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drift inn

120 bridge street, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL
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Cuisines: American
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- 1 May 2013
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7 reviews from our community

57% Recommend
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Traverse City, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We call it the Fun Bar!!! For Happy Hour, it is the place to go. Friendly people from all over and all ages. And, great prices.

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Rensselaer, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Best little bar, casual drinking hole on the island, great group of locals, and staff, also vacationers, stopped in for a cool one( 4 ladies} had great time, and so will you!!!!!!!

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Anna Maria Island, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

If you are looking for a yuppie hang out, pass this by. This is a true old school "beach" bar. If you go at 8am or at 8pm you will probably see the same patrons on the same bar stools. A smokey haunt so if you don't want smokey atmosphere of an old fashioned bar, stay away. Great service, very... More

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Longboat Key, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Yuck and Run. This place people looked like the bar from the movie StarWars except worse. The place was dirty, the drink cups were served with dirty water. We walked out after about one minute. RUN.

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Madison, MS
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

If you could get rid of the cigarette smoke this is a fun bar. Lots of friendly locals. Little bit older crowd we were were there.

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New Baltimore, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012 via mobile

It was my first time to the Island but not my last! The drinks are great and cheap ! The bartender Dorene was fast and efficient . Meet the locals like Montana Dan and some other nice people..! Can't wait to go back... The smoke was a bit much and I am a smoker but it sure was a fun... More

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Southport UK
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27 reviews 27 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Came with friends for 'a quick one' Ended up staying for 4 ! Severed by Doreen who was very efficient and managed to keep up with all the orders in a really busy bar. Fun evening . Not sure about people smoking inside though!

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