It's time for a traditional gastronomic article, in which I will talk about popular Czech dishes and give recommendations on where to eat in Prague and taste national food and, of course, Czech beer. I do not recommend reading the article on an empty stomach!

By the way, if you are a gastro-tourist, then you may also be interested in the articles:

What to try in the Czech Republic. National dishes.

Perhaps I'll start by listing the most popular Czech dishes.

1. Drowned sausage marinated in vinegar with onions, paprika and spices. Served with beer.
2. Smazhak is a traditional snack. In fact - fried cheese in breadcrumbs.
3. Garlic is a garlic soup that becomes most popular with the onset of cold weather. In restaurants it is served in a bread pot.
4. Goulash. A beef dish that doesn't look like Hungarian goulash or even German goulashsup. Often served in bread.
5. Svichkova is the "brother" of Czech goulash. It consists of beef tenderloin served with creamy or sour cream sauce, as well as dumplings, lemon and sometimes cranberry sauce.
6. Smoked pork with stewed cabbage and dumplings is one of the most popular dishes among Czechs.
7. Pork knuckle, pork knee, boar's knee are a Czech brand (although the dish is popular in Germany as well). As a rule, a knuckle is designed for several people, check with the menu or with the waiter. But there are also small knuckles that can be done by one.
8. Fried sausages are popular in pubs or street markets, especially during Christmas markets
9. Bohemian roasted duck (Pechena Kahna) - served with dumplings and stewed red cabbage.
10. Fried / baked rabbit
11. Bramboraki - potato cakes like pancakes.
12. Dumplings are dumplings made from plain or potato flour. Common dumplings often replace bread or a side dish, and sweet ones (for example, stuffed with fruit filling) are served for dessert.
13. Payments - large round waffles with different fillings, Karlovy Vary dessert. In Karlovy Vary itself, you can buy one by one hot payment cards. Everywhere in the Czech Republic, payment cards are sold in stores (in boxes of several pieces). Nice souvenir from the Czech Republic.
14. Trdelnik is a national Czech sweet street food (in fact, this dish appeared with the advent of tourists in the Czech Republic). You can try both regular trdelnik and trdelnik with chocolate (or even ice cream). Many may disagree with me, but for me it tastes like a May bun))
15. Numerous Czech beers

Where to try national food and beer in Prague

I turn to 20 popular places in Prague where you can eat, drink beer or just relax with a cup of coffee. Here will be presented not only the establishments in which I managed to visit, but also the establishments recommended by locals and other tourists that I have included in my list. I share it with you, and you just have to choose.

# 1. Restaurant U Modre Ruze

According to tourists, the restaurant in the basement is closed as of December 2018!

Czech restaurant. Not only is it located in the center of the Old Town, but also in a very colorful medieval cellar. We entered it by chance, after we seemed tall in the neighboring restaurants. As a result, we had dinner there two whole times, and if we didn't have to leave, we would have gone again.

The menu contains almost all national Czech dishes at very reasonable prices.

On our first lunch we tried baked knee (290czk) and goulashsup (169 czk) in bread, 2 types of beer (50czk + 35czk):

Lunch cost 544 CZK + tip (23 euros)

Second time: goulash with dumplings (197czk), Prague delicacy (assorted meats) with dumplings (238czk), fruit dumplings (99czk), three beers (35czk + 35czk + 50czk), tea (50czk)

Sweet dumplings for dessert

Lunch cost 704 CZK + tip (30 euros)

Took a brochure with a menu:

Everything is very tasty, the dark Kozel is especially good. Service is good, in Russian.

Restaurant address: Rytířská 403/16

# 2. Restaurant U Medvidku

One of the most popular restaurants in Prague, also in the Old Town. In summer, there is a summer veranda behind the restaurant (you have to go around, there are signs).

Ordered: baked duck with stewed cabbage and 4 types of dumplings (333czk), snack toast with beer cheese (85czk), Budvar light and dark beer (45czk + 45czk)

In total, lunch cost 508 kroons + tip (22 euros).

In principle, I liked everything, the service is very fast. There are Russian speaking staff.

Address: Na Perštýně 344/5

Number 3. Potrefená husa Na Verandách restaurant

Our third restaurant. It is located in the Smichov region, on the western coast. We dined on the veranda (entrance through the restaurant), the veranda is very cozy.

We ordered grease with French fries (179czk), pork schnitzel with salad, which is very similar to our oliveska :) (169czk) and two beers (43czk + 45czk).

