The Independent

Name: The Independent
Address: 147 W. 40th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10018
Telephone: (917) 388-3727
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

50 Reviews

$30 and under

American

147 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Affectionately called 'The Indo' by our team, we welcome you to join us in our cozy bit of Midtown. You'll find handcrafted cocktails, local beers and approachable wines paired with a creative menu in our snug and stylish space in the Garment District. We're steps away from Bryant Park, Times Square and the Theater District, which makes us the perfect pit-stop anytime. Whether it's for lunch, a pre-theater bite or post-theater nightcap, afterwork drinks and more, our friendly staff is waiting for you.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(917) 388-3727
Website
https://www.theindependentnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
147 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
40th Street Between Broadway And 7th Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Time Square 42nd Street 1/2/3/7/N/R/W/S42nd Street Bryant Park B/D/F/M/742 St Port Authority A/C/E. 5 minute walk to Port Authority Bus terminal 7 minute walk to NY Penn Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

LONGACRE SQUARE$19.00
mezcal / tequila / lime / blackberry / charred
40th & Broadway$18.00
tequila / kahlua / orange / espresso
INDO OLD FASHIONED$19.00
bourbon / angostura / ginger
ALTER EGO$18.00
empress gin / velvet falernum / lime
RAT RACE$18.00
mezcal / reposado tequila / giffards banana liquor / lemon / agave
The Big Apple$17.00
Tito�s / green apple / lemon
Rose Riot Sangria$18.00
rose wine / brandy / orange
LIBERTY BELL$18.00
vodka / barrows ginger / lime / simple / lemongrass-habanero foam
Playbill$19.00
select aperitivo / bourbon / lemon
New York Minute$18.00
white rum / cucumber / lemon / mint

DRAUGHT BEER

Ask your server about our rotating beers.

STELLA ARTOIS$9.50
Pilsner, Belgium 5%
GUINNESS STOUT$10.00
Ireland 4.2%
MONTAUK WAVE CHASER IPA$9.50
NY 6.4%
OMMEGANG WITTE$9.50
Wheat, NY 5.2%
BLUE POINT TOASTED LAGER$9.50
NY 5.5%
KINGS COUNTY BREWING COMPANY (KCBC)$9.50
NY, Double IPA
Radiant Pig Save The Robots$9.50
IPA, NY 7%
SINGLECUT FREQUENCY$9.50
Lager, NY 4.7%
GUN HILL BREWERY IPA$9.50
NY 6.6%
BROOKLYN SEASONAL$9.50
NY
SLOOP JUICE BOMB$9.50
Hazy IPA, NY 6.5%
FIVE BOROUGHS PILSNER$9.50
NY 5%
CATSKILL BREWERY, DEVIL'S PATH IPA$9.50
NY 7.5%
Torch & Crown$9.50
Rotating, NY

BOTTLE/CAN BEER

BUD LIGHT$9.00
MO 4.2%
DAURA$9.50
Spain 5.4%. gluten free
MODELO ESPECIAL$9.50
Mexico 4.4%
High Noon$9.50
CA 4.5%

CIDER

DOWNEAST CIDER$9.00
MA 5.1%
Wolffer Dry Rose Cider$10.00
NY 6.9%

WHITE WINE

PINOT GRIGIO
ERA Organic / Italy
- 6 oz$14.00
- 9 oz$19.00
CHARDONNAY
Mas la Chevalière / France 2020
- 6 oz$14.00
- 9 oz$19.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Frenzy / New Zealand 2021
- 6 oz$15.00
- 9 oz$21.00
ALBARINO
Bodegas la Cana / Spain
- 6 oz$16.00
- 9 oz$22.00
CHENIN BLANC
The Winery of Good Hope / South Africa 2021
- 6 oz$15.00
- 9 oz$21.00

RED WINE

PINOT NOIR
Terrebonne / Oregon 2020
- 6 oz$15.00
- 9 oz$24.00
MALBEC
Escorihuela Gascon / Argentina 2019
- 6 oz$16.00
- 9 oz$22.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cellier de Dauphins / France 2015
- 6 oz$18.00
- 9 oz$25.00
COOTES DU RHOONE
Cellier des Dauphins / France 2019
- 6 oz$15.00
- 9 oz$21.00

ROSE

ROSE
Source of Joy / France 2020
- 6 oz$16.00
- 9 oz$22.00

SPARKLING WINE

PROSECCO
Mionetto / Italy
- 187 ml$16.00
ROSE
Mumm Napa Brut / California
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$100.00
CHAMPAGNE
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut / California
- Glass$24.00
- Bottle$115.00

ZERO PROOF

ATHLETIC LITE$9.00
non alcoholic
ATHLETIC RUN WILD IPA$9.00
non alcoholic
HEINEKEN 0.0$8.50
non alcoholic
GUINNESS 0$9.00
non alcoholic

