Brewery Insurance

Dog-Friendly Brewery Insurance

A lot of taprooms welcome dogs. It builds a loyal crowd, but a dog bite or a trip over a lead can lead to a claim.

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Example

How cover can respond in practice

A dog bites another patron in an outdoor seating area. The injured patron claims against the brewery. Public liability may respond, depending on how the policy treats animals, so it’s worth confirming.

What to think about

What to think about

  • Public liability for injuries involving dogs

  • Declaring dog-friendly status to your insurer

  • Signage and house rules

  • Food hygiene and local council requirements

  • Damage to fit-out or furniture

Before you call

Questions to think about before you call

  1. 01

    Are dogs allowed indoors, outdoors or both?

  2. 02

    Do you have written rules?

  3. 03

    Have you had incidents before?

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FAQs

Most will quote, but some ask questions or apply conditions.

Both can be, so the venue still needs cover.

It can help, but it doesn’t remove liability.

Yes. Check council and food authority requirements.

Contact us

Want us to review your cover?

Tell us about your brewery or craft venue and we’ll come back with options. Prefer to talk? Call 02 8660 2305 or email admin@idealbrokers.com.au.

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