Prague Beer Guide: Top Breweries & Pubs
Prague Beer Guide: Top Breweries & Pubs
to Prague
Over 70 of the Best
Beer Experiences
in and around Prague
02 Doporučené pivovary / Praha 1
This is a huge diference from just six or seven years ago, when
it was diicult to ind many beers beyond the biggest national
brands in Prague, and there was only a small handful of brewpubs.
Today, Prague is home to more than 30 brewpubs, with more
opening every year. Pubs like Zlý časy now ofer as many as
48 taps of lagers and ales from every corner of the Czech Republic,
as well as rare beers from traditional European brewing regions like
Belgium and Bavaria. (It’s no exaggeration to say that you are more
likely to ind obscure Bavarian brews in Prague than in the German
capital of Berlin, to say nothing of rare lagers from places like north
Moravia and the Šumava mountains.) The huge amount of options
means that you can try out brand-new brews like those coming
out of modern Vinohradský pivovar, which started in 2014, before
heading towards some of the most historic destinations in the beer
world: dating from the year 1499, Prague’s U Fleků is believed
to be the oldest continuously functioning brewpub in the world.
Nearby, U Medvídků has been a famous tavern since 1466. In terms
of beer and history, very few places come even remotely close to
the Golden City.
So grab the Beer Guide to Prague and a tram pass. Plan out
a route to a number of beery destinations or just relax in the shade
of a single beautiful beer garden. Work up a thirst or quench one.
Wherever you go in Prague, you can be sure that another great beer
is waiting for you just around the corner.
Evan Rail
Travel, food and beer writer
(author of The Good Beer Guide to Prague and the Czech Republic)
4 Glossary of Beer Styles and Terms Glossary of Beer Styles and Terms 5
Glossary of Beer Styles KVASNICOVÉ PIVO – “yeast beer,” a legal term for beer produced by
adding fresh yeast or fresh fermenting wort to inished beer, oten
BOCK – a type of strong, bottom-fermented beer, oten equivalent STOUT – a type of bitter, top-fermented black beer common in
to a Czech Speciální pivo. Ireland and England.
BOTTOM-FERMENTED BEER – oten called “lagers,” these beers SVĚTLÉ PIVO – “pale beer,” a legal term for golden brews made
are generally produced at colder temperatures, resulting in primarily with pale malt.
less-pronounced yeast character. In Czech: spodně kvašené pivo.
TMAVÉ PIVO – “dark beer,” a legal term for dark brews in general.
DOPPELBOCK (from German) “double bock” – an exceptionally
strong, bottom-fermented German beer whose colour ranges from VÝČEPNÍ PIVO – “taproom beer,” a legal term for the category of
rusty to deep brown. Strong and rich, with a long-lasting foam. basic beers, made from wort with 7–10% extracted sugars before
Branded dopplebock beers nearly always carry the –ator suix. fermentation. These are oten light, easy drinkers or “session beers,”
designed for mass consumption.
IMPERIAL PILSNER / IMPERIAL LAGER – a type of strong, pale,
bottom-fermented beer, like a stronger version of classic Czech WEISSBIER, WEIZENBIER – originally from Bavaria, a group of
světlý ležák. Many brewers believe Imperial Lager and Bock to be top-fermented white or wheat beers, including beers where wheat
the same thing. malt was added. As the name suggests, they are light-coloured
and of a refreshing flavour.
INDIA PALE ALE (IPA) – a type of top-fermented beer, usually golden
or amber in colour, with pronounced hop bitterness and flavours. WITBIER – a type of wheat-based, top-fermented beer from Belgium,
Variations include Black IPA and Double IPA. usually flavoured with coriander and orange peel.
