Man 'too old' to drink in Wellington bar

I understand where the bars are coming from with wanting to hold up a image...HOWEVER it is still very rude to refuse entry on discrimination of being too old. I've seen plenty of older generation at Estab - as long as they're not just sitting there in the corner perving or standing on the dancefloor perving.

Assuming your description of events is correct then this is clearly a breech of licencing law, and the establishment concerned should be fined for their age-ist attitude. Until such time as I see Gibson Hospitality (which name is surely a joke by now)has rectified its disgusting mistake, and insult to Mr. Levido's life I would recommend to all and sundry that we spend our money elsewhere.

Because it was a student night aimed mainly at 1st years! Unless the guy was keen for a bit of 57yo on 18yo action then the bouncer did him a favour. And if he was after that then good on the bouncer for shutting the guy down

I really do feel sorry for this poor old man who just wanted a drink and was not allowed to. This is case of discrimination based on a person's age. I feel that the said establishment concerned (pub) need to compensate the concerned old man for discrimation/loss of dignity/etc.

It is equally hilarious to spot the people who don't really understand the issues at stake.

Seriously, this is stupid. He knowingly went into a NIGHTCLUB for a 'quiet drink'. There are tens of bars within 5 minutes walk that would've facilitated him if he'd taken the time to find one.

You can really spot the old whiners in the replies, it's hilarious. I sure as hell don't want old people in bars targeted for younger people the same way older people don't want young people making noise in a quiet place designed for the older generation. Why? It's just not cricket.

Its a sad day when you can't get a beer in Wellington. The Big Kumara should be renamed the Big Lemon, sour management and bouncers. Go for it Norm, you and others who have been blatantly discriminated against deserve better. If all else fails grab a six pack of XXXX and drink at Oriental Bay. It worked for me 35 years ago.

"Bars had the right to exclude a person for many reasons, including dress code or conduct, but not on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs, Mr Wong said."

So bars are not allowed to deny access to under-18s any more?

Isn't the big K the one right next to the bus stop? Logical place for a beer if you are waiting for the last bus methinks. Also is there actually a quiet pub left in Wellington? The Establishment is crap anyway so best avoided.

People are denied entrance into bars for a number of reasons, most within human rights regulations, the bar is the private property of the owner! Its not a free-for-all! The Big Kumara has the right to keep their customers happy and comfortable. Letting a 57 yr old alcoholic into the bar on the Student Halls Night of Orientation week where the bar would be full of 18yr olds would annoy 200+ customers rather than just one. Bars can't win either way.