One of the main attractions of Prague is Czech national cuisine. To be honest, the Czech Republic does not have its own original dishes as such - “boar’s knee”, also known as “knuckle”, is also popular in Bavaria, goulash, beloved by the Czechs, came from Hungary, sausages, which are sold in Prague on every corner, are a purely Austrian theme . But here they cook it somehow especially tasty. I’ll say right away that during all 3 days in the Czech capital we did not encounter a single frankly tasteless restaurant.

Old Town Square – the most delicious restaurants in Prague are concentrated around it

This article will be about where to eat in Prague. Naturally, a separate part of it will be devoted to where to drink here, because the famous Czech beer and the old beer halls of Prague are almost legendary.

Beer restaurants in Prague

Yes, yes, in every Prague establishment they will pour you a glass of beer and it is possible that everywhere it will be, if not outstanding, then at least pleasant. But in this chapter we will talk about places where the beer seemed especially tasty to us, but at the same time the food was also decent (that’s why the chapter was called “Restaurants”, and not purely “Beer Prague”)

U Zlaty K onvice

This restaurant is very conveniently located - almost on Old Town Square, but at the same time, it is not a walk-through. We noticed that guests came here not “on the way”, but mainly with a preliminary reservation, and this, verified, is a sign of a good establishment.

Also, the interior - of all the cafes and restaurants in Prague that we visited, the style of U Zlaty Konvice was the one I remember most - this is a classic establishment of Czech cuisine in the “hunting style”, with stuffed animals, antlers, bear skins covering half the walls, heavy wooden furniture. In general, atmospheric and authentic.

Restaurant U Zlaty Konvice

Menu: in U Zlaty Konvice it is varied and convenient - translated into several languages ​​of the world and all positions in it are numbered. That is, you choose a dish that you like in your language and simply tell the waiter its number.

There is a very tender and tasty knuckle (“Boar’s Knee”). True, the side dish for it is weak - a couple of pickled hot peppers. If you want that most delicious stewed cabbage, you need to order it separately. I also recommend trying the Old Bohemian style garlic soup; rumor has it that it is very tasty.

As for the beer at U Zlaty Konvice, we tried Krušovice. It is soft and not bitter at all. It doesn’t have any distinct aftertaste, but this lightness and the absolute absence of bitterness are captivating. And yes, liter beer mugs are certainly strong :)

Restaurant address: Melantrichova 477/22

Prices, as in many restaurants in Prague, are not very high (compared to other European capitals), given that the portions are very large. For dinner for two we left approximately 800 CZK (30 euros)

U tri ruzi

Another national beer restaurant in the center of Prague, where you can eat deliciously and inexpensively. By the way, it was recommended to us by locals, and this already has a certain level of trust in the establishment.

I’ll immediately emphasize that in U tri ruzi (literally “At three roses”) there are 3 floors, remember, THREE. Simply, there is an assumption that the waiters of each floor receive a percentage of the profit of their particular floor, so the “ground floor” staff does not particularly talk about the availability of more rooms, which is very strange - there is a line at the entrance, the waiters ask you to wait for free seats, tables are on the 2nd and The 3rd floor is empty. We knew about this fact, so we sat almost alone on the 2nd floor.

Restaurant U Tri Ruzi

“Three Roses” has very good cuisine - meaty, large knuckle, served with stewed sauerkraut, goulash in bread is very tender and satisfying, and in addition to meat dishes there are delicious Russian-style pickles.

The beer is also good, but not as memorable as in U Zlaty Konvice.

Address: Husova 232/10

U Fleku (U Fleku)

Legendary Prague restaurant-brewery with almost 500 years of history. There are always a lot of people here, there are almost no seats, despite the very large area and several halls. And there is only one reason for this excitement - beer. I am not a connoisseur or a fan of this drink, but I now recognize the taste of beer from the U Fleku brewery from 1000. It is absolutely not bitter and has some unusual taste, very similar to coffee. It is these notes of coffee that make U Fleku beer unusual and memorable.

Restaurant-brewery U Fleku

At U Fleku, guests are not given the right to choose a drink; when you sit down at the table, they immediately bring you a mug of beer and only then a menu. There are a lot of people, there are a lot of waiters (at the same time they manage to devote time to all the guests and even joke), there is a lot of noise, there is still a feeling of a conveyor belt, but I suggest you not pay attention to this, but make noise and have fun with everyone. Here the atmosphere of a real Czech beer hall is more, and if you prefer restaurants where you can roll a ball, then definitely not here - sit in some lounge bar in Moscow City, on a Tuesday afternoon :)

The food at U Fleku is not as outstanding as beer, but decent - sausages, fried loin, Czech potato pancakes (I wonder if Belarusians know that there are also Czech potato pancakes?), very hearty soups (potato and garlic).

In U Fleku, by appointment, you can book a tour of the brewery itself. They only take groups of 10 people or more and only at certain times – from 10:00 to 16:00. The cost of the excursion is 200 CZK per person.

Address: Kremencova 1651/11

In general, we had limited time, so we managed to visit these establishments from the pubs. We were also highly recommended the Peklo restaurant, which is located in the Strahov Monastery. The beer there is rumored to be one of the best in the Czech Republic. Forums and thematic sites spoke well of the beer bars U Medvidku and Vytopna (the beer and food here are ordinary, but they are not served by waiters, but rather are delivered by toy trains on a railway that runs through the entire restaurant).

Romantic restaurants in Prague

It would seem that Prague is purely about “filling your belly with inhuman portions, filling it all with beer, making noise and falling off,” but no, in this city there are many quiet, cozy places where you can easily spend a date evening or just have a nice sit.

Casserol

A restaurant in the very center of the city with sophisticated cuisine, by Czech standards. The portions here are served in an intricate manner, beautifully decorated, the waiters are very friendly, they will tell you in detail about the entire menu and give you some advice.

Preparing dishes for serving at the Casserol restaurant

Here you can drink good wine (even order a tasting), eat dishes with a touch of national cuisine, but ones that you won’t find anywhere else in the city - ribs with honey and onion sauce, duck with potato and garlic, tender lamb meat.

In general, there is no recklessness of Czech pubs here, everything is cozy, quiet, elegant and each guest has his own approach. As is clear from everything written above, we liked it and recommend it.