Total 436 czk + tip (€ 19)

The french fries were obviously superfluous here, but overall a good establishment. The beer was brought immediately, the food had to wait, but not for long. I did not notice anything negative about the service.

Address: Nádražní 43/84

No. 4. Výtopna Railway Restaurant

We ordered only beer: Krusovice dark (35czk), light (29czk), radler (49czk).

If you do not book a table, you must pay 25czk per person for entry (book on the website vytopna.cz)

Vytopna restaurant interior

Total: 163czk + generous tip (7 euros)

The place is definitely unusual and interesting. Beer, in general, is common, food is not cheap. Didn't like that you have to pay for the entrance.

Prices for beer in a restaurant for September 2017

Address: Václavské nám. 802/56

No. 5. Monastery brewery and restaurant Klasterní pivovar Strahov

Restaurant, brewery and beer garden at the Strahov Monastery. We only stopped by for a beer on the terrace. By the way, beer is very for everybody's taste, strong enough. Nevertheless, it is interesting to try. I can't say anything about the food in the restaurant, but in the photo on Google, it looks quite tasty.

We ordered 2 beers at 70czk (5.40 €)

Here are the prices:

Address: Strahovské nádvoří 301/10

No. 6. Bakery Good Food

The bakery is probably with the most Instagrammed trdelniks in all of Prague. It is located in a very touristy place, next to the Charles Bridge.

Tried trdelnik with strawberries and chocolate ice cream

Price 120 czk

Trdelniki without filling - cheaper

No. 7. Jídelna Světozor

This is a kind of dining room in a shopping center right on Wenceslas Square. You can eat here for less than 100 CZK!

Address: Vodičkova 791/39

No. 8. Repre Restaurant

Another budget establishment. Here you can order the national dish Svichkov for less than 100 CZK. According to reviews, suitable for lunch, but there can be many tourist groups and Chinese people.

Address: Nekázanka 4/857

No. 9. Grand Café Orient

Cafe with a beautiful view from the balcony and Instagram stairs for a photo. By the way, the cafe building itself is also very beautiful:

Address: Ovocný trh 569/19

No. 10 Kavarna Cekarna

A coffee shop with delicious coffee and a beautiful inner garden. Located on the way to Vyshgorod.

Address: Vratislavova 30/8

No. 11. Celetna's secret student bar

Located on a busy street in the Old Town, behind a large door without a sign. The entrance is free for everyone. There is a security post inside, but he doesn't even ask where you are going. To get to the bar, you need to go down the stairs (there are signs). We wanted to stop by, check out this place, but there was no one in the bar, not even the staff.

No. 12. SOVA Restaurant

New restaurant in Prague with a very unusual menu. The concept of the restaurant is modern cuisine with elements of traditional Czech dishes. You won't try the traditional knee here! The specialties of the restaurant are salad with smoked carp (smoked themselves), veal cheeks stewed in red wine with mint potatoes and the most unusual - beer sorbet made from real dark beer with buckwheat mousse (pictured above). Beer Krusovice, 40 CZK for 0.5l.

« Serving some dishes, as in gourmet restaurants (we saw a lot of this in the hosts with a gold card in heads and tails), and the prices are ordinary, in some places even lower than in ordinary Czech restaurants »

Menu with prices on the website https://www.rest-sova.com/menus

Address: Balbinova 4, Vinohrady district

No. 13. Plzenska Restaurace U Graffu

“For ridiculous money, they actually bring half a duck. I also recommend their knee. "

The menu with prices is on their website http://www.restaurant-graff.cz/jidlo-piti.html

Address: náměstí I. P. Pavlova 1790/6

No. 14. Ferdinanda

"Awesome jellied meat, delicious beer of the same name"

Go to their website http://www.ferdinanda.cz/ It is very original and interactive. There is also a menu with prices.

Address: Politických vězňů 1597/19

No. 15. Petrinske terasy

"The best opportunity to have a cheap and delicious snack with huge portions of food with the best view of Prague"

It is located on the Petrin Hill.

There is a menu with prices on the website https://www.petrinsketerasy.cz/en But what is “very cheap”, I would not say. Perhaps the price includes a view of Prague)

Address: Petřínské sady 393

No. 16. U Flecu

A popular tourist restaurant, but "it is worth going there just for the atmosphere and a couple of glasses of delicious beer."

A mug of 0.4 beer costs 64 CZK.

