Ahhh please return Smoky Marzen--this was by far my favorite beer I've had in my two visits. More…read morerecently, the German Doppleboch and 1885 were big successes. A friendly staff and great old building renovated. Substantial swag for any beer collector's stash.

Brewery #376 Hound…read moreSong Brewery is just as much restaurant as it is a brewery. Really cool place with a menu that looked really good. I wasn't hungry but the lady friend got a smash burger on brioche bun that she said was perfect. Although I did steal several fries off her plate that were good. I got a flight of beer and here the flights are 5 beers, wooohoo. I got a High Cotton Hazy IPA, Murkey Mutt (DIPA) , Haygrazer (Kolsch), Pecan Killa (brown ale), and a Dunkel Pepper. All of them were solid but the High Cotton and Dunkel Pepper were phenomenal. The Dunkel Pepper is a Dunkel style brewed with Dr Pepper like flavor. It was delicious and a 100 percent Texas style beer. Hound Song has some really interesting beer, and I was not expecting this from a small town. I will definitely stop in again when I am passing down I-10 going west.

Relaxing to relax! This place is a so low, slow and ALL TEXAS! Love it!…read more Go grab a flight and some BBQ, pull up a chair enjoy some live music and ask yourself why you haven't visited sooner. This place is GREAT! The beer is GREAT! Service spectacular!

I met some friends who live in Victoria and Goliad, Texas for lunch here last weekend. We were…read morelucky to get some chairs under a tree and could hear the music from a bit further away. It was a nice, hot, muggy day! We enjoyed the BBQ, the beer, and the cocktails. I don't drink beer (but if I did I'm sure it would be Shiner beer) so I was glad to see they had a distillery with pretty much a full bar. Three of us took the tour, which was fascinating! The AC was not working well in some parts of the building that day so part of the tour, we were sweating quite a bit during parts of it because it was a hot day. The BBQ (lean brisket and sausage) was good but their sauce was a bit watery/bland. I believe the spirits were also made by the same people but I haven't seen that brand in other stores before. I had a paloma (they don't have grapefruit soda so it was just made with ruby red grapefruit juice and vodka with some soda water) and a spicy margarita. Both were good but tasted different than a typical vodka or tequila drink to me. The friends I went with have gone there several times and said the drinks/cocktails seemed watered down this time didn't taste the same as they usually do so we wondered if they had changed their spirits or the measurements. I guess I'll have to go back again some day and see if they've gone back to their usual drink recipes!

Great find while visiting the area. Kid friendly and some good brews. Kids had root beer posts and…read morewe had a flight to try.

We had kilted porter and warm pretzel with beer cheese. Very good! There is an outdoor seating…read morearea as well.

A long time ago I remembered brewers from the now defunct "Lorelei Brewing Company", an excellent…read morebrewery suggested me to check out the "Rebel Toad Brewing." The thing is that they have interesting hours, which made it hard for me to go visit. And my only way of trying their beers has been exclusively, at the bar inside the Hilton Double Tree Hotel. Enter having Valentine's Day on a Friday, which opened up the possibility to finally visit it. One thing about downtown Corpus Christi is that it is small and therefore absolutely no parking is available. Making going to Rebel Toad a bit precarious. We were able to secure a spot in the front before it opened at 3 pm. Having passed by it before I thought it was much bigger but it is small inside. There are a couple of high tables and chairs, accompanied by counter seating. I believe the owners are a couple and they were very friendly. The taplist is seven-ish beers deep. Some places are weary about giving samples. They offered some with recommendations. But me, I opted for a flight. Their beers are good. I did enjoy their "Liquid Haze IPA" but I think it's laid-back vibe close to the beach is what I ultimately appreciated. In addition a really killer playlist of the 80's was in the background. Any place that plays "Depeche Mode" will get my patronage, all day. The parking situation leaves a little to be desired. And I think not having food or at least nearby options might be an issue for some. But not for me. I probably will come back here again. But I'd like to visit here at night. In my city of San Antonio the craft beer scene is a bit inundated at the moment. In my opinion the Corpus Christi craft beer scene is in its infancy and might remain there for awhile. Rebel Toad Brewing can only help build that community. Now if I can only get rid of my fear of the ocean caused by seeing "Jaws." Then again the city is so laid-back back, I'll probably run into him here. And the 1st round will be on him.