Address: Karlova 147/44

Velkoprevorsky Mlin

A small restaurant very close to Charles Bridge on the Prague Castle side.

I don't really recommend the local cuisine - it's good, but nothing outstanding, and the prices are not the cheapest. But! It’s definitely worth sitting here and drinking a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, because the place is very atmospheric - both the interior, the veranda, and the main highlight of the place - the wheel of the old mill, which slowly spins in the river. The sound of water, a view of the Charles Bridge, a beautiful interior - a great combination.

Restaurant – mill at the entrance and veranda in the shade of trees

I have friends who celebrated their wedding anniversary here. So yes, this is exactly the kind of event that this place is suitable for.

Address: Hroznova 489/3

U Zlate Studne

Well, according to tradition, a little about panoramic restaurants. We have already talked briefly about Prague restaurant views, in particular about U Prince in the article , Here we will focus on U Zlate Studne. The restaurant is located near Prague Castle and has a beautiful viewing terrace. But at the same time, it’s also delicious. Not cheap, of course, as in all similar restaurants, but the combination of cuisine, level of service and panorama of the most beautiful city in Europe is definitely worth it.

Restaurant U Zlate Studne

The menu is, so to speak, “luxury”: Foie gras, Canadian lobster, black sturgeon caviar. There is a tasting set, but you can also order a la carte.

It is better to book a table in such a place in advance.

Address: Prague 1 - Lesser Town. 4th floor of the Golden Well Hotel

Street food of Prague

The Czech capital has very tasty food in small street stalls and eateries. These include classic caramel apples with gingerbread and national trdelniki, which can be found at every step.

Trdelnik (or Trdlo) is a traditional Czech pastry, similar to an incompletely rolled Sinabon bun. A delicious thing, especially if you take it with some additives - ice cream, vanilla cream or Nutella. The average cost of one trdelnik is 60-65 CZK.

This is what trdeltiki look like - the most popular street food in Prague

Also, all the central streets of Prague smell of pork, because in small open-air eateries they make shanks (only they don’t serve them whole, as in restaurants, but cut them into pieces) and fry sausages. You can often find fried cheese and potato pancakes.

Fair on Old Town Square

Conclusion

As you understand from the text above, we fell in love with Czech cuisine, in my opinion, even more than with Italian cuisine. Everything here is simple, but tasty and very satisfying. In Prague, inexpensive beer bars, small cafes, and fashionable restaurants are homely, cozy and hospitable.

When thinking through your plan, dedicate at least 40% of your time to getting to know the local cuisine, it’s really worth it.

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Every year tourists flock to Prague to enjoy its historical heritage, majestic architecture, and national cuisine. The location of the Czech Republic influenced the formation of culinary traditions. Over the centuries, Czech food culture has developed under the influence of German-Austrian cuisine in the west, Hungarian cuisine in the south and Slavic cuisine in the east. From the western part, sausages and cabbage dishes came to Czech cuisine, from the southern part - soups and goulash, and from the east - porridge and flour dishes. There are many establishments with original cuisine, so it’s difficult to choose where to eat deliciously and inexpensively in Prague.

What national dishes are worth trying?

At first glance, it seems that Czech cuisine is too simple. It consists of meat and poultry dishes, potatoes and dough products. These delicacies go perfectly with the main drink in the Czech Republic - beer. The Czechs themselves say that their national cuisine is based on the trinity of “meat-dumpling-beer”.

Soups occupy an important place in national cuisine. Czechs love thick, rich broth-based soups and puree soups with a sweet and sour flavor due to the addition of cabbage, sour milk or apples. Most visitors are delighted with soups in bread.

Traditional Czech soups	Description
Bramborova polevka or bramboracka	Thick potato soup with your choice of smoked meats or mushrooms. Sour cream and flour are used for dressing. Served most often in bread.
Gulasova polevka	Goulash soup. The soup is based on beef, pork and poultry (sometimes rabbit). In addition to meat, chicken or duck giblets are sometimes added to the soup. Served in bread.
Cesnekova polevka	Garlic soup. The thickness of the soup is achieved by adding beaten eggs. There is also a thin version of this soup available without eggs.
Koprova polevka	Dill soup with sour milk, to which sour cream and a lot of herbs are added. It is considered an effective hangover cure.
Cibulova polevka	Onion soup with cheese and slices of dried bread. The basis of the soup is meat broth, and the onions are fried in lard.

Boar knee, ribs in honey and svichkova are popular second courses of national cuisine. Thus, Czechs prefer meat dishes with side dishes for main course.

Traditional main courses	Description
Roasted pork knee (Pecene veprove koleno)	The dish is prepared from pork knuckle. The traditional recipe involves first boiling it in broth or beer with the addition of onions, garlic and seasonings, and then grilling it.
Baked pork ribs in honey (Pecena veprova zebirka v medu)	The main thing in this dish is the honey-based marinade. Before baking the ribs, they are thoroughly marinated.
Vepro-knedlo-zedlo	The dish consists of baked pork, dumplings and cabbage. Before serving, pour the dish generously with gravy.
Svickova na smetane	This is stewed young beef (tenderloin) with sauce. The first stage of preparation is placing the meat in the marinade for 2 days. The sauce is stewed vegetables in meat broth with the addition of cream or sour cream.

Czechs' favorite main courses are also fried breaded pork chop, baked pork liver, beef goulash with dumplings, baked duck or goose, lamb with rosemary, baked carp or trout.

We should also talk about Czech side dishes. Side dishes are divided into 2 parts - dumplings and everything else.

Every self-respecting housewife in the Czech Republic knows how to cook at least 3 types of dumplings - potato, bread and sweet.

Each Czech region has its own special method of preparation. But the general thing is that dumplings are cooked by steaming or boiling water, and consist of a dough-like mass of various ingredients. Due to their inexpressive taste, dumplings absorb all the flavor nuances of the main dish.

Traditional side dishes	Description
Bramborova case	Mashed potatoes. It complements meat dishes with thick sauces well.
Bramborove hranolky	Czech variation of French fries.
Crokety	Deep fried potato balls. May have other forms.
Dusene zeli (stewed cabbage) and Dusene kysane zeli (stewed sauerkraut)	The basis of the side dish is sauerkraut. Can be served separately as a dish. Pairs best with knuckle, baked ribs and ducks.
Fazolove lusky	Green beans, boiled or stewed.

