What is the legal drinking age in the UK? It might be younger than you think
PLENTY of teens across the UK have snug a taste of drink before they were legally allowed to.
But what is the actual legal drinking age in the UK? Well it might just surprise you...
But were you breaking the law?
You might assume that anyone under 18 who tries some booze is drinking illegally.
But it’s not as simple as that.
In fact, the age you can drink depends on where you are and who’s buying.
Surprisingly, according to , the youngest you can legally allow children to drink is just FIVE as long as you are on private premises.
However, health organisations are strongly against it and the UK's chief medical officer recommends an alcohol free childhood is healthiest.
But if children do drink underage it shouldn't be until they turn 15.
What is the law on drinking alcohol in the UK?
It is illegal to sell anyone aged under 18 alcohol.
It is illegal for someone aged under 18 to try and buy alcohol.
It is illegal to try and buy alcohol for someone aged under 18.
It is LEGAL to buy a child aged between 16-18 beer, wine or cider if they are eating a table meal at a licensed premises.
It is LEGAL for a child aged 5-16 to drink alcohol at home or other private premises.
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