On vacation. Just the girls, no kids kind of night and stopped in here for a drink or two or three,…read moremaybe even 4. I stopped counting.. 4 pool tables and a dance floor. Plenty of high top seating and about 8 televisions. We came on karaoke night. Great time, good strong drinks. I didn't pay so I can't tell you if there reasonable. Definitely enjoyed my night. If I were visiting again, I'd stop by.

Great place met the owner he's cool. Got appetizers and they were good. Going back tonight a great…read moreenvironment

This is a great local neighborhood bar to get a good drink and good conversation. The jukebox is…read morethis crazy spaceship looking thing with a huge touch screen, you HAVE to check it out. Also, every Wednesday at 9 they have karaoke. It's a new amazing system that runs out of the jukebox. It's too cool, come check it out!

Love this place! We went for a date night and it was a pretty chill night; not too many people, but…read morethey have twinkle lights up everywhere and plenty of options for seating. They bartenders were awesome and they made some tasty and unique cocktails. If you get munchy, there's also a food truck that parks right outside the establishment.

The Gold Fish is a shining example of Corpus having and maintaining nice things…read more There is a common misconception that this city cannot have nice things, and that if we do get them, they do not last very long. The Gold Fish has proven this long-held collective pessimism wrong. Originally a cocktail bar only, it has now expanded into a cocktail, beer and wine outdoor/indoor bar, which makes complete sense given the city's demographic demands. It was actually one of the first businesses I was most concerned with us losing permanently during the pandemic. And I am so glad they have stuck around! It is a modern cocktail bar at its core, which makes it very unique to this city. This is an obvious adoption of cocktail bar trends from other larger cities in Texas. It is very nice, with a wide array of adult beverage options for discriminating consumers to chose from. The atmosphere is perfect, and the bartenders and staff are top-notch and super nice (the attitude is refreshing compared to what one may be used to recieving from such establishments in larger cities). I usually only come here when I have company from out-of-town, as I do not go out for drinks very often. At my most recent visit, I had just experienced a personal tragedy that I only briefly alluded to our bartender when she asked how our day was going. The amount of sincere compassion we received was not expected at all. My only regret is that I did not get her name, or else I would have gladly included it in this review.

I went to this bar with a friend who is a regular patron. I ordered a drink that was on "special"…read moreand fortunately paid with cash. When the bartender, Becky gave me my change, I asked for clarification on why my drink cost what it did. She immediately turns around towards the register as she explains why it costs what it did, and grabs a dollar to slam down in front of me. I didn't ask for this. But since we're talking dollars, I'm owed $3 more. I simply asked for an explanation. And when I asked her to repeat what she said because I didn't hear her response, she berated me; "oh my gawd, how many f$*&ing times do I have to repeat myself? Are you a f^%$ing idiot?" To which I responded, "woah I'm just trying to understand why my $5.50 drink cost me $9.50! After that I just saw red. I abruptly pushed the incorrect change off the bar and walked out. At the door I said "I see why this f#%*ing bar is empty! (There were 2 other people in the bar at the time at 1030pm on a Saturday) I was livid! And though I feel that was an appropriate response to the verbal assault from Becky, I do wish in the moment I just walked out without saying anything. This is the service you can expect from The Cove. Where the owner cares more about being a "bar owner" than he cares about how his customers are actually treated. Having worked in the service industry myself, I was genuinely taken aback by Becky's response to a very basic question, asked in a perfectly appropriate manner. When I'm off of work and trying to unwind at a local dive at the end of a long week, I won't pay to be treated that way. There's no need for it. P.S. Don't open a tab here!

Seriously-if you did not know it was there, you'd drive right by. Fun little off the radar spot…read morethat has UBER cold beer, that is so refreshing on the hot Corpus Christi afternoons/evenings. No tap beers, though what was fun to see was the dressed Corona's and Modelo's. Internet jukebox-so there are lots of options there. A nice pool table is there for those that wish too shoot, a game or 5 or 6! Bathrooms were clean - a well protected patio, that there is a bit of a garden - thinking fresh mint and or basil for some drink specials.... #corpuschristi #coldbeer #beer #cold #drinklocal

This is a great bar with a family friendly type atmosphere. They have all the choir beer and…read morecocktails to soothe any palette. Thursdays is Karaoke night open to all with a live DJ . They have pool tournaments . The walls are lined with big screen TV's to catch all the sports actions. During the big games they will be providing free food for the patriots. Dress up or be casual it's just a fun place to be. The service is awesome too.

Great place to unwind at the end of your day. They offer a full line of liquors, beers, and wines…read more You can also order food to go as well from their menu. Feel free to lounge on various available couches, eat and drink in the table areas, or sit at the bar. The staff is very friendly, and professional, and the service is great. Donnie is a top notch bar tender, and a long time family friend. Come check em out !!!!

Looked for a place to take a teenager to play video games, this was an odd place to do that. It's a…read morebar with sports on TV on the walls (private event upstairs, could not see up there). And a few old school video games and pinball machines. $12 for an armband for the teen to play. But it's a bar. We did not try the food, but the beer on tap was cold. Not the environment we were looking for. Maybe a Dave & Buster's next time.

From previous reviews and pictures, it seems Retro has received a face lift...but the doctor was…read moreout of practice. The games are now located on the ground floor, featuring far less than before. However, it seems the $12 "entry" for an all you can play wristband is not necessarily enforced so the two even out. Featuring mostly classic one player games and pinball machines (which, to be fair is the sole reason I went) you are still able to get in quite a lot of play! Just don't expect the whole shebang. For now, or at least when I was there, the upstairs was now more of a dance scene. Well, it should have been, we observed it entirely dark and not a soul in sight so either it's a late night thing or people simply don't go up there anymore. The rooftop was also closed this night, which again may just be a weekend thing. Returning back to the first floor, we played plenty of games, and ordered plenty of drinks. As far as service and price, honestly couldn't be beat! We had a great bartender and all of them seemed to be good at working the crowd. Be prepared for banter, and people who are simply there to chill and have a good time. A fun spot for sure, but maybe not my first choice when looking for a night out. Rather, the place you end up AFTER a night out. Solid middle of the road for me.

This is such an unexpected little gem in the heart of Corpus! If you appreciate handcrafted…read morecocktails and an impressive selection of spirits, especially bourbons and whiskeys--this is definitely your spot. The dark, relaxed atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped back in time to a slower, easier pace of life. It's cozy, intimate, and the kind of place where you could easily settle in for the entire evening. I could sit here all night sipping a perfectly crafted cocktail, enjoying a few tasty bites, and soaking up the atmosphere. Definitely a hidden gem worth discovering! Try their clarified spirits. Wait staff is friendly and helpful.

My partner loves whiskey so when I saw this place while planning for our trip to Corpus Christi, I…read moreknew we had to check it out. We arrived after having had dinner and despite it being busy (it was a Friday night), we were seated quickly. Its got an old-timey vibe which is enhanced by the decor they use and the fact they were playing a black and white film on the projector. The bar area itself is gorgeous and displays what looks like hundreds of bottles of whiskey. We tried their sazarac and the Anastasia Grey. While I love anything earl grey, I wasnt the biggest fan of the charcoal element but thats a personal preference. It was rather busy so it took some time to get a hold of our server but understandable considering he also had other tables to focus on!