Drinking in ireland age limit?

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pimlicoboi

It really depends if you look a little older than you are. In regards to the Guinness thing, I assume you mean visting Guinness's Brewery (which by the way, as a local resident of the area where the Brewery is, I would definitely recommend it to any tourist/visitor), they give you a free pint at the end of your tour, as I said once you dont look really young, you'll be fine.

In regards to pubs and clubs, most clubs in the bigger cities/towns are quite strict so without I.D you would be very lucky to get in. You will have a better chance in pubs, really I cant see you having a problem. I was getting served in a lot of pubs in Dublin city centre way before I was 18.

Also, Guinness is a bit of an acquired taste, so by all means have one or two while visiting the brewery, but make sure to try Bulmers Cider (not the cider you're used to in the states), It is stronger than a lot of beers/lagers so just be careful how much you drink.

Have a great time over here.

xxEllexx

Yes....the limit is 18

Really sorry, but unless you are 18, you basically have no chance in getting into bars/clubs
I cant tell you how many times i tried and failed with my friends to get into places when i was younger

I know Ireland is renowned for its "drinking culture" but trust me, your chances are slim....theyre surprisingly strict here.

GossipGirl

The drinking age is 18.

Orla C

You will be asked to prove your age, but you're almost 18 so if you act mature you might - MIGHT- get away with having a pint.

Free pints of Guinness? Where? The brewery? Well, yes, that's common practice in brewery tours. You'll pay through the nose to actually get into the brewery tour, so those pints won't work out so free after all.

Besides, Guinness is disgusting.

Brak hates Hillary Clinton

Lucky SOBs in Ireland can drink young.
18 is their age.
I had to wait 21 damn years to drink.
I sure was happy in 2005.

Henry D

Its 18 but if you look old enough they wont ask for ID. Im 23 but I still get asked for ID.

Flame 187

The legal age is 18. Believe me if your underage its tough to get into clubs and pubs. Because there's such a huge problem here with underage drinking - it's gone very strict especially in big towns & cities. You'll see that there'll be a bouncer on every pub door. Ireland is just all about drinking you know !! and Guinness is foul !!! (just my opinion. !!)

Have a safe and fun trip ! =D

Tony W

Your best bet is to get drunk before you hit the pubs, or just smuggle some drink in with you... Although your a tourist so I wouldn't really recommend it... maybe if your desperate.
Adh mÃ³r ort!!

Martina L

No drinks for you I'm afraid! The drinking age is 18 and they're very very strict.

lotg_4eva

its 18 but u'll get away wit it deffo!!

submissivmsle36

hi you
legally the age limit is 18 years to drink but some bars have there own age limit and this could 21 to 25

gervaisemcnabb

If you look 18 and have the necessary money you'll have no problems getting a drink anywhere in Ireland.
If you do a tour of the brewery Guinness will give you a glass( half a pint) of their finest brew. It's an acquired taste, though.

bubblygal

im frm ireland its 18 and some places are strict some arent xxx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well...you wanted an answer

It is confusing b/c the legal age to buy alcohol is 18 but some nightclubs require that you are 21, sometimes 23. Maybe b/c they have more than booze? You can go to most local pubs before 6:30 but can't drink. Guinness would surely check your I.D. They accept Driver's Licenses and passports as acceptable I.D.

Flying mop dog

They are strict but you won't be missing out on anything guiness is foul.