Table of
contents
Where they brew their own beer 20 PIP Crat Beer Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
BeerGeek Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Klášterní pivovar Strahov (‘The Strahov Monastic Brewery’) . . . . . . . 10 Beerpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
U Dvou koček (‘The Two Cats’) Restaurant and Brewery . . . . . . . . . . .11 Dno pytle (‘Bottom of the Sack’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
U Medvídků Restaurant and Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Prague Beer Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
U Dobřenských Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Zubatý pes (‘The Toothy Dog’) Beer Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
U Fleků Brewery and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 InCider Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
U tří růží (‘The Three Roses’) Brewery and Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pivovarský klub (‘Brewery Club’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Novoměstský pivovar (‘New Town Brewery’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Zlý Časy Beerhall and Beer-shop
Národní Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 (‘Bad Times Beerhall and Beer-shop’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Pivovarský dům (‘Brewery House’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Napalmě Beer Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Vinohradský pivovar (‘The Vinohrady Brewery’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sousedský pivovar Bašta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Where to try and buy (beer-shops)
Sv. Vojtěch (‘St. Adalbert’) Břevnov Monastic Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
U Bulovky Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Illegal Beer Beer-shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Kolčavka Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pivo a párek (‘The Beer and Sausage’) Beer-shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Únětice Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 BeerGeek Beer-shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Galerie Piva (‘Beer Gallery’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Where to go for good food and beer Pivní galerie (‘Beer Gallery’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Base Camp Beer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Kolkovna Olympia Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Království piva (‘Beer Kingdom’) Beer-shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lokál Dlouhá . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
T-Anker Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Prague classics
The James Joyce Irish Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ferdinanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 U Černého Vola (‘The Black Ox Inn’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maso a kobliha (‘The Meat and Doughnut’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 U Hrocha (‘The Hippo’) Beerhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Bruxx Belgian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 U Zlatého tygra (‘The Golden Tiger’) Beerhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Čestr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 U Pinkasů Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Los v Oslu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Beer gardens
Nota Bene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DISH – ine burger bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hospůdka Na Hradbách (‘Tavern On the Battlements’) . . . . . . . . . . . 63
U Bulínů Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Park Café Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Vinohradský Parlament (‘The Vinohrady Parliament’) Restaurant . 39 Zahradní pivnice Letenské Sady (‘Letná Gardens Beer Garden’) . . . 64
U Slovanské lípy (‘The Slav Limetree’) Beerhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Šlechtovka.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Kulaťák Restaurant (‘The Roundabout’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
U Kroka Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Beer spas
U Bansethů Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Podolka Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 BBB Prague Beer Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Bernard Praha Beer Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Beer bars and ‘rotating’ taps SPA BEER LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lázně Pramen (‘The Wellspring Spa’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Kavárna U Kunštátů . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pípa – Beer Story Dlouhá . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Kulový Blesk Restaurant (‘Ball Lightning Restaurant’) . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Beer-themed experiences
Where they brew
their own beer
Prague Museum of Beer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
U Fleků Brewery museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Visitor centre Staropramen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Beer-themed experiences with Lokál . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Prague City Tourism Guide Oice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Beer map
Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Notes:
Non-smoking establishment
Smoker-friendly
Child-friendly
Accommodation
Outside seating
Tours available
Recommended
METRO
TRAM
BUS
10 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 11
Not far from Prague Castle, the Strahov Monastery complex houses The ‘Two Cats’ Restaurant, located at the old ‘Coal Market’ in the
a historical brewery which ofers its own beer along with excellent centre of the city, has a tradition dating back as far as 1678.
Czech cuisine. The history of the Royal canonicate brewery of the The history of the house itself dates back to the 13th century.
Premonstrates in Strahov is intertwined with the history of the The painting of the two cats only appeared on the facade of the
monastery itself, founded in 1140. The irst written record dates from building as the house sign in the early 20th century, giving a name
1400, when the brewery was rented out for ‘four times threescore not only to the well know pub, but also to the house itself.
groschen, a pound of pepper and one fattened hare per year’.
In 1907 the brewery was closed, however, and in 1919 even converted The microbrewery itself opened here in 2010. The restaurant interior
into apartments. has kept an old world atmosphere, a Gothic feel with vaulted
ceilings, massive metal chandeliers, wooden furniture and walls
The brewery was renewed only in 2000, as part of an extensive covered with murals.
reconstruction of the entire building. In May 2001, the former
carriage-hall became a microbrewery with a capacity of 1000 hl The kitchen specializes in traditional Czech cuisine, ofers goulash,
per year. The irst batch of beer was brewed in June of the same year, roast leg of wild boar with rose-hip sauce, and rabbit in cream sauce.
on the feast of St. Norbert, the patron saint of the Premonstratensian Beer can be enjoyed both in the spacious restaurant or standing
monastery. up at the bar with a close-up view of the distinctive tap tower.
An accordionist plays here every night (note: the music fee is 30 CZK
Presently, the Strahov Monastic Brewery includes three “locals” – per person.)
a beerhall with its own copper brew-kettles and the two storey
St. Norbert restaurant. During the summer months the brewery Beers on tap:
courtyard garden is open to visitors. Pilsner Urquell, Kočka 12° – light, dark
Beers on tap:
St. Norbert – amber, dark, IPA, seasonal beers (a favourite being
the St. Norbert Three-kings wheat special)
12 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 13
Beers on tap:
Budweiser Budvar 12° light and dark, Budvar 12° ‘krausend lager’,
Specials: Oldgott 13°, “1466” – 14°, XBEER – 33° dark
14 Where they brew their own beer Restaurační pivovary 15
Beers on tap:
Flekovský ležák 13° – dark lager
16 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 17
The eminent brewer Beneš obtained the brewing rights for the The New Town Brewery stands on the site of the house where as
‘Three Roses’ as long ago as 1405, and thus began one of the early as 1434, the maltster Vaněk Zpěvák enjoyed his brewing
longest-running chapters on brewing in the Czech lands. The existing privilege. Today‘s Old Bohemian restaurant brewery was founded
restaurant retains the iconic atmosphere of an Old Prague brewery. in 1993, and builds on this long forgotten tradition. The merging of
They brew several varieties of beer and beer specials here. Among the microbrewery and restaurant into one has created an extensive
the most notable are the Vienna Red beer and the refreshing top- complex of efectively connected spaces above and below ground.
