Going to bar and clubs 10 mins before I turn 21?

Question

Hi All,

I turn 21 in a week and I have a question about going to clubs and bars in New York.

The club that I wanna go to requires that I enter before 12 am. But I wont be 21 until 12:01 am so my question is will I be able to enter the club at like 11:45 pm?

Also my friends want to go to a bar before we go to the club - so same question can I enter a bar 2 hours before I turn 21?

Thanks a lot in for any help. I know this question is somewhat stupid but its better than not being able to get wasted on my birthday :)

Answer 1

At 90% percent of most clubs, they will let it slide. If the bouncer does feel that you might be an undercover or working for the SLA. FORGET ABOUT IT......

Just show the id when the bouncer asks and if he says anything, just say dude its a few minutes away and laugh. You should be fine.

Answer 2

Many place will not let you in. If the police or Alcoholic Beverage control commission were to check the bar would have a tough time proving that they did not let you in earlier. Seeing as letting you in before 12:00 would be illegal any smart owner or employee would never let you in.

That said a lot of place wont notice or care. Just be prepared to be turned away.

Answer 3

you should call the club and ask them, they usually have a number on the website... when i turned 21 the club wouldn't let me in until 12pm which was ridiculous!! it doesn't hurt to ask

Answer 4

I think they'll let you technically you wont be 21 yet but it's no biggie. kids get into clubs at 16 now a days so whats the big deal

Answer 5

Unless the rule is specifically so newly legal kids don't come in just to get trashed (in which case they probably won't let you), you should be fine.