Drifters Social Coffee & Cocktail

After coming in a couple of times for different occasions Drifters Social has been officially added to our top South Austin spots to go whether you are looking for a cool / quaint space to work or meet up with a large group of friends to hang outside. Bar inside has a whole super modern aesthetic that I really dig. We came in October and they had a beautiful wall of skulls and candles inside and had some pretty cool cocktails around the spooky theme. I saw several people working on laptops and reading as we enjoyed happy hour at the bar. On a different occasion I came when a boxing match was showing on their large projection/screen outside at nighttime. They even had the fire pits going on with folks gathering around in lawn chairs and wooden lounge chairs. The sound was great for the match and they even had a live local band playing prior to the big match. Since there were a lot of people the lines for beers or cocktails was long but went fast. As the night went on service sped up and you did not have to wait more than 5 minutes to get another round.Parking was super easy to navigate even in the dark but I did pass the entrance a couple of times as there is not much light out this way down Menchaca Rd. Just take your time as you approach Drifters and know that you can also park on the side road before the bar too.

Pros:* Ambiance: The setting is great and inviting.* Music: Good selection and volume.* Seating: Plenty of comfortable options.* WiFi: Reliable connection.* Parking: Convenient and ample space.* Food trucks: A great addition, though it depends on whether they're open.Cons:* The bartender made a significant mistake with a simple drink order.* The drink wasn't filled to the top.* The spirits used were different from what's advertised, with cheaper substitutes being used.* When questioned, the bartender admitted they weren't actually a bartender, raising the question of why they were managing the bar.With some better-trained staff, this place has the potential to be fantastic and a welcoming spot for regulars. Management needs to step up and address these issues to reach that potential.

A great place... .big Music stage..... great drink menu with a full bar. Tons of shade on their big patio, And a great place to hang out with your friends or family.My new favorite place on South Manchaca!

Nice large space with good food trucks and coffee/drinks. Doesn't matter if it's early or late in the day they have entertainment. Either TV, live bands or you can see if pickle ball is open. Def a good spot in the area and better parking than some other spots

This is my favorite of the south bars! Exceptional cocktails with even better ambience. They offer an indoor lounge, patio tables, food trucks, live music, attached to the pickleball bar, etc. The workers are helpful with suggestions and making these specialty drinks. I highly recommend you checking out this spot!

Great new spot to join the Menchaca bars! Easy access and huge parking lot with plenty of street parking as well, which already moves it to the top of the list. It's a large, open location with your quintessential live oak trees, a live music stage, and plenty of seating. There is a coffee bar (which closes oddly early, hopefully they will change that) and a large bar. Tons of indoor seating with beautiful velvet-looking chairs for working or chilling. They're currently offering free crawfish with a drink purchase on Saturdays! On the other side is the PicklePub, which has more of a sports bar feel with multiple TVs, high-top tables, and another bar. There are two pickle ball courts which are reservation only. The spots are connected, and I find it a little confusing that they have two different names ...Cocktail are priced $9-$13 dollars, with two frozen options. Beers are a whopping $8-$9! There are currently two food trucks - paninis and a fried chicken option. Overall, this is an awesome spot that has options for getting caffeinated, bringing the family, hearing live music, playing pickleball, or getting your drink on!

We love drifters! We go almost once a week. The parking is great for south bars, the drinks are some of the best cocktails in town and the food trucks are an added plus! You can also play pickleball or hang out inside where they have board games. We are excited to watch football on their big screen on Sundays! Really one of our new favorite spot, check it out!

I was looking for somewhere to work from home and drifters seemed like a nice spot! I had been once before with friends to play pickle ball. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. I was able to grab a table next to an outlet. The QR ordering was convenient. I'm not a big coffee drinker so I didn't drink much of my iced caramel macchiato if I'm being honest. The service was great and the barista was helpful when I had trouble connecting to wifi. This is a perfect quiet spot for remote work during the day. There are food trucks but they didn't open until closer to 1 or 2 on a Wednesday.

Best hangout spot in South Austin! Beezer & staff make sure you have the best time. Terrin could use a little bit more training but all in all great time!

I celebrate my Birthday and it was an Amazing experience, Staff always nice and helpful, drinks Amazing, food excellent. Music outside incredible. just the best place to celebrate with friends Elisa