Me and my friends were out and we heard about this new club that just opened up near SPID. Once we…read morearrived we noticed that it was pretty empty. This place has been utilized before by other businesses, but it's in a good location. Parking is vast with parking in the front, back, and also on the street. Once we arrived security pads you down and you are in. The music is loud and the dj plays great music! The waitresses are really nice and the bartenders are great! Since it is a new club it still needs to become known, but the thing that got our attention is the drink prices! They were cheap and amazing! The bartender was quick and they were nicely prepared! Great time, great music, great prices, and great service! Will definitely be back!!!

Creaky old wood floor, high ceilings, karaoke next door, and a couple classic Powers Irish Whiskeys…read morethat are hard to find. Mario was phenomenal- attentive, kind, and skilled in making the visit an enjoyable experience.

Kailey was awesome, best bartender EVER! Definitely recommend this place if you're in town, she was…read moreso friendly and attentive. Until she kicked me out this bar

Since new management, this place is gotten so much better! I hear they are doing renovations and…read moregoing to change the whole place around. Excited for a cool new spot in corpus for dance and nightlife!

Went to attend their 5/1/26 conjunto concert featuring two bands. I got there at 7:30pm only to be…read moretold that the bands wouldn't go on-stage until 11:00pm. Are you kidding me? The DJ was playing conjunto polkas and cumbias but way too loud. And the smoke machine was chocking everyone. He'd play about eight cumbias in a row then about eight polkas in a row -- not a good DJ. And hey, this is South Texas. Everyone loves both conjunto and country but the DJ didn't play any country. I miss Whiskey River. We need a dance hall that plays good country, tejano and conjunto. For this 5/1/26 event, there were so many reserved tables that all other attendees struggled for seating. Until they turn down the volume and play a mix of music, I won't be back. The female bartender that night was very professional and courteous. Good for her. She was the only highlight of the evening.

I love the concept of this bar. Before I even walked it (it was my birthday night), staff made sure…read morethe experience was exciting! I love that you can change from different vibes like hip hop club vibes to, live music, and whiskey bar country vibes. Overall, i really liked the place. I do believe the drinks/shots were a little pricey but other than that my friends and I really enjoyed our time here!

Manager accused us of at looking at other costumers who were drunk and throwing up as being weird…read more Never had a response like this before. So they asked us to leave. I'm confused.

Didn't have food when I went there ,but I did enjoy it and the drinks were reasonable in price and…read moregreat energy

I went for a breast cancer er event and the Italian trio played they sold were delicious! I bought…read more2! Staff was very nice

This place sits right off the access road to Padre Island Drive not hard to miss with its big…read morebright front sign. Place is well kept and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Went in for a drink with a brother and went my business. I noticed an area outside to enjoy some food and drinks as well with a swimming pool.

This place is newly opened the owner owns several other bars in the area. The coconut shrimp was…read morespot on tender, fried just right, the wings were medium size, and the lobster dip was good with a bit of a bite. The waitress was nice and attentive. The atmosphere is of course a beach vibe. They are in the process of putting in a pool. Alexa was great waitress.

My wife and I went last night and had a great time. We love to dance, but I must say that watching…read morethe locals dance was over the top insane. They are very good. Security is very tight but it not a problem if your not acting stupid or trying to start trouble. Everyone was very friendly. If your in Corpus Christi and you want to dance this is the place to go. We were a little nervous after some of the bad reviews but I can tell you that they must be bogus.

July 5, 2019 (Friday night) -- Went in early right at 8:00pm when they opened. Note that I'm 66 and…read moremy dance partner is 57, that's why we go so early. The crowd stayed thin until about 9:30pm when it started to increase. By 10:00pm there was a good size crowd. Dancing from 8:00-10:00pm was fun and the dance floor wasn't crowded. But the music wasn't so great. There was no DJ at that time just a playlist that had already been loaded of so-so songs. Although, having a DJ wouldn't have made any difference since I've never been a fan of their DJ. At 10:00pm things changed a lot. If you don't mind seeing a lesbian dry-hump one girl after another on the dance floor as the crowd cheered her on, then Whiskey River (WR) is your place after 10:00pm. Otherwise, forget about it. We stayed until about 10:30pm just so I could see what really happens there after 10:00pm and so I could give you (my review reader) my observations without bias. At least on this night after 10:00pm the music is all New Country and Hip Hop. Would I recommend WR -- yes, if you go from 8:00-10:00pm. After that it's a freak show. The music from 8:00-10:00pm was mostly traditional style country music but some of the songs were radio songs versus dance hall songs. So what's my credentials? Well, I'm a professional mobile DJ and country-western dance instructor. Music and dancing are what I do. But I'm admittedly old, so keep that in mind as you evaluate my review. Going to WR is about what you like, not what I like. If you're a couples-dancer who enjoys a great atmosphere and good dance floor, then WR is your kind of place between 8:00om and 10:00pm. If you're single or a youngish couple who doesn't mind the freak-show aspect of WR, then by all means go and have fun.

Straight White Christian Male here... The main Bar…read more... Terrible service. I had 4 Corona's. Now I may not identify as an alcoholic... but I do participate in drinking occasionally. That being said, card on file and drinking Corona Extra. Empty beer bottle on the bar for between 15-20 minutes without an offer of another. So I moved to the other bar/grill... we will see how this goes... took like 15 min to get the Garlic bread. Which is pretty freaking good. Sauce is exceptional. Took a bit closing my tab, but we got it handled. A employee told me to go to a different establishment. Hopefully that's a bit better. Food was good, bar staff could use a bit of work. Overall not bad!

Went for a birthday celebration, we were carded at the door, however, there was a 10-year-old boy…read morerunning around while we were there. No one on the dance floor dancing. The music was horrible with videos that were X-rated. We asked the DJ to put some dancing music on and he replied "they don't play that kind of music at the bar". One would think if they had people dancing working up a thirst.. buying more drinks at the bar... may be good for the business. Might be an issue for management to look at. We left very disappointed! We will not go back and will not recommend!!! Had to give it one star would give it a zero if possible .

Cool indoor/outdoor bar with drink specials. Inside gives a coffee shop vibe with couches but also…read morea pub with a long bar. The bartender was very friendly. The outside has some games, benches, etc. Highly recommend.

It's a cool chill spot. They have a band that's playing in. The inside wasn't too loud just right…read moreto where you could actually have a conversation. The bartender Alex is always amazing and she makes great mixed drinks! So if you're in the area downtown, go check it out. You won't be disappointed. They also have a patio in the back.

Absolutely amazing! I've been aching for a true Chicago deep dish pizza and Retro hit the spot. It…read morewasn't a crust deep dish but truly a pie full of fillings and toppings, what a true Chicago pie should be. I love the arcade. I actually found a Centipede machine! My most favorite arcade game. I will definitely be back when I have time.

This was my first ever Corpus Christi restaurant. Retro clearly had the vibe of an 80s/90s arcade,…read morewith a full bar/restaurant. The staff was super friendly, and helped me place my pizza order. The Chicago style pizza that I ordered was super yummy. It wasn't as epic as Gino's in Chicago, but it was not bad for South Texas. If you're craving pizza and some old fashioned arcade games, then this is where you want to come.