Czech cuisine also includes traditional beer snacks. - a centuries-old tradition that visitors gladly support. The snack has only two goals: emphasizing the subtle taste of the drink and creating thirst for ordering the next glass.

Traditional beer snacks	Description
Pickled hermelin	Translated into Russian, hermelin means ermine.” This is a type of soft, fatty cheese with white mold. The cheese tastes like French Camembert. The appetizer is prepared for 2 weeks in a marinade made from vegetable oil and spices. The cheese gets its exquisite aroma from onions, garlic, allspice and black pepper, thyme, chili peppers, bay leaves and feferoni peppers.
Utopians	These are fatty meat sausages that are marinated for two weeks. Afterwards they are served by cutting them lengthwise and placing into the cut slices of tomatoes, pickled onions, sweet peppers, pickled cucumbers and pepperoni peppers.
Olomouc cheesecakes	Ripening curd cheese, which has a unique taste and smell. Recommended for consumption with toast with butter.
Beef tartare	Raw ground beef with egg yolk. Seasoned with spices and served with bread.

The price of the most popular drink - beer - ranges from 14 to 40 CZK per 0.5 liter.

Restaurant address: Taborska 389/49, Praha 4.

Opening hours: from 11.00 to 24.00

Cafe Ovocny Svetozor

The first cafe in Prague was founded in 1992. Today the network includes 9 such cafes throughout the city. The assortment in the confectionery is very large - sandwiches, pastries, cakes, ice cream. Prices for desserts are moderate - from 40 to 70 CZK.

Low prices do not scare visitors: the chain has an excellent reputation and monitors the freshness and quality of its products.

For more details and addresses, go to the official website of the Ovocny Svetozor network.

Beer establishments in Prague

The first brewery in the Czech Republic was opened in 1087. In those days, according to tradition, beer producers tasted their competitors' drinks: if the drink was not to their taste, it was spilled on the ground in the square, and the producer was beaten with rods.

Since the Middle Ages, beer has been considered a symbol of the country.

And a thousand years later, in the capital of the Czech Republic there are beer bars and restaurants on every corner. Their number is so large that it is difficult for a traveler to make a choice where to go.

Pub name	Description	Address	Working hours
Brewery and restaurant “U Fleku”	The most famous Prague beer hall. There is a brewery of the same name, which was opened in the 15th century. Among the exclusive products is dark thick beer with caramel flavor.	Kremencova 1651/11	Every day from 10.00 to 23.00
Beer house “At St. Thomas” (U Sv. Tomase)	According to legend, this brewery was founded by monks in 1352. Upon arrival at the establishment, order 2 mugs of “Brannik” at once.	Letenska 33/12	Every day from 11.00 to 24.00
Beer house “U Kalicha”	This establishment was mentioned by Jaroslav Hasek in the novel “The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk.” It is difficult to meet Czechs here, since the prices in the establishment are high. The main “exhibit” of the pub is the “Idle” beer.	Na Bojisti 1733/12	Every day from 11.00 to 23.00
Beer House “U Cerneho Vola”	It's worth coming here to feel the spirit of old Prague. Mostly Czechs vacation here. A half-liter Smichovsky mug is conducive to a relaxing time.	Loretanske nam. 107/1	Every day from 10.00 to 22.00
Beer house “At the Golden Tiger” (U zlateho tygra)	The fame of this establishment was brought by its visitors - Bill Clinton and Vaclav Havel. Places in the establishment must be reserved in advance. A must for tasting is the Pilsen Urquella mug.	Husova 228/17	Every day from 15.00 to 23.00
Brewery “Pivovarsky dum”	Previously, almost no one knew about the brewery, but now the owners constantly surprise visitors and residents with new brewing products. The most unusual positions are kavove pivo, as well as champagne beer - pivny sekt.	Jecna 15	Every day from 11.00 to 23.00
Restaurant and beer hall “U Mecenase”	Previously, this establishment was only for the elite. He was visited by Tycho Brahe, Princess Diana, and high-ranking officials from Czechoslovakia and Germany. Every waiter here is sure to offer bittersweet Budweiser, a malt drink with the highest alcohol content.	Malostranske nam. 261/10	Every day from 10.30 to 23.00
Restaurant-beer hall “U stare pani”	The establishment is considered a favorite among the residents of Prague. The beer here is poured so that the dense foam prevents a pencil from falling. Lovers of light colors Staropramen, Gambrinus, Velvet, Krusovice gather here.	Michalska 441/9	Every day from 11.30 to 23.00

Unusual cafes in the capital of the Czech Republic

There are many traditional establishments serving Czech cuisine in Prague. But few people know about establishments with a unique atmosphere and mysterious history.

Name of establishment	Description	Address	Notes
Medieval tavern “At the King of Brabant” (Krcma U krale Brabantskeho)	The oldest inn in Prague, which was opened in 1375. Here, antique furniture, skulls and candlesticks add ambience to the establishment. The main feature of the establishment is the medieval show. The cost of the show program is 8 euros.	Thunovska 198/15	Details at website
Primitive restaurant Pravek	Cave paintings, stone chairs, animal skins - all this transports the visitor to the Stone Age. There are no cutlery here, you will have to eat with your hands.	Sokolska 60 (this is where the show takes place)	-
Old Bohemian restaurant “Monastic Tavern” (Klasterni senk)	Locals love this establishment for its atmosphere of warmth, comfort and tranquility. The restaurant is located on the territory of the active Břevnov Monastery. The monks themselves bake the bread for the establishment. And the pork knee here is the best in the city.	Marketska 1/28	Details on the website
Beer bar The PUB	Each table in the bar is equipped with a beer dispensing system. There is no need to wait for the waiter, and the glasses you drink are counted by the machine.	Veleslavinova 3	Details on the website
Restaurant “Locomotive Depot” (Vytopna)	Both locals and tourists visit the establishment with children, who will undoubtedly be delighted. Rails are connected to each table, and orders are pulled by a locomotive. Each locomotive brings 12 mugs at a time.	Vaclavske nam. 56 (palace Phoenix)	-
Bar “Coyotes” (Coyotes Prague)	This is a place for nightlife lovers. The main feature of the establishment is the fiery dancing of the barmaids on the bar counter.	Male namesti 2	Details on the website (there is a Russian version)
Cafe, bar and restaurant OBLACA	The establishment is located inside the restored Žižkov Tower, which is 66 meters high.	Tower Park Prague, Mahlerovy sady 1	Details on the website

Finally

The Czech Republic and its capital Prague are not considered a gourmet paradise like France or Italy. But at the same time, local restaurants and cafes offer travelers hearty, tasty and inexpensive meals of Czech national cuisine. Portions in Prague, as throughout the Czech Republic, are huge, and prices are moderate.