We'd been wanting to come here for YEARS but usually when we were rolling through corpus, they…read moreeither weren't open or we were driving back to San Antonio. So in excited to day we were finally able to visit, and it happened to be first Friday where there were local vendors outside and the had a DJ too. They offered some really solid beers and had some that were a good nod to the local flavors also. The space is family friendly, and pet friendly in the outside area. Definitely a solid little brewery in corpus.

Awesome employees take care of your every need. Great bar food and even though its focus is on beer…read morethey can please the wine drinker as well.

Our Monday Night at SoS (another review by an out-of-towner)…read more Following our indulgence at Friday's (see previous review), we headed to Shiner on Sixth for some delicious refreshments, originating from just about half a mile up the road. The bartender was dealing with some business so we took a look around and racked the table (75¢ a game if you can believe it). While we waited we also started talking with some locals. They were all very friendly and let us know the bartender would be back real soon. I'm an outgoing guy, so I took the opportunity to ask a ton of questions. Shiner is such an interesting place - like what I think Austin was in the actual heyday of the 60s and 70s. Genuinely weird, but in a good way, not the disingenuously exclusive conformity that parades as bizarre, and is so prevalent these days. Wandering around Shiner is surreal. It's like being in a living, breathing work of art. Some might think that, in a small Texas town like Shiner, artistry wouldn't be so prevalent. These people have never been to the hill country towns of Texas. The locals we spoke to were proud to hear our appraisals and praise. After some chitchat, the bartender arrived. We asked the bartender, Stacy, if we could bring in our gizzards from Friday's - which she readily allowed. Since there were so many gizzards provided in the order, I was able to offer some to everyone. Those that accepted did so gratefully, and immediately identified them as being from Fridays because they were of such high quality (check out my Friday's review for more info). Back to SoS: The two pool tables were very smooth with good felt. One was already open so my wife and I hit that one. We were able to easily converse together with the music being audible, but not overwhelmingly so. Speaking of music, I never heard it stop. The house sticks, of which there were many and varying in weight, were moderate - used but still playable and rolled pretty evenly on the table. Next time we might bring our McDermotts. I've definitely seen worse sticks. These were of a little less quality than you'd find at a dedicated pool hall. The beverages were delectable, with a good selection of local varieties and some more typical brands if you're wanting something more familiar. On the Monday night we were there, pours were $3.50. A helluva deal, if you ask me. I recommend a local pour because, as the adjusted saying goes: When in Shiner, do as the (Shiners? Shinerinians? Shinerites?) do. I'm gonna call em Shiners. So do as the Shiners do. On the topic of locals, Shiners were wildly accepting and even grateful for our presence. A few stand out points: The cultural representation was diverse. I like to believe it's because this place is such a great place to be. Everyone received us well and accepted us to their pool tables as we wandered back and forth. This place was so welcoming that we felt no such apprehension. Everyone more than ready to cheer us on when we did well and rub us when we placed a poor shot. Nobody was overly loud or raucous. Sure, conversations were lively but not overtly so. Some folks were a bit more reserved, but not unfriendly. The atmosphere: I'll let the pictures (mostly) speak for themselves. I like to take PoV pictures to give an idea of what a patron can expect to experience. These are mixed with some shots of some of the eye-pleasingly unique stuff you'll come across if you visit. I'm a guy, so there's no shots of the ladies' room. However, when I asked my wife if their restrooms were clean, she responded "Very." One sign in particular cracked me up. Someone used a bit of graffito to draw in a face mask, but (I believe) intentionally drew them wearing it wrong. Hilarious bit of easy social commentary! Another bit that struck me as amusing was a scratched up comedic sign about those having "short bats" standing closer. Did the vandal use their short bat to scratch it up? ;P There's an enclosed double decker porch outside, ensconced in tavern-type artistry. Be warned: there is some loud game people play out there, akin to cornhole, but with large flat washers. You can't hear it inside, but you can't miss it outside. The Upshot: If you're in the mood for some nighttime beverages (adult or otherwise) this is likely your best bet in Shiner. Evidently there's a more club type spot, but it's only open a three nights a week (as of March 2024). All that said, if you're the discerning snooty type that doesn't like dive bars then you probably won't be happy here. If you're into kitschy, country, hippy, friendly places with good prices, you'll fit right in. Pro tip: Bring some chicken gizzards and a jovial attitude. You'll be welcomed with open arms.

