Drift Social Kitchen and Bar

St Albans · Australia

A SOCIAL KITCHEN & BAR

Stay a little longer.

Seasonal cooking, thoughtful pours and a room designed for conversation, connection and the plans that unfold after the first glass.

Open daily from 11Walk-ins welcomeGroup bookings available

The philosophy

Hospitality is not noise.
It is atmosphere.

Drift Social is an all-day place to arrive without a plan and leave with a story. From a sunlit first drink to candlelit dinners, everything is considered—without ever feeling formal.

Good food deserves time. So does good company. Pull up a chair, order for the table and let the evening be exactly what it needs to be.

Our story
The Drift Social dining room
A seat at Drift Social · St Albans

The experience

From first light
to last pour.

The Drift Social kitchen by day11:00 — 17:00

11:00

AM · By day

Slow starts, proper lunches.

Settle in with all-day brunch, bright plates and a calm corner for coffee meetings, catch-ups and unhurried lunches.

  • — All-day brunch
  • — Seasonal kitchen
  • — Long lunch specials
The Drift Social bar by night17:00 — late

17:00

PM · By night

Candlelight and one more round.

The lights soften, the wine opens and small plates find the centre of the table. Stay for dinner, cocktails and the conversations after.

  • — Wine-forward evenings
  • — Signature cocktails
  • — Shared plates
Drift Social dining room

Capacity

Up to 120 guests

Venue hire

Your space, your story.

From milestone celebrations and private dinners to intimate corporate gatherings, we tailor every detail to match your vision. Seamlessly coordinated, effortlessly sophisticated, and entirely yours.

  • Exclusive venue access
  • Custom food and beverage menus
  • Dedicated event coordination
  • Sommelier-curated wine pairings
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As featured in

Stories from across the city.

City Table

A new gathering place for slow dinners and thoughtful pours.

The Melbourne Edit

The social kitchen bringing an all-day rhythm to St Albans.

Weekend Notes

A table worth booking for dinner, drinks and the hours after.