The Czech Republic is famous not only for its architecture, mysterious castles, and picturesque towns with medieval streets, but also for its brewing traditions. Everything related to this foamy drink is a whole culture for the locals. It’s no surprise that the best beer halls and restaurants with breweries in Prague have become one of the country’s landmarks, along with its well-known historical and cultural attractions.
U Fleků Brewery
“U Fleků” is one of the oldest breweries in Prague, founded back in the 15th century. It is well known that since 1499 the brewing process has never stopped, despite any global crises and cataclysms. The current name was given in 1762 when it was purchased by Jakub Flekovský.
It was then that the legendary “Flekovská třináctka” – a dark beer whose recipe has been kept secret for centuries – began to be brewed. Today, the brewery has 8 halls, an open veranda, and a small museum dedicated, naturally, to beer.
Guests are seated on wooden benches at long tables, so it’s unlikely to find privacy here. However, you will definitely feel like part of a big and friendly company of beer lovers. The lively national music contributes to this atmosphere.
Although some criticize “U Fleků” and call it a tourist-oriented establishment, it can rightfully be considered a legend. To be fair, the prices here are not low. “U Fleků” is located in the heart of the Czech capital, in the Prague-1 district at Kemencova, 1651/11.
Pivovarský Dům
Pivovarský Dům is not a very old establishment, opened in 1998, but a very trendy place that attracts both tourists and locals, primarily due to the variety of beer types. The menu is full of exotic offers and names. Here you can try beer with the taste of champagne, cherry, banana, and much more. For those who can’t choose, there is a so-called “carousel” — a beer assortment that includes 8 small glasses (0.1 liters) of different types.
The menu also features various Czech cuisine dishes – at Pivovarský Dům you can have a hearty meal, not just a beer. The interior of the establishment is also interesting, representing fragments of the brewing workshop. It’s no wonder this place is loved not only by the capital’s guests but also by the Czechs themselves – it’s cozy, tasty, and relatively inexpensive. Prices can always be found on the restaurant’s official website. Pivovarský Dům is located at Ječná, 16.
Prague Beer Museum
The name of this brewery speaks for itself – tourists come here not only to drink but also to take a small excursion into the past and learn about the history of beer in the Czech Republic. However, it also has many regulars because it offers a huge, record-breaking for Prague, variety of beers from local small breweries. Yes, most of them are not brewed on-site, but you can try them all at once. Moreover, the assortment is updated every week, attracting true beer connoisseurs.
If you can’t choose from the variety, you can order an “assortment” in small glasses – they will pour whatever you want and as much as you want. The cost of a large, 0.5-liter, beer mug is 60 crowns and above. There are smaller glass sizes – 0.3 liters and 0.15 liters. The menu mainly features light snacks, including typical Czech ones. Prague Beer Museum is located near Charles Bridge, at Smetanovo nábř 205/22.
Kozlovna Restaurant
Kozlovna is not just a beer hall, but a restaurant with traditional Czech dishes on the menu. Here you can try the legendary pork knuckle, beer soup, roasted ribs, and much more. The beer section offers quite a few types of Velkopopovický Kozel, brewed right here. Perhaps it’s due to the distance from the center, or maybe it’s just the company’s policy – there are always many customers.
If you want to visit this place and nowhere else at a specific time, it’s better to book a table in advance. Kozlovna is divided into two zones – a bar with a counter and a restaurant with tables. Some even believe these are two different establishments with the same name. However, the address is the same: Lidická 796/20 (Prague-5). The prices on the menu are also the same.
U Kozla Beer Restaurant
“U Kozla” is a beer restaurant located far from the center, and there is no tourist hype around it. It is more popular among the locals than among the guests of the Czech capital. The menu features national cuisine dishes (including the legendary pork knuckle) as well as typical European snacks. The portions are very large, so you need to assess your strength before ordering. The beer list is not very diverse – you can find 4 types of Velkopopovický Kozel and Pilsner Urquell here.
