Blending a love of Southern hospitality, cocktails, travel, and music with a touch of nostalgia, Continental Drift is the creative collaboration of Eric Bennett and John Easterling. We are here to take you on a world tour, experiencing new flavors in familiar packages. Our goal is to expose our guests to locations, flavors, and spirits they might not have visited and encourage them to seek out the original sources. But our primary focus is to create a space that is welcoming and fun. Enjoy!
Continental Drift
Continental Drift is a cocktail bar in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama that is grounded in southern hospitality and blends a love of cocktails, travel, music …
Blair Bauer
We went here on a whim after going to a friend’s wedding shower at Pepper place and we were so glad that we decided to stay out! This bar is super cute and has a great vibe. The drink menu routinely rotates to be themed around a different part of the world. When we went, the theme was “Arabian Nights” and the drinks we had were amazing. We were tempted to get something to eat from their food truck, but after just having eaten at the shower we decided against it. We WILL be back to try drinks from the next menu and to try their food! Don’t skip out on this trendy and gay-friendly new bar!
… moreCam H
I’m trying to figure out why more people aint come out.
This is a great spot of your solo , on a date , or with a group.
But this place is really really sexy. It’s nice atmosphere the drinks are amazing, it’s basically Miami meets Bham. The staff is really cool! Like you feel like your with friends. You can make your own vibe here. Rap/hip hop, house music or other if it’s lit they lit. My first time with DJ justice ⚖️ and it’s a vibe. I’ll probably be a regular from now on.
And the food. I love that it’s a food truck it’s so good y’all.
*Edit it literally picked up minutes after I posted this with like 30+ people, so I might have just been early.
… moreMolly Webb
I’ve never posted a review online, but this place deserves all of the praise! Fantastic drinks, absolutely sublime food, & great music/vibes! This is a gem in Birmingham- do not hesitate to come here!
… moreColt Stubbs
Really fun 80’s vibe with chill music selection and retro TV playing behind the bar. The cocktail selection is massive with a no and low proof section as well, and for those that don’t find something they like on the menu, there are knowledgeable folks behind the bar. The seasonal menu series they do where they curate flavors from certain regions of the world is amazingly creative, concocting spectacular new flavor combinations for their cocktails. Highly recommended for the seasoned cocktail enthusiast and definitely recommended for the casual drinker as well. Cheers
… moreL Bishop
Such a vibe!!!! Beautiful set- up, lighting, and seating!!! The owners are amazing, and the drinks are too. They have a food truck as well. Great place for a date night, girls night out, or a night out alone. Definitely check them out!
… moreRob McDonald
We went around 5 on a Friday afternoon and we’re well ahead of the crowd. We ordered food from their truck outside then went in to order a couple of drinks. I got a Thunderball and it was very well made. Not overly sweet and good balance of flavors. The Asian inspired food was really good too. We got a chicken sandwich and spicy cold noodles. We both loved the sandwich & fries but the noodles were too spicy for her, and probably for lots of people. The flavor was good and I’m sure he could tone it down if requested. The chef was alone and performing heroically, probably busier than expected at that time. The interior of the place is modern ’80s with lots of neon-ish leds around. Nice, if a little bright. It does not look like a dry cleaner any more. We’ll definitely go back.
… moreEliza Couch
I’m not typically a reviewer, but this place deserves one! The vibe is amazing- pink booths with so much seating. It’s the perfect place to grab cocktails with friends when you actually want to talk to each other! The bartender does a great job adding twists on your typical cocktails, making it way more comfortable to branch out- and they are very tasty! But the food!!!! So. Good. The smash burger and fries are to die for along with the wings. The menu changes with different focuses of various parts of the world, a great way to keep customers in the loop on things happening around the world! Great staff and amazing service. 10/10 would recommend! Very close to iron city, we love to grab drinks here before the shows.
… moreLi Cabrera
First time here!! What an ultra cool atmosphere!! Service is great!! Beer is always cold and a fresh, chilled glass with every pour!! Will definitely be back!!
… moreStephanie Masters-Norton
This is a lovely, bright spot full of plants and color! Large space great for hosting a group of people. Plenty of seating options. Can’t wait to return to try the food too! I had a delicious non alcoholic drink (low end theory) and got the same nice experience of drinking with friends!
Eric was a great host and bartender – very attentive to our group and we were happy to support this black owned business! Will be back.
… moreGreg Smith
Great bar with craft drinks, and great food from the food truck parked in the front lot. The owners are so pleasant to deal with.
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