06/02/2026
๐ 12 Years of Arena! ๐
Yesterday marked 12 years since Julia and Miranda took ownership of Arena, and what an incredible journey it has been!
Over the last 12 years, we've celebrated victories (including our very first wedding at Arena), weathered challenges (who can't forget 2020), built lifelong friendships, and created countless memories. Arena (formerly Schooners and The Palace Pool Hall) has been a part of Independence's story since 1933, and we see ourselves not as owners of its legacy, but as caretakers of it. We are proud to preserve its history while helping write the next chapter alongside this incredible community.
We want to thank every employee, customer, regular, friend, and family member who has supported us along the way! Your loyalty, laughter, and encouragement have made Arena what it is today.๐ปโค๏ธ
From our first day behind the bar to today, we still love what we do. And we couldn't do it without all of you! Thank you for being part of our story.
โ Julia & Miranda