drift away into a world of your own

drift/drifted/drifting...the drift

To be carried along by currents of air or water,
To proceed or move unhurriedly and smoothly,
To move leisurely from place to place.

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escapism has a new home at the drift bar and restaurant, an island of calm in the heart of the city of london. the drift occupies two floors and extends out to an alfresco space near liverpool street, heron tower.

choose between two striking bars, an exclusive fine-dining nook or settle at the captain's table and sample delicious dishes using the very best seasonal produce in our superb heron tower restaurant.

we have done skinny, we now go mini with a refresh of our menus. we have focused on seasonal local produce, smaller sharing dishes, and lower calorie salads. to download our new menu click here.

our super skinny, super food cocktails, low calorie wine and beer ensure there is something to keep the guilty nightmares at bay! take a peak at some of our new heart warming dishes.

meander between high tables, sunken loungers and long benches and indulge in our skinny and delicious cocktails or work your way through our impressive wine list. open 7 days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and canapé parties, the drift’s imaginative food menu uses locally sourced ingredients at refreshingly good prices. whether it’s for a leisurely lunch with friends, a sunday roast catch up with family or celebratory dinner, the drift offers a diverse range of spaces and menus to suit all your needs.

book for corporate or private events, product launches, after-show and wrap parties, fashion shoots, music videos and celebrity interviews. Music and a late licence on thursdays and fridays make the drift the perfect place to start and end the party.

so let go and let yourself just drift...

About us

the drift is drake & morgan’s fifth bar, and follows the success of the refinery, its first bar in southwark, which opened in september 2008; the parlour, which opened in canary wharf in october 2009; the anthologist in early 2010; and the folly in late 2010. drake & morgan was established in february 2008.

The inspiration for the drift has come from contemporary drinking and dining experiences from around the world,

combining modern British gastronomic trends and service together with an array of cutting edge influences from as far afield as california.

Buttercup project

we are pleased to announce that drake & morgan has launched the buttercup project - a heartfelt commitment to sustainability, the environment and our local communities. Launched across all our sites our aim is to really make a difference.

drake & morgan is proud to support hauser bears and for every veggie & hummus sandwich purchased across all of our sites, we will make a 50p contribution to hauser bears. View more info
the drift proudly supports london bees and recognises local suppliers and the actions of capitalbee to help grow the popularity of urban honey within the london community.

find out more - enjoy our monthly innovation and sustainability blog – something sweet to think about the first initiative of the buttercup project is for drake & morgan to pledge five key actions across all sites to the sustainable restaurant association and our pledges can be viewed here.

menus

we’re inspired by some of the finest recipes from across the globe, and aim to provide you with a menu we are sure you will love. we work closely with our fantastic local suppliers in sourcing the very best produce to create beautifully presented seasonal dishes bursting with flavour. At the drift we’re all about sharing...

...and have plenty of imaginative flatbreads, antipasto boards and dishes for grazing, as well as all the familiar favourites, including gourmet sandwiches and burgers jam-packed with delicious fillings, hearty mains and sensational salads. be sure to try our seafood bar, which offers everything from oysters and lobsters to catch of the day.

we take our drinks seriously too. our knowledgeable bartenders are on hand to mix and muddle innovative and well-crafted cocktails, from much-loved classics, ‘skinnies’ (at around 100 calories a pop) and punch bowls. our impressive wine list offers over 50 bins, including over 40 available by the glass, featuring a variety of vibrant vintages from both the new and old worlds and a range of organic and biodynamic wines. wine flights, showcase the very best of our vintages are also on offer and are ideal for the indecisive.

we have done skinny, we now go mini with a refresh of our menus. we have focused on seasonal local produce, smaller sharing dishes, and lower calorie salads. the drift in heron tower provides the most delicious skinny deals as well as the most decadent non-skinny dishes around liverpool street.

our super skinny, super food cocktails, low calorie wine and beer ensure there is something to keep the guilty nightmares at bay! take a peak at some of our new heart warming dishes.

planning an event

as an exquisite choice of a private party venue, we offer a personalised and professional service for corporate and more private events, with a wide range of flexible spaces to suit your needs. we can arrange anything from a birthday party or product launch to an after-show, fashion shoot or leaving do, and we’ve got you covered. Music and a late license keep the party going until late on thursdays and fridays...