Prague is famous for its freshly brewed beer, which is pleasant to taste with a selection of traditional snacks. In Prague, establishments are rarely open day and night, so it is better to find out their opening hours in advance. And in popular establishments it is better to book a table in advance.

- part of any tourist’s program. When planning a trip to an unfamiliar country, study the morals, customs, and taboos. This will save you from awkward situations, help you plan your voyage, calculate your budget and your own strength.

The Michelin Red Guide has selected three restaurants as the best in the Czech Republic:

1. La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise,


2. Alcron,


3. Field.

Located in the heart of Prague, close to popular tourist sites, these are high-status establishments with their own philosophy. Here you can try traditional seasonal dishes made from farm products, prepared by the author. Local grape snails, half-forgotten rutabaga and, of course, beer add local flavor.

Restaurants that have not “reached the stars” are noted by the Michelin Guide. Seven restaurants in Prague received the Bib Gourmand award:

1. Maso a Kobliha,


2. Restaurant Eska,


3. Sansho,


4. Divinis,


5. Na Kopci,


6. Aureole


7. Sa Sa Zu.

These establishments are united by impeccable cuisine and reasonable prices.

Closer to the center of Prague does not mean more expensive. You can have lunch or dinner in the Old Town at a reasonable price, and then come across an expensive establishment on the outskirts of the capital.

Rating of the best restaurants of national cuisine from Sputnik8

1. Na Kopci

The family restaurant, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2015, offers signature dishes using local, seasonal ingredients. It's not easy to find a restaurant located on a hill among private villas, but it's worth it. It is better not to take a car, but to walk. And although you will have to walk uphill, you can admire the views of Prague. The ideology of the establishment is “haute cuisine for reasonable money.” The lunch menu will cost approximately 5 euros per serving. The prices are attractive, the food is wonderful, the service is friendly, and there is a wide selection of Czech wines. They say that the most delicious tartare (tatarak) in Prague is prepared here.

It is based on fresh ground beef. You need to mix a lot of garlic, onions and spices yourself and spread them on garlic croutons.

2. Crystal Bistro

The downtown gastrobar specializes in quickly preparing and serving traditional, simple dishes using local farm produce. Due to the abundance of customers, sometimes you have to wait a long time for an order. Residents and guests of Prague are sure that the burgers here are delicious.

3. Kavárna Nový Svět

A small café-pastry shop in the center of Prague Castle offers generous portions of delicious coffee, coziness and a children's playground. In summer, the cafe area expands to include an open terrace. This place is suitable for both business and romantic meetings. Recommended: coffee and cakes.

4. U Kroka

European, traditional Czech and Central European cuisine. Located 25 minutes walk from the center, on a quiet, shady street. They offer a wide selection of national cuisine, the best beer, especially unfiltered beer, fast and high-quality service. They say that even by Prague standards the food here is extremely tasty, and the chef’s duck is simply incomparable. Large portions at an affordable price.

There is almost always a line at the entrance. Book a table in advance (website: ukroka.cz). Try dark beer, goulash with dumplings, and tenderloin medallions.

5. Czech Slovak Restaurant Lounge Bar

The bar's calling card is game dishes: stews and pates. The beer selection is small, but it is very tasty beer. Moderate prices by European standards and excellent service earned the establishment an honorable second place. The hall is small, only 6 tables, and therefore it is better to reserve seats in advance. The wine list includes Czech wines and refreshing cider. As a souvenir, you can buy a bottle of organic grape juice (about 9 euros).

6. Restaurant Pepř a Sůl

A small authentic restaurant located off the tourist trail, but worth finding. There will most likely be no vacancies in the evenings and on weekends. Therefore, make your reservations in advance. One of the few places where it is impossible to make a mistake when choosing a dish. His visit leaves a pleasant aftertaste; you want to come back here again.

7. V Zatisi

Elegant restaurant serving classic European and traditional cuisine. According to visitors' reviews, this is an establishment for those who are tired of pork knuckle and beer. Prices here are above average, which is quite justified for a status establishment. Large selection of wines, exquisite Czech cuisine with a slightly French accent. An ideal restaurant for lovers of silence, solitude and the modest charm of the bourgeoisie.

8. U Modre Kachnicky II

This is a restaurant serving European and national cuisine; it has something to offer adherents of vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Authentic interior reproducing the atmosphere of the 30s, live piano music. But the main things here are delicious food, a rich wine list, level of service, slightly above average prices and large portions. The average cost of dinner for three people is 80-85 euros – excluding the cost of wine. Visitors are advised to try local duck, soups and desserts. The signature dish is fallow deer fillet with lingonberry sauce. If you are planning dinner after 19.00 or on a weekend, it is better to book a table in advance.

9. U Bulinu

Cafe serving Eastern European and national cuisine. The outwardly inconspicuous restaurant is loved by local residents and guests of the city. The secret of success is reasonable prices, polite staff, cozy interior and fast service. Large portions of poultry and rabbit dishes, beer or cider - everything is good and of high quality.

10. U Magistra Kelly

A small tavern next to the German embassy. European and national food is prepared and served here; even a vegetarian can be deliciously fed. Traditional boar's knee, grilled camembert, and salad with goat cheese are washed down with beer, the choice of which, although not great, is the best (according to the staff) beer. Whether you agree with their opinion or not is up to you. A miracle tincture made from local herbs, Tatra Tea 72%, will help a chilled tourist warm up on a cold evening. The restaurant is located in the Mala Strana district - one of the oldest and most beautiful areas of the city.

