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Bar work involves serving drinks, handling payments and working in busy hospitality environments such as pubs, clubs, hotels and resort venues. Its a popular choice for working travellers, particularly in seasonal destinations, and often forms part of a longer stay abroad.
ActivitySure can cover bar work as part of your trip. Because hospitality roles can involve long hours, crowded spaces and physical tasks, its important to make sure your travel insurance includes bar work before you begin employment overseas.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Bar Work Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Bar Work Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to work in a bar?
Bar work abroad is especially popular in seasonal and tourist-led destinations. Locations such as Ibiza and the Greek islands attract large numbers of working travellers during the summer months, while Australias Gold Coast remains a long-standing favourite for those combining travel with temporary hospitality work. These environments often offer short-term or casual roles alongside lively social scenes.
Many travellers arrange work before arrival, while others secure roles once overseas.
Here's why bar work travel insurance matters:
Working in a bar can involve practical risks, particularly in fast-paced environments. Slips on wet floors, cuts from glassware, minor burns and strains are all common injuries within hospitality settings. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if you need medical treatment while working abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Wear non-slip shoes to reduce the risk of falls on wet or busy floors.
- Avoid carrying overly heavy trays, particularly through crowded areas.
- Take regular breaks where possible to reduce fatigue during long shifts.
- Take care when handling hot drinks, glassware and cleaning products.
- Always follow the instructions provided by your employer or venue manager and adhere to any safety recommendations made, including wearing appropriate footwear or protective equipment.