fermented Weissbier with banana and citrus flavours. In addition to You may linger in Gothic halls or in village pub interiors from the
beer-tastings, microbrewery guided tours are available. 20s and 30s of the 19th century. The restaurant specializes in typical
Czech cuisine – from garlic soup and “svíčková” (roast beef sirloin
A combination of the highest production standards, quality in cream sauce) to leg-of-duck conit and roast suckling pig.
ingredients and traditional brewing cratsmanship enabled the ‘Three They brew their own beer called Novoměstský ležák 11° (New Town
Roses’ brewery to achieve the status of a Monastic Brewery of the lager); uniltered beer with yeast, produced exclusively from Czech
neighbouring Dominican order, and thus build on the local brewing ingredients - using Czech malt and Saaz hops.
tradition. The restaurant menu ofers traditional Czech and Moravian
dishes, made from carefully selected fresh ingredients. Specialties include a beer „flight“ consisting of four samples
(caramel, cofee, ginger and banana beer), beer sparkling wine or
Note: beer liquor distilled directly from the local beer. You may order
The opening of a new branch called Brewery and restaurant Vojanův a so-called “žirafa” (girafe) or a table keg – a two-litre beer column
Dvůr in the Lesser Town is scheduled for the spring of 2016. or a ten-litre beer keg, and draw your beer from your own tap directly
More information at www.u3r.cz. at your table. The restaurant provides tours of the brewery with
expert commentary.
The current selection of draught beers can be found on
the restaurant website. Beers on tap:
Novoměstský ležák (lager) – light, dark
18 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 19
Beers on tap:
“Štěpán” – light and dark lager, Specials: wheat, cofee, cherry, nettle,
banana
20 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 21
Beers on tap:
Vinohradský ležák (lager), Jantarový ležák (amber lager), specials
22 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 23
Beers on tap:
Břevnov Benedikt – Light Lager, Dark Lager, Wheat, Monastic IPA,
Břevnovské Abbey, Imperial Lager, Imperial Stout, Wheat Bock
24 Where they brew their own beer Where they brew their own beer 25
The current selection of draught beers can be found on Beer brewing began here again as late as 2011 thanks to the Tkadlec
the restaurant website. family who rebuilt the brewery. In 2011, the irst batch of Únětice
beer was brewed and the beer-opening ceremony launched the
modern history of the brewery. Draught beer and lager is produced
by means of original methods using only natural ingredients, without
any additives whatsoever. To date, Únětice beer is on draught in
dozens of businesses in the surrounding area, as well as in Prague.
In the spring of 2012, production was expanded and the renovated
brewery bar opened ofering traditional old Czech cuisine and beer
directly from the tank.
Beers on tap:
Únětice 10° and 12°
Where to go for good food and beer 27
and beer
+420 251 511 080
www.kolkovna.cz
Újezd
Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel – dark, Fénix, Master, Radegast
Birell (alcohol-free)
28 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 29
A traditional Czech pub for the 21st century with carefully handled The restaurant with the largest terrace in Prague covering some
beer, freshly cooked food and friendly professional service. They 650 m² is located on top of the Kotva department store, just of
have Pilsner and Kozel on draught, and they care about keeping it Náměstí Republiky (‘Republic Square’), and ofers sweeping views
correctly and making the journey from the tank to the glass as short of the city, backed by a tap-room with a 10 tap tower and up to 100
as possible. The simple interior in 1970s style features long wooden bottled beer varieties. Each week the tap-room ofers a new selection
benches, and a stainless steel bar with the tank in use right under the of the best Czech and world-renowned beer specials. In support of
tap. The experienced bar staf can pour your beer in various ways – small Czech breweries, beers on tap here include those from
“čochtan” (‘neat’), “hladinka” (‘creme’), “šnyt” (‘slice’), or “mlíko” Rambousek, Matuška and Břevnov breweries. Meat dishes such as
(‘sweet’), with increasing proportions of creamy foam, respectively. steak or steak tartare dominate the menu, but beer snacks, risottos
Honest Czech cuisine, based on traditional recipes, is made with and salads are also represented. In the summer months, a children‘s
Czech ingredients from local suppliers. The menus change every day, play area with climbing frames is open, and there are regular
and include a lunch and evening selection, which is available until concerts and other events.
closing time. Lokál Dlouhá opened in 2009 in extensive premises
which assuredly make this one of the longest restaurants in Prague. Beers on tap:
Despite its size it is oten full and making a reservation, especially for T-Anker light lager from the Břevnov Brewery
the evening, is recommended.
The current selection of draught beers can be found on
Beers on tap: the restaurant website.
Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel dark, Radegast Birell (alcohol-free)
Lokál Hamburk
Sokolovská 55, Prague 8 – Karlín
Mon–Thu 11am–midnight, Fri 11am–1am, Sat noon–1am, Sun noon–11pm
+420 222 310 361, Křižíkova, Karlínské náměstí
Lokál U Zavadilů
K Verneráku 1, Prague 4 – Kunratice
Mon–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 11am–10pm
+420 244 467 448, www.ambi.cz, Kunratice
30 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 31
The James Joyce Irish Pub is Prague’s oldest original Irish pub. This pleasant two-level restaurant near Wenceslas Square, features
It prides itself on its authentic ambience, excellent food, and some a spacious and bright interior. A wide variety of beers from the
of the best draught Guinness outside Ireland. Named ater Ireland’s Ferdinand brewery in Benešov are served; among them, the most
greatest writer, the very irst pint of draught Guinness in the Czech popular are the Seven Bullets Dark Lager 13° and the d’Este Special
Republic was drawn here on 5 October 1993 at 5:59pm. The pub’s cosy Lager 15°. Ferdinanda serves honest Czech food; the beef goulash
interior, including a ireplace, comes from the Barrandov ilm studios. with grilled peppers is especially popular. In addition to various
meat-based entrées, the menu includes a number of salads and beer
In addition to a number of draught beer, the drinks menu features snacks such as pickled “Hermelín” cheese, pickled sausage, and
50 types of Irish whiskey alongside Scotch and American bourbon. smoked pork knuckle. Despite its central location, Ferdinanda’s
In terms of food, you can choose from among burgers, lamb and beef prices remain accessible and the service is always pleasant.
specialties, chicken wings, and ish and chips. Word on the street has A separate dining room is available for private parties; it is non-
it that the local fries are among Prague’s very best. The bar was smoking during lunch.
visited by a number of celebrities, including Bob Geldof, Dennis
Hopper, Liam Neeson, John Hurt, Richard Harris, Sean Bean, Jason Beers on tap:
Fleming, and Elijah Wood. Ferdinand 11° a 12° light lager, 11° dark lager, Seven Bullets Dark 13°,
D’Este special Lager 15°, children’s sot drink Ferdináda
Beers on tap:
O’Haras Porter Stout, Guinness, Kilkenny, Kingswood apple cider
Magners Cider, Gambrinus, Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel
dark, and uniltered Gambrinus
32 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 33
Beers on tap:
Stella Artois, Liefmans Oud Bruin, Hoegaarden White, Hoegaarden
Rose, Floris Kriek, Kasteel Rouge, La Trappe Witte, Delirium Tremens,
plus Czech special
34 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 35
Beers on tap:
Ježek 11°
36 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 37
Nota Bene is a stylish modern restaurant with a pleasant interior A popular modern bistro in the heart of Prague with outstanding –
and friendly service. Despite its young age, it has become an icon for many say the best – burgers in the city, made utilizing only the
Czech beer aicionados thanks to its 6 taps with a rotating array of freshest local ingredients, including own buns, sauces, and fries.
beers from outstanding small Czech breweries. A staple beer on ofer Among the favourites are the signature DISH burger and the Koza
is from the Únětice brewery, others may include Matuška or Kocour Nostra burger with goat cheese and ig sauce. The two smallish
and one of the taps is reserved for brewery specials. There is always rooms have modern, spare but cosy décor; one room featuring
just one barrel per beer special, which means that they are oten an open kitchen with a grill so that guests can watch their food being
swapped out and always fresh. The wine list includes wines from prepared directly from their barstools. The beer on tap is the popular
small Czech and international growers. Both the beer, and the menu uniltered Únětice 12° and the special Holledauer Weisses 12°.
change daily. The kitchen uses fresh, market-sourced ingredients in A small raised platform with tables is open during summers for
a wide range of predominantly Continental dishes. outdoor seating.
Beers on tap:
Staropramen Světlý (light), Staropramen Černý (dark), Staropramen 11°,
Staropramen Ležák (lager), Staropramen Neiltrovaný (uniltered)
40 Where to go for good food and beer Where to go for good food and beer 41
Kulaťák Restaurant
(‘The Roundabout’) U Bansethů Restaurant
Vítězné náměstí 820/12, Prague 6 – Dejvice Táborská 49, Prague 4 – Nusle
Mon–Sun 11am–midnight Mon–Sun 11am–12pm
+420 773 973 037 +420 724 582 721 / 261 222 530
www.kulatak.cz www.ubansethu.cz
Dejvická, Vítězné náměstí Nuselská radnice
Kulaťák Restaurant has become the Jubilee tenth Prague Pilsner A small family business, which comprises a beerhall, a brewery and
Urquell Original Restaurant, as well as being the only one in a bakery, located a short walk from Vyšehrad Castle. U Bansethů is
Prague 6. Pilsner is drawn from certiied beer tanks, and apart from a legendary pub with more than a hundred years of history, for
the classic style can be served pulled as foamy as you wish – many years the holder of the Pilsen Urquell brewery certiicate for
“hladinka” (‘creme’), “šnyt” (‘slice’), “mlíko” (‘sweet’) or “čochtan” excellent draught beer keeping. It has also made its way into the
(‘neat’) style. The varied menu ofers traditional Czech dishes, beer subconscious minds of Prague citizens thanks to its famous and
snacks, but also some choice feats of contemporary gastronomy, all regular visitor – writer Jaroslav Hašek, author of the satirical novel
made using the best ingredients. The spacious, modern interior is “The Good Soldier Svejk and His Fortunes in the World War.”
