Top Rated Nachtleven in Corpus Christi

House of Rock fulfills all the requirements for a good night. With a full bar, entertainment venue and a kitchen that churns out better-than-average pizza, you really never have to leave. The main bar allows guests 21+ and the venue allows all ages to listen to live music. Thursday through Saturday is when you can see shows, and in addition to pizzas, House of Rock offers salads and sandwiches while the bar stocks more than 80 beers.

Located at the popular Water Street Market, the Executive Surf Club is a casual spot that features more than 30 beers on tap as well as pub food like burgers, sandwiches and salads. The beer taps mostly feature domestic beers, both craft breweries and local favorites like 'Lone Star', but there is a small list of imports too. The Surf Club also provides live entertainment in the form of local music, where the stage hosts everything from rock and pop to country/western.

Step inside this pub with dark wooden walls and brass fixtures and you may forget that you are in Southern Texas, and not at the Temple Bar in Dublin. Of course you'll find Guinness behind the bar just as you'll find other beers from the island like Smithwick's and Harp. Just ask your bartender to pull one out of the tap in the proper way with a white, foamy top. A pub in every sense of the word, there is even live music throughout the week.

Farah's is located on South Padre Island and if you find yourself crossing the JFK causeway across the bay, it merits a trip for a quick drink. Inside, there are a couple of pool tables, some arcade games and an indoor shuffleboard court. The happy-hour is one of the best (and cheapest) on the island and when you leave there is a Whataburger right next door for some fast-food.

Dewey's Beer Garden is one of the best spots in Corpus Christi if you're looking to drink a beer in the sun. The outdoor patio/garden, warm Texas sun and cold beers combine to make a perfect match. To add some activities, the owners provide a stretch of sand with volleyball nets, a dodgeball area and even a place to toss some horseshoes. Inside, there are a couple of pool tables and during the NFL season, Dewey's becomes the quintessential place to catch a game.

In Corpus Christi, when you want to find a superb glass of whiskey, visit Rockit's. Conveniently located downtown, the bar offers several Texan whiskeys such as Balcones, Garrison Brothers and Red River brands, just to name a few. Rockit's also has plenty of flavored whiskeys, some of which include Fireball, Piehole - which has an Apple/Pecan touch - and the happily spiced Jeremiah Weed Sarsaparilla. Oftentimes, in addition to great bourbon, the venue also presents live music.