinking it is inappropriate for some one of that age to be in a bar, period.

Answer 6

In Virginia it is 18 to go in,21 is the "legal" drinking age.

Answer 7

Some areas restrict admission to adults only and other areas allow minors but do not allow them to drink.

It depends on where you are, the local ordinances and the individual bars own rules..

Answer 8

It depends on the state/city you are in and the owner/manager. Some places check ID's,some don't, especially if it's small or has few people in it. Females can enter more easily than males can with less question/verifications. Try your hand, you may be suprised.

Answer 9

if the drinking age is 21 you cannot go into a bar without your legal guardians present

Answer 10

you can go in a bar but not drink unless 21 or older