imagine the drift all to yourself...limitless possibilities
there are all manner of things we can do for you, whether you’d like to exclusively hire the whole venue for an event or book an area for a birthday party. let us look after your every whim and relax and sit back while you enjoy cocktails and canapés . enquire with our reservations team, info@thedriftbar.co.uk to see if you have a chance to upgrade your special occasion and impress your friends with a complimentary mini cocktail reception.

choose from one of our stylish and sophisticated venues in southwark, canary wharf and the city and we’ll do the rest!

in Southwark, in canary wharf, and in the City.

summertime

this year is full of events, filled with excitement and passion! why not let our dedicated special events manager look after all your needs. big, small, a get together with friends or a corporate party, we will look after you. contact ania@drake-morgan.co.uk to find out how we can help.

anastasia, our sales and events manager, has organised and hosted many events that really impress. her attention to detail, enthusiasm and friendly persona will take the hassle out of planning an event so you can be assured of a memorable occasion.

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email Anastasia on anastasia@drake-morgan.co.uk, call 07852 474 343 or fill out the form below and we will be in touch to organise your perfect event.

Mystery Diner

become a mystery diner with our monthly competition. we’ll be giving away a meal for two, all you need to do is give us some valuable feedback.

Click here to be in witha chance

weekends at the drift

don't forget that we're open at the weekends too! pop by after browsing the stalls at spitalfields market, or get a group of friends together for a saturday night out with cocktails and dinner, or tuck into a roast sunday meal for the perfect hangover cure.

in the press

Londonist

"...the cocktails were deliciously inventive without being pretentious or relying on trends"

Foodepedia

"A decent wine list, a proper bar, cocktails a go go and prices that are affordable"

We Love Food It's All We Eat

"The cocktail menu is fantastic and imaginative, we wanted to try them all"

Here is the City

"The drift is the sort of bar that you might find in Manhattan. And that can only be a good thing"

Lady Blonde

"The Drift offers an intriguing, cleverly characterful space"

London Evening Standard

"Throw in excellent service and Europe's largest private aquarium into the mix, and there's enough reason to stay until the early hours"

Urban Junkies

"We're impressed by the cocktail list at this new bar"

London Evening Standard, ES magazine

"Once you've come to terms with the triple-height ceiling, tackle the menu for tarted-up bar staples such as burgers and fish 'n' chips, and the extensive cocktail list"

Innerplace

"The drift promises to be the prime place to let the work day dissipate away"

Square Mile online

"CityBird has a new favourite bar. Given the amount of places she goes to drink, this is a very big deal"

City AM

"The Drift is angling to please the City's palate with a variety of innovative drinking options. Cocktails are impressive or purchase a wine flights to quench your curiosity."

View London

"Well priced and stylishly presented, it's definitely worth a visit"

The Handbook

"The Drift invites Square Mile workers to escape the cut and thrust of fast paced City life and to stay, linger, explore and quite simply drift..."

Islington Gazette

"Never have I left a restaurant raving about a dessert so much."

good morning!

good morning! what takes your fancy - a light breakfast, coffee to go, a business meeting, catch-up with friends, cheeky cupcake, or perhaps that delicious danish? the list is endless... whatever the reason, the drift is the perfect place to come and relax in the mornings. try working your way through our new brunch menu, filled with lots of indulgent dishes, it’s definitely worth getting out of bed for. guilty pleasures include: the breakfast club - sour dough layered with sweet cured bacon, london sausage, fried egg, roast tomato and field mushroom; or bubble and squeak - shredded cabbage, potato and sweet cured bacon topped with a poached egg.

the more health conscious might prefer the californian kick-start – poached egg on toasted english muffin topped with hummus, guacamole, flat mushroom, grilled plum tomato and sweet chilli sauce.

to really brighten up your morning, treat yourself to a breakfast tray with a croissant, egg florentine, freshly squeezed juice, seasonal fruit and tea or coffee.

we have a range of healthy juices too, or detoxing teas to suit any morning mood.