The Drift bar

Escape Within – “The Drift Bar” Brings Elevated Cocktails and Calm Energy to 17&Central

WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON — A brand-new cocktail bar has quietly landed in the heart of Walthamstow — and it’s unlike anything E17 has seen before. The Drift, now open inside The Food Hall at 17&Central, is more than a bar — it’s an experience.

Located inside the food hall at 17&Central, The Drift offers a calming contrast to the fast-paced energy of the shopping centre. Built with mood-forward lighting, warm textures and minimalist design, it invites guests to ‘Escape Within’ — creating a pocket of calm where people can sip well, relax, and enjoy intimate service, curated playlists, and theatrically crafted cocktails.

The Menu – Quality Without Compromise

The Drift serves up high-quality drinks at affordable prices, making premium cocktails accessible to everyone.

The offering includes:

• 9 Signature Cocktails, using seasonal ingredients and premium spirits
• 9 Classics, refined with precision and balance
• A full mocktail menu designed with flavour and style in mind — one of the most inclusive drink lists in the area
• A short, curated list of wines and local draught beers

Customer favourites include the Charcoal Colada, Cherries Negroni, Watermelon Spritz, and their classic Tommy’s Margarita.

Weekly Offers

• Tuesdays: 2-for-1 on all cocktails
• Wednesdays: £7 on all classic cocktails
• Every Day: 2 selected signature cocktails for £15 — a popular combo for after-work wind-downs

A New Pulse for E17

From weekday happy hours to weekend family-friendly afternoons (yes, there’s a playground just outside), The Drift is designed to be a flexible, stylish anchor point for Walthamstow’s creative crowd, families, and after-work cocktail seekers alike.

Open every day from 11 am to centre closing time.

Events programming launching soon.