Soups are 2 times more expensive than in restaurant # 1. But, probably, for the sake of the atmosphere, you can look into this restaurant. Menu in Russian http://ru.ufleku.cz

Address: Křemencova 11

No. 17. Beerhouse Pivovarsky Dum

Where to eat game in Prague

No. 18. Restaurace Zvonice in the Heinrich Tower in the center of Prague

Historic restaurant in a historic place. Located on two floors of a reconstructed tower.

The restaurant is not cheap, and the menu is exquisite, for example,

"Old Bohemian crayfish cream, served with crayfish meat, croutons and sour cream", 190czk

"Hare leg stuffed with homemade smoked meat and vegetables with gingerbread sauce, served with a filling roll with bacon, parsley puree and garlic-potato cream on bacon, with fried porcini mushroom", 690 czk

or here's another

"Fried roe deer back in pistachio crust with sweet potato confit on thyme, served with fried bean pods, pumpkin puree and fresh morels glazed in demi glass", 850czk

The menu in Russian and prices are available on the website http://www.restaurantzvonice.cz

Address: Jindřišská věž

No. 19. Restaurace Art & Food

Good selection of wine and opportunity to taste game.

Address: Plaská 617/4, Malá Strana

No. 20. U Zizniveho Jelena

It is considered the simplest of the three restaurants. In fact, prices are more affordable here.

For example, reindeer goulashup 48czk, meat dish for 4 people 760czk.

There is a menu in Russian on the website http://www.uziznivehojelena.cz/menu-ru

Address: Vltavská 15/523

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Among connoisseurs, Prague is considered the world capital of beer. It is impossible to visit here and not appreciate the merits of the popular drink. It is everywhere, it is drunk by almost everyone, at any time, in any quantity, without fear of the pangs of a "hangover".

A large army of fans has long established the fact: beer from Czech producers never hurts.

Czechs opened their first brewery in 1087. And for almost a thousand years, this drink has been the personification of a calm and measured life in abundance. Saint Wenceslas is considered the patron saint of brewers; it was he who was addressed with prayer and blessing when opening a new variety or production. XIII-XV centuries were the most difficult in the history of national brewing. It was so popular that a political decision was made at the state level: the factories should be at least a mile apart from each other. Violation of this decree was quickly punished, and inept brewers were severely punished. Manufacturers regularly tasted competitors' products, and if the drink did not satisfy their biased taste, it was poured on the square, and its "author" was beaten with rods. Over the past centuries, beer has not ceased to be a symbol of the country, in the capital there are bars and restaurants on every corner. Their number is so great that a guide to the most famous beer halls in Prague will not hurt not only an inexperienced person, but also an experienced traveler. So let's call the rating list

8 best beer bars and restaurants in Prague

U Fleku is the most famous Prague pub, and the brewery of the same name, which was opened in the distant 15th century and is working properly in our time. The focus here is on an exclusive dark thick beer with a caramel flavor. It is impossible to remain indifferent to him! The halls of this restaurant have “speaking” names: “Liver sausage”, “Suitcase”, “Bolshoi” and others. Naturally, apart from beer, you can also taste amazing Czech cuisine. An orchestra is playing in the garden, the interior sends back several centuries ... Unforgettable impressions!

The nearest tram stop is No. 5, Myslíkova. The nearest metro station is Národní třída, 500 meters away.

Working hours
Every day from 10:00 to 23:00

Beer House "At St. Thomas" (U Sv. Tomáše)

In 1352, the Augustinian monks opened their production, and a dark vaulted cellar became a place for beer tasting. How much has been drunk, sung, said and considered here! For centuries, the pub was the center of "progressive thought". The magic of this place makes visitors come back here again and again. Once here, you should definitely order a mug of "Brannik" and fully feel the mysteriously exciting atmosphere of this cellar.

Dear Readers! There is a suspicion that St. Thomas's brewery was closed. If you have time, go there and ask what happened to her at the moment. Don't forget to write in the comments

How to get there?
Address: Letenská 33/12 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana

The best way to get to our address is Malostranská station (green line A. Also take trams 1, 2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 41, 57 and get off at the Malostranská stop and by bus # 194, get off at the stop of the same name.

Working hours
Every day from 11:00 to 24:00

Beer house "U Kalicha"

U Chascha is perhaps the only pub-restaurant that you can visit without coming to Prague. It is enough to read the immortal novel by Jaroslav Hasek "The Adventures of the Gallant Soldier Schweik". The same oak table, music, a portrait of Franz Joseph I, furniture of the same times and, of course, the excellent Pilsen beer "Idle", sipping which it is so pleasant to speak "for life." By the number of visitors, this pub can be safely called "tourist" - Czechs rarely come here, because it is expensive.

