Beer Halls and Pubs
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If there is one thing Czechs do best, it is beer. It is quite obvious considering they are the highest beer consumers per capita in the world. With tons of traditional pubs and beer halls, there is plenty of the frothy liquid gold to go around. And the prices, oh the prices! In the wonderful city of Prague beer (pivo to locals) costs around a humble $1.50 a pint, simply amazing. It is quite possibly, the cheapest and best beer in the world. The world-renowned Pilsner Urquell is brewed in Plzen, while Budvar (not to be confused with Budweiser) is brewed in Ceske Budejovice. Beer has a long rich history in the Czech Republic; the city of Brno started brewing beer in the 12th century. A brewery in Plzen employed a German man named Josef Groll in 1842. Groll was experienced in a new improved method that included cold fermentation. The result was the first golden beer; it was an overnight sensation. Trains of Pilsner were transported to Austria every morning and in 1874, Paris and the U.S. had the export at their hands. With so many pubs and beer halls to choose from, you will not be disappointed and you will most certainly be happy and maybe even a bit drunk. Cheers!
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U Vejvodu
This classic blue collar dive was given a dramatic makeover in the late nineties. Now, large swathes of refurbished copper adorn the bars and the grandiose main room opens up onto what was once a third-story ceiling. The spacious room features rows of well-tended, comfy tables and booths nestled among alcoves and balconies and big screen TVs showing sporting events. Although it has more or less shed its working class origins, U Vejvodu...
U Medvidku
U Medvidku, or At the Little Bears, is one of a dwindling number of classic Czech pubs operating in Old Town. In a popular tourist destination such as Prague you often come across ‘Czech Pubs’ that are not at all traditional; U Medvidku is the complete opposite, you will be completely satisfied with U Medvidku’s traditional atmosphere and the fact that Czechs still frequent this real deal establishment is all the...
Malostranská Beseda – Café and Pilsner Urquell Restaurant
Located on the ground floor of the Malostranská Beseda are two fine establishments, the Malostranská Beseda Pilsner Urquell Restaurant and the Malostranská Beseda Café. Malostranská Beseda, an important historic cultural center has been meticulously and sensitively renovated with the old concept of the house in mind and the developers of this new culture...
Ferdinanda
If you are looking for truly delicious Czech cuisine favored by locals, you should head to Ferdinanda. It is only a matter of time before this rather secluded restaurant receives rave reviews, becomes an overnight sensation and is conquered by tourists. The establishment boasts a bright interior with farm motifs - rakes serve as coat hangers and feed bins are used as ashtrays. The staff is incredibly warm, friendly and efficient....
The Pub - Pilsner Unique Bar
The Pub is a cool place to drink fresh unpasteurized beer from individual table taps that you get to operate yourself! Even though The Pub has 4 locations throughout Prague, they are all constantly full so it is wise to call ahead and book a table and a tap. The lively atmosphere, delicious beer, comfortable seats and decent prices will not disappoint. In fact you may end up drinking the night away with your friends, as it is indeed...
Kolkovna
If it sometimes seems as if all the restaurants and bars located around Old Town Square are extremely tourist-oriented, you should know about Kolkovna. When you happen to be in this area feeling thirsty for a glass of real Pilsner, try Kolkovna restaurant. This restaurant, the holder of the Prague 1 City Hall's award "The Best Pub" and of the title "The Best Czech and Slovak Pub" which was given to Kolkovna by...
U zlateho Tygra – At the Golden Tiger
If you wish to experience a traditional Czech pub in the heart of Prague, U zlateho Tygra is your one stop shop where you can witness a traditional Czech pub with true unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell on tap. This is one of the most centrally located authentic Czech pubs and should be a must on your list of things to do and see in the city of Prague. Be aware that this pub belongs to the locals, which means that the majority of the...
Strahov Monastery Brewery
Perched atop the city part of the Strahov Monastery compound and the lush surrounding Petrin Hill, the Stahov Brewery is a delightful find in the bustling city of Prague. Just steps from the massive Prague Castle complex, the microbrewery serves about six variations of St. Norbert beer and the brews are all delicious and fresh with crisp hints of unique flavors. The unfiltered and unfermented brews include a bitter amber blend that...
The Black Ox – U cerneho vola
Situated in the lovely Loreta Square is the Black Ox pub. The Black Ox is one of the last authentic Czech pubs in Hradcany, the Castle District of Prague. The Black Ox, a true throw back to the past, is a traditional Czech pub that houses a majority of locals drinking fresh Kozel beer from the tap with the occasional tourist thrown in. The ancient interior features rather atmospheric original vaulted ceilings, walls decorated with...
U Kalicha Original Svejk Pub
A Mecca for tourists, U Kalicha has all the essential features of a traditional Czech pub: meat, dumplings, beer and more beer. This popular restaurant has stood on the same spot for over a hundred years and the interior was refurbished sometime in the thirties. The main dining space can seat several hundred guests and the walls are adorned with large cartoon depictions of the literary character Good Soldier Svejk and quotes from...
Pivovarsky Dum
Pivovarsky Dum is a bustling restaurant, bar and brewery all in one in the hopping New Town district of Prague. Pivovarsky Dum opened in 1998 and has been going strong ever since as a popular microbrewery and restaurant and has proven to be one of the best places to sample the best of the best Czech cuisine and thirst quenching Czech micro beer. The interior is warm and inviting and you may find yourself staying for hours and hours...
Plzenska Restaurace
Plzenska Restaurace (The Pilsner Restaurant) at Obecni dum is a combination of excellent traditional Czech cuisine, legendary Pilsner Beer and a unique Art Nouveau interior. The restaurant is located in the basement of the Prague Municipal house, one of Prague's cultural centers which was renovated in the nineties and which features regular concerts, exhibitions...
Prague Beer Museum Pub
Located on Dlouha Street, a popular nightspot in the center of Prague’s gorgeous Old Town is the newly opened Prague Beer Museum Pub! This spacious bar’s claim to fame is their unique selection of Czech micro brews. At the long wooden bar you will find 30 different brews on tap to choose from. At first the large amount of different beers might overwhelm you, but do not fret for the Prague Beer Museum Pub has taken the...
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