How old do you have to be to work at a bar?

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Justin Parker · Accepted Answer

You have to be at least 18 or 19 years old to work at a bar in certain states, while in other states, you must be at least 21 years old. This is because in many states, the legal age to sell and/or serve alcohol is 18 or 19, while in other states, the age requirement is 21 years of age.

In addition, some bars and certain specific roles in bars, such as bartender, might require you to be at least 21 years old, regardless of the specific legal age to serve alcohol in your state or region. Another factor in answering this question applies to licenses, as some states require you to obtain a license to sell or serve alcohol before you can legally be employed at a bar.

The license age varies, depending on location, and may have additional age requirements attached to the process. To find out specific details it is best to review your local laws and check with the particular bar establishment where you are looking to work to confirm its age requirements for employment.