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The Gold Fish

4.6 (52 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Closed • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Dayna G.

Dear owners, this has to be one of the BEST BARS I've ever been to in a long time (& I've traveled a lot domestically & internationally). - Wow! Wow! Wow! After attending my first Music Walk (normally known as the Art Walk [1st Friday of each month]), in downtown Corpus Christi, I finally had time to check it out. So worth it! Parking was a breeze. The mixologists were lovely! They served amazing craft cocktails, in my opinion. The ambiance is sexy & the decor is impressive! It got busy just around 11 pm but not too crazy - was still able to get a drink with a tiny wait. Loved the patio area; it was warm but with the high-mounted fans, it was refreshing. Enjoyed the music!! I highly recommend this venue, especially if you are visiting or have out-of-town guests. The drink prices are perfect, by the way. I did notice a food truck as I was leaving but wasn't hungry, however, the food smelled delicious. The lit-up tree was my favorite just after the kick-ass "container" made-shift bar. Long story short, it was like I was in my backyard having cocktails and beers with my friends, SO RELAXING and inviting. - FUN FACT: it used to be a dry-cleaning business. - Check it out tonight!! - I wish I was a mixologist for The Gold Fish - they all looked so happy - Yep, I am TABC Certified!

Shradha A.

Really cool spot, casual vibe but with character. Good cocktails at a fair price. We know an establishment a block over is all the rage but we actually really liked this one better!

Super sweet Old fashioned
Dennis S.

***No employees Masks Alert*** 2/5/2021 - visited on a Friday afternoon and was excited try out this cocktail bar I discovered on Yelp... Cool wall from the street and impressive patio area with a lighted artificial tree. When we walked in, 2 female bartenders in the outside bar were prepping their area without masks. One approached and handed us a cocktail menu. We didn't think anything of it as we were outside and no another patrons were around... When sat inside and the same bartender without her mask walked in and approached our table... I asked her about her mask and she reached into her pocket, showed it to me, then walked away w/o taking our order. At this point we should of left as this was rude and unprofessional plus completely dismissive of COVID protocols, but i wanted to try their drinks. We waited for awhile (maybe 8-10 mins) until the other bartender attended us. She was cordial and took our order and promptly returned with drinks. During this waiting time, I noticed the male bartender in the inside bar remove his mask and keep it off for awhile. Writing this I regret staying and ordering the 2 drinks, which were average tasting and definitely not worth the $22 bill ($21 + $1 cc fee) but here I am... I'm disappointed as I was really looking forward to enjoying a nicely crafted cocktail and supporting a local business, but their total disregard for their patrons' health and well being (esp as cases and deaths rise in TX) changed the experience.

Local buzz, tequila shot & El Dorado drink.
Joyce W.

What an inviting and open aired drinking garten. Walk up to the bar and get your craft libation, beer & a shot or your desire. In and outside seating. Gravel ground outside. Street parking all around. They take CC. If you like liquors, take the time to look at the wall of happiness, they will probably have something you never tried before. Monday nights are busy with open mic night.

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Janeisy S.

I'm so glad this place is able to open and operate despite our current situation! This is a quaint and favorite go to spot for a craft cocktail. I am a fan of St. Germain and Prosecco cocktails so the bartender made me a delicious drink to my liking. This place is aesthetically pleasing and the view of the downtown skyline is nice. As far as food goes, they serve small dishes of charcuterie like items. I've gotten the chicken salad twice and it is very tasteful. They are pre packaged and refrigerated. This makes the crackers soggy, but I still enjoyed it. Another plus: an outdoor container bar was added, a separate bathroom for men; and no more loose gravel!! They have turf now so feel free to wear you're favorite heeled shoe hehe

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Sahil M.

Super casual place. Great place to come with a date nice small spot. Monday they have open mic, the concept is totally awesome when you walk in straight ahead is the bar. They have a nice small seating inside and nice seating outside. Makes you feel like home, the bartender is super nice and they will recommend very nice cocktails and drinks. There is plenty of parking outside, they are open till late at night. They have beers that you haven't heard or tasted so ask. Drinks are reasonably priced and many to choose from. Love this place and will be coming back

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Kayla T.

Loved this bar, really good and effective drinks with lots of unique flavor options. I liked the outdoor ambiance a lot, there definitely needs to be more bars like this in Corpus. Wish I could give more stars but the staff appear to be anti-mask which is disappointing.

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Raquel S.

This place is the bomb! The drinks are amazing!!!! It was so hot the evening we went and it's outdoor mainly. We didn't stay to long. The band was good that night. I would love to go in the fall.

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Nice place... to chill and relax... very good ambiance. Outdoor seating is a plus in my book.

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Small little outdoor bar with great bartenders. Ambiance is nice with the quietness of downtown and good weather. Picnic tables for seating.

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Great place to catch a quick drink on a patio or inside w AC! Drinks are great, staff is attentive and right off Oceanside! Go ck it out'

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Goldfish nice hangout. Definitely a great place to hang out with friends. Great drinks and great atmosphere!

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Good atmosphere, but kind of in a sketchy area. Seems like there's a good selection for cocktails, but lacks a good draft selection

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Best cocktails bar in Corpus Christi ... small cozy patio very clean place I highly recommend this place

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Nueces Whiskey Library - Wow wow wow!

Nueces Whiskey Library

4.5(28 reviews)
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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!

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4.1(68 reviews)
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The first customers in on a Wednesday evening (a trend I am finding happens just about anywhere in…read moreCorpus if you arrive before 6 pm) which meant we had the bar, and bartender to ourselves! Incredibly attentive (by default) he was great at answering our questions and making recommendations. I tried out the Balacera - boasting both mezcal and absinthe, two widely hated spirits on their own which had the potential to make it disgusting...and it was fantastic! Super unique and refreshing on the particularly muggy day. We also ordered a cherry vodka soda, which came topped with homemade maraschinos and juice, which was equally tasty. We also tried out a gin daisy and ghost of greyhound (a nod to the location previously being a bus station, hence, the BUS moniker). The gin daisy was a little too heavy on aperol for my tastes, but the ghost was another hit. It was great to see a specialty menu of drink combinations you don't often find. We didn't stick around for food, but couldn't help but take in the cute decorations and details both inside and out. A fun addition to the widening "trendification" of downtown Corpus. I do believe I will be adding this to my rotation when in town!

This was certainly a cute place to stop them and have dinner. My wife had a Cobb salad, which was…read moredelicious. I had a hamburger that was very good, and their french fries that are called something other than french fries were great! I think they were called potato cracklings. It was a nice relaxing atmosphere, the seating was outdoors, but super comfortable.

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