complemented by its brick floor, wooden furniture and old newspa- The author’s favourite table is still here, ready for him. The kitchen
per clippings on the walls. In the back section of the restaurant is presents a purely Czech menu. The local speciality is roast duck with
a winter garden, a very pleasant room, with glazed wall and ceiling. stufed potato pancakes and sauerkraut.
From the garden you enter a small courtyard, to ind a children‘s
playground with a climbing wall. Evening booking is recommended. Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell
Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel, Radegast Birell (alcohol-free),
Cider
42 Where to go for good food and beer
This restaurant, located away from the hustle and bustle of the city
centre, ofers at least two good reasons for seeking it out. One is the
riverside location – half the restaurant is formed by an extensive
wooden terrace overlooking the Vltava River and docking boats.
Another one is the fact that the restaurant will satisfy carnivores,
vegetarians, vegans, and beer lovers of all stripes. The menu
features meat and ish dishes, as well as plenty of plant-based
dishes suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as well as people on
a gluten-free diet. The kitchen focuses on local, seasonal ingredients.
The beer on tap is the excellent Bernard.
Beer on tap:
Bernard 11° lager, Bernard 12° uniltered pale and dark lagers, Bernard
alcohol-free
44 Beer bars and ‘rotating’ taps Beer bars and ‘rotating’ taps 45
Dlouhá 14, Prague 1 – Old Town The current selection of draught beers can be found on
Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 9am–9pm the restaurant website.
+420 607 940 605
www.foodstory.cz
Dlouhá třída
20 PIP Crat Beer Pub
This beer-shop is located in the lower zone of the newly opened Food
Story complex, which also houses a bistro, a grocery and fast food Slezská 1, Prague 2 – Vinohrady
outlets. Pípa is a medium sized bar, furnished in a modern, clean-cut Mon–Sat 3pm–1am, Sun 3pm–midnight
style, typiied by its wooden furniture. The beer sheet ofers up to +420 605 000 866
160 types of beer from all over the Czech Republic and abroad, as Náměstí Míru
picked by beer specialist Robert Demeter, who compiled the beer
sheets of restaurants like Bruxx, Les Moules, or T-Anker. The bar A new 21-tap beer bar with a ine atmosphere located a short
always has 8 to 10 topical beers on tap, and some 150 bottled beers distance from Náměstí Míru square. The modern interior has two
for sale. There are regular beer-themed evenings, talks and tastings. compact rooms – one on the ground floor with tables, and one bar
room upstairs. A great selection of beers on tap from Czech crat
The current selection of draught beers can be found on brewers such as Matuška, Permon, Břevnov, Kocour or Antoš.
the restaurant website. In addition to domestic brands, imports are also represented. All tap
beer is sold as a take-away option.
The popular BeerGeek beer shop opened its own beer bar in 2014. On the floor below under the Nota Bene is the beer bar Beerpoint,
A small non-smoking establishment a short walk from the Jiřího refurbished in 2014. The attractive basement interior with modern
z Poděbrad metro station has a streamlined, spare décor. The focal wooden bar furniture ofers the opportunity to taste beers from
point is the taproom with 32 taps ofering rare and specialty beers 8 taps – 6 are reserved for Czech microbreweries, 2 for imported
from regional Czech and foreign breweries (e.g., the UK, Germany, ‘guest’ beers. The super burger, hot dog or grilled pork belly go well
Denmark, Spain, and California.) The ofer includes various bottled with your beer.
beers and whisky and rums. The English-speaking staf can ofer
expert guidance to beer novices and aicionados alike. The current selection of draught beers can be found on
the restaurant website.
The current selection of draught beers can be found on
the restaurant website.
48 Beer bars and ‘rotating’ taps Beer bars and ‘rotating’ taps 49
This small family tavern, a short walk from Metro station Palmovka,
ofers beers from small and medium-sized breweries. Beer from the
Únětice brewery is always on tap; Czech and sometimes imported
beers rotate on the other 5 taps. Beers here have a fairly high
turnover, so they do not go of at the bar and are nice and fresh.
The menu includes a wide selection of beer snacks including several
types of pickled Petrovice cheeses. The interior is simply and cosily
furnished. This is a smoking bar, however, there are regular non-
smoking Mondays and Wednesdays. A small front garden with
sun-shades is available in summer. In the evening, a reservation is
recommended, or you may have a beer standing up.
