So You Wanna Take Your Tiny Human to the Tiki Bar? A Guide to Minors and Pennsylvania Bars (Because Apparently This Is a Thing)
Let's face it, Pennsylvania. We've all been there. You're craving a tropical Mai Tai after a long week of, well, whatever it is Pennsylvanians do (shoveling snow in July? Winning pie contests? The world may never know). But then you remember: you have a miniature human attached to your hip like an adorable, sticky barnacle. Can you drag them to the bar with you? Or will you be met with judgmental stares and cries of "Hey! That kid can't drink a pi�a colada!" (Spoiler alert: they probably shouldn't).
 |
| Can Minors Sit At Bars In Pennsylvania |
Fear Not, We Have Answers (Mostly)**
According to the fine folks at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (who, let's be honest, have way more interesting jobs than us), the answer depends. Here's the skinny:
- Mini-Me with a Grown-Up: If your little buddy is tagging along with a parent or legal guardian, then they're welcome to join you anywhere in the bar, including the bar area itself. Think of it as a bonding experience! (Though maybe bond over a Shirley Temple instead of a Long Island Iced Tea.)
- Proper Supervision? Now things get a little tricky. Minors can also be in bars with someone who isn't their parent, but that person needs to be a "proper supervisor." This means they gotta be 21 or older, can't be working at the bar at the time, and can only supervise a limited number of minors (we're talking 20 max, which, let's be real, sounds like a babysitting nightmare).
- Social Gatherings? Ever heard of a "minor-friendly social gathering" at a bar? Us neither. Apparently, these exist, but there's no booze involved, and it sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Important Note: This is just a general guide. Always check with the specific bar you're going to, as they might have their own rules about minors.
Tip: Reading carefully reduces re-reading.
But Seriously, Folks...
Look, we all love our little ones, but bars are for, well, adults. Maybe skip the bar scene this time and hit up a milkshake place instead. You'll thank us later (and your liver will too).
FAQ: Minors and Pennsylvania Bars (The SparkNotes Version)
How to know if my minor child can come to the bar with me?
Tip: Break it down — section by section.
If they're with a parent or legal guardian, yes! Otherwise, it gets complicated.
How many minors can one "proper supervisor" handle?
Tip: Train your eye to catch repeated ideas.
In most of Pennsylvania, 20. In Philadelphia, only 5. Good luck.
 |
Can minors ever drink at a bar?
Tip: Read carefully — skimming skips meaning.
Absolutely not. Unless they snuck in a juice box and nobody's looking (don't recommend it).
Are there ever "minor-friendly" events at bars?
Yes, but they sound incredibly dull. Think board games and juice boxes, not booze and barflies.
Should I just take my kid somewhere else?
Probably a good idea. Your sanity and their enjoyment will thank you.
 |