It is possible to take the metro - station I.P. Pavlova (red line C). You can also get there by bus # 148, 504, 505, 510, 511, H1 (stop IP Pavlova) or by tram # 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 53, 56 (stop Bruselská) ...

Working hours
Every day from 11:00 to 23:00

Beer house "U Černého Vola"

There are practically no foreigners here. But to feel the spirit of old Prague, you should definitely come here. A half-liter mug of Smikhov's beer, long tables, wooden benches, comfort, peace - the impression is that you are in the past, and time has stopped.

How to get there?
Address: Loretánské nám. 107/1, 118 00 Praha 1

You can get there by tram number 22, 23 and 25 and get off at the Pohořelec stop.

Working hours
Every day from 10:00 to 22:00

Beer house "U zlateho tygra" (U zlateho tygra)

The establishment is famous among its visitors. In 1994, Bill Clinton and Vaclav Havel came here. It is not known what they drank, ate, and discussed, but the political relations of the countries have become more fruitful, and even now it is difficult to find an empty seat in the pub. Luciano Pavarotti also did not miss the opportunity to drink Pilsner beer. Thanks to the benevolent attention of famous people, it is better to book places. They say that you can even meet the President of the Czech Republic at a long table with a mug of Pilsen. When you come here, you should definitely order a mug from the Pilsen Urquell. The exceptional taste of this drink amaze the imagination and make you immediately enroll in the army of connoisseurs.

How to get there?
Address: Husova 228/17, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha - Staré Město-Praha 1

The pub "At the Golden Tiger" is located between the Staroměstská (green line A) and Můstek (yellow line B) metro stations. You can also take tram 2, 14, 17, 18, 53 and get off at the Karlovy lázně stop.

Working hours
Every day from 15:00 to 23:00

Brewery "Pivovarsky dum" (Pivovarsky dum)

Gone are the days when only a select few knew about the Pivovarsky Dom brewery. It is gaining more and more popularity, and the owners of the brewery care about the variety of assortments and constantly surprise guests with new products. The most unusual taste of beer kavove pivo, as well as beer-champagne pivny sekt. The only drawback is that free seats appear after 22 hours, when the inhabitants of Prague had dinner.

Very cool location - you can take a tram right to the door - no. 1, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 22, 23, 51, 56, 57 and 59, get off at the Štěpánská stop. There is also a red line C with station I.P. Pavlova.

Working hours
Every day from 11:00 to 23:30

Restaurant-beer house "U Mecenase"

For a long time, the restaurant "U Metsenat" was a privilege of the elite. Tycho Brahe, Princess Diana, Alexander Dubcek, Willie Brandt, high-ranking officials of Czechoslovakia and Germany have been here. Today everyone can visit this place. The service is brought to mind-blowing perfection. The waiters will certainly offer a bittersweet Budweiser. It has been known since the time of Emperor Ferdinand I, today it occupies a worthy place in the Guinness Book of Records. This malt drink has the highest alcohol content, although it has a sweet spicy aroma.

How to get there?
Address: Malostranské nám. 261/10, 118 00 Praha-Malá Strana

If you decide to take the metro, the closest station is Malostranská (green line A). But it is best to go to the Malostranské náměstí stop by tram number 1, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15, 20, 22, 23, 25, 41, 57. Bus number 192 also runs there.

We continue our story about Prague. Today Vitya will advise where to drink beer and have a tasty meal, and also tell you what is unusual to see in Prague, without dragging around the numerous museums and architectural monuments.

I am sure that the majority of readers associate Prague with beer. Therefore, I will begin my story with him. I will not sing laudatory odes to this drink, I will just agree that beer flows like a river here. However, this probably applies to the whole Czech Republic. In all three parts of this wonderful country, where I have been, not a single dinner, not a single conversation was made without a foamy drink.

Breweries.

Naturally, in the capital of the Czech Republic there are countless places where you can go, so I will only tell you about some of the places I have been to and which I liked.
I'd like to point out right away that beer is very cheap here, even within the city center. But this only applies to promoted manufacturers. I, however, consider the use for the main purpose of some gold-seed or a similar product in Prague as sacrilege. Therefore, we will focus primarily on breweries.
Brewery "Three Roses" is located almost in the very center of the city (Husova 10/232)... Here you can taste 6 types of beer. Photos of the range and prices in May 2015, but you can check on the official website: http://www.u3r.cz/ru/.

