Restaurant & Bar Insurance

Specialized insurance coverage for restaurants, bars, taverns, and food service establishments. Protect your business from liquor liability, foodborne illness claims, property damage, and more.

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Restaurant & Bar Coverage Available In:

Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Indiana Maryland Maine New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

What is Restaurant & Bar Insurance?

Restaurant and bar insurance is a specialized package of coverages designed to protect food service and drinking establishments from the unique risks they face. This includes everything from foodborne illness claims to liquor liability and equipment breakdown.

Essential Coverages:

  • General liability for slip-and-falls and customer injuries
  • Liquor liability for alcohol-related incidents
  • Property coverage for building and equipment
  • Food contamination and spoilage coverage
  • Workers' compensation for employees
  • Business interruption from covered losses
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Why Specialized Coverage Matters

Did you know? 60% of restaurants fail within their first year, often due to inadequate insurance coverage when disaster strikes.

  • Higher risk than typical businesses
  • Unique liability exposures
  • Expensive equipment to protect
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

We Insure All Types of Food Service Establishments

From fine dining to fast casual, we provide tailored coverage for your specific operation.

Restaurants

  • • Fine dining
  • • Casual dining
  • • Fast casual
  • • Quick service
  • • Family restaurants

Bars & Taverns

  • • Sports bars
  • • Cocktail bars
  • • Brewpubs
  • • Wine bars
  • • Nightclubs

Cafes & Coffee Shops

  • • Coffee shops
  • • Bakeries
  • • Cafes
  • • Juice bars
  • • Tea houses

Specialty Services

  • • Catering companies
  • • Food trucks
  • • Ghost kitchens
  • • Pizzerias
  • • Delis & sandwich shops

Critical Coverage Areas for Restaurants & Bars

Comprehensive protection for the unique risks facing food service businesses.

Liquor Liability

Essential coverage if you serve alcohol. Protects against claims arising from serving intoxicated patrons.

  • DUI accidents involving your patrons
  • Assault and battery claims
  • Serving alcohol to minors
  • Legal defense costs

Food Contamination & Product Liability

Protection against foodborne illness claims and contaminated food incidents.

  • Food poisoning claims
  • Allergic reactions to food
  • Foreign objects in food
  • Product recall expenses

Equipment Breakdown

Coverage for mechanical and electrical breakdown of essential equipment.

  • Refrigeration and freezer failures
  • HVAC system breakdowns
  • Cooking equipment failures
  • Food spoilage from equipment loss

Business Interruption

Replaces lost income when you're forced to close due to a covered loss.

  • Lost income during closure
  • Continuing expenses like payroll
  • Extra expenses to reopen faster
  • Relocation costs if needed

Common Restaurant & Bar Claims

Real examples of claims that can devastate an uninsured or underinsured establishment.

Slip and Fall

Customer slips on wet floor in restaurant, suffers broken hip requiring surgery.

Claim: $185,000

Medical bills, lost wages, legal fees

Kitchen Fire

Grease fire spreads to hood system, causing extensive damage and 6-week closure.

Claim: $425,000

Property damage, lost income, cleanup

DUI Incident

Intoxicated patron causes fatal car accident after leaving bar. Bar found partially liable.

Claim: $2,800,000

Settlement, legal defense, investigations

Food Poisoning

Salmonella outbreak affects 32 diners. Multiple hospitalizations and health department investigation.

Claim: $560,000

Medical costs, settlements, reputation damage

Equipment Failure

Walk-in freezer fails overnight. Complete loss of food inventory and inability to serve customers.

Claim: $78,000

Food loss, equipment repair, lost revenue

Employee Injury

Server suffers severe burns from hot grease spill. Multiple surgeries and months of recovery required.

Claim: $245,000

Workers' comp, medical, lost wages

Additional Coverage Options

Customize your policy with these optional coverages for complete protection.

Cyber Liability

Protection for credit card data breaches and cyber attacks on your POS system.

Employee Dishonesty

Coverage for theft of money, inventory, or property by employees.

Employment Practices Liability

Protection against wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims.

Sign Coverage

Covers damage to your exterior signs from weather, vandalism, or accidents.

Assault & Battery

Enhanced coverage for fights and altercations on your premises.

Hired & Non-Owned Auto

Liability coverage for delivery drivers using personal vehicles.

Why Choose PCFG for Restaurant & Bar Insurance?

We understand the food service industry and provide tailored coverage across 15 states.

Hospitality Expertise

Specialized knowledge of restaurant and bar risks with customized solutions.

Competitive Pricing

Access to multiple specialized restaurant carriers for the best rates.

Claims Support

Fast response times and dedicated claims assistance when you need it most.

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Get a comprehensive insurance quote today. Our hospitality insurance experts will design the right coverage package for your establishment.