Drifters reopens with big changes
Drifters Raw Bar in Federal Hill (1024 S. Charles St.) will reopen tonight after being closed for two weeks of renovations.
I haven't been able to reach anyone at the bar for comment, but MS reader Trouble has the scoop.
The changes include a revamped sound system, new dance floor and extended bars.
I'm hoping they keep the pirate mannequins and that infamous all-you-can-drink $10 special, though.
We shall see.
Thanks for the tip, Trouble.
Comments
i don't think you are going to be seeing the pirates anymore. they drove away in the back of a truck yesterday.
Posted by: bill | April 24, 2008 11:07 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 24, 2008 11:12 AM
Magerk's 2 the revenge
good for them though, the beer pong league will benefit pretty heavily as well!
Posted by: Evan | April 24, 2008 11:21 AM
Shouldn't that be:
ARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!?!?!?!
Posted by: The Beav | April 24, 2008 11:25 AM
Walk the plank Sessa!
Posted by: Drew from Greektown | April 24, 2008 12:42 PM
A raw bar with a dance floor? Wha?
Posted by: wagon | April 24, 2008 1:05 PM
Seriously, Drifters?!?!? You devoted time and space to this "establishment?" C'mon, Sessa.
The crotchety old man in me comes out: I liked it a lot better when it was a bar and restaurant called Bandaloop's.
Dance floor? I can't take any more of it.
Posted by: JJT | April 24, 2008 4:55 PM
I like to dance, JJT. Don't you like to dance? Dancing is fun!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 24, 2008 5:03 PM
I don't mind dancing, but I try not to embarrass myself in doing so. That said, I find dancing at a place calling itself a "bar" to be a bit of a stretch.
I'll know who to look for and laugh at, though.
Posted by: JJT | April 24, 2008 5:06 PM
The pirates gone??? bill, say it ain't so.
I'm afraid to ask, JJT, but why the Drifters hate?
Posted by: Trouble | April 25, 2008 7:23 AM
My understanding is that it is also called Noble's or something now. I can't confirm that until I ride past it... in 30 minutes
Posted by: Evan | April 25, 2008 9:22 AM
Evan,
Keep us posted. Take a photo if you can, too.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 25, 2008 9:23 AM
Whoops, sorry. I would have snapped a photo with my phone but it for some reason didn't occur to me.
Anyway yeah it's definitely called Noble's and it definitely looks more 'pub-ish.' The outside appearance is somewhat similar to Ryleigh's (but no open air seating) and/or Dog Pub.
(but I have to admit I'm a bit hesitant to give it a try because if it turns out to be like say, Stalking Horse is now I'd rather not.)
Posted by: Evan | April 25, 2008 11:16 AM
heck, Evan, come on, give it a try.... the worst they can do is throw you out for wearing bowling shoes....
Posted by: SS2 | April 25, 2008 12:58 PM
Don't you guys know bars in Fed Hill (with the exception of Magerks and Mothers) have to reinvent themselves every few years or they go under. i have a feeling Mad River will make a change in a year or two.
Posted by: Mike | April 25, 2008 1:33 PM