What is the minimum age to work behind a bar?

A person under the age of 18 can work in a bar, as long as they are supervised continually by a responsible person, such as the licence holder or bar manager. They cannot sell alcohol unless every sale is authorised by an adult.

Can you work behind a bar at 16?

Under-18s can serve behind the bar under the new Licensing Act – but every sale has to be approved by a “responsible person”. Under the previous licensing regime, 16 and 17-year-olds were only allowed to serve if on an apprenticeship scheme. …

Can a 14 year old go into a bar?

You can enter a bar at any age. You just can’t be served drinks unless you are 21.

Are under 18s allowed in pubs after 9pm?

Are children under 18 allowed in pubs after 9pm? It is illegal for someone under 18 to drink alcohol in a licensed premises, such as a pub, except where the child is 16 or 17 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Can a 18 year old work in a bar?

Under 18s can even work behind the bar pulling pints and serving whiskies. They can make sales of alcohol as long as each individual sale has been specifically approved by a responsible person.

Can a person work behind the bar in a bar?

They are even allowed to work behind the bar, pulling pints and pouring glasses of wine. In a bar they can make sales of alcohol as long as each individual sale has been specifically authorised by a responsible person.

How old do you have to be to serve alcohol in a bar?

Working in a restaurant or bar under 18. You can serve alcohol in a restaurant if you’re 16 or 17 as long as the licence holder or bar manager has approved the sale. You may be restricted to selling alcohol in sealed containers (such as cans or bottles) in some areas.

Is it legal for a child to work in a pub?

Under the Licensing Act 2003 children can work in pubs and restaurants: they can wait on tables, collect glasses, clear tables and take orders from customers. They are even allowed to work behind the bar, pulling pints and pouring glasses of wine.