Responsible Drinking

Challenge 25

The Marsh Harrier operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you are lucky enough to look under 25, you will be asked to prove you are over 18 before we serve you alcohol. Accepted forms of ID are:

• Passport
• UK driving licence (full or provisional)
• PASS-accredited proof of age card

We reserve the right to refuse service of alcohol to anyone who cannot provide acceptable ID, or to any person who appears to be intoxicated.

Under 18s

It is illegal to purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol for a person under the age of 18. It is also illegal for a person under 18 to purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol. We take this seriously and our staff are trained to identify and refuse such transactions.

Sensible Drinking

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that to keep health risks from alcohol to a low level:

• Adults should not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
• These units should be spread over 3 or more days.
• If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink at all.

One unit equals 10ml of pure alcohol. A pint of 4% lager is approximately 2.3 units. A large (250ml) glass of 12% wine is 3 units.

Our Commitment

We are committed to running a safe, welcoming, and responsible pub. Our staff are trained in responsible alcohol service. We offer a range of soft drinks, alcohol-free beers, and low-alcohol options. We will not serve anyone who is drunk.

Getting Help

If you are concerned about your own or someone else's drinking:

• Drinkaware — drinkaware.co.uk — independent charity with advice and tools
• NHS Alcohol Support — nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice — guidance and local service finder
• Alcoholics Anonymous — alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk — 0800 9177 650 (free, 24 hours)
• Drinkline — 0300 123 1110 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)

Licensing

The Marsh Harrier holds a Premises Licence issued by Oxford City Council under the Licensing Act 2003. A copy of our licence is available for inspection on request. Our designated premises supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation under this licence.