Bar in Nashville, United States
Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint
100Pearl PointsEasy BBQ Stop

About Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint
Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint is a low-friction East Nashville pick for casual barbecue, especially when the group wants an easy meal rather than a polished date-night room. Use it as a relaxed neighborhood stop; cross-shop Attaboy Nashville, No 308, or Rosemary & Beauty Queen if drinks and ambience matter more than food-first convenience.
Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint is a Nashville venue with a casual dress code and daily hours that run from 11 AM into the evening. The verified public details are direct: it is open 11 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM Sunday.
Use it when you want a simple Nashville plan built around Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint rather than a venue with a more documented premium profile. If the night needs a separate stop afterward, Attaboy Nashville is another option to consider.
Use it for a casual Nashville stop, not a high-stakes plan
The confirmed profile here is limited, so do not plan around unverified claims about awards, chef detail, menu format, seating style, or a tasting-menu experience. The clearest verified planning cues are the casual dress code and the long daily operating hours.
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Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint when the priority is a casual Nashville stop with hours that make it usable from late morning into the evening. Cross-shop when the occasion calls for a different mood: Attaboy Nashville, No 308, Rosemary & Beauty Queen, The 5 Spot, Van Gogh's Wine Bar are other named options to consider.
For out-of-town readers building a wider food-and-drink map, keep this decision focused on Nashville and on the verified basics. Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint is best evaluated on its confirmed hours and casual dress code, while other Nashville dining rooms can be considered separately depending on the occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint?
The verified dress code is casual, so plan for a relaxed Nashville stop rather than a formal dress-up occasion.
Is Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint open late?
Yes. It is open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint good for a date?
It can work for a casual date if the goal is an easy Nashville plan. For a different kind of stop, No 308 or Attaboy Nashville are other options to compare; The 5 Spot is also worth considering.
What's the best time to go to Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint?
The verified hours are 11 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM Sunday. Choose a time within that schedule that fits your Nashville itinerary.
Is the food good at Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint?
The verified information does not include ratings, menu details, or awards. Treat it as a casual Nashville option and judge it against your plans and timing.
Location
Woodland St 1008 B, Nashville, TN 37206
Nashville, United States
Also Consider
- Van Gogh's Wine Bar, Notable alternative
- The 5 Spot, Notable alternative
- Rosemary & Beauty Queen, Notable alternative
- Attaboy Nashville, Notable alternative
- No 308, Notable alternative
How it compares in Nashville
Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint is the practical food-first choice in this set. Van Gogh's Wine Bar is the better fit when the night is built around wine and conversation, while The 5 Spot makes more sense when live-music energy matters more than the meal itself.
For cocktail quality and a more intentional bar experience, choose Attaboy Nashville or No 308 instead. Those are stronger cross-shops for a drinks-led date or a smaller group that wants the room to drive the evening. Drifters is easier to justify when the group is hungry, casual, not trying to make the booking the centerpiece.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen is the closer comparison for a social East Nashville night with more ambience. Pick Rosemary & Beauty Queen if the setting matters; pick Drifters when the decision is simpler: barbecue, convenience, a relaxed start before moving elsewhere.
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