SPECIALTY HOSPITALITY COVERAGE — NATIONWIDE

SPORTS BAR INSURANCE FOR GAME-DAY CROWDS

Big screens, full taps, and packed game days concentrate liquor, slip-and-fall, and altercation risk into a few loud hours. Kelly Insurance Group places sports bar coverage built for the way the room actually fills — liquor liability, property, equipment, and excess.

LIQUOR LIABILITYSLIP & FALLBIG-SCREEN AVPROPERTYEXCESS

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WHERE THE RISK CONCENTRATES

A SLOW TUESDAY AND A PLAYOFF SATURDAY AREN'T THE SAME BUSINESS.

Most nights a sports bar runs like a neighborhood tavern. But on a big game, the crowd doubles, alcohol volume spikes, and emotions run high — and the slip-and-fall, over-service, and altercation exposure all climb at once. Coverage has to hold up on the busiest day, not the quietest.

We place sports bars as their own hospitality class, accounting for the food-and-bar split, the AV build-out, and the game-day surge that defines the venue.

WHAT WE PLACE FOR SPORTS BARS

Liquor liability and dram shop for high-volume nights General liability for slip-and-fall and patron injury Property for the building, contents, and big-screen AV Business interruption for forced closures Kitchen and cooking exposure where food is served Workers compensation and excess liability

GAME DAY VS QUIET NIGHT

THE SAME ROOM, TWO DIFFERENT RISK PROFILES.

Flip between a quiet night and a game-day rush to see how the exposures shift. A general illustration to frame a coverage review — not a quote or rating tool.

QUIET NIGHTRegulars, light pours, low turnover.

GAME-DAY SURGECrowds, volume, and emotion spike risk in a short window.

SLIP & FALLSpills, crowding, and wet floors drive frequent injury claims.

FOOD & BARKitchen and grease exposure stacks on top of liquor risk.

AV INVESTMENTWalls of screens and sound gear are real property value.

COVERAGE AREAS

HOW A SPORTS BAR PROGRAM IS BUILT.

Four coverage groups reviewed together so a busy game day is covered as well as a slow one.

LIQUOR & LIABILITY

Liquor liability and dram shop plus general liability for slip-and-fall and patron injury during high-volume game days.

PROPERTY & AV

Building, contents, big-screen televisions, mounts, and sound systems, with scheduling for higher-value installations.

KITCHEN & INCOME

Cooking and grease exposure where food is served, plus business interruption for income lost during a forced closure.

STAFF & EXCESS

Workers compensation for bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff, plus excess and umbrella limits over the primary lines.

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VENUES WE WORK WITH

BUILT FOR HOW SPORTS BARS ACTUALLY RUN.

Placement reflects the food-and-bar split, the crowd, and the game-day surge — not a generic template.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS THAT OFTEN COME UP.

WHAT DOES SPORTS BAR INSURANCE COVER?

A sports bar program typically combines liquor liability and dram shop, general liability for slip-and-fall and patron injury, property coverage for the building and big-screen equipment, business interruption, workers compensation, and excess liability. The mix depends on the venue, hours, and food and alcohol split.

WHY DO GAME DAYS RAISE THE RISK FOR SPORTS BARS?

Game days bring crowds, higher alcohol volume, and heightened emotions, which increase slip-and-fall, over-service, and altercation exposure in a short window. That concentration of risk is part of what underwriters review for a sports bar.

IS LIQUOR LIABILITY REQUIRED FOR A SPORTS BAR?

Sports bars that serve alcohol generally carry liquor liability to respond to dram shop and over-service claims. Lease, lender, and licensing requirements may also call for specific limits, which are reviewed during placement.

ARE TELEVISIONS AND AV EQUIPMENT COVERED?

Big-screen televisions, mounts, sound systems, and other AV equipment are typically insured under property and equipment coverage. High-value installations may be scheduled, and the approach is reviewed based on the setup.

DOES FOOD SERVICE CHANGE A SPORTS BAR'S COVERAGE?

Yes. Kitchen operations add cooking, grease, and fire exposure on top of the bar risk, which affects property and liability considerations. The food and alcohol split is one of the details underwriters weigh.

HOW DO I START A SPORTS BAR QUOTE?

Completing the intake form gathers the details underwriters need, including hours, capacity, alcohol and food split, entertainment, and loss history, so the account can be reviewed and placed with the right markets.

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COVERAGE THAT HOLDS UP ON THE BUSIEST GAME DAY.

Kelly Insurance Group places liquor, property, AV, and excess coverage for sports bars and grills. Start with a conversation or the intake form.

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