Do you have to be 18 to drink in Italy?


Do you have to be 18 to drink in Italy? The drinking age in Italy is 18 years old. However, it is not strictly enforced. We recommend to always carry a photo ID to prove your age.


Can you stay in Italy under 18?

All children and youth under 18 arriving alone in Italy, without their families or an adult legally responsible for them, have the right to stay in the country and cannot be sent back to their own or another country.


What age can you go clubbing in Italy?

How old do you have to be to go clubbing in Italy? Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in nightclubs and pubs.


Can a 17 year old go clubbing in Italy?

Access to night clubs, bars etc. is generally restricted to people aged 16 years or older. Unaccompanied children under 16 will not be allowed in night clubs or bars, most of such establishments have higher age restrictions (mostly 18 or 21 years).