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Drifters BBQ

BBQ Joint, Bar, and Music Venue$$$$

East End, Nashville

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Drifters BBQ

7.5^/10

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Ranked #4 for fried pickles in Nashville
"Fried pickles, excellent smoked meats and a well stocked sauce bar."(6 Tips)
"Really good BBQ tofu, and LOVE the fried pickles!"(2 Tips)
"Two words: Brisket Nachos."(2 Tips)
"Get the BBQ nachos and ask for the Behemoth."(2 Tips)

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Bird BrainDecember 3, 2010
The Nachos are amazing, though beware, when you order a plate you will have enough to feed 5 people! Either way, you can't go wrong with the different selections of meat to choose from.
Aaron IronsSeptember 29, 2012
The brisket nachos and brisket quesadilla are the shit. Also drifters has the most reliable two for one nights. It seems every time I go there it's a special, and it's rarely full of douchebags
Alexander FrostApril 1, 2013
Neat place to check out. I myself don't eat meat, so BBQ isn't exactly my thing; but live music certainly is, and Drifters shines, as Nashville joints should, in that respect.
fishwreckNovember 5, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Home venue for Kansas Bible Company. Ask when they'll be playing and then be sure to come back and hear a great band rock the house!
Justin MabeeSeptember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great hole in the wall, best beers on tap. Have yet to try the food but friends and locals rave for it.
Caleb WintersNovember 7, 2017
Fried pickles, excellent smoked meats and a well stocked sauce bar.
Nicholas BittnerJuly 16, 2017
Yes Nachos are good with large portions. But the hush puppies though. Worth a second trip.
Matt BaggettAugust 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Blackbean nachos 86 the Tx sauce, add avocado and get sweet fire and georgia sauce on the side!
Evan RJune 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Extremely animal friendly. The server brought out a water bowl for our dog right away.
Nathan GerkenFebruary 19, 2012
Get the pulled pork sand put the texas sauce, and mix in a little of the extra spicy baf!!!!
Mark BaldwinFebruary 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A BBQ place that caters to vegans? Count me in. Ask for the New Mexico sauce if you like it really spicy!!
Everett SimerlySeptember 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Make sure to check in at the "Round About" while you are here also.
Sydnee FSeptember 3, 2013
Awesome staff. Trivia night on Mondays!
kuntrageousJuly 8, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Favorite after work and Sunday sunday drinking spot. Awesome bartenders!
Sukhjit GhagMay 7, 2013
The vegetarian menu is extensive. Something for everyone!
Teisha AllisonJune 29, 2013
Great fried pickles. Staff seems almost too busy to notice that you need something unless you're a regular.
Jim RobertsOctober 27, 2014
Found this gem driving through Nashville.. Great Barbeque
Scott PetermanJanuary 3, 2014
Get the BBQ nachos and ask for the Behemoth. Whoa.
Carrie Martin VanceOctober 27, 2013
Food, not so much... Music, drinks and staff are great
Randal CooperAugust 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
They've changed the menu, but you can still get the brisket burritoif you ask, and it's goooood.
Richard BarteltMarch 23, 2017
Bbq is excellent.
Tony H.November 19, 2013
Hot slaw. Not just a clever name. It is HOT.
C BurtonMay 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The fries...FUcking AWEsome ...the sausage...FUcking awesome...you have to have both!!
DoniceOctober 11, 2010
Pulled Chicken Soft Tacos w/drifters signature BBQ sauce are the bomb! Compliments of Fallbackplanonline.com
Nashville GeeksJuly 6, 2010
Fried pickles, BBQ nachos and bourbon. What more do you need? Okay, fine. BBQ tofu, too!
Russell MartinAugust 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Veggie food menu
Beth S.January 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Two words: Brisket Nachos. Oh wait... two more words: Eagle Rare!
Lucas ZavalaApril 27, 2015
NOTHING good. Just the cheap happy hour drink prices. The food was terrible. An embarrassment to Nashville bbq. All meats were dry and flavor less. Had to be drowned in bbq sauce to be edible.
Craig KellerJuly 19, 2018
Drinks, food, 🍖
Lacie MadisonSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
BBQ Sliders and some of the best french fries in Nashville.
Russell MartinAugust 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Good vegetarian options
Sherry ClarkAugust 25, 2012
The catfish basket was great!
Rachel Y.May 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
BBQ Quesadilla got me like 🙌
kuntrageousJanuary 10, 2012
Been here 100+ times
So many vegetarian options. Smoke free 241s!
ObedDecember 27, 2014
The BBQ is good
Tiffany MartinezMay 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The best fried pickles
Chris AJune 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
password for WiFi is drifter1
Nathan GerkenFebruary 19, 2012
Be ready when you go in otherwise there not the nicest
Lee G TurleyMarch 21, 2010
BBQ platter is a great dinner for 2 (good price too) but give yourself some time... the service is slow
opieMay 27, 2011
Fried pickles - Best I've ever had
Scott StimeareAugust 15, 2010
Try the pulled pork bbq'd quesadilla it's quite yummy
lauren atkinsJune 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Really good BBQ tofu, and LOVE the fried pickles!
fishwreckJuly 6, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Decent bourbon selection, including Bulleit, Four Roses, and Basil Hayden.
Rae Van CurenMarch 31, 2012
Best nachos in Nashville!!
chrissy kirkwoodJune 4, 2010
Try the corn dogs!! Awesome mustard, too.
Tammy KellowayMarch 17, 2012
Looove the hushpuppies!!
Mao ShinodaApril 28, 2013
Tip the band
Ms Rashanda kellyJanuary 5, 2012
Best corn dogs ever !!!!
Holland CroutJanuary 15, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Trivia Time Mondays @ 8:00! Come pre-game for 5 Spot Monday night dance party and work your brain
Mari0 MJanuary 12, 2013
Beer is flat! Coke is flat! WTF!!!

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