Live Music with Dustin Smith
Join us on September 21st for live music featuring Dustin Smith! He crafts rich songs that reflect the lives and landscapes of middle America. It'll be a fantastic night!
Live Music with Luke Stutzman
Luke Stutzman is back for another great night of live music on August 17th! He is a Central Iowa-based singer-songwriter. Join us for a fun night!
Live Music with Eva Marie
Please join us in welcoming Eva Maria on July 20th! She's an upcoming indie artist and can't wait to have some fun with all of you!
Live Music with Blaine Garrett
Join us for a fantastic night of live music on June 29th featuring Blaine Garrett! With 25 years of songwriting experience, it's sure to be an amazing night!
Live Music with Liv McNair
Join us in welcoming our very own, Liv McNair! She is a folk/country singer who plays a range of covers and writes her own music. Liv has opened for Dylan Scott and even performed at a festival as an opener for Dierks Bentley. It will be a great night!
Live Music with Luke Stutzman
Join us in welcoming Luke Stutzman, a Central Iowa-based singer-songwriter! He is set to bring a unique percussive style of guitar playing and a raspy tone that transfers seamlessly into his Americana/Folk Rock genre. No cover charge.
Board Games for Everyone
Join us for an exciting evening of board games on April 13th at 7 pm! The Dealt Hand is thrilled to present a hosted pop-up board game event and their mission is to bring people together for an enjoyable gaming experience.
They provide a vast selection of games and offer assistance in setting up and teaching them to you. Additionally, they bring along a variety of accessories such as card holders, dice cups, trays for components, and more to enhance your gaming convenience.
Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Live Music with Blaine Garrett
Join us in welcoming Blaine Garrett March 30th! With 25 years of songwriting under his belt, Blaine is set to bring the house down with some classic rock and roll along with hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s country.
St. Patty's Beer Choir
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple – you get a beer, get a seat, and we lead you through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome. (The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks.) And if you just want to drink and listen, you're welcome, too, but don't be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Puzzles & Pints (Copy)
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, March 10th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, February 18th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, January 14th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Beer Choir at The Drift
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! This time around, the choir will also be singing from the Holiday Nog Chaser Supplement!
Holiday apparel—including ugly Christmas sweaters—is encouraged!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, December 10th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
The Drift Turns 3! | 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
It's hard to believe, but we're turning three! Come join us for birthday specials and good times on December 9th starting at 5 PM. We are honored to be part of this community and are grateful for the support we've received!
Starting at 5 PM in the taproom, enjoy:
$3 sangria
$3 pints of Big Rack Spotted Fawn
$3 pretzel bites
Beer Choir: Oktoberfest Edition
Break out your lederhosen and join us for a special Oktoberfest edition of Beer Choir!
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple – you get a beer, get a seat, and we lead you through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! This time around there will be a heavy emphasis on songs from our bier-drinking friends, the Germans!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome. (The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks.) And if you just want to drink and listen, you're welcome, too, but don't be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
Beer Choir with Special Guest Satomi Hofmann
Rub elbows and sing *with* the fabulous Satomi Hofmann hot on the heels of her two fabulous performances at the Iowa Theater!
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Summer Beer Choir at The Drift
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! We also add in a few karaoke favorites—and this time, a few patriotic classics.
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Bingo Night!
Join us for a fun evening of bingo with great drinks, giveaways and prizes! And - to celebrate another school year complete and the beginning of summer - teachers will get $1 off drinks during the event! Hope to see you there!
Meet the Maker Series: West Hill Brewing
Join us Thursday evening, May 18th, as we welcome the West Hill Brewing team to The Drift! Located just down the road in Indianola, West Hill was started by local residents Doug & Heather Gaumer. We are proud to carry their very tasty craft beers on tap, and hope you'll come try some samples with the West Hill team on May 18th!
Drift Into Fashion
Sashay on down to The Drift for an evening full of fashion and fun. We’ve teamed up with Angel Wings & CT to curate a fashion show accompanied by dinner with suggested drink pairings. Models will be showcasing spring trends and new arrivals from our neighboring local boutique. We'll talk trends and fashion tips, and present you with an Angel Wings & CT store coupon. Learn More & Register
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, March 26th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Meet the Maker Series: Susie Jones
Join us Thursday evening, March 23rd, as we welcome Susie Jones to The Drift! If you've been in for our homemade pie, you've had the pleasure of tasting Susie's handiwork. Susie is a state fair blue ribbon winner and was awarded a lifetime membership in the American Pie Council after winning 1st place in the "All American Apple Pie Competition!" Susie says she is thrilled to share her love of pie with patrons of The Drift... we are thrilled that she is a part of our team. Come for dinner and stay for a dessert sample with Susie - we hope you can join us on the 23rd!
St. Patrick's Day Beer Choir
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! This time around, we'll be calling on the Irish faeries to lend us their best auld tunes.
Wear green if you don't want to be pinched!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Trivia Night
Bring your team of 4-6 trivia buffs and join us for trivia night! We’re going back to the 80’s for an awesome night of trivia, music and totally rad outfits! Reserve a table from 7-10 pm for $50 (applied to your bill at the end of the evening). Reserve a spot for your team.
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, February 26th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Valentine's Dinner - SOLD OUT
Join us on Tuesday, February 14th, for a 3-Course Valentine’s Dinner at The Drift! Cocktails start at 5:30, with dinner following at 6:30. This event has limited seating, so reserve early! There are a limited number of 2-top tables; the majority of tables will be 4-tops. If you would like to be seated with specific friends, please indicate this on the form when you click “Reserve & Pay Now.” Each person will have their choice of two 3-course dinners.
Please note that gratuity is not included.
Puzzles & Pints -
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, January 29th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.
Beer Choir at The Drift
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and let yourself be led through a couple hours of hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! This time around, the choir will also be singing from the Holiday Nog Chaser Supplement!
Holiday apparel—including ugly Christmas sweaters—is encouraged!
Non-beer drinkers are also welcome—The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks. And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
There is no cover charge.
Puzzles & Pints
Bring your team of up to 4 puzzlers and join us for our puzzle competition on Sunday, December 4th! The fun starts at 2:00, and the first to complete the 300 piece puzzle wins a round of pints on us! Reserve your spot for $15 / team.