Despite the proximity to the center and good May weather, the place turned out to be deserted, so my colleague and I decided to stop by. And for good reason. We enjoyed the peace, tranquility and delicious fresh beer.

Even Pica could not resist and got out of the backpack.

By the way, in the spring of 2016 the opening of the second brewery was announced.
Another brewery I visited, Novomestskiy brewery (Vodičkova 20).

Here you will taste a real Czech sunbed and watch the fermentation process from the hall or by taking a guided tour. You can find all the necessary information on the official website of the brewery: http://www.npivovar.cz

Three types of beer are offered. In addition to the widespread light-colored lounger, you can also try its darker variety. There is also carbonated beer, but I haven't tried it. In general, even if you do not have a company, you still come in. There is always someone to drink with.

The third brewery I visited is called U Fleku (Křemencova 11)... Official website: http://ru.ufleku.cz/.

Of all three, it is the most expensive; only one variety is brewed, a dark lounger. It should be noted that the beer is good and the taste is quite interesting. In addition, it has its own unique atmosphere: common tables, a peasant with an accordion, tincture as a bonus.

You can go out into the garden to breathe.

Where to drink beer.

For those who want more movement, merge with the crowd or drink beer, I advise you to look into the Museum (Dlouhá 46).

There is a huge selection of beer from small Czech producers, each variety is listed in the menu according to composition, color and taste. There were a lot of people both times.

The second pub has recently opened (Náměstí Míru, Americká 341/43, Prague 2)... For more information, please visit http://www.praguebeermuseum.com/.
If you want a little quieter, then it is better to look into the Mlýnská kavárna tavern (Všehrdova 449/14), located near the Chertovka canal. You can grab a beer and get out on the benches in the park.

Where to eat.

To my great regret, I did not find a place where delicious beer and tasty, inexpensive food would complement each other. Maybe this is right and you need to separate the flies from the cutlets and enjoy one thing.

On the advice of my colleague, who has been to Prague many times, we often ate at Restoracy u Knihovny (Velislavinova, 10)... Highly recommend. From the pros: close to the center, but I have never seen tourists in 5-6 visits, cheap and tasty food. The beer, however, is ordinary.

And, of course, I'm sure no one will pass by street food. Most of the pavilions are located on Wenceslas Square, which looks more like a street, as well as the central square

Unusual sights.

Once you are full and drunk, Prague will feel completely different. Riders will ride an inverted horse:

Suddenly they will start dancing at home:

Little men are crawling around the TV tower:

Then you will find yourself on a similar person:

And the Hare Krishnas will become your friends:

Eventually, you will want to be a part of the fountain composition and join the pissing men.

This fountain is worth mentioning separately. In addition to the fact that men write on the map of the Czech Republic, their main elements, namely pipis, change direction, thereby drawing out the sayings of famous Prague residents with fountains. You can try on the role of a writer by sending an SMS to the number indicated next to the fountain (+420 724 370 770). After a while, men will try to reproduce your saying.
Among all this disgrace, visit some more memorable and interesting places. From the street Pařížská the Metronome is clearly visible, which is placed instead of the monument to Stalin and symbolizes the time that changes everything.

The narrowest street in Prague has no name. A traffic light has been installed for the passage of pedestrians. Take a walk on U Lužického semináře and you will definitely find it.

The building on Wenceslas Square, from the balcony of which, during the Velvet Revolution, the playwright, dissident and former political prisoner Vaclav Havel performed:

On the same square near the museum, you will find a memorial plaque in honor of the students who burned themselves in protest against the introduction of Soviet troops.

For Belarusians, the building of the National Library ( Mariánské nám. five), on the wall of which there is a memorial plaque to Skaryne:

If after all this you still do not want to sleep and want nightlife, then take a walk along Wenceslas Square or the main square. Offers exceed demand, so you will be presented with various entertainment programs, and in different languages, including Russian. On the advice of experienced people, I just brushed aside the annoying barkers. This is not for you. Although this is a completely different story.

And the Czech Republic as a whole is rightfully considered one of the world centers of brewing. The first brewery was opened by the Czechs in 1087. In the year of the opening of Charles University in 1348, almost four dozen breweries were already operating in Prague. By the 15th century, their number had increased to fifty. In the future, their number only increased. The break was observed only in the 16th century, when due to the lack of bread, brewing had to be banned for a while.

