Est. Hondo, Texas

Real drinks.
real music.
real good time.

Live country nights, cold taps on every weekend, and a front-row seat to the kind of hospitality you won't find anywhere else in Hondo.

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Warm interior of Barking Rooster Country Bar with wooden bar and ambient lighting

Our Story

Not your average
dive bar.

Barking Rooster Country Bar sits right on 19th Street in the heart of Hondo — and we built it for the people who show up looking for something real. No pretense. No cover charge. Just cold drinks, loud music, and neighbors who treat you like family the moment you walk through the door.

Whether it's a Tuesday night with the locals, a Friday night live band, or a Saturday afternoon with a cold one and a good conversation — this is your place. We pour with pride, play the tunes that matter, and keep the lights on late for anyone who wants to stay a while.

Live

Music Nights

Cold

Taps & Bottles

Good

Old Friends

What We Offer

The experience

Live Music

Every weekend, a local act takes the stage. Country, rock, blues — the kind of music that makes you tap your boot and raise your glass. No cover, just good vibes.

Cold Drinks

Domestic, import, whiskey, beer on tap — we keep the fridge stocked and the taps fresh. Ask about our house specials and tell us what you're in the mood for.

Real Hospitality

This isn't a chain. It's our bar. We know our regulars by name, remember how you take your drink, and make sure everybody who walks in feels like they belong.

Cozy bar interior with warm lighting
Live country music performance at the bar
Whiskey cocktail on the bar
Texas country bar atmosphere

Find Us

Come on by.

Address

1703 19th St

Hondo, TX 78861

Hours

Mon – Thu3 PM – 11 PM Fri3 PM – 1 AM Sat12 PM – 1 AM Sun12 PM – 10 PM

Hours may vary — call ahead.

Get in Touch

Got questions?
We're right here.

Whether you want to book a private event, ask about the next live show, or just say hello — drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

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