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The Drift

★★★★★ 4.5 · 0 reseñas

At The Drift, we're proud to be Brooklyn's go-to spot for a cozy night out. Our leather banquettes and patio seating create the perfect ambiance for sipping on lighthearted cocktails and indulging in our Southern-tinged bites. We've got everything you need to kick back: outdoor s...

The Drift

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About The Drift

At The Drift, we're proud to be Brooklyn's go-to spot for a cozy night out. Our leather banquettes and patio seating create the perfect ambiance for sipping on lighthearted cocktails and indulging in our Southern-tinged bites. We've got everything you need to kick back: outdoor seating, takeout, din...

At The Drift, we're proud to be Brooklyn's go-to spot for a cozy night out. Our leather banquettes and patio seating create the perfect ambiance for sipping on lighthearted cocktails and indulging in our Southern-tinged bites. We've got everything you need to kick back: outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in options, bar games, fast service, and even a pool table. Our signature drinks are strong and well-priced, and our vegan options - like JJ's famous "chicken" sandwich - are a hit with our regulars. With a welcoming atmosphere, great music, and unique touches like pinball in the back, we're the perfect spot to unwind after a long day.

What Customers Say About The Drift

The Drift is a popular local bar known for its taxidermy decor, mountain ski bar vibe, friendly bartenders, and chill atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the vegan food from JJ's Southern Vegan in the back, especially the spicy "chicken" sandwich and mac and cheese. Some mention inconsistent service.

Popular Dishes

spicy "chicken" sandwich Mac and Cheese Frito pie sloppy Joe chili Queso

Best For

Locals Casual Late Night Groups

Tip: Don't miss the vegan food in the back from JJ's Southern Vegan, but be warned that the spicy "chicken" sandwich is actually spicy!

Features

🌳 Outdoor
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Fidelity Memorial Park
A 70m

Fidelity Memorial Park

parque

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Lentol Garden
A 235m

Lentol Garden

parque

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Holy Name Square
A 283m

Holy Name Square

parque

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Monsignor McGolrick Park
Heritage
A 341m

Monsignor McGolrick Park

parque

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Frost Playground
A 444m

Frost Playground

parque

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Father Studzinski Square
A 497m

Father Studzinski Square

parque

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Explore the area around The Drift

The Drift is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Monsignor McGolrick Park (A 341m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Fidelity Memorial Park (A 70m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Lentol Garden (A 235m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Holy Name Square (A 283m) — park in the United States of America
  • Frost Playground (A 444m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Father Studzinski Square (A 497m) — Park in Brooklyn, New York
  • Sergeant William Dougherty Playground (A 500m) — park in Brooklyn, the United States of America
  • Ericsson Playground (A 522m) — park in the United States of America
  • Vincent V Abate Playground (A 634m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Land to Sea (A 550m)

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Frequently asked questions about The Drift

The Drift is located at 579 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, Brooklyn.
Near The Drift you can find points of interest such as Fidelity Memorial Park, Lentol Garden, Holy Name Square, Monsignor McGolrick Park.
The Drift offers bar cuisine.
The Drift has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Drift offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at The Drift based on customer reviews are: spicy "chicken" sandwich, Mac and Cheese, Frito pie, sloppy Joe, chili Queso.
The Drift is ideal for locals, casual dining, late night, groups.
The Drift is a popular local bar known for its taxidermy decor, mountain ski bar vibe, friendly bartenders, and chill atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the vegan food from JJ's Southern Vegan in the back, especially the spicy "chicken" sandwich and mac and cheese. Some mention inconsistent service.
Don't miss the vegan food in the back from JJ's Southern Vegan, but be warned that the spicy "chicken" sandwich is actually spicy!
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The Drift Brooklyn Reviews

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Reviews (40)
Sam Esce
Sam Esce

Drinks that are strong and well-priced, and love the chill vibe. Plus JJ's Southern Vegan food in the back is amazing!! The spicy "chicken" sandwich is definitely spicy though, so watch out! You MUST get the Mac and Cheese

Karen Wood
Karen Wood

Always a great time st this bar. Yummy snacks. Legit cocktails. Perfect spot for locals.

