The Sentinel Room

This is a beautiful cocktail bar in a really cute little area with drinks that are hand crafted and delicious.I've not explored independence, being from Olathe, and was so glad initially to have stumbled upon this gem. They have a pretty expansive list of spirits and cocktails to choose from. I opted for the NA Negroni.The atmosphere is just perfect. It's a fairly quiet place, we were on of the first ones when we first came in at 9p, and by the time we left, it was near full. My cocktail was delicious! And my friends enjoyed their whiskey beverages as well. We had a lovely time just yapping. Customer service was superb, we were checked in often.So why the 2 star review? It came time to pay and I noticed it after my card was taken away. My NA Negroni was listed as 10$ on the menu. It was the reason why I chose to try it, it seemed affordable for NA. When the check came, I was charged 12$. I informed staff that they may want to re do their menu, because I wasn't getting charged correctly. I really thought that the response was going to be "oh let us fix that for you! So sorry!!!" I was met with "thanks for letting us know!". I ended up paying almost 15$ with tax and my 1$ tip for a NA beverage, when the alcoholic beverages are at that same price. So unfortunately, while I found the perfect little hang out, I will not be returning. The told price and the ring up price for a drink aren't accurate. I would have just gotten a soda instead had I know that I wasn't going to be given truthful service.Also, the moment we sat down, the person who took our order told us he would be feeling better if it was midnight (because that's when they close). That doesn't feel great when you first sit down...

Well isn't this cozy. My first thought when visiting. The Sentinel Room is a charming lounge where you can share secrets and tell stories over handcrafted cocktails. Plus the charcuterie boards will put a smile on everyone's face. It's not only stunning but very fresh, sweet and savory. Match made in heaven.

Independence you have another independently owned very cool libation location on the square called The Sentinel Room!The drinks are crafted with herb infused simple syrups, hand crushed ice plus a variety of fun glassware. They're serving local spirts from Reiger, Mean Mule Tequila and Holladay Sprits to name a few. My first visit I had the Blackberry Mint Julep. This was a well-balanced layered cocktail with Woodford Bourbon. A perfect drink.They don't serve beer as Three Trail's Brewery is also located on the square and they rather not compete with their neighbors. The ambience has low lighting, high ceilings, teal walls, over-stuffed brown leather furniture. The ambience is relaxing. So much to say but I'll stop here except they also have a gift store next door named Marinello selling a lot of 'Made in KC' items plus there's a Air BnB upstairs. Maybe a weekend visit?.

Wonderful place great atmosphere and the libations are very tasty. I highly recommend this place just for a nice drink to sit down with your friends and get cozy, lovely overstuffed furniture, very comfortable

I've been many times due to convenience and cocktails, however, staff never engages in conversation, you don't feel welcomed. You are made to feel like you're just another customer. It takes more than 20 min for a drink to be made. If you plan on ordering more than one drink, order 2 at a time