Can my friend buy me a drink at a bar?

Purchase, possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverage are all illegal for minors and are all separate offenses under the law. A friend or relative over the age of 21 may be charged with violating the law if they purchase, give, or knowingly make available an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

Can a 17 year old drink with an 18 year old?

The law says that if you’re 16 or 17 and accompanied by an adult, you can drink beer, wine or cider if you’re out eating a meal at a restaurant or other licensed premises. It is, of course, against the law to give alcohol to children under five.

Can my boyfriend buy me alcohol?

No, neither your mother nor your boyfriend are legally allowed to do so. They could be charged with contributing to a minor for buying you alcohol if you are under 21 years of age.

Can you drink at 18 with parents?

We have excluded county and city ordinances that may further restrict underage drinking as well as laws against people furnishing alcohol to underage people. …

Can a 17 year old buy a soft drink in a pub?

Young people aged 16 or 17 can drink beer, wine or cider with a meal if it is bought by an adult and they are accompanied by an adult. It is illegal for this age group to drink spirits in pubs even with a meal.

Can I go in a pub at 17?

No, not in a bar. You can order a beer, cider or wine, but only when ordered in a restaurant and with a meal, where you are with an adult. (Not all restaurants will allow this, though). But for a bar, you need to wait until you are 18.

In what country can you drink at 16?

At least eight countries and regions have set their MLDA at 16 years. These countries include Barbados, the British Virginia Islands, Cuba, Luxembourg, Panama, Serbia, Serbia, and Zimbabwe. In these countries, it is an offense for anyone to sell, give, or offer alcoholic drinks to people under the age of 16 years.