11. Naše maso

A small and cozy restaurant with its own philosophy. Its essence is this: meat, a lot of meat. Winner of "Traveller's Choice™ 2017". The interior is interesting, despite the compactness of the room. But the best thing about it, of course, is the meat: tartare, filet mignon, ribeye, beef sandwich. The only drawback is the lack of free seats. The format of the establishment is interesting: The dishes can be eaten not only on the spot, but also bought to take away. Or you can buy semi-finished products and “bring them to mind” in a familiar environment. The recommended dish is tartare.

12. St. Martin

Positioned as an establishment of national cuisine. A cozy cafe is located in the city center. A small place where they know how to serve delicious food in an interesting way. Meat and poultry dishes, desserts and baked goods. It is advisable to reserve a table in advance. Dinner with a glass of Czech and dessert will cost an average of 28-30 euros. Beer is a little cheaper than everywhere else. Desserts include cheesecake and chocolate fondant. For two desserts and two pots of tea, get ready to pay 11 euros.

13. Restaurace Pod Vysehradem

A small and especially warm restaurant where vegetarians can be catered for. Pleasant service, cozy atmosphere, cheese fries, boar's knee, desserts, draft Budweiser at reasonable prices. Bank cards are accepted for payment. You can have a substantial lunch after walking around Visegrad. A full traditional lunch for 3 people will be inexpensive - an average of 22 euros. Prague residents love this place - the chef will be able to surprise you with an unusual dish, such as steak with lingonberry sauce and whipped cream.

14. Rilke Restaurant

Perhaps someone will find the establishment a little pretentious, but if you take a closer look, the atmosphere of the 30s will slowly envelop you. Little by little you understand: sometimes it’s worth stopping, getting a taste of life, enjoying a leisurely conversation and delicious food. Particularly recommended: game dishes, cream soup with wild mushrooms, grilled goat cheese with lingonberry sauce. Jazz plays quietly, good service, food and wine - everything is very Czech, like in black and white retro films.

15. Restaurant U Modre kachnicky

“Sizaya Utka” is a restaurant serving Eastern European and Czech cuisine, with a vegetarian and gluten-free menu. This interestingly decorated establishment is not cheap - it is one of the calling cards of Prague. Duck is mainly prepared here: baked, fried, and served with foie gras. A large selection of traditional meat and game dishes, delicious desserts. They don't serve beer here, but they do offer an extensive wine list, including Czech ones. Dinner for three adults will cost approximately 91 euros.

16. Cyst stul

A cozy small restaurant serving international, European and national cuisine, serving tasty and understandable food at a reasonable price. Residents of Prague and tourists fell in love with it for the service and attentiveness of the staff.

17. U Mlynare

A cafe where you can leisurely enjoy Czech and Eastern European dishes. Located in a quiet courtyard, away from the bustle of the city. Nearby are tourist centers: the historical district of Hradcany and the Letný hills.

18. Restaurace MINCOVNA

Large restaurant in the very center of the city on Old Town Square. European and Czech cuisine and desserts are served here. Average prices (a glass of beer costs about 1.8 euros), good service. Overall, solid and tasty. You will be fed even after 22.00.

19. Pivovarsky club

The underground bar/pub will offer the largest beer menu in Europe. Some of its varieties are unique, such as blueberry beer or Belgian cherry Kasteel. Of the 6 varieties on tap, the local brand Štěpán (Štěpán) is especially loved by visitors. The quality of the food is not inferior to the drinks. Particularly recommended is “Pečená vepřová žebírka v medu”, where the taste of baked pork ribs and honey merge into one.

20. Kozlovna Apropos

A cozy tavern is located not far from Staroměstské náměstí. And after you've explored the famous local attractions, you can grab a bite to eat here. Prices are very reasonable. They serve traditional soup in bread and simple main courses. Large portions of food, fresh beer, and the level of service have earned the establishment popularity among locals and tourists.

The chain of fast food restaurants Potrefená husa deserves special attention, where a budget tourist or student can have a snack and drink Staropramen beer in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

And after exploring all the most delicious establishments in the city, we highly recommend that you take a guided tour of Prague. On our website their selection is so wide that everyone will find entertainment to their liking.

Cafes and restaurants in Prague are part of the tourist program. What is important is not the fact of satiety, but familiarity with the national cuisine and local flavor. In Prague restaurants you should try the famous Czech beer, ribs, boar's knee, baked duck and goulash soup.

In Prague, as in any other city, the principle works: closer to the center - higher prices. Finding an unusual restaurant or cafe deep in the courtyards, away from tourist spots, is an adventure in itself. But there is not always the desire and opportunity to search for something in the alleys for a long time.

National dishes of the Czech Republic

The most famous dishes that you need to try in the Czech Republic (or at least a couple of them):

1. Baked or baked duck (Pečená kachna) – duck with a golden honey crust, served with dumplings and stewed white or red sauerkraut.
2. Dumplings are a substitute for bread or a side dish. Essentially, it is a boiled loaf of potato or ordinary flour, which is cut into slices. Sometimes dumplings are filled with fruit filling and served for dessert.
3. Baked pork ribs (Pečená vepřová žebra) - a delicious high-calorie dish, served in a large portion of about half a kilo, served with horseradish, mustard, pickled vegetables.
4. Goulash (Guláš) is a delicious dish, usually served in bread or in a plate, but with dumplings.
5. Roast pork (Vepřo knedlo zelo) - served with dumplings and stewed cabbage.
6. Utopenets - sausage marinated with onions and spices. Good for beer.
7. Garlic (Česnečka) is a garlic soup, often served in a bread pot.
8. Pickled hermelin (Nakládaný hermelín) - pickled Czech brie cheese.
9. Svíčková - baked beef tenderloin. Served with sour cream sauce, lemon, cranberry or lingonberry jam.
10. Fried cheese (Smažený sýr) - cheese fried in flour and seasonings.
11. Boar's knee (Rečené vepřové koleno) - marinated in beer or wine with spices, boiled and baked meat dish weighing about a kilogram. This is a must try from the entire list!

For dessert try:

1. Pancakes (Palačinky).
2. Karlovy Vary waffles (Karlovarské oplatky) are round waffles with filling.
3. Trdelnik (Trdelník or Trdlo) - braided bun with cinnamon and nut powder.

Review of restaurants in the center of Prague

The best restaurants in Prague in the center, in the popular, amazingly beautiful Stare Mesto area.