To be fair we did not stay here long. The place was very nice. The bartender was friendly and it…read moreonly had 4 other people, two couples, but the issue was it was a wine bar. No liquor or mixed drinks. Maybe some beer, we didn't ask. They directed us down the road a bit to a fuller bar but this place looked great if you were a wine drinker and the prices seemed reasonable. They do not serve food but you can order from the restaurant down the block or bring in food I believe. They have TVs and lots of room. The wood and decor is very nice. It just was not what we were looking for at that moment but I suggest you check it out if your in the area.

What a great atmosphere! There are comfortable seating areas, as well as bar seating or table…read moreseating. This is our third time to stay in Goliad, but our first time to visit Commercial Street Bar. (Boy, are we kicking ourselves for not coming in sooner.) Despite what all the reviews on Yelp said, they DO serve food! (Which was a bonus for us because it is a Monday, and no other eating spot on the square is open.) we were greeted immediately upon opening the door and received first-rate service throughout our stay.

Pretty good selection of beer and wine along with some in between. Friendly staff, nice outside…read morespace with inside space options too. Very dog friendly + no kids

We love coming to play Bingo on Thursday night! Always entertaining! Beers and wines are awesome!…read more Pets are welcome! Employees are friendly and helpful. Website and front door state no one under 18, so not sure why all the negative .

Another business gave us this rec and we are so glad we stopped by! The peach beer was crazy. It…read moreended on a spicy note. If you like spice, try that beer! The peanut butter beer was also good. The bartender was nice and explained the difference between a few beers. The outdoor rock band was shredding on the guitar. We didn't get to try the pizza on site, but wouldn't hesitate if we went back. It looked delish! There are two different bars you can visit. One has mores wines and the other has more beer.

What the do well: This place brews the most amazing…read moreselection of beers , honestly it's mind blowing the selection they have and the execution is perfection. There's tons of room here to move around if you want a quiet place or want to listen to the music. What they need to work on: The food is hit or miss, they do waaaay too many things, they can't keep up with ordering ingredients and are constantly out of certain things. They have a disastrous menu of random billboards and papers taped to walls which feels like a scavenger hunt when you order. The food they brought out tonight was a mixture of cold food and hot food that they informed us was missing a few ingredients so they just gave it to us without them and took 45 minutes to get to us. Music is a hit or miss, the guy we listened to tonight we couldn't understand a word he said while he sang or when he was talking between songs. Overall, come here to drink some good craft beer, gamble at rather the music is tolerable and have plenty of time if you want to order food.

What a fun place! We went for bingo night and they had wine flights for $10- I thought I scored…read morebig time!! Comfortable places to sit and plenty of bathrooms. Service was friendly. Only thing I wished I had known is that they don't serve any food and no food trucks, so bring your own snacks :)

The overall experience is nice. However, we had the expectation that this was a winery and brewery…read more It has a heavy focus on indoor and outdoor event space with a limited, yet curated, bar selection. There are promotional materials for Running Walker Beer and Braman wines but these are not offered. I would suggest updating the description of the space to reflect bar and event space. No food offerings during our visit. Skip this one if you are looking for in-house brews or flights.

Wild Bunch Brewery has some of the best beers y'all have ever had. Coffee Stout and the new Ragnar…read more You won't be disappointed.

Come thirsty cause all their beer is tasty. Hospitality is top notch. The brewery is a little off…read morethe beaten path but well worth the slight detour. Both times we've been here the place was filled with local folks. A sign of a great local brewery. Yarly offers a daily special and we found out he is not only an accomplished brew master but a pretty darn cook as well. Please put this on your list to visit.