I might be going to the Netherlands for a year, and let's just say I'm "under age". What's the drinking age and is it very strict?
2006-09-22 10:59:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The drinking age is not in the law. So if an adult were to pour you a glass of wine at the table, it is not illegal. The law prohibits sale of alcohol to people under 16, though.
2006-09-23 03:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Enduringwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Netherlands Drinking Age
2016-10-28 14:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by hanrahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the legal buying age of alcohol (only beer, wine, etc. no spirits) (to know the difference: if it's available at the supermarket then it is legal) is 16. You have to be 18 to buy spirits in the Netherlands. But when an adult gives you a beer, even if you're 12, you can drink the alcohol.
When I was 16 I also tried to buy spirits, if the shop owner catches you, then there's no problem, he will only not sell it to you. If the cops catch you, also not a big problem because you're a minor, they will probably give you a fine and the owner of the store as well. The owner of the store might even have to close the shop, I'm not sure about that. So it isn't very strict.
ps. you don't have this from me :p
2006-09-25 02:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Smantheman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
16
2006-09-22 11:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by arash b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The legal age in the Netherlands for drinking is 16 y/o.
2006-09-22 11:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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I might be going to the Netherlands for a year, and let's just say I'm "under age". What's the drinking age and is it very strict?
2015-08-07 08:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16.
2006-09-23 11:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by karl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow!!! I wish I was born in Netherlands!!!!!!
2006-09-22 11:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think its about 17 to 18 years old
2006-09-22 11:07:09 · answer #9 · answered by aznflippgurl 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋
damn i need to move there
2006-09-22 11:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