MOCKTAIL

ORANGE YOU HAPPY$9.00
orange / ginger beer / mint leaves
SHINE BRIGHT$9.00
cranberry / sprite / cranberries / rosemary
Strawberry Paloma$9.00
muddled strawberries, lime, grapefruit, club soda

What 50 people are saying

The Independent reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

50 Reviews

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FrequentRestaurantGoer
New York City81 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good! Great option for business or casual lunch.
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RobinF
Minneapolis3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have found the Independent to be the perfect Happy Hour, Pre-play dinner, and post-play food and drinks. The beautiful woodwork and photos create a terrific atmosphere. Last year we went there three times in a seven day period and this year twice in a four day visit. There are lots of choices in NYC, but this is our favorite. The food was amazing along with terrific service. Last Tuesday we did not realize we should have made a reservation, but they managed to find us a table for our pre-play dinner. We will return next year.
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Sweetkates85
Indiana10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a quick spot to grab a bite and drink between two shows on Broadway. Couldn’t have picked a better place! The ambiance was wonderful and we got a table right by the window. We enjoyed the craft cocktails and music. Our dinner was delicious...definitely try the brussel sprouts. This was a fancy bar with a great atmosphere, perfect distance to the theaters. You won’t be disappointed!
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PatinaLaStrada VIP
New York City52 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Convenient spot in Times Square area, good for meeting a friend for lunch. Food was not memorable, although I would recommend the deviled eggs.
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Colkel
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waited over 45 minutes for lunch. All the guests were very angry. The food is excellent but they need to get their act together
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MichaelC
New York City12 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Worst experience in a long time. Waited 90 mins for food during normal lunch hour. Missed meetings. Waitress lied to us all along saying food was coming right out. Many other customers were complaining and walking out. If the restaurant is having issues, they should be honest with their customers. This situation was totally mismanaged. This was a reliable place at one point. I will not return.
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TK719 VIP
New York City778 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had a quick dinner at the Independent, and everything was terrific. I had the Brussels sprouts, the salmon and the red velvet cake. Each dish was delicious and the portions were quite generous. The service was great and the place has a really nice atmosphere. A very good choice if you're in or near Times Square / Bryant Park.
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Traveling VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the quality of the food, was more than expected in a bar setting. The Hanger Steak was particularly good, and tender. The brussel sprouts could have been a bit carmelized (personal preference perhaps), but otherwise the three starters and three mains, were all very much enjoyed. Great service.
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Tennisfoodiedude VIP
New York City22 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 4, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow. Never got my second iced tea, and we had to take our check to the cashier. May have been short staffed.
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TiMG
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 31, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, service was a bit spotty - didn't seem like they had enough staff.
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The Independent is rated 4.3 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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147 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

Cross street
40th Street Between Broadway And 7th Ave
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Time Square 42nd Street 1/2/3/7/N/R/W/S42nd Street Bryant Park B/D/F/M/742 St Port Authority A/C/E. 5 minute walk to Port Authority Bus terminal 7 minute walk to NY Penn Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theindependentnyc.com/
Phone number
(917) 388-3727

The Independent

About this restaurant

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HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS

LONGACRE SQUARE$19.00

40th & Broadway$18.00

INDO OLD FASHIONED$19.00

ALTER EGO$18.00

RAT RACE$18.00

The Big Apple$17.00

Rose Riot Sangria$18.00

LIBERTY BELL$18.00

Playbill$19.00

New York Minute$18.00

DRAUGHT BEER

STELLA ARTOIS$9.50

GUINNESS STOUT$10.00

MONTAUK WAVE CHASER IPA$9.50

OMMEGANG WITTE$9.50

BLUE POINT TOASTED LAGER$9.50

KINGS COUNTY BREWING COMPANY (KCBC)$9.50

Radiant Pig Save The Robots$9.50

SINGLECUT FREQUENCY$9.50

GUN HILL BREWERY IPA$9.50

BROOKLYN SEASONAL$9.50

SLOOP JUICE BOMB$9.50

FIVE BOROUGHS PILSNER$9.50

CATSKILL BREWERY, DEVIL'S PATH IPA$9.50

Torch & Crown$9.50

BOTTLE/CAN BEER

BUD LIGHT$9.00

DAURA$9.50

MODELO ESPECIAL$9.50

High Noon$9.50

CIDER

DOWNEAST CIDER$9.00

Wolffer Dry Rose Cider$10.00

WHITE WINE

PINOT GRIGIO

CHARDONNAY

SAUVIGNON BLANC

ALBARINO

CHENIN BLANC

RED WINE

PINOT NOIR

MALBEC

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

COOTES DU RHOONE

ROSE

ROSE

SPARKLING WINE

PROSECCO

ROSE

CHAMPAGNE

ZERO PROOF

ATHLETIC LITE$9.00

ATHLETIC RUN WILD IPA$9.00

HEINEKEN 0.0$8.50

GUINNESS 0$9.00

MOCKTAIL

ORANGE YOU HAPPY$9.00

SHINE BRIGHT$9.00

Strawberry Paloma$9.00

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