How old do you have to be to bartend?
Every state has its own bartending age requirements.
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| State | Age to Bartend |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 21 |
| Alabama | 21 |
| Arizona | 19 |
| Arkansas | 21 |
| California | 21 |
| Colorado | 18 |
| Connecticut | 18 |
| Delaware | 21 |
| Florida | 18 |
| Georgia | 18 |
| Hawaii | 18 |
| Idaho | 19 |
| Illinois | 21 |
| Indiana | 21 |
| Iowa | 18 |
| Kansas | 21 |
| Kentucky | 21 |
| Louisiana | 18 |
| Maine | 18 |
| Maryland | 21 |
| Massachusetts | 18 |
| Michigan | 18 |
| Minnesota | 18 |
| Mississippi | 21 |
| Missouri | 21 |
| Montana | 18 |
| Nebraska | 18 |
| Nevada | 21 |
| New Hampshire | 18 |
| New Jersey | 18 |
| New Mexico | 21 |
| New York | 18 |
| North Carolina | 21 |
| North Dakota | 19 |
| Ohio | 21 |
| Oklahoma | 21 |
| Oregon | 21 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 |
| Rhode Island | 18 |
| South Carolina | 21 |
| South Dakota | 21 |
| Tennessee | 18 |
| Texas | 18 |
| Utah | 21 |
| Vermont | 18 |
| Virginia | 21 |
| Washington | 21 |
| West Virginia | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| Wyoming | 21 |
There are many myths about the age at which someone is ready to start bartending.
Some say that you have to be in your early 20s, while others insist that anyone can do it as long as they’re passionate about it.
In reality, there is no one right answer – it depends on a person’s skills, experience, and attitude.
However, every state has a minimum bartending age.
The minimum age to bartend can range from 18 years old to 21 years old.