Residents of the capital of the Czech Republic drink beer always, everywhere in large quantities. This is understandable, because the beer in local bars is one of the most delicious in the world. Millions of tourists from all over the world go to the capital of the Czech Republic not only to see the many sights, but also to taste this divine drink.

There are so many beer establishments in Prague that it is difficult to say which one is the most popular or should be visited first. ... Today, continuing the theme, we present the TOP-5 Prague Beer Restaurants, which we recommend to visit in 2016. The rating was compiled on the basis of feedback from users of the 100 Roads Internet portal.

1.

The Brewery House is located in the center of Prague, close to Wenceslas Square. This pub is a popular place among tourists, however, the prices here are affordable. The waiters speak Russian and there is a Russian menu. And, of course, the main thing is why you need to go to the Brewery House - live and fresh beer that is brewed right on the spot.

There are a lot of beers on offer. In addition to the standard varieties, there are also exotic ones: coffee, cherry, banana. For those who want to try everything, there is a carousel on the menu - a spinner with small glasses of beer of all sorts. The cuisine at the Brewery House is good, the food is delicious and the food is served quickly. There are many light snacks as well as traditional Czech dishes. Please note that smoking is prohibited in the Brewery House. Also, due to the huge popularity of the institution, it is better to book a table in advance.

Address: Jecna 14, Praha 2. Phone: +420 296 216 666 Opening hours: 11: 00-23: 30

How to get there: Metro: Muzeum, Karlovo namesti Tram: B, 3, 4, 6, 10, 16, 18, 22, 24; 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59. Stop: Karlovo namesti

2.

Novomestský pivovar is located in the center of Prague, 400 meters from Wenceslas Square, it was opened in 1993. However, despite the youth of the establishment, the beer that is brewed here is time-tested. The recipe was known as early as the 14th century. For some time the recipe was lost, but local brewers managed to restore it and now you can again feel the unique taste of beer.

Beer is brewed here using only Czech raw materials. The light and dark beer that Novomestsky brewer offers to its visitors is an unfiltered, 11% beer served directly from the fermentor, without preservatives, rich in B vitamins and other nutrients.

Novomestskiy pivovar is a large restaurant with three floors going underground. The halls are small, each in its own style (from Gothic to modern), they are united along the perimeter by a narrow labyrinth. In order not to get lost, it is necessary to take to the right all the time and walk, as it were, in a circle. By the way, a small brewery is located here. The cauldrons of beer are right in front of your eyes, so you can contemplate the whole process.

And, like in most Czech bars, you can have a great meal in Novomestský pivovar, the institution is famous for making dishes of classic Czech cuisine: Veprís knee, dumplings, goose baked according to an old Czech recipe, homemade smoked meats and much more.

Address: Vodickova 20, Praha 1 Telephone: 602 459 216 Working hours: Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 23.30 Saturday: 11.30 - 23.30 Sunday: 12.00 - 22.00

How to get there: Metro: Mustek Tram: 3, 9, 14, 24; 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58. Stop: Vodickova

3.

Kozel beer is one of the visiting cards of the Czech Republic, so every tourist should visit the U kozla branded bar. The institution is located in Prague in the Zizkov district and most of the visitors are Czechs. Nevertheless, the waiters understand Russian, there is a Russian menu. The hall is decorated with old photographs, bottles and glasses, Czech books are on the windowsills.

The waiters are very fast. Any waiter can update the beer, and orders are recorded on a piece of paper lying on the table so that there is no confusion when calculating the order amount.

The beer list contains: unfiltered goat, light goat, dark goat, light goat. The menu is varied with large portions and affordable prices.

Address: Address: Jana Zelivskeho 1777/4, Praha 3

You can get there by trams: 9, 10, 11, 16; 55, 58. Stop: Biskupcova Working hours: 11: 00-23: 00

4. "At St. Thomas" (U Sv. Tomáše)

The Augustinian monks opened their production in this dark vaulted cellar in 1352. How much has been drunk, sung, said and considered here!

For centuries, the pub has been the center of Prague's "progressive thought". The magic of this place makes visitors come back here again and again. Once here, you should definitely order a mug of "Brannik" in order to fully experience the mysteriously exciting atmosphere of this basement.

Address: Letenska, 12

tel .: +420 257 533 466

5. "At the Black Ox" (U Černého Vola)

To feel the spirit of old Prague, you definitely need to come to this institution. There are practically no foreigners in this restaurant. A half-liter mug of Smikhov's beer, long tables, wooden benches, comfort, peace - the impression is that you are in the past, and time has stopped.

