Legal drinking age in America?

Question

If I go to America, Will I have to be 21 before Im legally able to drink? or will I able be able to drink because the legal age in the UK is 18.

Ill be 20 when I go.

Answer 1

There is no nationwide drinking age in the US. Drinking age laws are State specific.

In all States it is necessary to be 21 to buy alcohol, or to consume it other than with your own parents. Beyond that, the laws vary by State. In a few States it's illegal for an under 21 to drink anywhere. In many, an under 21 can drink in their OWN home with their parents presence or consent. Other than that there are all sorts of State variations. In New York, for example, a parent can pour a glass of wine or beer for their own under 21 in a restaurant, but they can't pour their own, or have any in a bar.

Richard

Answer 2

Whatever country you visit you have to follow their laws regardless of what your country does.

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Answer 3

21 unless you get someone to buy it for you

Answer 4

Since 1984, you have to be 21.  It used to vary by state.

Answer 5

21 Yrs Old America Is EVIL !! =P~

Answer 6

You could buy a gun instead. That just about sums America up!

Answer 7

21

Answer 8

Yep, you have to be 21.

Answer 9

It is 21 to legaly drink in the USA,and be carefull as they don't think highly of Brits drinking under 21

Answer 10

21, Americans are way harsh.

Answer 11

21. Can't drink before.