alcohol

I know it's illegal for under 18s to drink alcohol in a pub but is it the same in the privacy of one's own home if given said alcohol by one's parent? I've known it happen - particularly at Christmas.
 
Actually Willow, you can buy wine with a meal in a restaurant from IIRC 14. It is illegal to purchase alcohol from a pub or off-licence but it is not illegal to drink it in a private residence.
 
Thanks for clarifying that Entwisi. I didn't know about the wine in a restaurant but then again I and my children don't drink alcohol at all so it wouldn't come up.
 
As far as I'm aware People over the age of 14 are allowed to buy either beers or ciders to accompany a meal; wines and spirits are off the menu though.. I think.
 
Wez, I used to work in the trade and it was definately wine. IIRC Cider(and perry) claasifies as wine as well. Beer was not allowed.
 
My understanding is as follows

1) It is legal for someone at the age of 16 to purchase and consume beer or cider to go with a meal, in a restaurant or in a pub which has a designated area for eating.

2) The minimum legal age for consumption of alcohol at home is 4 (Yes, Four)

3) Because of 2), above, there is some confusion about the legality of children drinking in a pub beer garden.

Here's a question:

Which is the only well known spirit, which by law does not have to be served in a standard measure?
 
spirits dont have to be served in a standard measure when mixed with another too make a cocktail.
 
Hey, what's the problem.............go along to any of the local parks, after dark an you will be able to drink what you want, if they hav'nt got it they just ring "All Night Boose"...........deliver anywhere to anyone. Age no problem :D :D
 
Yes Parc 381...... All night booze, are a big problem, I have reported them selling booze to kids out of back door near stream to the police.. There response " No evidence of such"... That is right they dont do it while the police are watching:(
 
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