The most famous attractions of the area:

• Old Town Square;
• The Charles Bridge;
• Powder Tower;
• astronomical clock;
• public house;
• house near the “Black Madonna”;
• Old Town Bridge Tower;
• Square of the Crusaders;
• Kinsky Palace;
• Tyn Temple;
• Lesser Town Bridge Towers;
• Church of St. Jacob;
• Coal market;
• Bethlehem Chapel.

After viewing all the beauties, it’s nice to relax and have a delicious meal in a good restaurant or cafe.

Restaurant U Medvidku

Conveniently located, close to the Můstek metro station - Na Perštýně 344/5, 110 00 Stare Město.

Restaurant website: umedvidku.cz

Authentic Czech cuisine: you can taste delicious boar's knee, svičkova with sour cream with lingonberries and dumplings; they brew excellent beer at their own brewery. There is a summer terrace.

Field Restaurant

Address of the establishment: U Milosrdných 12, 110 00 Staré Město.

Tables are rarely free, it is advisable to book on the website fieldrestaurant.cz.

The place is very atmospheric. Stylish presentation of dishes. Good for those who have already become familiar with traditional Czech cuisine and want something new, bright, unusual and tasty.

Cafe Platýz

The nearest metro station is Můstek. The coffee shop is located at: Národní 416/37 Staré Město Praha 1, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha 1.

Coffee shop website: cafeplatyz.cz

The cafe is located near Wenceslas Square, quiet and cozy. The menu includes dishes of Czech and European cuisine, delicious and varied desserts.

Cafe Slavia

The most famous old traditional cafe in Prague is conveniently located at the intersection of National Avenue and Smetana embankment: Smetanovo nábř. 1012/2, 110 00 Stare Město.

Cafe website: cafeslavia.cz

Review of Prague restaurants in the Nove Mesto area

There are many attractions in this area: Wenceslas Square, the National Museum, the Phoenix Palace, the Lucerne Passage, the old building of the National Theater, the dancing house, the main post office.

Ferdinanda

If hunger strikes upon arrival at Prague's main station, you can eat at the Ferdinanda cafe-pub. The place is located on the corner of Opletalova and Političić Veznu streets at the address: Politických vězňů 1597/19, 110 00 Nové Město.

Cafe-pub website: ferdinanda.cz

Open from Monday to Saturday from 11:00–23:00, the establishment is closed on Sunday.

According to reviews from visitors, the food here is delicious and reasonably priced. You can try goulash, smoked pork leg, fried cheese, and a variety of beers. The interior is simple.

Repre Restaurant

The restaurant is located almost the same distance from the Můstek metro station and the main train station in Prague: Nekázanka 4/857, 110 00 Nové Město.

Restaurant website: repre-restaurant.cz

From the reviews of restaurant guests: “Large portions, excellent preparation of svičova with sour cream (Svíčková na smetaně).”

Restaurace V Cipu

The nearest metro station is Národní třída, the restaurant can be found at: Vladislavova 1719/1, 110 00 Nové Město.

Restaurant website: vcipu.cz

Nice beer, delicious local cuisine: baked pork ribs, beef goulash, baked and smoked pork, beer-roasted pork knee with horseradish and mustard. Modest but cozy. The prices are reasonable, the portions are large. According to reviews, there are always a lot of locals here (which means the food is really tasty and affordable).

Restaurant SOVA

The restaurant is located in the Vinohrady district, but within walking distance to the Nove Mesto district, close to the Muzeum and I.P. metro stations. Pavlova at Balbínova 392/4, 120 00 Vinohrady.

Restaurant website: rest-sova.com

“Delicious food, original cuisine, interesting interior and friendly presentation of dishes. A little expensive, but worth visiting at least once” - reviews from visitors.

The best Prague cafes worth visiting in the Nove Mesto area

Kavarna Lucerna

Website: restaurace-monarchie.cz

Atmospheric place, good coffee, delicious desserts, reasonable prices.

Style&Interior

Website: stylainterier.cz

Cozy, the interior is not Prague, but Provencal. The coffee is average in quality, but the desserts are very tasty. Tourists are advised to settle in the summer garden, where it is beautiful, quiet and cozy.

Best restaurants in the Prague Castle area

Prague Castle is the largest complex of castles in the world. The most striking places of Prague Castle:

• St. Vitus Cathedral;
• old royal palace;
• Church of St. George;
• Chapel of the Holy Cross;
• Prague Castle Picture Gallery;
• Golden Street;
• Toy Museum and Daliborka Tower;
• royal garden;
• Honor guard of Prague Castle.

Where to relax and eat delicious food in the Prague Castle area?

Lobkowicz Palace Cafe

Located at: Hradčany, 119 00 Praha 1.

Website: lobkowicz.com

Delicious goulash and schnitzels, decent soups, large portions. Wonderful view of Prague.

Terasa U Zlate studne

Geographically already in Mala Strana, but very close to the most beautiful historical district, the address of the place is: U Zlaté studně 166/4, 118 00 Mala Strana.

Restaurant website: terasauzlatestudne.cz

Expensive, but delicious. The view of the city is simply gorgeous.

Pivo & Basilico

Address: Zámecká 203/2, 118 00 Malá Strana.

Restaurant website: pivobasilico.cz

The owners of the restaurant are Italians, the menu includes delicious and varied pasta and pizza.

Visitors speak of the restaurant as a place where there is delicious beer, fried pork and roast duck, and excellent sausages.

The best restaurants and cafes near Visegrad

Vysehrad is the historical district of Prague. The fortress in this area is also called. Main attractions:

• gothic dungeon;
• casemates;
• Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul;
• brick gates;
• Visegrad Cemetery;
• gallery.

Good restaurants nearby.

U Kroka

Located at: Vratislavova 28, 128 00 Praha 2.

Restaurant website: ukroka.cz

Visitors note perfectly cooked ribs, duck legs, many Czech dishes and delicious beer.

U Semika

Restaurant address: Vratislavova 129/36, 128 00 Prague 2.

Website: usemika.cz

Restaurant at the hotel. According to reviews, duck, garlic soup, fried cheese and meat with rosemary are well prepared.

Kafesha

A cafe with a glorious name is located nearby, at the address: Vratislavova 18/34, 128 00 Praha 2.

