The Side Project Cellar
Maplewood
Bar in Maplewood, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
The Side Project Cellar is a good Maplewood pick for a drink-led stop with easy planning, especially when the night does not need a full restaurant format. Choose it over broader bar-and-grill options if the pour matters more than dinner; pick a peer instead for larger groups or meal-first plans.
About The Side Project Cellar
The Side Project Cellar is in Maplewood, with a casual dress code and posted hours that run Tuesday through Sunday; Monday is closed.
Side Project Brewing, SOHA Bar and Grill, Frisco Barroom, Seamus McDaniel's, and Cunetto House of Pasta are names to consider depending on what kind of outing you want.
A better fit for a simple Maplewood plan than a heavily scheduled night
The practical advantage is that the posted hours give several afternoon-to-evening windows: Tuesday through Thursday from 3–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 1–11 PM, and Sunday from 1–8 PM. Monday is closed.
Use Maplewood as the frame
Maplewood is the useful planning frame. Readers comparing local options can widen the search through the Maplewood restaurants guide or consider other dining in Maplewood generically.
Verdict: The Side Project Cellar is worth keeping on a Maplewood shortlist when its posted hours and casual dress code fit the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 7373 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143
- Website
- sideprojectbrewing.com/pages/the-cellar
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Side Project Cellar reads as a deliberately restrained, product-forward space. Shelving and temperature-controlled storage dominate the room; decor takes a backseat to what’s on the shelves. That spare, quiet approach gives the cellar a minimalist, refined air: the design logic is about clarity rather than showmanship. Visitors encounter a space that privileges fermentation craft: everything feels tuned to letting beers speak for themselves. The result is a subdued, sophisticated environment where intention and restraint create a calm atmosphere that highlights the inventory rather than the interior.
Best For
This cellar is best for people focused on craft beer discovery: whether you’re sampling a tasting or buying bottles to take home. It functions as a retail and tasting complement to Side Project Brewing, and sits within a Maplewood cluster of serious beer operations, so it rewards explorers who care about fermentation and provenance. It’s equally suitable for quiet solo visits and small groups intent on comparison and study rather than boisterous nights out. If you enjoy disciplined, product-first beer environments, this is a natural stop.
Ordering Tips
Expect a restrained retail-first experience: the room is set up to showcase bottles rather than entertain with décor. Note that the cellar keeps ambient temperature for beer storage, so ask about bottle condition and tasting formats if you want to sample. Approach visits as focused exploration: take time with shelving and look for tasting options that complement Side Project Brewing’s production. Because the space emphasizes product over presentation, be prepared for a quiet, purposeful interaction centered on the beers themselves.
Venue details
Ambiance
Quiet with light music playing, creating a personal and attentive atmosphere with a decent crowd.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Beer Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Light Music
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7373 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143
Planning details
Location
7373 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Try Side Project Brewing if the group wants a brewery-leaning Maplewood stop with a similar drinks-first mindset. Pick Cunetto House of Pasta instead if the evening needs to revolve around dinner rather than drinks.
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose The Side Project Cellar when the night is built around drinks and easy timing. Side Project Brewing is the closest cross-shop in Maplewood for readers who want a brewery-leaning format instead, while The Side Project Cellar is the better fit for a more focused bar stop.
SOHA Bar and Grill, Frisco Barroom, and Seamus McDaniel's are safer choices when the group needs a broader casual-bar experience with food as part of the plan. They are more useful for mixed groups where not everyone wants the evening centered on drinks.
Cunetto House of Pasta is the better backup for a meal-first night. For value, the decision is simple: The Side Project Cellar makes sense when the spend is going toward drinks and atmosphere; the peers make more sense when dinner, group flexibility, or a longer stay matters more.
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Compare The Side Project Cellar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Side Project Cellar | Maplewood | No published awards |
| Side Project Brewing | Maplewood | No published awards |
| SOHA Bar and Grill | St Louis | No published awards |
| Frisco Barroom | Webster Groves | No published awards |
| Seamus McDaniel's | St Louis | No published awards |
| Cunetto House of Pasta | St Louis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at The Side Project Cellar?
The Side Project Cellar is in Maplewood and has a casual dress code.
What's the best time to go to The Side Project Cellar?
Use the posted hours to plan: Tue through Thu from 3–10 PM, Fri and Sat from 1–11 PM, and Sun from 1–8 PM. Monday is closed.
