Appetizers

Mermaids Melody

Lobster, shrimp & crab stuffed avocado with our house salsa & citrus sunrise sauce. Served with tri-colored tortilla chips.

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Cajun Chicken Gyro

Cajun chicken, tzatziki, cucumber salad, lettuce, feta & olives. Served in miniature pita pockets.

14
Nacho Bizness

Red, white, & blue tortilla chips smothered in cheddar cheese, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce & spring onion.
+ Guacamole (3), chicken (3), shrimp (6) +

14
Chef's Charcuterie Board

Cured meats, assorted cheeses, fruits, jam, and nuts.

19
Hummus

Weekly variation of the classic Mediterranean dip made in-house, served with pita bread & sliced vegetables.

12
Crab Cakes

Pan-fried & oven roasted. Served with our sweet & spicy aioli.

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Tuna NOTcho's Tartar

Wicked fresh tuna served nacho style.

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Crab Rangoon Dip

Hot, creamy, cheesy & loaded with crab. Served with our wonton chips.

13

Flatbreads

Hard Naples

Pesto, fresh tomato & mozzarella. Topped with a balsamic reduction.

12
The Whistling Pig

Bacon bourbon jam, roasted Brussel sprouts, parmesan cheese, farm raised thick cut bacon, red onion & a balsamic reduction.

14
Chicken Pesto Caesar

Pesto, parmesan cheese, & chicken. Topped with a crisp shredded Caesar salad.

14

Sandwiches

Happy Gobbler

Smoked turkey, stuffing, cranberry aioli, & potato crisps. Served on paninipressed ciabatta bread.

12
Townie Lobster Roll

Massachusetts born & bread lobster meat, butter-poached, tossed in mayo & seasoned with salt & pepper.

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Caprese

Pesto, mozzarella cheese, tomato, olive oil & balsamic reduction served on fresh baked bread.

11
Thai Me Up

Roasted chicken tossed in Thai peanut sauce. Served with cucumber salad & crisp julienne carrots in a flour tortilla.

13
Ultimate Grilled Cheese

A gooey, golden-crisp grilled cheese sandwich served on fresh-baked Virgilio's bread. + Bacon or Turkey

9

Salads

Atomic Wedgie (gf)

Savory thick cut bacon with heirloom grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved carrots & pickled onions served over an iceberg wedge with our house made smoked blue cheese dressing.

14
The Piñata (gf)

Shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese, Cajun chicken, avocado, chipotle ranch & sour cream.

14
Drift Caesar

Our take on the traditional Caesar salad made with fresh iceberg lettuce and house made dressing.

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Caprese

Roma tomatoes & fresh mozzarella nestled together with pesto oil and balsamic reduction. Served over a bed of fresh arugula.

13

Desserts

Carrot Cake

An old-fashioned favorite made with fresh carrots and toasted walnuts, filled and frosted with white chocolate cream cheese icing.

7
Flourless Chocolate Cake

Rich indulgent Dark Chocolate Layer Cake topped with whipped cream.

7
Limoncello Cake

Fluffy lemon cake layers, brushed with a limoncello syrup, filled with a thin layer of lemon curd, and frosted with a decadent mascarpone and cream cheese frosting.

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Mango Ripieno

Mango sorbetto served in a natural Mango fruit shell.

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Coconut Ripieno

Coconut sorbetto served in a coconut shell and topped with dark chocolate shavings and toasted coconut flakes.

8
Pineapple Ripieno

Pineapple sorbetto served in a natural pineapple

8

Whiskey Cocktails

Bourbon Peach Smash

Bulleit bourbon, peach purée, simple syrup, mint & a splash of ginger beer.

14
Kentucky Egg Cream

Bourbon, ginger honey simple syrup, cream, chocolate bitters, & soda water.

14
The Fluid Boarder

Bourbon, Mezcal, Luxardo liqueur, pineapple & lime juice.

14
The Sap Run

Rye whiskey, Antica vermouth, real maple syrup & dash of angostura bitters. Served over an ice sphere.

14
Sweet Scotsman

Scotch, ginger honey simple syrup & cream.

13
Stacey Boulevardier

Rye whiskey, Campari, Anticavermouth & coffee bitters. Served on the rocks.

14
Niles New Fashion

Bourbon, Antica vermouth, bitters, orange clove simple syrup & a splash of soda water.

14
On The Ropes

Bourbon, brandy, dark rum, lemon juice & hibiscus simple syrup.

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Cut The Bridge

Bourbon, cream & Downeast cold brew.

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Drift Martinis

Real Espresso Martini

Vodka, Fresh Espresso & Kahlua.

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Disaronno Espresso Martini

Disaronno, Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua.

12
Orange Clove Espresso

Espresso Martini with Grand Marnier, orange clove simple syrup, & fresh cream.

14
Driftini

Rum, Rumchatta, Blue Curacao, a splash of cream & butterfly pea flower simple syrup.

14
Grand Kohala

House infused jalapeño tequila, Grand Marnier, pineapple juice, hibiscus simple & lime juice.