Address: Loretánské náměstí 107/1

Go to Prague, but not visit pubs there? This is awful. Send your wives to shopping urgently, and arrange a tour of the most interesting institutions yourself. Our rating presents the best beer halls in Prague, where you will be allowed to taste real beer with its millions of flavors and shades.

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Prague beer history

The first establishment of this type appeared in 1087. The patron saint of brewers is Saint Wenceslas. Well-known masters turned to him with prayers and requests when they came up with a new beer. The producers of the drink strongly competed with each other, constantly tasting their products. If the drink created at the competitor's plant was of poor quality, then the barrels with it were rolled out onto the street and poured across the main square. The creator of "bad beer" was beaten with rods.

In our hit parade there are pubs, the owners of which will certainly not be beaten with rods. And one stay here will leave a pleasant aftertaste in your heart.

"U Fleku"

Location: Kremencova 11. Beneath a huge antique clock, you are assigned a date by one of the best pubs in Prague.

Why exactly she? There is an old brewery next to the establishment, the recipes of which have been kept since the 15th century. If you consider yourself a true gourmet and connoisseur, then the masters will prepare a thick dark beer with caramel flavor especially for you.

And you can indulge in the arms of a pleasant rest here in one of the halls with interesting names:

• "Liver sausage". Here, as a snack, tourists are served the most different types sausages: smoked, fried, boiled, seasoned with the most unusual sauces and many others. Real jam!
• "Suitcase". Here you will be offered a huge selection of a variety of beer snacks, which will allow you to plunge into the charm of Czech cuisine and enjoy it endlessly. In the hall you can taste European cuisine.
• "Large". Have you ever seen a really HUGE portion? In the large hall, they serve so that you come out with a full belly.

A pleasant addition to the establishment is the entourage (made in the style of old pubs) and an orchestra playing in the garden. Beer connoisseur, gourmet and conqueror of Czech cuisine ... It's your time to enjoy! But don't miss out on some of Prague's other best beer halls.

"At St. Thomas" (U Sv. Tomáše)

Location: Letenska, 12

Features of the institution. 1352 year. Augustinian monks create their own beer production according to old recipes. So that no one could see them, for tasting the beer, the monks locked themselves in a dark vaulted cellar, where they drunk to madness. Later, local residents and guests of the capital began to come to the institution.

The magic of the place still beckons here. The company's signature dish is the Brannika mug.

Get on a vintage red and white bus. Collect your thoughts. Take a deep breath. In a few moments, this magical transport will take you to the right address. After that, you will walk a couple of meters along the cobblestones and find yourself in a place where nothing has changed since the 14th century. Local cuisine is saturated with the aroma and taste of Prague, subtle nuances of delight. And its cost starts at 30 CZK, which is very democratic (and affordable for tourists).

"At the Chalice" (U Kalicha)

Location: Na bojišti 1733/12

Features of the institution. Do you know who the brave soldier Schweik is? The hero of the novel of the same name by Yaroslav Hasek seems to live here, in the atmosphere of the past. Sit at the oak table of this institution on the beer map of Prague, listen to the subtle national motives of music, look at the portrait of Franz Joseph I hanging on the wall, and feel the feeling when “time seems to have stood still”.

The "Crown" of the establishment - beer from Plzeенский "Idle" with shades of sweetness, dissolving in a million tastes and aromas in the mouth. In terms of the number of visitors, the institution can definitely be called "tourist": it is mapped as a must-see for guests of the city. But the Czechs themselves rarely appear in the pub: prices are quite expensive for them.

Tourists, however, are ready to confess their love to this institution for an infinitely long and infinitely long time. Perhaps you will join the ranks of your fans?

"At the Black Ox" (U Černého Vola)

Location: Loretánské náměstí 107/1

An institution in which there are practically no tourists. Czechs love the pub for its low prices and an atmosphere that plunges into the past. On weekends, this Prague beer house gathers hundreds of people who are in love with the national flavor and spirit of the city.

The signature drink that you will be advised in the pub is Smichov beer. It literally melts in your mouth, breaking into hundreds of flavors and aromas. And after it you will not have a headache. Drink as much as you like!

The entourage of the establishment is decorated in the style of “ancient Prague”. Here you will find long tables, huge wooden benches, and incredible peace. For a few moments, it may seem like you are in the past. Calm down. Stop the moment. Take a deep breath and say to yourself, "Yes, I can afford it!" And after friendly get-togethers here, feel free to go to other beer bars in Prague.

"At the Golden Tiger" (U zlateho tygra)

Location: Husova 228/17. Conveniently accessible by transport arteries.

