Possible Clues:

• For an independent sort to fret about the pier is foolish?
• Champion of independence shot for nothing
• Uninhibited person
• Individual, dead giveaway?
• One not bound by conventional beliefs
• Nonconformist offered complimentary drink
• Drinks on the house for independent type
• Complimentary strong drink for one not afraid to flout convention
• Marcher to the beat of his own drum
• Fire priest for being naughty maverick