Ryan
Ryan

Taxidermy+Busch draft+Wood panelling... a place to take the sting out of an ever-growing duplicative bar scene across NYC.

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Karen Wood

Always a great time st this bar. Yummy snacks. Legit cocktails. Perfect spot for locals.

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Sam Esce

Drinks that are strong and well-priced, and love the chill vibe. Plus JJ's Southern Vegan food in the back is amazing!! The spicy "chicken" sandwich is definitely spicy though, so watch out! You MUST get the Mac and Cheese

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John Goodwin

I dig the wood panel mountain vibe and has a decent pool table. Good local spot. If I lived closer by - would probably be here more often~

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Aaron Straight

The perfect bar? Probably. I’m visiting NYC on a film shoot and my local DP and long-time friend takes me to his local watering hole... mid conversation we walk in to the bar and immediately I had to stop and look around. The place looks a little like a Wes Anderson set but not in an try-hard kind of way.. it’s a great balance of rough and ready; designed and lived-in. Then we met the bartender who was a sweetheart and a killer DJ setting a great mood for the joint. Drinks were good and reasonably priced. If this was in my hood back home, I’d be a regular for sure.

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bluesummers

Bartender was awesome, didn’t grab his name but he was super hospitable and friendly! Very dark inside and he was playing tame impala. All green flags to me, will be back hopefully that guy is still bartending!

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j Burks

Great local bar that we stumbled across on our way home from a show. Friendly vibe, good music and cheap stiff drinks. My kind of bar. "Mountain" ski bar vibe is cool, too.

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Micilin O'Donaghue

don’t sleep on the AMAZING VEGAN FOOD in the back! great dive bar with good music and small backyard! -++ PHOTO HUNT machine on bar

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John O'Neill

Always have a good time at the Drift. Nice atmosphere, good crowd and a nice backyard. They had a basic but good selection of beers and nice cocktails.

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Daniel Fagan

Love everything about this place. The theme, music, atmosphere, food, and pinball in the back. It scratches a particular itch VERY well.

A
Alex Paseka

Calm spot. Backyard area is chill. Pool table is chill.

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Trevor Levasseur

Nice relaxed environment to enjoy a drink. Bonus points for hosting vegan place in the back

Alex Paseka
Alex Paseka

Calm spot. Backyard area is chill. Pool table is chill.

Trevor Levasseur
Trevor Levasseur

Nice relaxed environment to enjoy a drink. Bonus points for hosting vegan place in the back

colin Madigan
colin Madigan

Just hanging out hearing good tunes, having good beers. They are so nice there

Daniel Fagan
Daniel Fagan

Love everything about this place. The theme, music, atmosphere, food, and pinball in the back. It scratches a particular itch VERY well.

Micilin O'Donaghue
Micilin O'Donaghue

don’t sleep on the AMAZING VEGAN FOOD in the back! great dive bar with good music and small backyard! -++ PHOTO HUNT machine on bar

John O'Neill
John O'Neill

Always have a good time at the Drift. Nice atmosphere, good crowd and a nice backyard. They had a basic but good selection of beers and nice cocktails.

bluesummers
bluesummers

Bartender was awesome, didn’t grab his name but he was super hospitable and friendly! Very dark inside and he was playing tame impala. All green flags to me, will be back hopefully that guy is still bartending!

John Goodwin
John Goodwin

I dig the wood panel mountain vibe and has a decent pool table. Good local spot. If I lived closer by - would probably be here more often~

j Burks
j Burks

Great local bar that we stumbled across on our way home from a show. Friendly vibe, good music and cheap stiff drinks. My kind of bar. "Mountain" ski bar vibe is cool, too.

Aaron Straight
Aaron Straight

The perfect bar? Probably. I’m visiting NYC on a film shoot and my local DP and long-time friend takes me to his local watering hole... mid conversation we walk in to the bar and immediately I had to stop and look around. The place looks a little like a Wes Anderson set but not in an try-hard kind of way.. it’s a great balance of rough and ready; designed and lived-in. Then we met the bartender who was a sweetheart and a killer DJ setting a great mood for the joint. Drinks were good and reasonably priced. If this was in my hood back home, I’d be a regular for sure.