Beers on tap:
Únětice 10°, Únětice 12°, Specials from small breweries,
F. H. Prager Cider
54 Where to try and buy (beer-shops) Where to try and buy (beer-shops) 55
Pivo a párek
(‘The Beer and Sausage’) Beer-shop
Korunní 105, Prague 3 – Vinohrady
Mon–Sun 2pm–10pm
+420 734 201 195
Perunova
A smallish and stylish beer-shop in Vršovice which ofers a large Base Camp beer gallery is a small and friendly place with a very wide
selection of quality beers produced by dozens of small domestic and range of bottled beers and non-alcoholic beverages, where you may
foreign breweries - beer specials, beer git baskets, beer cassette- also sit down and have a drink. The range includes several hundred
-carriers and everything related to beer. The pleasant staf will kinds of beer to delight lovers of Czech and European brands (for
happily acquaint their customers with the diferent types of beer, example, beer from Jamaica or Thailand.) The extensive range
their production and the histories of the breweries that make them. includes lagers, specials, wheat and dark beers, radlers and popular
Choice beer samples every day at the Beer-shop. You may also order ciders. The beer shop ofers a beer importing service to Prague and
your beer in advance, for collection, or order beer deliveries in the other locations in the Czech Republic.
Prague area and beyond.
The current selection of draught beers can be found on
The current selection of draught beers can be found on the restaurant website.
the restaurant website.
Království piva
Pivní galerie (‘Beer Gallery’) (‘Beer Kingdom’) Beer-shop
U Průhonu 9, Prague 7 – Holešovice Bubenečská 33, Prague 6 – Bubeneč
Tue–Fri 1.30pm–8pm Mon–Sat 3pm–11.30pm,
+420 220 870 613 Sun 6pm–11.30pm
COLD DISHES
www.pivnigalerie.cz +420 724 763 100
U Průhonu www.kralovstvipiva.com
Hradčanská
A shop with one of the largest selections of bottled beer in the
Czech Republic, with a wide range of beer souvenirs and beer git A shop and small tavern selling beer specials with 6 rotating beers
wrapping, in operation since 2001. Also available draught beer on tap and a large selection of bottled beers from small breweries
specials and since 2004, maintains a partnership with a beer-shop in (up to 150 varieties.) The Beer Kingdom is a place where customers
Brussels. It currently cooperates with 29 Czech and Moravian not only come to taste and get to know their beers, but also where
breweries, whose beer (a total of 120 varieties) and other products are they come to chat on the subject. You may sit down with one of the
clearly displayed and ofered to customers in the stylish shop. beers inside the pleasant non-smoking establishment, which also
It provides a location where any product that enriches the ofered has a piano and a children‘s corner. As for food, you can enjoy local
range of specialist beers in the Czech Republic may be presented. farm-cured smoked meats and cheeses.
The current selection of draught beers can be found on The current selection of draught beers can be found on
the restaurant website. the restaurant website.
Prague classics 59
Beers on tap:
Velkopopovický Kozel light 12°, Velkopopovický Kozel dark 10°,
Pilsner Urquell
A Lesser Quarter beerhall hidden away from the city’s hustle and
bustle, which has, in its relatively short existence, become an iconic
tavern. Those who come to enjoy the exquisitely kept Pilsner
beer (they say that it is one of the best in Prague) include locals,
tourists and oicials from the Castle. The tavern, where people
come to ‘join-in and chat’, is renowned for its authentic old beerhall
ambiance, with Gothic arches and a homely feel. This is a traditional
beerhall, and so, the menu includes mainly cold snacks to go with
the beer – cheeses, head cheese, pickled sausage (called “utopenec”
or ‘drowned man’) and rollmops (pickled herring.) Hot dishes include
grilled pork steak or sausage. Despite the fact that it is oten
crowded, you will almost always ind a free spot, or you can drink
your beer standing up at the bar.
Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell
60 Prague classics Prague classics 61
Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel dark,
Radegast Birell (alcohol-free)
Beer gardens and garden restaurants 63
and garden
(‘Tavern On the Battlements’)
V Pevnosti 2, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad
restaurants
Mon–Fri 2pm–midnight,
Sat–Sun noon–midnight
+420 734 112 214
www.facebook.com/hospudkanahradbach
Vyšehrad, Ostrčilovo náměstí
Beers on tap:
Velkopopovický Kozel 10°, Pilsner Urquell
Beers on tap:
Gambrinus, Velkopopovický Kozel, Pilsner Urquell, imported specials
in the summer
64 Beer gardens and garden restaurants Beer gardens and garden restaurants 65
Beers on tap:
Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus Excelent, Kingswood Cider
Beer spas 67
Beer Spa BBB PRAHA is part of the Bier Bottich Bad Group, the oldest
and largest pan-European network of beer spas protected by patents
and utility model rights. Treatments available here derive from
natural products and the spa tradition. The Beer Spa BBB ofers high-
quality treatments in a beautiful, modern environment, unlimited
beer consumption and subsequent relaxation on a bed of genuine
oat straw. These baths are not just for amusement, but can also
bring positive body and skincare results, as conirmed by long-term
assessment and cooperation with dermatologists. They also ofer the
option of accommodation right in the centre of the Old Town in the
BBB Apartment directly above the Spa.
