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Drifters BBQ

Drifters BBQ

BBQ Joint, Bar, and Music Venue$$$$
East End, Nashville
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    Caleb W.
    "Fried pickles, excellent smoked meats and a well stocked sauce bar."(6 Tips)
    lauren a.
    "Really good BBQ tofu, and LOVE the fried pickles!"(2 Tips)
    Beth S.
    "Two words: Brisket Nachos."(2 Tips)
    Scott P.
    "Get the BBQ nachos and ask for the Behemoth."(2 Tips)
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  • Bird B.
    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 I.
    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 F.heart icon on user image
    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.
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    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 M.
    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 W.heart icon on user image
    Caleb WintersNovember 7, 2017
    Fried pickles, excellent smoked meats and a well stocked sauce bar.
  • Nicholas B.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas BittnerJuly 16, 2017
    Yes Nachos are good with large portions. But the hush puppies though. Worth a second trip.
  • Matt B.
    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 R.
    Evan RJune 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Extremely animal friendly. The server brought out a water bowl for our dog right away.
  • Nathan G.
    Nathan GerkenFebruary 19, 2012
    Get the pulled pork sand put the texas sauce, and mix in a little of the extra spicy baf!!!!
  • Mark B.
    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 S.
    Everett SimerlySeptember 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure to check in at the "Round About" while you are here also.
  • Sydnee F.
    Sydnee FSeptember 3, 2013
    Awesome staff. Trivia night on Mondays!
  • Sukhjit G.
    Sukhjit GhagMay 7, 2013
    The vegetarian menu is extensive. Something for everyone!
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    kuntrageousJuly 8, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Favorite after work and Sunday sunday drinking spot. Awesome bartenders!
  • Teisha A.
    Teisha AllisonJune 29, 2013
    Great fried pickles. Staff seems almost too busy to notice that you need something unless you're a regular.
  • Jim R.heart icon on user image
    Jim RobertsOctober 27, 2014
    Found this gem driving through Nashville.. Great Barbeque
  • Scott P.heart icon on user image
    Scott PetermanJanuary 3, 2014
    Get the BBQ nachos and ask for the Behemoth. Whoa.
  • Carrie M.
    Carrie Martin VanceOctober 27, 2013
    Food, not so much... Music, drinks and staff are great
  • Randal C.
    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 B.heart icon on user image
    Richard BarteltMarch 23, 2017
    Bbq is excellent.
  • Tony H.
    Tony H.November 19, 2013
    Hot slaw. Not just a clever name. It is HOT.
  • C B.
    C BurtonMay 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The fries...FUcking AWEsome ...the sausage...FUcking awesome...you have to have both!!
  • Donice
    DoniceOctober 11, 2010
    Pulled Chicken Soft Tacos w/drifters signature BBQ sauce are the bomb! Compliments of Fallbackplanonline.com
  • Russell M.
    Russell MartinAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Veggie food menu
  • Nashville Geeks
    Nashville GeeksJuly 6, 2010
    Fried pickles, BBQ nachos and bourbon. What more do you need? Okay, fine. BBQ tofu, too!
  • Beth S.
    Beth S.January 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Two words: Brisket Nachos. Oh wait... two more words: Eagle Rare!
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    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.
  • Lacie M.
    Lacie MadisonSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    BBQ Sliders and some of the best french fries in Nashville.
  • Craig K.
    Craig KellerJuly 19, 2018
    Drinks, food, 🍖
  • Russell M.
    Russell MartinAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Good vegetarian options
  • Sherry C.
    Sherry ClarkAugust 25, 2012
    The catfish basket was great!
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    ObedDecember 27, 2014
    The BBQ is good
  • Rachel Y.
    Rachel Y.May 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    BBQ Quesadilla got me like 🙌
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    kuntrageousJanuary 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    So many vegetarian options. Smoke free 241s!
  • Tiffany M.
    Tiffany MartinezMay 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The best fried pickles
  • Nathan G.
    Nathan GerkenFebruary 19, 2012
    Be ready when you go in otherwise there not the nicest
  • Chris A.
    Chris AJune 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    password for WiFi is drifter1
  • Lee G Turley
    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
  • Scott S.
    Scott StimeareAugust 15, 2010
    Try the pulled pork bbq'd quesadilla it's quite yummy
  • opie
    opieMay 27, 2011
    Fried pickles - Best I've ever had
  • lauren a.
    lauren atkinsJune 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good BBQ tofu, and LOVE the fried pickles!
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    fishwreckJuly 6, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Decent bourbon selection, including Bulleit, Four Roses, and Basil Hayden.
  • Rae V.
    Rae Van CurenMarch 31, 2012
    Best nachos in Nashville!!
  • Tammy K.
    Tammy KellowayMarch 17, 2012
    Looove the hushpuppies!!
  • Mao S.
    Mao ShinodaApril 28, 2013
    Tip the band
  • chrissy k.
    chrissy kirkwoodJune 4, 2010
    Try the corn dogs!! Awesome mustard, too.
  • Mari0 M.
    Mari0 MJanuary 12, 2013
    Beer is flat! Coke is flat! WTF!!!
  • Ms Rashanda kelly
    Ms Rashanda kellyJanuary 5, 2012
    Best corn dogs ever !!!!
  • Holland C.
    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
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