ID Policy

Challenge 25

Challenge 25 is a scheme that encourages anyone who is over
18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID when they want to buy alcohol.

ID for alcohol: proving your age
Acceptable forms of ID for entry and purchasing alcohol

  • A photo driving licence/provisional

  • A valid and in date passport

  • Citizen Card/Validate UK

From the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme.
Citizen Cards are available from: https://www.citizencard.com/
(It’s a criminal offence to use false or borrowed ID to gain entry to licensed premises or to buy alcohol. Id’s will be handed to the police)

Not Accepted

  • Birth Certificate  – Not Photo ID

  • Photocopy or Images of ID – Can be replicated

  • Out of Date Passport – i.e Out of date junior image

  • NUS/Student-College Cards – Can be fraudulently purchased or replicated

Please note: Any persons which appear to be too intoxicated or deemed  to be under the influence of mind altering substances will be refused entry.

Student Nights

Proof of ID  is required for entry  for 16 and overs.
Please note: Any persons under the influence of  alcohol/mind altering substances will be refused entry.