The Independent

Somerville, MA · Gastropub

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Somerville
#123
of 269 restaurants
City Percentile
42%
rating percentile
Address
The Independent, 75 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
Phone
(617) 440-6022
Website
www.theindo.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Independent is a restaurant located in Somerville, MA. It is one of 269 restaurants listed in Somerville. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Somerville city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Independent

Relaxed restaurant and pub serving Union Square, Somerville since 2001. Open daily for drinks, dinner and late night food. Brunch served Saturday & Sunday. Seasonal Food. Oysters. Burgers. Classic Cocktails. Craft Beer. Natural Wine. Good music.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sharanya Sarkar · Oct 2025

I really enjoyed my time here! First, the Halloween decor was fantastic — a skeleton and a big hairy spider, but done so tastefully that it felt festive rather than over the top. Inside was cozy with candles on each table, a brick wall, quirky posters, bookshelves, and card games. I tried the orange wine, which was unique and refreshing. My partner got a cocktail called In the Cards — rye with cinnamon and cardamom — perfect for fall. We shared the fried calamari, I had the fish and chips (very good), and my partner had the mac and cheese (hearty and filling). Overall, great vibe, good food and drinks. I’ll be back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Daphne · Mar 2026

Such a cozy bar/restaurant. It feels both like being in a pub in the UK, as well as a nice American restaurant. The staff is super friendly, and it’s a really fun atmosphere - not overwhelming, but buzzing in a good way. Lots of little groups sharing bites. And the food was good too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Hannah Lynn Mell · Jan 2026

Cozy & kind, perfect spot to unwind! On a snow day or summer breeze-through, figure out where you will park and then linger over excellent locally sourced food and options for all ages.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Myra · Dec 2025

absolutely love the vibes of this restaurant. it’s very nice and cozy and intimate. whether you wanna go there with a s/o or simply a group of friends you’ll have a good time no matter what. expectational drinks, but my personal fave is the snapdragon. practically their version of a french 75. so delicious. got their french onion soup which was so good, and then we got the poutine. the poutine unfortunately was very overwhelming. no season to the fries and just smothered in cheese. it was more cheese than it was gravy, which was quite disappointing. so out of starters i wouldn’t suggest that meal but i do enjoy this restaurant!

★★★★★ 5.0 Steve Mathieu · Jul 2020

Indoor and outdoor dining is open now. Great food and excellent service. The cheese plate was really good, especially the blue cheese. Also, the pickled veggies included fennel! One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in a while. Finally, they sell beer, wine, and cocktails to go. Awesome time.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

GastropubAmerican restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barHamburger restaurantPubRestaurantWine bar

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