The Drift

The Drift A taproom in Winterset, Iowa, with craft beer, wine, and cocktails and food.
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Situated in the heart of Madison County, The Drift is named for the once-glacial region that gave us our rolling hills: the Southern Iowa Drift Plain. This is a reminder to slow down and connect with the simple beauty of the land that surrounds us—and the simple beauty of this moment.

This week at The Drift we're featuring a toasted Italian sandwich, and apple pie a la mode. Also, in honor of Pepper Har...
06/17/2026

This week at The Drift we're featuring a toasted Italian sandwich, and apple pie a la mode. Also, in honor of Pepper Harrow Farm's annual lavender festival that's happening this week, we'll be offering a cocktail called Lavender Bee's Knees. It's made with both lavender and honey sage syrups. We'll also have a lavender sangria, while it lasts!

This week's specials at The Drift:Turkey, Bacon, and Swiss Panini that also includes avocado spread, garlic aioli, lettu...
06/10/2026

This week's specials at The Drift:

Turkey, Bacon, and Swiss Panini that also includes avocado spread, garlic aioli, lettuce, and tomato.

A Peach Mule is the featured cocktail.

The dessert special is Pistachio Cheesecake.

This week we will be featuring a Cuban Sandwich for our dinner special: Smoked, pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and mus...
06/03/2026

This week we will be featuring a Cuban Sandwich for our dinner special: Smoked, pulled pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and mustard. Served with your choice of side.

Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. we'll be hosting "Quilt Trivia" in conjunction with the Iowa Quilt Festival that is happening June 3 -6. This is a public event so everyone is welcome to participate (or just observe if quilting isn't your thing).

As a tribute to all the quilters who will be visiting during the festival, we're putting our "Grandma's Quilt" cocktail back on the menu through the weekend.

And finally, if you missed the Dubai-style Chocolate Mousse Cake last week you have another chance to try it this week!

All three of our features this week are debut items that have never been on our menu before! The Drift's dinner special ...
05/27/2026

All three of our features this week are debut items that have never been on our menu before!

The Drift's dinner special is an Italian Sausage, Ricotta & Hot Honey Flatbread built on our soft oval crust.

Our feature drink is the Old Cuban Cocktail, made with dark rum, simple syrup, lime, bitters, fresh mint and champagne.

For dessert we will feature Dubai Style Chocolate Mousse Cake - a rich chocolate cake with smooth chocolate mousse, kataifi (shredded phyllo dough) filling, chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls.

We hope you can make it before these specials are gone!

This week at The Drift we are offering these specials -Red, White & Blue Salad - Chicken breast on a bed of Romaine, top...
05/20/2026

This week at The Drift we are offering these specials -

Red, White & Blue Salad - Chicken breast on a bed of Romaine, topped with strawberries, blueberries, onion, sliced almonds, and bacon and goat cheese. Served with Mediterranean vinaigrette (or pick another dressing from our lineup).

Old Glory Cocktail (This recipe is from the book, John Wayne: The Official Cocktail Book) - Bourbon, hard cider (from Madison County's own Winterset Cidery), and Angostura bitters.

And for dessert we have Tiramisu!

Good morning! Our friend Vikki Weeks gifted us this glorious bouquet of red peonies from her garden (Thank you, Vikki!)...
05/17/2026

Good morning! Our friend Vikki Weeks gifted us this glorious bouquet of red peonies from her garden (Thank you, Vikki!). The photo doesn't really do them justice. You really must see them for yourself! We'll be here serving brunch and your favorite drinks today until 2:00.

Come and join The Drift's team!
05/16/2026

Come and join The Drift's team!

Specials this week at The Drift~Italian Sausage Sandwich - Crumbled Italian Sausage, marinara, mozzarella cheese and pep...
05/13/2026

Specials this week at The Drift~

Italian Sausage Sandwich - Crumbled Italian Sausage, marinara, mozzarella cheese and pepperoncini peppers on a hoagie bun and toasted in the oven. From our original menu. Always a favorite!

Simplicitea - Revelton Honey Whiskey, iced tea, and lemon juice. Simple and very refreshing.

Top it all off with a slice of Strawberry Cream Pie for a decadent dessert!

We're very happy to announce that we are once again opening our doors at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays! ...
05/06/2026

We're very happy to announce that we are once again opening our doors at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays! Hope to see you soon. Cheers! 🥂 🍻

Specials this week at The Drift:Pesto Chicken Flatbread - Pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, tomatoes, and...
04/29/2026

Specials this week at The Drift:

Pesto Chicken Flatbread - Pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic.

Ginger Peach Lemonade - Revelton Honey Vodka, peach schnapps, lemon juice, peach nectar, and ginger beer.

Key Lime Pie, while it lasts!

Address

112 North 1st Avenue
Winterset, IA
50273

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15154621178

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