Thrillist Votes The Cellar Peanut Pub Best Small-Town Bar In Iowa

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-small-town-bars-in-america
“Were it located in a big city in one of America’s best beer towns, Pella’s Cellar Peanut Pub would be a formidable presence elevating the beer scene. That’s because the place — with an aesthetic that marries the rustic tin-shed look with an ultra-modern tap system —
takes its beer very, very seriously, to the point that each of the joint’s pub tenders boasts a Cicerone certification. There’s a steady stream of hard-to-find beers from Iowa’s emergent brewery scene on tap (look for pours from Des Moines’ Confluence and coveted wares like King Sue from Decorah’s Toppling Goliath) and other Midwest destinations in addition to a best-of-the-best from across the country, all served up by beer lovers eager to convert even the most ardent lover of adjunct lagers into disciples of craft, with knitting, bingo, and live-music nights keeping things lively. It’s the kind of beer bar you’d expect to come across in a city like Portland, smacked into a small Iowa town. “

Hey There Newton, Iowa

Hey Newton, Iowa!  We are excited to meet you.  We will open soon (the exact date will be shared with you just as soon as we know it) in the Legacy Complex in one of the beautiful Maytag buildings.

On the menu are craft beers and ciders as well our world famous bloody marys.  Activities are planned such as:  BINGO, Trivia, Board Game Nights,  Live Music, Yoga & Beer and more.  Our doors will be open for those ages 21 and over complete with outdoor seating welcome to pets.

We will update you with more exciting details as we learn of them.  Cheers!

Best Beer Bar In Iowa


We are honored to have been voted Iowa’s Best Beer Bar by you, craftbeer.com and the Brewers Association.  The write up from craftbeer.com reads, “With 50 craft beers on draft and some of the most knowledgeable staff, The Cellar Peanut Pub prides itself on not only the selection of beer but also beer education.  Each pub tender is a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone Program and are more than happy to chat a out craft beer.”  All craft. No crap on tap.  Cheers to craft beer and to you!

The A to Z Foodie Trail

The A to Z Foodie Trail is a foodie’s dream.  Eat and drink your way across Marion & Mahaska counties.  Make sure to stop in for listings Q & T…that’s us!  Queen Bloody Mary & Top Beer Bars.  Our bloody mary won twice at the New York Wine & Food Festival and we are one of the Top Beer Bars in Iowa!

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2018/02/02/take-culinary-tour-central-iowa-foodie-trail/1017922001/

No Crap On Tap

Why do we only sell craft beer and focus on Iowa Craft Beer & Cider?  It’s because we’ve met the small business owners and their coworkers.  We know about their children and their families and about their struggles and we celebrate their successes.   They are our friends and we love you YOU support us in supporting them.  Thank you for supporting our small business!

Changes Changes



While The Cellar Peanut Pub – Pella is thriving, The Cellar Peanut Pub – Oskaloosa will be no more in 2018.  The property in Oskaloosa was sold in late 2017 in order to make way for yet another new venture in Pella, Iowa.  While we miss aspects of the past we look forward to our future and to new challenges.  Stay tuned for details of our next great adventure.

We Are Growing!

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We are excited to announce that we will soon be opening The Cellar Peanut Pub – Pella in the heart of downtown Pella, Iowa.  50 Craft beers on tap, top shelf spirits, our World Famous Bloody Mary and of course peanuts will be on the menu.  We have been hard at work and plan to open sometime in March-ish 2016.   See you soon Pella!