Cafe website: kafesha.cz

Visitors' reviews note particularly delicious soups and beer, goulash, homemade lemonade, sweets, and cookies. Atmospheric and cozy place. Hospitable host and friendly service.

The best restaurants in Prague with Czech cuisine

Restaurants in major tourist centers of Prague try to keep popular national dishes on their menus. But in areas away from the tourist bustle you can find truly delicious food that locals appreciate and love.

Colorful Prague, restaurants, reviews.

U Bansethu

Táborská 389/49, Nusle, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle-Praha 4.

Restaurant website: ubansethu.cz

The place is famous for its beer. An interesting history of the establishment: the restaurant was mentioned in his book “The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schweik” by the writer Jaroslav Hasek. The restaurant management always leaves one table free, reserving it for Hasek.

According to reviews from locals and tourists: a good beer restaurant with a colorful interior. Tasty, affordable, atmospheric. If you want natural Czech Republic, come here.

Restaurace Zvonařka

The nearest metro station is I.P. Pavlova, you will find the place at: Šafaříkova 1, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady-Vinohrady.

Restaurant website: restauracezvonarka.cz

From reviews of the restaurant: “delicious dark beer, excellent local cuisine, friendly service. Nice terrace overlooking Prague. Delicious tatarachek, beef carpaccio, wings, grilled meat.”

You won’t believe it, but we actually beat the best beer bars in Prague, every single one! It was difficult, but what can you do for the sake of dear readers. Beer in the Czech Republic is excellent and inexpensive, and also not very strong, so even the best beer restaurants in Prague can be visited every day without the risk of getting drunk and going broke. We did just that and today we present to you the TOP 10 beer bars in Prague, which includes both large restaurants and small but atmospheric bars. Sit back, the article turned out to be long and sincere, like a conversation in a Prague pub over a glass of Pilsner.

Oh, it’s not an easy job to write an article after the Behemoth pub!

How was this rating compiled?

It’s no secret that the Internet is full of ratings of the best beer bars in Prague. And even more so, it’s no secret that many of them (though not all) are written as carbon copies based on reviews and other articles. What did we do? We previously studied the ratings of “The Best Beers in Prague” in Russian, English and Czech and compiled our own list of one and a half dozen establishments that most often take prizes or simply receive excellent reviews from visitors. Then we took our list and (hic!) walked around all these pubs with a camera and a notepad so as not to forget anything. We’ve been to Prague more than once or twice; we have plenty of time, so we didn’t run from one pub to another, but allocated a full evening for each of them. Wherein we tried to evaluate not only the taste, but also the atmosphere in these establishments. This is how our rating “The Best Beers in Prague” came into being. So let's drink to the fact that our list of TOP 10 beer bars in Prague will help you enjoy incomparable Czech beer without a headache! You still have to go to the pub tomorrow. And the day after tomorrow too.

P.S.: we will not list prices in beer bars in Prague, because the cost may change, but our rating of “The Best Beers in Prague” is eternal. Instead, after describing each pub, we will provide a link to its official website, where you can always find out the current prices for beer and food. For those establishments that have not yet acquired a website, here is a photo of the menu.

We also note that we liked absolutely all the establishments that were included in our rating of “The Best Beers in Prague”, and all of them are worthy of your attention. It was very difficult to distribute them in places. We remind you that everything in this world is subjective and your rating of the best beer restaurants and bars in Prague may be completely different.

And of course, Prague would not be Prague if it did not have excursions with a “beer” twist. Therefore, you can test the best beer bars in Prague not only on your own with the help of our guide, but also on an excursion in the company of a professional drinking guide:

The best beer bars in Prague: the most objective rating from Uehali.com

10th place: U Kalicha (“At the Bowl”)

Perhaps the two most famous beer pubs in Prague are “At the Golden Tiger” and “At the Chalice”. In the first, Vaclav Havel and Bill Clinton drank beer, in the second - the good soldier Švejk himself. However, on the restaurant’s website it honestly says that Schweik was more interested not in the beer hall, but in the brothel located around the corner (by the way, the red lights of this establishment had a picturesque view from the windows of one of the apartments we rented in Prague). After communicating with the ladies, Schweik (or whoever was his prototype) dropped in to the Chalice to regain his strength. That's why The beer hall “U Chasha” is often called “U Shvejk”, and also simply transliterate from Latin to Cyrillic - “At Kalich”. Which is not so far from the truth, given the not entirely ideal state of health of the gallant soldier.

But you won’t be full of legends. As for the beer itself, it’s quite decent, but not the best we drank in Prague. Doubting our taste, we took a second mug - this time a light one - again we were not impressed and went to the good old and trusted Fleck. Even the menu in Russian did not deter us.

Oh yes, the fried cheese at Kalicha’s is simply incomparable. But somehow we didn’t come for the cheese.

You may ask: why did we then include this place in our rating of “The Best Beers in Prague that you need to visit?” I think it’s very worth going to the U Chalsha pub, and not just for the beer. Still, this is not just a restaurant, but a real attraction with a literary twist.

• Prices at the restaurant "U Chashi"(menu in Russian)
• (our review)

On the façade of the restaurant there are two signs: “At the Chalice” and “At Schweik’s”.

At the entrance to the establishment you are greeted by the brave soldier Schweik himself.

The best beer bars in Prague: What we liked most about the U Chalice pub was the fried cheese and the massive chandeliers in the ceiling.

The Švejk beer hall in Prague is decorated with quotes from Jaroslav Hasek and other smart people.

9th place: Lokál U Bílé kuželky (“At the white pin”)

And immediately a short summary of “White Skittles”. The beer is excellent. The atmosphere is absent. Therefore, only ninth place.

This famous Lesser Country pub is often called simply “Lokal”, which, if desired, can be translated as “Local pub” or “Beerhouse where locals go”. It is located in a beautiful (are there others in Prague?) alley a couple of hundred meters from the Charles Bridge. The atmosphere here, I would say, is not quite familiar to beer pubs in Prague and rather resembles a neat canteen. Smooth white walls hung with letters, a pyramid of clean mugs on the bar counter, photographs and paintings depicting scenes from the life of the restaurant, valiant knights and, for some reason, Michael Jackson create too strict an atmosphere that does not allow you to relax before the third mug.

