Without pubs, hops farms would suffer, singles would congregate at water fountains, and there would be no legitimate venue for weepy, one-man performances of "Rock You Like a Hurricane." Patronize these pillars of society with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of beer and pub fare at Cock & Bull in Sarasota.

Cock & Bull's interior brims with the revelry generated by a massive selection of sudsy elixirs, and a succulent array of sandwiches and pizzas sing delectable siren songs to discerning nostrils. Nearly 40 liquid-gold brews pour from taps ($4–$7.75), flowing like bubbly rivers to the pub's 600-bottle sea ($3–$11.75). Absorb fermented libations with an all-star team of pizzas ($12.50+), whose crusty 16-inch plains boast exotic denizens including steak, garlic, and feta cheese ($1.50–$3/topping), or indulge in chef-configured masterpieces such as the Paesano, a base of cheese and house-made marinara bedecked with ham, salami, and pepperoni ($17). These circular comestibles rub yeasty elbows with a plethora of sandwiches on Cock & Bulls' menu, including the pulled-pork pita, a fluffy stronghold to envelope tender shredded meat, barbecue sauce, mushrooms, and red onions ($7). At night, the sounds of live indie music and open-mike comedy occupy the aural real estate, encouraging diners to set aside pepperoni and mozzarella self-portraits and lift their eyes to the stage.