Beers on tap:
Budweiser Budvar
Beers on tap:
Bernard 10° light, dark, amber
68 Beer spas Beer spas 69
A relaxation room ofering a unique spa-style treatment, making use Lázně Pramen ofers traditional beer baths using a combination
of exclusively natural ingredients, ingredients and old Czech healing of selected ingredients: hops, malt, the purest water and genuine
cures. Beer bathing takes place in hand-made, one-thousand-litre Czech beer, the Kynšperský Zajíc. The stylish basement chambers
vats, made of “Royal Oak”, featuring bathing in natural extracts used are itted out in stone and wood. Clients can opt for a room with a
in the brewing of Czech beer – selected varieties of hops, brewer‘s Jacuzzi tub of Royal Oak or larch, with a capacity of 1000 litres (over
yeast and malt. The high content of hop silicates assists in the overall 200 gallons). The tub holds water at 35–38°C, which is fortiied with
re-vitalization and opening-up of skin pores. Brewer‘s yeast, with its dark beer plus a mélange of brewer’s yeast and a selection of
high vitamin B content and active enzymes, promotes skin crumbled hop varieties, and malt. While in the beer bath you can
regeneration. During beer bathing, clients may pour themselves draw as much beer as you like to drink from the adjacent tap. Ater
an unrestricted amount of draught Krušovice beer. Bathing is follo- the bath, there follows a relaxing lie-down by the ireplace, wrapped
wed by relaxation on a bed of wheat straw, by the glow of an open up on a bed of fresh straw.
ire, while enjoying the taste of fresh beer bread. An iconic hop sauna
is also available. Beers on tap:
Kynšperský Zajíc
Beers on tap:
Krušovice 10° light, dark
Beer-themed experiences 71
The school with the Draught Beer World Champion is primarily about
the practice – Lukáš will put you behind the bar and teach you to
draw beer with substantial foam (“šnyt”), flat head beer (“hladinka”),
frothy beer (“mlíko”), crisp beer (“na dvakrát”), Half and Half
(“řezané”)… You can drink everything you draw. During the course for
4-8 participants, you will learn everything about beer taste proiles,
obtain information about production and ind many more curiosities
from the beer world. Those who will complete the course will receive
a diploma and a git.
Beer Pairing
Price: 950 CZK / person
Alphabetical index
1. 20 PIP Crat Beer Pub, Slezská 1, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 48. St. Adalbert Břevnov Monastic Brewery,
2. Base Camp Beer Gallery, U Studánky 27, Prague 7 – Bubeneč (B1) Markétská 1, Prague 6 – Břevnov (A1)
3. BBB Prague Beer Spa, Masná 5, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1) 49. Šlechtovka.com, Královská obora 20, Prague 7 – Bubeneč (A1) 70
4. BeerGeek Bar, Vinohradská 62, Prague 3 – Vinohrady (C2) 50. T-Anker Restaurant, Náměstí Republiky 8, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
5. BeerGeek Beer-shop, Slavíkova 10, Prague 3 – Žižkov (B2–C2) 51. The James Joyce Irish Pub, U Obecního dvora 4, Prague 1 – Josefov (B1)
6. Beerpoint, Mikovcova 4, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 52. The Strahov Monastic Brewery,
7. Beer-themed experiences with Lokál, Lokál U Bílé kuželky - Míšeňská Strahovské nádvoří 10, Prague 1 – Hradčany (A1)
12, Prague 1 – Lesser Town (A1) 53. The Tavern, Chopinova 26, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
8. Bernard Praha Beer Spa, Týn 10, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1) 54. The Vinohrady Brewery, Korunní 106, Prague 10 – Vinohrady (C2)
1
9. Bruxx Belgian Restaurant, náměstí Míru 9, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 55. U Bansethů Restaurant, Táborská 49, Prague 4 – Nusle (B2)
10. Čestr, Legerova 75, Prague 1 – Vinohrady (B2) 56. U Bulínů Restaurant, Budečská 2, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
11. DISH, Římská 29, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 57. U Bulovky Brewery, Bulovka 17, Prague 8 – Libeň (B1)
12. Dno pytle, Vinohradská 63, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 58. U Černého Vola, Loretánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 – Hradčany (A1) 57
