Is drinking at 16 legal in UK?

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. It is illegal for people under 18 to buy alcohol in a pub, off-licence, shop or elsewhere.

Is it legal for a 16 to drink?

It is illegal to buy alcohol for someone under 18 in a licensed premises, the only exception is for 16 or 17 year-olds who are allowed to drink beer, wine or cider with food if with an adult (but they may not buy the alcohol themselves). It is legal for anyone over 5 to drink alcohol.

What country can you drink at 16?

The rates of teenage drunk driving in countries like Italy, Germany, and Austria, where the legal drinking age is 16, are much lower than in the United States, where the drinking age is 21.

Can you drink at 16 in Scotland?

2. Re: Legal Drinking Age in Scotland? As a rule it’s 18 in Scotland. 16- and 17-year olds can legally drink beer, wine or cider when ordering food in pub (it’s up to the pub if they allow this).

Is 16 a child UK?

In England a child is defined as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Child protection guidance points out that even if a child has reached 16 years of age and is: living independently. in further education.

What rights do 16 year olds have UK?

At 16 you can:

• Get married.
• Enter into a civil partnership.
• Consent to lawful sexual intercourse.
• Leave home without your parents/guardians’ consent.
• Apply for your own home through your local council.
• Have access to many more banking facilities, including all adult services, except overdrafts and credit.

What’s the drinking age in London?

You must be 18 years old to buy alcohol in a bar or shop. It is also not legal for anyone else to purchase alcohol for those under 18 to drink in a public place. Adults may buy alcohol for children to drink in private at home.