This place is a must stop…read more I love love love Tommy's take two. Low key whole in the wall on the square. Owner is an absolute gem. So sweet. So accommodating. No food - don't worry ....bring pizza from Square Pizza. The best drinks ever. $7 for a glass of bourbon. A glass!!!!! This is a must stop.

Had a couple of beers here on a sleepy Wednesday afternoon. The atmosphere was quiet and conducive…read moreto deep intellectual discourse, aided by some delicious in house brews. Also came here on a Saturday night in October, with a packed house, an underground haunted speakeasy and merriment in the air, also aided by some delicious in house brews. I'll come back anytime, particularly for the excellent bock. It doesn't hurt that the servers are super friendly, seating is plentiful (maybe not the most comfortable chairs) and there are pinball machines.

I didn't even know this existed! It is an actual brewery on Independence Square. Their menu (mostly…read moredifferent beers and a few drinks) is small. But I loved the friendly service and the space itself. It's wonderful for a band-which was why I was there. There's a hallway of art work, with an art studio. Down the hall from there is a window with the adjacent restaurant selling a large variety of flat breads. Again, more artwork. Then you see the barrels and the quaintly decorated bathroom doors. Really, it's worth it to see. I really like 3 Trails Brewery and will return.

Fun dive bar close to Kauffman Stadium. I came in after a Royals game for a quick bite to eat and…read morewas welcomed right away. Lots of folks here tonight for a Monday. Score has pool tables and darts which seemed popular. They also had karaoke going on which always seems to draw a crowd. The kitchen was open late and I was starving so I ordered a steak salad, definitely recommend as it was cooked to order with a nice amount steak on top. Prices were on par with sports bar prices. The bartender was very friendly and encouraged me to go up and sing. After some liquid courage I got up the nerve to sing a sing. The karaoke host was cool and welcoming too. Score was a great score indeed!

I really want to love this place. I really do. It is a diamond in a goat's ass. Posted up like a…read moretrap on 40 just East of Blue Ridge Cut Off...for real. Pleasantly surprising, the place draws a demographic outwardly decent people it seems. So far so good. Beer...cold. Service...above average. Why a 3-star? The food. The menu brags of hand-breaded bone-in wings. If they are hand breaded, then I should be able to get them naked (no breading). They seem to have this confused here also for (no sauce). The wings are available with breading only; which means...you got it...prefab, breaded, frozen chicken wings (not what was on the menu). It shined through shamelessly. 1. So salty I couldn't eat them 2. Mushy meat I sent them back and got the fish and chips. It was just as good. Gnarly frozen fries with the weird crispy chemical on them. The fish was mediocre. Disappointed. Come for drinks. They serve them up promptly in a surprisingly clean environment (considering the area) and the staff and clientele are decent folks. Good place to check out sports and live music. I'll be back.

We LOVE Erin's Pub! When we lived nearby it was one of our weekly spots, but since moving we don't…read moreget there as much unfortunately. The food goes beyond being just "good bar food." It's good food period! Erin's has the best mozzarella sticks anywhere that I've tried (and believe me, I've had a lot of fried cheese). Their Taco Thursdays are also a regular craving I have. Service is always friendly and fast, even when they're busy. Shoutout to Carrie and Kirby - they're rockstars! Personal opinion, I do think the overuse of AI in their recent advertisements is a bit much. I liked the unedited pics of their real food they used to post better than the new cartoonish pics. But just my opinion - doesn't change the fact that Erin's is one of the best spots around! A must try!

The waitress, Riley, was very friendly and very funny. The drinks were served in a quick manner and…read moreI found the atmosphere to be super enjoyable. A good place to go when you want a calm place to have a drink with friends.

Great Espresso Martin's! Really cool atmosphere and lack of tv's encourages conversation and…read moreconnection. Wife and I loved the place and will definitely be back!

After a mediocre dining experience in Independence area, we got on yelp to find a cocktail bar to…read morekill the rest of our night. We found wine down 109, and it had a pretty good rating so we thought we would give it a try. It was a super friendly place and the owner/bartender was very pleasant, and visited with us for quite a while. I tried some of their specialty drinks. Each were very good and unique. If you're looking for a good hometown, feel in a bar, this is the place. The prices are very reasonable as well.

Food was made fresh. Loved the salad and dressing (Honey Mustard). Tomato Bisque was amazing with…read morehomemade croutons. Very authentic decorations in the restaurant that made for a chicque ambiance. We had a larger party that seemed to overwhelm our waitress but we gave her a lot of grace on speed of refills and delivery of food. I wish soup and sandwiches could be any sandwich (club) would have been delish.

You know how certain foods just go together? PB&J, milk & cookies, grilled cheese and soup. That's…read morehow i feel about chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes. When we ordered door dash and the mashed potatoes was not included it was a major disappointment. We called the restaurant and before all the words were said we were told to take it up with door dash. No apology that the restaurant forgot half my meal. No offer to let us come pick up some mashed potatoes. Just an automatic response that they did not care. The bag is sealed shut after the restaurant the packs the food inside. That to me is not the fault of door dash but someone at the restaurant. Yet they couldn't take ownership of their own f up. I always love their chicken fried chicken but without the mashed potatoes and just gravy it just wasn't that good. Just like their attitude.

I've been to the toolshed before this time I went on bike night with a few riding buddies the…read morepeople who ride in there do not know how to park a motorcycle you get crowded in and surrounded and then you cannot get your bike out when you want to leave the beer prices are so high you'd think you were on the plaza $4 for a cheap Budweiser or a Miller the cheapest I could get was a can of Busch light for 350 the biker bar I go to the 913 in KCK you can get a can of beer for $1.50 you can get a bottle of beer for 225 and everybody that comes in there knows how to park in a row so that you can leave when you want to leave don't waste your money at this dump go to the 913 where they have some common sense

Came out to independence over graduation weekend went to many dive bars I would like to say this…read moreplace was the best one that I went to. Everybody was so welcoming, humble, and kindhearted. Can't wait to visit again and come back.

Saints Pub - Independence is a good 4-star pick. It has enough strength to recommend, while still…read moreleaving a little room between good and great. I'd go back.

I walked into Saints Pub - Independence on Thanksgiving running purely on fumes and poor planning…read more My stomach was emptier than the highway that morning, and I was fully prepared to regret every decision that led me there. Luckily, Saints came through like a holiday hero. Even on a quiet Thanksgiving stop-in, the place felt welcoming and relaxed. The staff seemed to immediately understand that I was one hunger pang away from giving a heartfelt Oscar speech about food. Drinks arrived fast, perfectly chilled, and honestly felt like the first step in my emotional recovery. When the food hit the table, it was exactly what an empty-stomach wanderer dreams about--hot, hearty and flavorful. Every bite felt like someone whispering, "You're gonna make it, buddy." Whether it was the seasoning, the freshness, or my Thanksgiving-level starvation, everything tasted phenomenal. Saints Pub didn't just serve me a meal--they rescued me from a very dramatic holiday meltdown. If you ever find yourself hungry, tired, or simply in need of a good meal in Independence, Saints has your back.