Any actual LAW against non-drinking aged citizens being present in a bar?

[Humdizzy]

Today, I had visited a local New York City bar for my friend's book release and signing party; however, upon arrival, I was not allowed to enter, as I am under the drinking age in the United States.

Now, I do not drink. Even if I could, I would not. Also, I was there for my friend, so I was not going to take no for an answer.

I had a little conversation with the bar's owner and he stated that, New York State law does not allow anyone under the age of 21 into a bar. I argued that, in New York State/City, or any state for that matter, you only have to be 18+ to bartend, and that what he was saying, contradicts that. Of course, I still did not get in. I understood that he was just protecting himself, but I was still a bit upset.

I did some looking around and I simply cannot find a law in any state – none the less New York State or City – , that restricts someone under 21 from being in a bar, but of course, I can find plenty that restrict the consumption or purchasing of alcohol by minors.

Now, I am questioning if there is any law at all.

Do any of you guys/gals have an answer?

 

[mis_chiff]

Saw this from a place called LaBare in Miami - and from what I read, not all bars are the same,
some can set the minimum Customers age to 21

Customers age 18 and over are allowed on the premises. You must be 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages.

 

[Humdizzy]

Saw this from a place called LaBare in Miami - and from what I read, not all bars are the same,
some can set the minimum Customers age to 21

I figure that, the "rule" was set at 21+ for this bar, by its owner.

I would like to go back and correct him on stating fabricated laws, if it is in fact false that there is a law banning those under 21 from entering a bar, in New York State.

Thank you for that snippet.

 

[alexe]

Well here in the u.k we're allowed in them from the age off 14 thus an adult is present.
From 16 i beleive we're allowed to go in and order a shandy by ourselfs
18 is drinking law so when your 18 we can go and get smashed lol