Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint

I was super disappointed when I got home and realized they forgot my hush puppy order! But, the ribs, beans, slaw and fries were superb, so this place still gets a 5! The ribs were delicious and fell off the bones, soooooo good!

Great food, great tap beer, love music!

Best bbq in East, hands down. If you are looking for classic, delicious, well priced bbq in a laid back atmosphere, Drifters is your place.

You'll love the service and the atmosphere

Despite there being many barbecue places in nashville, not many of them are very good. That being said, I find that Drifters is one of the better ones. I had a brisket and pulled pork sandwich that was actually very mouth watering. Instead of being bland u smoked meat like most Nashville places serve. Drifters actually smokes their meat, giving it a good flavor. My fiance had a jalapeno corn dog, that was literally the size of my forearm. She loved it. The Fried pickle chips were very heavily salted, I think they went overboard on that mix for the day. All in all good food, ok service, and kind of a Roadhouse atmosphere. I will eat here again.

This place rocks great live music most days of the week! Locals know about it but it's a lil hidden so adventures will find it, don't look and you miss out! BBQ was ! Bartender was chill AF.

Ashley was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Food was good! Unfortunately, another bartender (Amanda) my son got super excited to talk to her and he was so fast towards the inner area she was super rude the way she talked to my son and to me saying he couldn’t be there, wish I understand; sadly I cannot jump from the chair to get him on time! I dislike the way she talked to my son and the way she talked to me. I addressed it to her that that wasn’t a way to talk to me or my son and left the place I started shaking. I couldn’t finish my drink and had to rush to pay the sweet Ashley in the middle of the game. Little nice spot with horrible people like her made the place. It’s a no for me and anybody I know to not go there! Kid-friendliness: The worst!!!!! Horrible staff manners thanks to Amanda! Will not go there ever again and will not recommend. On the other side, Ms, Ashley was super nice and patient with my son. One person damage the whole vibe. Had to rush out, and on the way to the car my son was saying: “why that lady (Amanda) talked to you like that, that’s not nice”.

Hole-in-the-wall joint with stellar BBQ. So good. Be sure to get a Bushwhacker to cool down; the meat sweats are real.