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: Haštalská 18, Praha 1 – Old Town (Staré Město)
Getting there: Tram 5,
8, or 14 to Dlouhá třída
Website: www.ladegustation.cz
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 11.00 - 1.00,
Sun 11.30 - 23.30
Website: www.starakovarna.cz/
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
A
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
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). Good food,
good service, reservations are accepted and recommended. The
beer is pricey, but the experience is worth it.
