Alcohol Legislation - Age Limits?

greydiamond

Trying to find out some information on a small problem I've been having. Having been 18 for nearly a year now, Im having no problem getting served alcohol. Recently I've have been refused on the grounds that its "over 19s" or its "23s". Now no signs are displayed to indicate this is the cause. Can anyone fill me in on the legislation regarding this?


Its been barmen that have said this to me, not bouncers. And I havent been intoxicated so there was no reason to refuse me.

Run_to_da_hills

Anything over 18 is at the discretion of the licensed premises. They usually have an increased age limit to weed out any potential underage gate crashers, other reasons would be down to having a more mature cliental. They could have an over 60yo age limit if they wanted.

bluedolphin

If there is no sign (has to be visible from entrance) then you are within your rights to claim discrimination under the Equality Act.

If there is a sign, it's perfectly acceptable for the establishment to refuse entry provided that they implement the decision fairly and equally (ie if they have a sign saying over 28s and no pink socks it's fine as long as they stop everyone who's over 28 and everyone who's wearing pink socks). Provisions for this were included in the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 and the Equal Status Act 2000 (amended in the 2004 Act). Prior to the amendment in the Equal Status Act, it was illegal for a bouncer to refuse entry to anyone over the age of 18 but it was ok for a barman to refuse to serve you, afaik.

flanum

maybe nobody likes you full stop!

eVeNtInE

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FunkZ

OP you were too locked get over it.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Why don't you just ask an older boy/adult to buy some for you?

Bob the Builder

bluedolphin wrote: »

If there is no sign (has to be visible from entrance) then you are within your rights to claim discrimination under the Equality Act.

If there is a sign, it's perfectly acceptable for the establishment to refuse entry provided that they implement the decision fairly and equally (ie if they have a sign saying over 28s and no pink socks it's fine as long as they stop everyone who's over 28 and everyone who's wearing pink socks). Provisions for this were included in the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 and the Equal Status Act 2000 (amended in the 2004 Act). Prior to the amendment in the Equal Status Act, it was illegal for a bouncer to refuse entry to anyone over the age of 18 but it was ok for a barman to refuse to serve you, afaik.

Dude, are you a law student?

nevf

nevf wrote: »

Dude, are you a law student?

cut-n-paste, but he's right! did you see the sign, (behind the coat rack!)

tolosenc

Basically, you offer to buy something. The seller (barman/offlicense worker in this case) cann reject such an offer at will.

- Source: Junior Cert Business Studies Book.

Bob the Builder

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cut-n-paste, but he's right! did you see the sign, (behind the coat rack!)

God bless the cut and Paste! Maybe an invisible sign?

Adyx

Presumably you had id? It is illegal for someone aged 18 to 21 to be in a licensed premises after 9pm if they don't have id.

MysticalSoul

I think it is at the discretion of the barman, but on saying that, don't think they can make up crazy rules on a whim, just cos they feel like it.

I got asked for ID a few months ago, the bouncer didn't believe that I was 30 at the time. Luckily I had my passport with me, as needed it for something earlier that day :rolleyes:

Sherifu

Yep, if there's a sign they can do what they want.