Local legend holds that the original ‘Dripping Rooster’ was a magical weather vane shaped like a rooster that hung above the tavern’s roof and could predict storms by dripping enchanted seawater only when tempestuous weather was imminent. Though the vane was lost in a fierce gale years ago, patrons say the tavern still holds a sliver of its magic—every drop from the barrel reminds them of the sea’s unpredictable nature and the safety found within these walls.