Tough Times Beer Hall
Tough Times, or as it is also called, Evil Hours, is a very colorful establishment with an unusual interior. Inside, everything is interestingly decorated with bottles, creating an atmospheric and authentic setting. By the way, the establishment got its name thanks to its visitors – local beer lovers often gather here to drink a glass or two and endure those very “tough times”.
The Tough Times menu features quite a few types of draft beer, as well as rare bottled beer. The latter can be purchased “to go”. In terms of food, everything is quite modest – mainly local and international snacks are offered, including the famous fried pork ribs.
Prices are quite democratic. The address of “Tough Times” is Čestmírova 5.
U Medvídků Brewery
“U Medvídků” Brewery is another establishment that has become a tourist brand of Prague. Its history began back in the 15th century, and the name appeared then, in honor of its first owner Jan Medvídek. Today, the brewery is known primarily for the world’s strongest beer – XBEER-33, which is brewed only here. But if this not-so-light drink (33 degrees is not a small amount) does not suit your taste, you can try other, more traditional, types.
The menu also includes traditional Czech dishes and exotic beer snacks. For example, beer ice cream, toasts with whipped beer cheese, and other delicacies. True, the prices at “U Medvídků” are not low, which is not surprising, as the place is considered truly iconic. The brewery is located in the center, in the Prague-1 district at Na Perštýně 7, 100 01. Those wishing to immerse themselves in the world of beer completely can stay in the small “U Medvídků” hotel, decorated in a medieval style.
The Wounded Duck Restaurant
The Wounded Duck is not one, but a whole chain of establishments with the same name, located in different districts of Prague. The beer menu of the chain restaurant includes various types from the Staropramen brewery, as well as exclusive beer cocktails. The interior is decorated in a modern style, but there is also a “beer” theme, with windows with bottles located almost everywhere.
In addition to the beer menu, the national Czech cuisine dishes offered to guests are also interesting. The signature dish is half a roasted duck (hence the name). There is also the famous pork knuckle and beer snacks, with a special place among them occupied by Czech-style fried pork ribs.
The Wounded Duck positions itself as a middle-class establishment, even though it is called a restaurant, so the prices are quite democratic. A great place to arrange a tasting of Staropramen products.
Fan Depot Restaurant
The “Vytopna” restaurant, also known as “Fan Depot,” is located in the center of Prague, right on Wenceslas Square, at Václavské nám, 802/56. The interior of the establishment is unusual – the tables are connected by a railway along which small locomotives deliver ordered beer.
It’s not surprising that such entertainment quickly turned into a real tourist attraction. The menu is not only aimed at adult visitors – there is a whole section for little guests. Moreover, there is a children’s club in the restaurant, where you can leave your child to have fun for a few hours.
This makes “Fan Depot” an excellent place for family recreation. The prices are quite democratic. If you order food, the portions will be large, and the dishes will be homemade delicious.
Gulden Draak Bierhuis
This beer hall, also known as the Golden Dragon, is a rather controversial place that locals do not particularly like, but tourists often visit. After all, there are not many places in the center of Prague where you can try not Czech, but real Belgian beer. The brewery’s motto, “everyone will find their taste here,” really justifies itself. Many types are presented. Not 700, as in Belgium, but still. You can also always buy bottled Belgian beer.
In terms of snacks, the menu is quite poor. Only sandwiches are presented from hot dishes, and traditional beer snacks: cheese, sausages, pâté, smoked meat, and so on, from cold dishes. You can order an assortment plate to try everything at once. The only thing that might deter visitors from Gulden Draak Bierhuis is the prices. The establishment is located at Soukenická 1756/34.
Novoměstský Pivovar Restaurant
Novoměstský Pivovar is a rather popular establishment among tourists. First of all, because it can accommodate many guests at once – you will definitely find a place in one of the 10 halls. You’ll be lucky if you manage to sit in the “brewing workshop” or on the terrace – they are considered the most interesting and popular. As for the beer, it is brewed here with love. The signature is the 11-degree yeast Novoměstský ležák, both light and dark. There are also other, less known types.
