We are taking our 17 year old granddaughter to London. Can she go to pubs to eat? Is there an age limit? Can't seem to find any informaton on this anywhere. Thanks for any help!

No problem bringing a 17 yr old into a pub. Don't worry.

Not a problem at all!

HI, she can go to pubs even if you are not eating..i.e. if you want to stop for a great English ale, she can enjoy a non-alcoholic drink, no questions asked. There is no age requirement, that I know of, for going to pubs.

Whilst she may legally enter pubs (and as has been pointed out she cannot consume alchol) Landlords do have some discretion over who they serve. There are couple of pubs in my local area who do not allow anyone under the age of 18 into their pub and that includes the restaurrnt area.

No problem her going into a pub, apart from Beagle's exceptions. Under-16s are required to be accompanied by an adult.

And if you're eating a meal, she can legally drink alcohol (specifically beer, wine or cider), provided it's bought by an adult. Again, however, it's at the discretion of bar staff.

Thank you to everyone for the help and advice!Don

Some pubs only allow under-18s up until a certain time, e.g. 8pm. But if she looks 18, no problem.,

All good advice above. If you do go into a pub with restrictions on under 18s, there are many more that won't, so just try somewhere else. The pubs with the best food, i.e. those that put their emphasis on eating rather than drinking, are unlikely to pose a problem.

Quite a few pubs won’t have too much of a problem with her drinking as well (assuming she behaves herself). Most Brits are regular visitors to the pub by the time we’re 17. Maybe this isn’t the best recommendation, but it’s true.

Have to admit I started at 14

My school had a bar in it! But I really started when I was 16. I’ve since made up for my late start.

David - fantastic !

<<My school had a bar in it!>>

It wasn't called the Winchester Arms by any chance, also I seem to remember the bar man was called Dave

Geordie

It’s funny you should mention it, but there’s a bloke that used to drink in there who owes me money – Chap by the name of Arthur. I don’t suppose you’ve heard where he is these days?

Last I heard he was selling dodgy travel guides to gullible Americans.

He calls them Rick Steeves and gets Terry to model the cover photos. Sergeant Chisholm was in asking after them both the other day.

Is She still indoors?

Actually as he's a cockney he would call Rick steves something else - probably "Jimmy Greaves". eg, "Madam, you look a discerning sort, can I interest you in these fine imported Jimmy's, whcih I brought as part of a bankrupt stock sale. They're pukkka - tell her Dave"

David - ROFPML at that