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    The Cellar Peanut Pub

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for dancing
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lauren S.

    Great bar spot in Pella! Let me tell you, they have an ABUNDANCE of peanuts here! It's great. They have a bunch of tvs with different sports games on. They also had board games and 2 arcade style game machines in the back! Their draft beer options are super expansive! I was here on a Tuesday and it was packed!! Only issue was because of this being a popular spot, the service was very slow so keep that in mind if you are in a rush to be somewhere after. Otherwise, I loved the vibe in here and there were a ton of 4 person high top tables you could seat yourself at that offered great views of the tvs. There were also a few larger tables for big groups, as well as ample bar seating.

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    Amy J.

    GREAT selection of beer. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great service. No food here but they let you order elsewhere and bring food in. However, note that most places in this little town close by 9pm.

    What an amazing find !!! Two thumbs up
    Angela B.

    Bartender was so helpful!!! SO MANY CHOICES.. explained how they made the best Bloody Marys ever!!

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    Mark D.

    Fantastic service at the bar! Great place with a decent mix of locals and out-of-towners. Loooong beer list and cheap Jell-O shots kept us happy.

    Loaded bloody with a 5 oz beer back of choice
    Ami K.

    This was a fun place. We drove from Des Moines for some Bloody Mary's, they were super fancy! Staff was fun and knowledgeable. The owner, I assume- was making bloody Mary's to go as it's New Year's Eve and I am sure people will be getting these on New Year's Day! Lots to look at, they have a $2 surprise beer available, which rotates... my brother in law got it and enjoyed it. Stop by to see them if you're in the area! The fanciest place to grab a drink on Main Street! Cheers

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    David J.

    This place is rad!! Service is awesome, music moves you, the staff is kickass!! Don't leave Pella without stopping at Cellar Peanut Pub having a Bloody Mary, make sure you take a couple home!!

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    EmilyEmily D.

    Best bar, hands down! Marty "Duffy" the owner is a stand up dude. I've been going to his pubs since his original location. Friendly staff, best beer selections. Bloody Mary's are best I've ever had. Mystery beer for $2, and such a cool concept! All the artwork is done by the owner and so cool

    A lot of great local beers on tap. Very cool!
    Lisa P.

    What a neat bar and atmosphere and the people behind the bar are so friendly and helpful. A lot to chose from. Great beers. When you are in Pella Iowa you must stop in. The staff recommends some great beers and they let you have a sample too.

    Decor includes Dutch clogs, of course!

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    2 years ago

    Great drinks, excellent service, awesome ambiance! This would be a great Saturday afternoon ball watching place!

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    4 years ago

    Not a bad local bar with lots of local bier. Live music in the ally way, food truck, and corn hole. Who can beat that?

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    3 years ago

    Cool people good beer awesome place highly recommend have beers I don't see everywhere

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    3 years ago

    Didn't Busch light, and petty about where they serve people, had to be right in front of their register

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    3 years ago

    Friendly folks, good service, great beer. We really enjoyed our evening at the Peanut Pub.

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    6 years ago

    Great selection of beers. Friendly staff. Clean facility. Outdoor seating and tv's. Will be back when in town.

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    8 years ago

    This place is the place for local craft beer and Bloody Mary's. They have a huge selection of beers.

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    5 years ago

    Fun spot. No food other than peanuts. Great beer from the Newton IA brewery Gezzelig...loved the Gezzelig Times and Dutch Spice.

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    6 years ago

    Highly recommend this pub! great atmosphere, friendly service, great food and drinks! FIVE STAR!!!

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    9 years ago

    Love that they are open in the afternoon! Bartender/owner was very patient and accommodating to our indecisiveness.

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    I'm not much on Bloody Marys but from what my wife tells me and what I see served they ARE second to none !

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    Mother's Pub

    4.3(17 reviews)
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    6/13/26 9:15 p.m…read more What a great little spot! When we arrived, it was almost completely empty except for 2 other customers, which we didn't mind lol. We were greeted by the bartenders with a smile and a "Welcome in!". The staff were really nice and even when the bar picked up a little later, they were attentive, efficient, and polite. They definitely didn't "crack under pressure" lol. Inside, the bar and tables were very clean and organized. There is a pool table, but only one :/ I do wish they had a few more because when the bar got busy, everyone wanted a turn. The prices are amazing and the specials are so fun! It's also nice that they're open during the summer, since most bars in Ames seem to close for summer vacation.

    Gayle, Scott, Dad, and I had just experienced a forgettable meal experience at the nearby HyVee…read moreCafe. Instead of heading straight home, Scott suggested that we drive past our former Ames house and then stop for a drink at Mother's Pub, which was known as Dugan's Deli when he attended ISU. We had a nice time, as we ordered our drinks, took them to the patio outside, and let Scott reminisce about his college days. And even though I graduated as a Hawkeye, I could tell my own Ames stories, like the time Bob Merrill and I stormed onto the old Clyde Williams Field with others to cheer the ISU football team during coin toss. As ISU is not in session, Mother's Pub was a bit quiet, like we were almost the only ones there. I wouldn't mind coming back to hear some live music and hanging out with family again.

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