Features of the institution. This institution was created for those who are used to feeling the taste of life at 100%. In 1994, the institution discussed political affairs and not only Vaclav Havel and Bill Clinton. “At the Golden Tiger's” Luciano Pavarotti spoiled his crystal bundles with the best beer.

Since then, the institution has become so popular that even at lunchtime on a weekday, there is literally "nowhere for an apple to fall." Therefore, many tourists make reservations a few weeks before they decide to sit in a charming café.

The signature drink is Pilsner beer (the one that Luciano Pavarotti loved so much). A glass of Plze Urquell is ready to amaze your imagination and enroll you in the army of its connoisseurs. Give it a try ... And you will definitely love it!

Pivovarsky dum

Location: Ječná 14

When visiting the best beer restaurants in Prague, you cannot ignore this. "Pivovarny Dum" is a place where only the elite used to have a rest. The owners of the brewery have kept a hint of uniqueness and "exclusivity", constantly delight guests with novelties and a variety of flavors.

The "signature" drink made in the brewery is kavove pivo. It is a drink that dissolves in your mouth with a million shades of chocolate. And for real connoisseurs and gourmets, there is an opportunity to try the pivny sekt champagne beer.

Attention! Even on a weekday, the restaurant is packed to capacity: locals come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner, because the cost is cheap. If the prices of beer restaurants sometimes scare off, the cost of food and beer here attracts people. As a result, you can find a free seat only after 22.00, when the residents of the city will go home.

"At the Maecenas" (U Mecenase)

Location: Malostranské náměstí 261/10

For several decades, this restaurant has been closed to the general public. The best service and the most delicious beer were meant for true connoisseurs. Within the walls of the institution they tasted the best beers of Tycho Brahe, Willy Brandt and even Princess Diana. Can you imagine what kind of energy reigns in the institution? If not yet, then you should think about visiting here. There are several generations of waiters who are ready to offer you the opportunity to relax and taste the best drinks.

The "signature dish" of the establishment is the bittersweet Budweiser. Someone from the famous said: "He is the same as our life ...". And he was right, because the sweet notes of the drink are replaced by bitter shades, and then again succumb to the charm of sweetness. Despite the spicy aroma, this drink is in the first place in terms of alcohol content. The history of the creation of this wonderful drink goes back to the time of Emperor Ferdinand I.

The entourage of the institution captivates at first glance: like other Czech pubs in Prague, the institution is filled with amazing flavor and beauty.

"At the Old Lady" (U stare pani)

Location: Michalská 441/9

She seems to be a kind lady who is ready to receive guests at any time and in any weather. Foreigners practically do not come here, and the Czechs revel in every weekend and gorge themselves here to the dump. The peculiarity of the institution in the classical style is the combination of several functions at once: there is a restaurant, a pub, and a hotel for tired travelers.

The "signature drink" served at Pan is light Staropramen, Gambrinus, Velvet, Krusovice. There is a special technology by which beer is poured: the foam should turn out to be just such that its density does not allow the pencil to fall.

Panenka's signature dish is potato chips, which are served with beer. For gourmets, there are typical Czech dishes that will not leave you indifferent:

• Venison with lingonberry sauce;
• Garlic (or any other flavor) dumplings;
• Braised pork (fried, smoked);
• Stewed cabbage and vegetables.

The appetizing cuisine made us include this establishment in the rating of pubs in Prague. And in the evenings, soul-bewitching musical compositions are played here, which will let even an inveterate snob dance. At "Pani" you will definitely find the mood and emotions of a big city that will not leave you indifferent. And the river will be remembered for a long time.

"Toothy dog" (Zubatý pes)

Location: Petrohradská 216/3 101 00 Praha 10-Vršovice

Features of the institution. The restaurant is owned by famous beer connoisseurs. Therefore, everything is created here so that you can taste a huge number of varieties of the foamy drink. The assortment of the beer house includes 15 varieties, and it is constantly updated. The cost of drinks is from CZK 29 per 0.5 liter. There is a foam extravaganza from Scotland, Denmark and other countries. And if you wish, you can take part in a lively conversation with the owner of the establishment.

The capital of the Czech Republic is a river of foamy drink, which is ready to conquer the first time with millions of notes of taste; it is the aroma of nature-smoked sausages; sour meat, which is always served hot; it is salivating from local cuisine that will allow you to enjoy the soul of Prague and the amazing atmosphere of a nation in love with the foamy drink.