Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint

We stopped in here for a taste and cold drink with the Secrets Tour and wow these wings blew us away. My son is the one that likes spicy food and he loved the flavor. The Pineapple Cider was absolutely delicious and really tamed the spices down.

Went on a Sunday late afternoon, they had live music! At the recommendation of our awesome server, we shared Mac & Cheese with brisket on top, 1/2 rack of ribs (with creamy coleslaw, hush puppies & fries), a cold shandy (on tap) and a bushwhacker (like a Wendy's frosty with rum). Large portions! Only thing we didn't like; we were sitting outside and the flies were horrendous when our food arrived.

Half-rack with greens, slaw & macn-cheese. Ribs super,super tender. Enjoyed the hot/sweet sauce. I think they offered 4 or 5 different sauces. Would like to try all. Greens tasty. Mac-n-cheese OK. Ribs and sauce are the star! Yum!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ EPIC experience with Angela at Drifters in East Nashville! From the moment we sat down, Angela made us feel like VIPs. Her energy is electric, her smile is contagious, and her service? Absolutely flawless. She knew the menu like the back of her hand and made spot-on recommendations that blew us away — especially the smoked wings and brisket mac. 🔥 What truly set Angela apart was how genuine and attentive she was the entire time. Drinks never hit empty, food came out perfect, and we left feeling like we just hung out with a friend who happened to be the best in the service game. If you're in East Nashville and want a killer time with unforgettable vibes, go to Drifters and ask for Angela. She’s a legend. 💯

This was my first time here and it was really good! My husband and I were on vacation and wanted to try something different. We found this cool little place and who doesn't love BBQ! Great music, service and food. It was also nice to see that clearly local people obviously frequent the place because they knew the staff by name, and everyone was very friendly, which you don't often see anymore. I love that. Our waitress/bartenders name was Ashley and she was great! As far as meat goes, I had BBQ brisket and it was so juicy and tender, it was delicious. My husband also had the BBQ brisket, as well as the pulled chicken and that was just as tender and juicy.

Fantastic stop on our Secret Foodie Tour! The Nashville Hot wings were fantastic! Great service, good food, and some good bluegrass on the patio!

You have to try the corn dog. I had it first time last year when i came to visit. Had to have it again. Plus patio is Dog friendly with a fenced in area.

The food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the barbecue mac & cheese.