Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Zero BAC
Barossa Valley Shiraz and Hunter Valley Semillon are world-class. Australia is the 5th largest wine exporter.
Classic Australian lagers. Preferences split by state: VB in Victoria, XXXX in Queensland, Tooheys in NSW.
Stone & Wood, Balter, and Young Henrys lead a massive craft beer movement.
Australians have a strong pub and BBQ drinking culture. "Shouting a round" (buying drinks for the group) is expected. "BYO" (bring your own) restaurants let you bring wine. Pre-drinks at home before going out are standard. Australian wine culture is sophisticated and growing.
BAC 0.05-0.079%: first offense fine up to AUD 2,200, license suspended 3 months. BAC 0.08-0.149%: fine up to AUD 3,300, license suspended 6 months, possible imprisonment. BAC 0.15%+: fine up to AUD 5,500, imprisonment up to 18 months. Learner/P-plate drivers: zero BAC.
"Shouting a round" is expected — buy drinks for the group when it's your turn.
BYO restaurants let you bring your own wine (sometimes a small corkage fee).
Learner and P-plate drivers have ZERO BAC tolerance.
RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) means bars can refuse to serve drunk patrons.
Uber is available in all major cities; regional taxis are also reliable.
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