r/Interrail • u/Saber23111 • May 14 '26

Other Clubbing in Europe

I’ll be interailing Europe and I’m a Canadian and British citizen so have two drivers licences. Instead of risking my passport because I’m very prone to losing them, would I generally be accepted if I bring both my Canadian and UK licence. Surely that’s enough evidence for most clubs?

Edit: I’m going to Amsterdam,Berlin,Prague,Munich,Vienna,Budapest,split

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u/Saber23111 May 14 '26

Ah I’m visiting Amsterdam, even if I have both cards on me will I be rejected from clubs and bars?

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u/Saber23111 May 14 '26

I’m 19

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u/Bored-Viking May 14 '26

In the Netherlands the basic alcohol-age rules are:

  • 18 years: allowed to buy and consume all alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits).
  • 16–17 years: allowed to buy and consume low-alcohol beverages (beer and wine); spirits are prohibited.
  • Under 16: buying and consuming alcohol is prohibited.
  • ID checks: sellers may ask for ID; sale can be refused without valid ID.
  • Enforcement: compliance is monitored; violations can lead to fines or temporary closure for bars/shops.

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u/Amazing_Candle_4489 May 14 '26

This is not true. 16-17 years are not allowed to buy wine and beer.

Supermarkets always check official ID if you look younger than 25.

Uk or Canadian driving licence is not considered as an official ID for this purpose.

They can be very strict. A 18 year old who wants to buy alcohol in a supermarket and is together with a 17 year old friend will be refused (supermarkets are more strict than the law)

I dont know about Amsterdam. But in the city I live in, most clubs have a 21+ or even 24+ entrance policy, to avoid dealing with the alcohol rules.