The Independent
617-440-6022
The Independent is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant and pub located in the heart of Union Square. Its seasonally influenced menu focuses on sustainable and fresh ingredients and is offered at both bars as well as in the dining room. The drink menu here is quite extensive, featuring both trendy and classic cocktails, a wine list focusing on small vineyards producing organic and biodynamic wines, as well as 32 draft beer options and over 60 bottles. The Independent's friendly bartenders willingly offer draft samples and suggestions to try and match patrons' tastes.
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 4pm - 1am; Fri, 4pm - 2am; Sat, 11am - 2am; Sun, 11am - 1am (dinner, daily until 11pm; brunch, Sat, Sun, 11am - 4pm)
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: Jan 01 2001
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Food & dining options: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
- General services: Eat-in, Phone orders, Take-out
- Menu link: theindo.com/menus.html
- ATM: No
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: metered, Paid lot
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: American, Bar Food, Irish
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Accepted
- Number of tables: 27
- Features: Brunch, Dinner, Kids' Menu
- Atmosphere: Bar Scene
- Dress code: Casual
- Cover charge: No
- Features: DJs
- Food/drink: Yes
- Alcohol served: Yes
- Bar Specialties: Beer, Cocktails
- Bar Features: Big-screen TVs
- What's your specialty drink?: "Classic cocktails and 32 rotating draft lines."
- Beer Types: Craft, Domestic, Imported