At Drift, we are committed to the responsible service of alcohol and full compliance with Connecticut state law. To maintain a safe, respectful, and legal environment for all our guests, we enforce the following alcohol and ID policy without exception.
Minimum Drinking Age
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 30-86(b), no alcoholic beverages will be served to any individual under the age of 21. All guests who wish to consume alcohol must present valid identification upon request.
Accepted Identification
We require a valid, government-issued photo ID in hard copy form to verify legal drinking age. Acceptable forms of ID include:
State-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards (with photo)
U.S. or foreign passports (with photo)
U.S. military ID cards (with photo)
Federally recognized tribal ID cards (with photo)
All IDs must be:
Physical, original documents — no digital or scanned copies
Unexpired
Issued by a state or federal agency
Clearly displaying a photograph and date of birth
Unacceptable Forms of ID
We do not accept:
Photos of IDs on phones or devices
Photocopies or printed scans
Expired IDs
Parental or guardian consent or verbal verification
School IDs, birth certificates, credit cards, or other unofficial or secondary forms
Strict Zero-Tolerance Policy
We take our responsibility seriously. Due to a rise in attempts to use fake, altered, or digital copies of identification, we have enacted a zero-tolerance policy regarding underage drinking and improper ID use:
If you cannot present an acceptable physical photo ID, you will not be served alcohol.
No exceptions will be made, regardless of circumstance or who is accompanying you.
Right to Refuse Service
We reserve the right to refuse service to any guest at our sole discretion, including but not limited to cases involving:
Suspicion of false or altered identification
Belligerent or disruptive behavior
Guests who appear intoxicated
Any situation where we believe serving alcohol may be unsafe or unlawful
This policy exists to protect our guests, our staff, and our business. Thank you for respecting it and helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone.