The menu also includes a variety of Czech cuisine dishes – the legendary dumplings, pork knuckle, roasted goose, fried beer cheese, and much more. However, the portions are not very large. Prices at Novoměstský Pivovar are high. A half-liter mug of the cheapest beer will cost 65 crowns – this is not low even for the center of Prague. The establishment is located at the legendary address Vodičkova 20, which probably every guest of the Czech capital has heard of at least once.
Kozlovna Apropos Restaurant
Another establishment in the Kozlovna chain, located in the city center, near Charles Bridge. The menu offers a wide selection of Velkopopovický Kozel beer – some of which cannot be found in any other beer hall in Prague. There are also various local cuisine dishes. It should be noted that the establishment is aimed not so much at tourists as at locals (holidays and corporate events are often held here).
The dishes here are not “exotic,” which are often imposed on guests of the Czech capital, but the most ordinary ones. Although pork knuckle and soup in bread are also present. The portions are large, so you need to calculate your strength before ordering. In terms of prices, the establishment is very democratic, despite its central location. You can find Kozlovna Apropos at Křižovnická 87/4.
Strahov Monastery Brewery
On the territory of the Strahov Monastery, there is a small but very cozy restaurant and brewery, with the first mentions dating back to the 13th century. Today, several types of unique St. Norbert beer are brewed here, including amber and semi-dark. Seasonal types also appear for Orthodox holidays, which are especially liked by connoisseurs. In addition to beer, the menu features national Czech dishes, mainly meat ones.
The portions are large, and the food is incredibly tasty. There are also unique dishes that you can’t try anywhere else – unique Hermelín cheese. The interior of the establishment is authentic and represents a mix of medieval traditions and modern brewery elements. Trendy taps coexist with wooden benches and tables, and glasses with clay dishes. Prices at Strahov are tourist-oriented despite the monastery origin of the brewery. The establishment is located at Strahovské nádvoří 301/10.
U Tří růží Brewery
U Tří růží is one of the youngest breweries in Old Prague, opened in 2002, but the establishment has already become popular and gained its admirers. It occupies three floors, so you can almost always find a free table. The beer menu includes several types of signature beer, including traditional light and rather unusual ones – red Vienna, American amber, monastery.
In terms of food, there is also a wide selection of Czech cuisine dishes – from traditional pork knuckle to more unusual ones. The prices at “U Tří růží” are quite high even for the center of Prague. There is an option to take beer with you – it is poured into plastic bottles at the counter. The food portions are not as large as in traditional non-touristic Czech establishments. The beer hall is located on Husova Street, near Old Town Square.
Ferdinanda Restaurant
Ferdinanda is a small restaurant in the Mala Strana district (another one with the same name is located near the main railway station, but it does not have its own brewery), where you can try the signature Ferdinanda beer. The menu includes several types: traditional light and dark, the legendary “Seven Bullets,” and a 15-degree one for connoisseurs. The kitchen is also in full operation – you can order traditional Czech dishes, including pork knuckle, smoked pork legs, beer cheese, and much more.
Ferdinanda is popular not only among tourists but also among locals, so in the evening it is better to book tables in advance. The interior is quite modestly decorated – nothing distracts from enjoying the taste of wonderful foamy drinks. Prices are quite democratic. The establishment’s address is Politických vězňů 1597/19.
Beer Festival in Prague
It’s no surprise that in a country where beer is not only a national drink but also an element of culture, there is its own beer festival, traditionally held in the second half of May. However, it started relatively recently and served as a kind of Czech response to Oktoberfest.
The feature of the Prague festival is that it is essentially held in the open air – on the outskirts of the city, a tent town is set up for a few days, turning into a real beer kingdom. Besides, not only well-known and established breweries but also small breweries traditionally present their products here.
In addition to excellent fresh foamy drinks, you can try national dishes, such as pork knuckle, and traditional Czech beer snacks. Open concert venues operate on the festival grounds, where famous and not-so-famous artists, as well as Czech folklore groups, perform.
And, of course, there are stalls where you can buy souvenir products. As for the prices at the festival – they are traditionally considered high, but this does not stop guests from making purchases.
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