Alcohol Regulations in Netherlands

Alcohol consumption is legally permitted in Netherlands, subject to certain regulations and age restrictions. The minimum legal drinking age in Netherlands is 18 years. But, as the situation may be a little more complicated than this, please read the whole page carefully.

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Details

The minimum legal age to purchase any alcoholic beverage in Netherlands is 18 years.

Additional Notes

The legal drinking age is 18 throughout the Netherlands.

Additional Links

How old do I need to be to buy alcohol or have it in my possession in public? | Government.nl

Drinking Age | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Alcohol, Adult, Minors, & Minimum Legal Drinking Age | Britannica