Reason i ask; im going in a couple weeks and Im 20. I talked to one of my friends that has been and he said the age limit is 18 only on Bourbon street. True? Or do they just not care as long as your spending money and not causing trouble?
2006-10-12 06:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New Orleans
Officially, you have to be 21 to drink anywhere in the country. Unofficially, you ought to be able to get away with it. Don't be wasted and act stupid wearing Mardi Gras beads (by the way, it's not Mardi Gras), don't pee on anything, and you ought to be ok.
2006-10-16 05:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by jugghayd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am from New Orleans and they do check for ID at most places. But you can walk down the street with drinks and it is very easy to get anyone over 21 to get a drink for you everyone is just partying hard and enjoying themselves. You can even see chicks walking down the street with just g-string and pasties on their break from stripping to go grab a sandwich or something. Bourbon Street is Party heaven. Hope you have the time of your life. P.S. Bring lots of condoms you will probably need them.
2006-10-12 13:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by jusme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 21 in the US to drink but I know that they really dont care. Just like you said as long as you spend your money and DONT CAUSE TROUBLE. we had a problem with a bunch of military guys going to New Orleans to drink and then come back. we lived about 45 minutes from New Orleans. HAve fun and watch your back or you might lose a kidney! ;-)
2006-10-14 09:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by missy524 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure.. i'm 23 and went there for Mardi Gras and i got carded half the time . But hey.. just ask someone who looks over 21 to grab you a drink and pay them for it.. tell them you re a tourist =0) i'm sure they'll help out
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
2006-10-13 15:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went when I was underage and you had to be of drinking age, 21. But most places serve b'c they just want your money and don't really care like you said.
2006-10-12 13:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police that are in the French Quarter are going to look the other way and they are there to keep you safe, just be cool..
2006-10-12 13:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife say's she was 15 the first time she had a drink at Pat O'Briens.... But I've heard they're much stricter now....
2006-10-12 13:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-15 07:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by mstoomuch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