Cock & Bull

An amazing beer bar in my hometown, a town where most of the population are in bed by nine. Hell, yes!  Makes my return trips home that much more awesome.

Cock and Bull has the feeling of a rustic, neighborhood bar with friendly bar staff, friendly locals, and a fire pit out back to gather around and get friendly-er.  They have a world class beer selection for a town that seems to have forgotten what a craft beer is.  There is even freshly brewed root beer for the kiddies and for my husband who doesn't drink the hard stuff.  

They have several rooms to hang out in and a pool table if you are in for a bit of friendly competition with your delicious brew.  My favorite part is the huge back yard with the fire pit that I previously mentioned.  There are picnic tables to munch on your pizza and watch people play corn hole out in the fresh air.  

Cock and Bull is one of those bars that I really wish I could pick up and take back with me to Providence, RI.  It has a fantastic beer selection, friendly and helpful staff, and an awesome set up.  I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in the Srq.

Finally got around to review the cock and bull. What a great beer selection! Awesome live music the Sunday night that I was there. Younger crowd than I am used to but good vibes all around.
Wouldn't suggest the pizza, lousy crust and the sauce was nondescript, but I was there for the beer! I had lots of fun as always and will be back.
Only gripes are the hours, that pizza and it's a little pricey but all of that is offset tremendously by atmosphere, service and selection.

So...you're here for beer, right?

Good, then.  You're in GREAT shape.

This spot has the robust bottle selection you need, the wide and rotating tap selection you want, and the option for beer flights you crave.  Better yet, the staff is knowledgable, personable, and available to help you with selections as you wade into the proverbial talent pool.  

The space itself is commodious and varied - there is a large central beer bar up front, a few offshoot rooms from there, a middle deck/bar area, and an open-air biergarten out back - altogether, this place can comfortably accommodate a couple hundred people and yet doesn't feel empty if you and some buddies drop in and make a part of the place your spot for the night. There's a kitchen if you need to establish a base, and pool, darts, and foosball if you want other distractions.

I researched where to go for a great beer selection before I landed in Sarasota, and this place was the top of the list. After hitting the Cock & Bull first, the second-tier spots paled in comparison.  If you can only drink in one Sarasota bar for a great beer experience, drink here or regret it later.

Highly recommended.