City centre
13. Ferdinanda, Opletalova 24, Prague 1 – New Town (B2) 59. U Dobřenských Brewery, U Dobřenských 3, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
14. Galerie Piva, Krymská 36, Prague 10 – Vršovice (C2) 60. U Dvou koček Restaurant and Brewery, 19
15. Hospůdka Na Hradbách, V Pevnosti 2, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad (B2) Uhelný trh 10, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1) 33
16. Illegal Beer Beer-shop, Ve Smečkách 16, Prague 1 – New Town (B2) 61. U Fleků Brewery and Restaurant,
17. InCider Bar, Krymská 26, Prague 10 – Vršovice (C2) Křemencova 11, Prague 1 – Old Town (B2) 48
18. Kavárna U Kunštátů, Řetězová 3, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1) 62. U Fleků Brewery museum, Křemencova 11, Prague 1 – Old Town (B2)
19. Kolčavka Brewery, Nad Kolčavkou 8, Prague 9 – Libeň (B1) 63. U Hrocha Beerhall, Thunovská 10, Prague 1 – Lesser Town (A1)
20. Kolkovna Olympia Restaurant, Vítězná 7, Prague 1 – Lesser Town (A2) 64. U Kroka Restaurant, Vratislavova 12, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad (B2)
21. Království piva Beer-shop, Bubenečská 33, Prague 6 – Bubeneč (A1) 65. U Medvídků Restaurant and Brewery,
22. Kulaťák Restaurant, Vítězné náměstí 820/12, Prague 6 – Dejvice (A1) Na Perštýně 7, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1–B2)
23. Kulový Blesk Restaurant, Sokolská 13, Prague 2 – New Town (B2) 66. U Pinkasů Restaurant,
24. Lázně Pramen, Dejvická 18, Prague 6 – Dejvice (A1) Jungmannovo náměstí 16, Prague 1 – New Town (B1–B2)
25. Letná Gardens Beer Garden, Letenské sady, Prague 7 – Holešovice (B1) 67. U Slovanské lípy Beerhall, Tachovské náměstí 6, Prague 3 – Žižkov (C1)
26. Lokál Dlouhá, Dlouhá 33, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1) 68. U tří růží Brewery and Restaurant, Husova 10, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
27. Lokál Hamburk, Sokolovská 55, Prague 8 – Karlín (C1) 69. U Zlatého tygra Beerhall, Husova 17, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
28. Lokál Nad Stromovkou, 70. Únětice Brewery, Rýznerova 19, Únětice (A1)
Nad Královskou oborou 31, Prague 7 – Bubeneč (B1) 71. Vinohradský Parlament Restaurant, Korunní 1, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
29. Lokál U Bílé kuželky, Míšeňská 12, Prague 1 – Lesser Town (A1) 72. Visitor centre Staropramen, Pivovarská 9, Prague 5 – Smíchov (A2)
30. Lokál U Zavadilů, K Verneráku 1, Prague 4 – Kunratice (B2) 73. Zlý Časy Beerhall and Beer-shop, Čestmírova 5, Prague 4 – Nusle (B2)
31. Los v Oslu, Perunova 17, Prague 3 – Vinohrady (C2) 74. Zubatý pes Beer Bar, K Botiči 2, Prague 10 – Vršovice (B2–C2)
32. Maso a kobliha, Petrská 23, Prague 1 – New Town (B1)
33. Napalmě Beer Bar, Na Žertvách 32, Prague 8 – Libeň (B1)
34. Národní Brewery, Národní 8, Prague 1 – New Town (B2)
35. Nota Bene, Mikovcova 4, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2) 2
36. Novoměstský pivovar, Vodičkova 20, Prague 1 – New Town (B2) 30
37. Park Café Restaurant, Riegrovy Sady 28, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
38. Pípa – Beer Story Dlouhá, Dlouhá 14, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
39. Pivní galerie, U Průhonu 9, Prague 7 – Holešovice (C1)
40. Pivo a párek Beer-shop, Korunní 105, Prague 3 – Vinohrady (C2)
41. Pivovarský dům, Ječná/Lípová 15, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
42. Pivovarský klub, Křižíkova 17, Prague 8 – Karlín (B1)
43. Podolka Restaurant, Podolské nábřeží – Přístav 1, Prague 4 – Podolí (B2)
44. Prague Beer Museum, Americká 43, Prague 2 – Vinohrady (B2)
45. Prague Museum of Beer, Husova 7, Prague 1 – Old Town (B1)
46. Sousedský pivovar Bašta, Táborská 49, Prague 4 – Nusle (B2)
47. SPA BEER LAND, Žitná 9, Prague 1 – New Town (B2)
A B
A B C
49
28
21 39
22
2
24
25
1
58 63 51 32 27
52 26
7 29 42
3 38 50
8
18 68
45 69 67
59
60
65
66
20
34 13
36 37 53
61
62 10
16
47 5
35 11
41 12
6
9
71 4
1 31
23
44
40 54
2
56
72
14
17
64
15
73
46 55 74
43
A B C
82 Vyhlášené podniky
Prague 2016
Second edition
Not for sale