Scooter's Bar Journal » Independence Square http://www.scootersbars.com A journal of the many places I have raised a glass or two... or twelve Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:35:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 3 Trails Brewing Company http://www.scootersbars.com/2019/05/3-trails-brewing-company/ http://www.scootersbars.com/2019/05/3-trails-brewing-company/#comments Sat, 11 May 2019 17:13:00 +0000 scooterj http://www.scootersbars.com/?p=9663 (Independence Square, Independence, MO)

Scooter’s 1334th bar, first visited in 2019.

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence

This brewery in downtown Independence sits under the watchful eye of President Harry S Truman (seen outside in one of the photos below). It’s a rather large and nicely-decorated tap room built into a flea market building.

They were out of a few of their beers when we arrived, but I found enough to make a flight out of. I had the Cali Rush 9American IPA), In Control (Session IPA), Kaimanawa (Kai) Express (lager), and What A Ride (Irish dry stout).

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence

Give ‘em hell, Harry! (You can see him in the upper left corner.)

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence

The restroom is quite a trek around back of the flea market, so don’t wait until you can’t hold it! If you are male, the journey is rewarded with a pair of delightful beer keg urinals.

3 Trails Brewing Company, Independence


111 N. Main St.
Independence, MO 64050
US
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(816) 886-6256
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Scooter’s 1257th bar, first visited in 2018.

Courthouse Exchange, Independence

I never knew this was here, despite it having been around for about 120 years. A basement restaurant/bar, with outdoor seating in the alley.

To go along with some great fish & chips, I had a Guinness.

Courthouse Exchange, Independence

Courthouse Exchange, Independence

Courthouse Exchange, Independence

Courthouse Exchange, Independence


113 W Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050
US
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(816) 252-0344
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