Are minors allowed in Ohio bars?

Answer 1

The answer to the question is YES, a minor can drink anywhere it is legal to drink in Ohio if the minor is "supervised by a parent, spouse who is not an underage person, or legal guardian, or the beer or intoxicating liquor is given by a physician in the regular line of the physician's practice, or given for established religious purposes." ORC 4301.69(E)(1).

A parent may not host a party for minors who are not their children though. And a parent can't give permission to drink and then not be there to supervise the child. A minor may have a beer with their parent. Now here is the tricky part, try to openly order a beer or a cocktail for your obviously minor child. They can order, try getting served!

Answer 2

It appears from the reading of the Ohio law, that if the parents are present, they can allow it. However, the establishment does not have to allow it.

You are correct and it also apples to a person over 21 can serve a spouse that is under 21 and a minor can drink for a religious ceremony

Answer 3

In Ohio, a minor may be in a bar or night club as long as they are with their parent or legal guardian. They cannot be served Alcoholic Beverages.