14
Island Osprey

Dingle gin, Luxardo liqueur, butterfly pea flower simple syrup & lemon juice.

14
Beauport Blue Dirty Martini

Local 5x distilled Beauport vodka, Antica dry vermouth & olive juice. Served with blue cheese stuffed olives.

16

Movers & Shakers

Crack of Dawn

Espelon Anejo, Passoa passion fruit liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice & hibiscus simple syrup.

14
Vanilla Peach Mojito

White rum, house-made vanilla bean simple syrup, mint, fresh peach purée & soda water.

13
Burning Butterfly

House infused jalapeño tequila, Cointreau, agave, butterfly pea simple syrup & lime juice.

13
Thar She Blows

Grey Whale gin, honey ginger simple syrup, Blue Curacao, lime juice & tonic water.

13
Crazy Rum Drink

Local Ryan & Wood rum, gold rum, dark rum, banana liqueur, Malibu, grenadine, pineapple, orange & cranberry juice.

14
Salty Dog Bar

Kettle One grapefruit rose botanical vodka, grapefruit juice, hibiscus simple syrup & a salt rim.

14

Coffee Drinks

Coffee Bourbon Cocktail

Latte made with Honey, Cinnamon & steamed milk.

12
The Nutty Brewer

Latte made with Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut, and steamed milk.

12

Craft Beers & Stouts

Draft Beers

Bent Water Thunderfunk IPA | Down East Hard Cider | Jack Abby House Lager | Whale Cover White Ale

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Bent Water Sluice Juice IPA

ABV 6.2%

8
Bent Water Suborbital IPA

ABV 4.7%

7
Lord Hobo Boom Sauce Double IPA

ABV 7.8%

8
Notch-Left of the Dial IPA

ABV 4.2%

6
Rockport Brewing Hatchet IPA

ABV 4.6%

8
Whirlpool IPA

ABV 5.5%

7
Gunner's Daughter Milk Stout

ABV 5.5%

8
Mast Landing Milk Stout

ABV 5.5%

7
McAteers Dry Irish Stout

ABV 4.3%

8

Domestic & Other

Domestic

Bud Light Bottle | Corona

6
Other

Heineken 0% | Nite Lite Lager | Stella Artios

6
Mass Appeal Hard Cider

ABV 5.8%

7
White Claw Hard Seltzer

ABV 5%

6

White Wines & Sparkling

McNab Chardonnay CA

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12
Claude Vialade Chardonnay FR

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12
Ziobaffa Pinot Grigio IT

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11
Little Sheep Sauv. Blanc NZ

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11
Mosel Riesling DE

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Andre Delorme Sparkling Rose FR

-

9
Villa Jolanda Prosecco IT

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9

Red Wines

Sur De Los Andes Cabernet AR

-

12
Monte Degli Angeli Pino Noir IT

-

11
Monsieur Touton Merlot FR

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11
Agua de Piedra Malbec FR

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Taylor Tawny Port PT

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Hours

Food Offering Hours

Contact Info

DRIFT is about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends

Distinctive Drink

DRIFT has a killer cocktail program. Take a seat at the bar and order our signature Espresso Martini or try one of our local microbrews and unique wine offerings. If you’re in the mood for some harder stuff, check out the extensive list of whiskeys, as well as our unique craft cocktails mixed with house-made juices and syrups.

Distinctive Food

American at its roots DRIFT elevates traditional New England flavors into something entirely new, inspiration for our cuisine is drawn from the unique Gloucester landscape but strengthened by seasonal variations, all resulting in a “one of a kind” approach to our food and drink.

Live Music

Hump Day Karaoke

September 15, 2021
9:00pm - Midnight

Dave Campbell

September 16, 2021
8:30pm - 11:30pm

Dubtone Horns

September 17, 2021
9:00pm - Midnight
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The Mystics

September 18, 2021
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Jack Favazza

September 19, 2021

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What People Have to Say

This place is one of the best in town. Could not recommend it enough. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, and great food! The drinks are reasonably priced and most of all they the owners treat everyone like family. Top place in Gloucester to go. 10/5 stars recommend!!!

Christian O.

Drift is one of my all-time favorite places for coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks. The entire staff is SO amazing and friendly, especially a big shout to Chris and Charlie! The food is always so outstanding and delicious. You really cannot go wrong coming to Drift.

Jen L

From Western MA in town for the evening. We saw the outside bar from the street and decided to stop by for some drinks and food. What an awesome place. Although we were told the kitchen was closed the owner immediately told us where to go to get late-night food. We were having such a good time that we did not want to leave. We ended up with muffins and danish for dinner!!! After some time, the owner made us a tray of cheese, crackers, olives, and salami. We did not ask he just offered... it was delicious ... he did not charge us!!! Now that’s customer service. We will defiantly be back!!!

Diane S.

Drift was a very pleasant experience! Stopped by for quick sip of espresso, stayed much longer than expected to have a chat with Rick! It is a Beautifully designed cafe, with a wonderful view! The coffee was amazing, and selection of spirits will satisfy anyone! If you are in the area! Make a stop, and visit!

Brian L.

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