A massive metal awning sits over a concrete front patio that given all of Cocky Rooster Bar’s amenities is a bit underrated, the perch a perfect shade-protected spot to watch activity flowing into or out of Comfort. String lights, an overhead fan and metal seating make for comfortable surroundings here. Parking can be found in back where another outdoor space sits adjacent to the makeshift parking lot, dotted with picnic tables, porch swings, cornhole boards and the occasional rusted, hollowed-out vehicle covered in stickers.
The space inside is deceptively cavernous, tall ceilings and a very open floorplan creating a singular atmosphere despite the size of the space. A long bar runs along the back wall under sporadic decorations affixed to the cinder block walls. Small town drinking spots can sometimes be beer- and wine-only thanks to Texas law, but Cocky Rooster Bar packs a full array of liquor options, including a handful of signature drinks (the Coronarita is worth a try).
Tall tables fill in the space around the bar, a massive fan overhead to keep things cool during Texas’ relentless summer months. The bar’s dart board and video games take up a small alcove next to the bar underneath a series of mannequins showing off Cocky Rooster Bar merchandise options. Walls throughout the Texas Hill Country dive bar feature a classic array of beer brand neon and tin metal signage. A small Elvis shrine of sorts sits in the front corner of the space, complemented by mounted guitars and shrine-exclusive string lights.
