Czech Restaurants in Prague


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Address:
Haštalská 18, Praha 1 – Old Town (Staré Město)
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Klášterní pivovar Strahov (Strahov Monastery Brewery)

This is a large brew pub and restaurant, completely renovated in 2001 and beautifully located across from the Strahov Monastery. The brew pub and St. Norbert Restaurant are divided into separate buildings with a pleasant outdoor area in between. The historic brewery dating back to the 17th century brews the very tasty St. Norbert beer (amber and dark). You can also order Budvar if you don't feel like trying the home brew. Good food, good service, reservations are accepted and recommended. The beer is pricey, but the experience is worth it.

Address: Strahovské nádvoří 301, Prague 1
Getting there: Tram 22 or 23 to Pohořelec
Website: www.klasterni-pivovar.cz


Kolkovna

A Pilsner Urquell original restaurant housed in former postal-stamp producing premises in Prague's Jewish Quarter. Two levels - street level and downstairs. Serves soups, pub grub, pasta, traditional Czech dishes, and great beer. Try the dark Velkopopovický Kozel!

Address: V Kolkovně 8, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staroměstská
Hours: 11.00 - 24.00
Website: www.kolkovna.cz


Na staré kovárně v Bráníku

Note: The full menu is only available after 2:30 p.m., so the following does not apply to lunch time when a very limited and far less interesting menu is in effect.

A cross between a traditional, smoky, table-sharing Czech pub and a fun restaurant serving food that's far from typical Czech pub grub. As a matter of fact, the excellent cooking will make you forget all about the cigarette smoke that fills the air, and is well worth the trip to Prague 7. As you flip through the large menu at a table lit by the headlight of a motorcycle hanging over your head, you'll have a hard time choosing from meals of all kinds that are distinguished from one another by names such as "Xena - Is She a Woman?" or "Alcoholic's Treat". The special "Mexican block" offers enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas... Although not quite the real thing, the chicken fajitas will make you want to come back for more (the flour tortillas ARE the real thing). The place can get crowded but takes reservations. Quick, down-to-earth service, Gambrinus and Pilsner Urquell served.

Address: Kamenická 17, Prague 7
Getting there: Tram 1, 8, 15, 25 or 26 to Kamenická
Hours: Mon-Sat 11.30 - 1.00, Sun 11.30 - 23.30
Website: kovarna.trisestry.cz


Novoměstský pivovar (The New Town Brewery)

A unique brew pub near the Wenceslas Square, specializing in traditional Czech cuisine but also offering poultry, fish, steak, salads, beer snacks, etc. The extensive complex is divided into interconnected cellars and halls such as the Brewhouse, the Cave, the Barn, or the Gothic Halls. Great food and light & dark beer, good service. Breakfast served from 8 a.m., live accordion music every night. The place can be busy and getting there at an off hour will enable you to find a few seats in any of the interesting rooms. Note: The menu on the upstairs Terrace (Terasa) is limited.

Address: Vodičkova 20, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A or B to Můstek (exit towards Václavské nám./Vodičkova)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00 (Sat. 11.30) - 23.30, Sun 12.00 - 22.00
Website: www.npivovar.cz


Pivovarský dům

Pivovarsky dum RestaurantA popular Czech brew pub opened in 1998, frequented by locals on their lunch break and tourists on their quest for good Czech cooking. If you feel adventurous, you can order beer of unique flavors from coffee to sour cherry. Also serving specialty champagne beer and good unfiltered wheat beer in addition to the staple light and dark Czech lager. Good service, nice decor. The non-smoking section is in the front. Reservations recommended for dinner.

 

Address: Ječná/Lípová 15, Prague 2
Getting there: Tram 4, 6, 10, 16, 22, or 23 to Štěpánská or Metro C to I. P. Pavlova or B to Karlovo náměstí
Hours: 11.00 - 23.30
Website: www.gastroinfo.cz/pivodum