Situated in South Minneapolis, The Driftwood Char Bar opened it's doors in December of 2007.

If you had to describe the Driftwood, you could call it a nice little juke joint, that offers up great music, food, and drink 7 days a week. The Driftwood Char Bar has also been described as a warm and trippy South Minneapolis hole-in-the-wall whose many charms and cast of cartoon characters change nightly, and whose flavorful history, roots, vision and good energy make for a truly original vibe. "I always say it's a 'gay-lesbian-interracial-biker-bar-and-hippies, too,' " said the owner.

Driftwood is truly an American Original.

The Driftwood Char Bar proudly serves traditional bar food that includes appetizers, soups n salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers! Not hungry? well then stop on by for a cold one! beer or wine... what'll ya have!

Driftwood Char Bar books high-quality mix of local and national singer/songwriters, blues, funk, rock and punk. "I love music, and Heidi loves music, and the regulars from the neighborhood love music, and that's the bottom line. Music is our life." said Larry Sahagian.

"Bands love playing here," said Fields. "Because of the wood and the vibe, the room itself plays like an instrument. Bands always talk about: `It sounds so good in here. Natural.'"

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