A Girls' Night Out at These Downtown Bars in Corpus Christi
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An Ideal Girls’ Night Out in Corpus Christi

From dinner to activities and everything in between, consider this your guide to a perfect GNO downtown.

By Kylie Cooper|August 29
photo of cocktails from BUS

cocktails from BUS | Photography by Rachel Benavides

A proper girls’ night out has the power to turn even the worst days into the best evenings. There is something so magical about meeting up with your closest girlfriends to chat and sip the night away together. Prepare the group chat: Here are a few ideas for your next cherished ritual, the classic GNO.

Happy Hour

 Meet the girls at BUS for the happiest hour of them all. With an expansive outdoor patio, indoor seating, daily drink specials and plenty of Instagram photo ops waiting to happen, this is the perfect first stop. Plus, you can share a few items off the Tasty Bites menu for the evening’s first course. 

Main Course

 Nothing says date night like dinner at Dokyo Dauntaun—be it with your partner or the girls! Its modern, Neo-Tokyo-inspired aesthetic sets the scene for an immersive experience. The extensive menu includes a range of sushi, noodles, chicken katsu dishes, fried rice, bulgogi and so much more. Plus, you’ll find some of the most inventive cocktails in the Coastal Bend here. 

photo of the offerings at Dokyo Dauntaun, a perfect desination for a girls night out I Corpus Christi
Dokyo Dauntaun | Photography by Rachel Benavides

Penultimate Pit-Stop

 The next stop on our girls’ night itinerary takes you to The Mariner. Just above the gift shop at Harrison’s Landing and up a discreet set of stairs is a premier cocktail experience. Its cocktail menu features twists on classics and new creations alike, but if you need a little pep in your step before the last stop, try the Nitro Expresso Martini—it won’t disappoint. 

The Mariner | Photography by Deux Boheme

Last Call

The best way to cap off a girls’ night is by stopping by a woman-owned bar, and The Annex, owned by sisters Caitlin and Kallia Shook, is the perfect option. Though you can’t go wrong with any of the cocktails, we recommend the Fitzgerald, which shakes together gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters for an aromatic and refreshing drink.

Looking to work a more interactive activity into your girls’ night?

Hop on the Blue Shore Pedal Lounge for a fun-filled, BYOB ride around downtown. 

Book a Full Moon Cruise aboard the Texas Tease, complete with live music from Claudia Melton. 

Create a masterpiece while enjoying a glass of wine at Painting with a Twist. 

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