
EST. | 2021
ABOUT
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
SPOT
Welcome to your new go-to Cambridge bar and restaurant. Drifter's Tale is a Global Street Food inspired Gastropub influenced by flavors from all around the world. Join the adventure of this globe-trotting menu presented by Executive Chef Scott McCarthy.
About The Chef
Chef Scott earned his bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from Johnson and Wales in Providence, RI. During his tenure at Johnson and Wales, he worked and interned at various restaurants including the prestigious Harvard Club in Boston, MA and the elegant Cafe Nuovo in Providence, RI. Upon graduating, Chef Scott returned to Massachusetts where he attained a job at Henrietta’s Table and worked under award-winning chef, Peter Davis. From there, he became a Sous Chef for some of Boston’s most notable restaurants including Post 390 and Boston Chops. In 2019, he was brought in by the owners of Bar Mercato as Executive Chef and has now curated this menu, composed of international street foods and comfort classics, for anyone who has a Drifter’s Tale.
Order Drifter's To-Go
WISHING HOUR
At Drifter's we always have something new brewing. From local craft beers, to your all time favorites, we are sure to have something for everyone on tap.
LOCAL MEET
MARKET
We want to welcome all to a place that feels like home - your local joint. Pull up a chair, sit for a while and satisfy your appetite with delicious food and drink and your soul with laughter and cheers. Our aim is simple - to create a culture of family both within our staff and certainly with you our neighbors and customers.

HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUES: CLOSED
WED: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
THURS-SAT: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
SUN: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
WED: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
THURS - SAT: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SUN: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
*Closed Monday + Tuesday*
KITCHEN HOURS
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CONTACT US
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drifterstale.com
tel: 617-714-5712 | [email protected]
1281 Cambridge Street | Cambridge, MA 02139