Chris Camp
Chris Camp

This place feels much more cozy and welcoming than Boulevard tavern ever did. An improved drink menu and ambiance goes a long way. We were with a large group and everyone had a great time

The Brothers Buoy
The Brothers Buoy

Chill neighborhood spot. Same owners as The Commodore and El Cortez. Try the Frito pie, sloppy Joe and chili Queso. Great drinks too.

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The Brothers Buoy

Chill neighborhood spot. Same owners as The Commodore and El Cortez. Try the Frito pie, sloppy Joe and chili Queso. Great drinks too.

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Chris Camp

This place feels much more cozy and welcoming than Boulevard tavern ever did. An improved drink menu and ambiance goes a long way. We were with a large group and everyone had a great time

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Austin Schargorodski

Pretty nice spot. I enjoyed the cozy vibe and the big booths. It wasn't too loud which made talking a bit easier, and their drinks were priced well. It's in a good area as well so if you're around it's worth a stop for a drink.

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Ethan Gooding

A classic-feeling bar, great place for grabbing a drink on your way home from work. The prices are what you'd expect (a bit expensive) and the selection isn't amazing, but Jamal (the bartender) brings it up to 4 stars nonetheless.

Austin Schargorodski
Austin Schargorodski

Pretty nice spot. I enjoyed the cozy vibe and the big booths. It wasn't too loud which made talking a bit easier, and their drinks were priced well. It's in a good area as well so if you're around it's worth a stop for a drink.

Ethan Gooding
Ethan Gooding

A classic-feeling bar, great place for grabbing a drink on your way home from work. The prices are what you'd expect (a bit expensive) and the selection isn't amazing, but Jamal (the bartender) brings it up to 4 stars nonetheless.

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Chastity Diaz

It would be nice if the Owner / Manager cared about the place, the atmosphere is calm, and the Bartenders are great. However, they run out of popular products often, and customers are left to find alternative options which makes you drink less. Many things are broken during any given day, Chairs, Heat/Ac, Cash Register, Music, etc.. I like the convenience of the local neighborhood bar, with the cozy backyard, but it's difficult to make the establishment your place of choice, because of the inconsistencies.

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Tatianna Mier

Walked in and out. Bartender looked at us like we were crazy when asked if they had a food menu! Lol such a bummer since it was on my list for a long time.

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Lena Edvardsen

I was here a few years ago.This is the worst customer service I've ever experienced in my lifetime! The bartender was not just rude, but aggressive waving her hands in my face. I was disrespected by her several times for being foreign. She also said: "This is New York, don't expect me to be nice to you!" Ridiculous.

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Now Last

They removed my review … but putting it back up service is trash food is great they don’t answer the phone. Never know when they’re open are closed.. you gotta chance it

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Jeff

Bad Vibes! Rude bartenders, in this economy I will spend my money elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Jeff
Jeff

Bad Vibes! Rude bartenders, in this economy I will spend my money elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Now Last
Now Last

They removed my review … but putting it back up service is trash food is great they don’t answer the phone. Never know when they’re open are closed.. you gotta chance it

Lena Edvardsen
Lena Edvardsen

I was here a few years ago.This is the worst customer service I've ever experienced in my lifetime! The bartender was not just rude, but aggressive waving her hands in my face. I was disrespected by her several times for being foreign. She also said: "This is New York, don't expect me to be nice to you!" Ridiculous.

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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188 reviews
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Dining Options

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Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
5PM-4AM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
188
💰 Price Level
$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-2.5 hours here
📞 Phone
+1 718-504-7776
🌐 Website
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
🚻 Restroom
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The Neighborhood

Fidelity Memorial Park

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 70m
Lentol Garden

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 235m
Holy Name Square

park in the United States of America

A 283m
Monsignor McGolrick Park Heritage

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 341m
Frost Playground

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 444m
Father Studzinski Square

Park in Brooklyn, New York

A 497m
Sergeant William Dougherty Playground

park in Brooklyn, the United States of America

A 500m
Ericsson Playground

park in the United States of America

A 522m
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