Here in the States the legal drinking age is 21, what is it in Britain?

Gnomon

In both the UK and Ireland, the legal drinking age is 18, the same age that children become adults, get to vote and are completely responsible for their own actions. Apr 25 03, 8:37 AM

Baloo55th

To give full info on UK drinking ages: Below 5: alcohol on medical orders only; At 5 you may be given alcohol by parent or guardian at home, or elsewhere not on licenced premises; Under 16s may consume alcohol in a restaurant with a meal when the alcohol is purchased by a parent or guardian, and at the discretion of the management; 16-17 may purchase beer, porter, cider, or perry with a meal in an eating area on licensed premises - in Scotland wine is permitted as well; 18: full drinking rights (and responsibilities, but they don't usually think of them...) http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/alcohol/alcohol_law2.shtml taken from alcoholconcern.org.uk Feb 19 07, 2:32 PM

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