But if you came here not to grumble about the interior, like some, but to enjoy beer, you will undoubtedly like it. They serve light Pilsner Urquell and dark Kozel, as well as useless something marked non alcoholic. There is no menu in Russian and the staff does not speak Russian, but Kozel is a Kozel, the main thing is to put the emphasis correctly.

A small Russian-Czech dictionary. Delicious beer - Plzenske pivo. Tasteless beer - Klinske pivo.

The local "At the White Skittle" is located in the same building as the hotel of the same name. Perhaps that's why it's too academic for a Prague beer garden.

8th place: Novoměstský pivovar (“Novoměstský brewer”)

Do not order pork knuckle (boar's knee) at Novomestsky brewer! Maybe everything has changed here since our visit, but we absolutely did not like the traditional Czech snack here. And this despite the fact that we visited the Novomestsky brewer even before we visited Ferdinand and U Fleku, where they prepare the best knuckle in the world.

Otherwise, our reviews about this beer are only the most positive. Delicious unfiltered beer with Žatec hops, an interesting ambiance of a real brewhouse, ten beautifully decorated halls, a convenient location near Wenceslas and Charles Square. And generally speaking, Novomestsky Brewery is not just a restaurant, but a small brewery, and underground (in the good sense of the word): the local halls and workshops go three floors underground. Here you can not only have a drink and a snack, but also take a tour of a real Czech brewery - of course, with a tasting. Options and prices for excursions, as well as the menu, are on the official website.

• Website of the Novomestsky Pivovar restaurant(in Russian)

7th place: U Zlateho Tygra (“At the Golden Tiger”)

At the Golden Tiger is a legendary Prague beer hall, located exactly halfway between Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. Opens at 15:00, we were only a minute late for the opening, but by that time the beer hall was already filled to capacity. There were only two seats left free, which we took. But what two places! However, more on that later.

“At the Golden Tiger” is a purebred Prague beer house, come here not only for the incomparable Pilsen nectar, but also for the unique atmosphere. There is nothing to breathe here and nowhere to sit, because of the noise curtain here you need to talk three tones higher than usual, and the density of people of all nationalities and skin colors here is three times higher than on the Charles Bridge on a July evening. And for all this hell - at most two waiters and a virtuoso bartender of the eightieth level, with all their skill they still do not have time to serve everyone on time, and therefore are angry as hell. You already like it, don't you?

And when we were leaving the Golden Tiger, I inadvertently looked back and then lightning struck me: I came last to the pub, and I got the most criminal place?! An overly politicized Russian tourist would hang himself to sit on my chair for even a minute! It turned out that I was laughing at the Czechs eating raw minced meat in the same place where in 1994, Czech President Vaclav Havel drank beer with US President Bill Clinton! Then the writer Bohumil Hrabal, who happened to be a regular at the establishment, sat down with them, and they drank again, and again... In general, the beer hall “At the Golden Tiger” is famous not only for its beer, but also for the fact that two famous politicians were once stabbed here by the collar, and one famous writer did this almost every day.

• Prices for beer and food at the Golden Tiger(in English)

The Golden Tiger pub is tucked away on such a narrow and beautiful street that we could barely insert the logo of our site without damaging the landscape.

The best beer bars in Prague not only have top-notch beer, but also top-notch bartenders. On tap at the “Golden Tiger” there is an experienced beer master, but even he cannot always cope with such an influx of visitors.

See the photo on the wall? This is Clinton shaking hands with Hrabal, in the middle is Havel. Do you see the empty chairs under the photo? We were just sitting on them. You may be jealous, but we wouldn't.

But in this photo, friends, there is a really cool guy. When a football player parachutes a penalty kick into the center of the goal, it is called a Panenka kick. It was first performed by Czechoslovakia national team midfielder Antonin Panenka, whose photo hangs on the wall. This kick brought his team European gold in 1976.

6th place: U Hrocha (“At the Behemoth”)

Yes, “Behemoth” does not have a centuries-old history. Yes, this is not a restaurant, but rather a pub or a small, not to say cozy, cafe with several tables. Yes, they serve only one type of beer (the incomparable Pilsner Urquell at 40 CZK per glass). Yes, the walls here are shabby and in some places covered with all sorts of nonsense. And yes, it is noisy and there is nowhere to sit. But it's great here!

There is such a hackneyed expression “an atmosphere that cannot be expressed in words.” So we won’t even try to convey it. Just come to the bar “U Behemoth” (“U Grokh”) and you will understand everything yourself. But it’s better to come early - as already said, there is not much space here and in the late afternoon there will be no free tables (as well as window sills and chairs at the bar counter). Verified. It is believed that the regulars of the U Behemoth brewery are proletarians from all countries, as well as the Prague intelligentsia and teachers of educational institutions in Hradcany and Mala Strana. Therefore, you can come here even just to listen to smart conversations about science (talking about politics is prohibited here, as a sign above the bar warns). And it doesn’t matter that you don’t understand Czech: it’s still nice to be in the company of smart people.

Just don’t lean on the pork knuckle here: Behemoth, as you know, has no waist :) And there’s no website either, by the way. Photo of the menu is just below.

The Behemoth Beer House is hidden on a quiet, beautiful street not far from Prague Castle.

Members of the sect of hippopotamus worshipers are in a religious frenzy.

The menu of the restaurant "U Begemota" is not posted on the Internet. It's hanging on the wall!

5th place: Polo

Let us start our magnificent five with a small lyrical digression. Sometimes you can come across the opinion that the best beer houses in Prague are not located on tourist trails, but are hidden in the back streets of the working-class districts of Zizkov and Vinohrady. There are, they say, special beer houses in Prague that are not for tourists; old-timers and connoisseurs only go there, and in the center there is consumer goods for naive foreigners. This is not entirely true. The best beer bars in Prague are both in the center and on the outskirts, and in world-famous establishments we have always met more Czechs than tourists. But the beer in almost all Prague restaurants is excellent, and it is not surprising that local residents value cozy restaurants close to home more. Why go to the center and jostle among the stuffy crowd when there is also delicious, inexpensive beer nearby, as well as always a free table and warm company?

However, we also have no right to ignore the Zizkov region. Moreover, one of our favorite establishments with the simple name Polo is located there. After our first trip to Prague, we generally considered it the best restaurant on planet Earth. Not a single Prague beer map or guidebook will direct you to Polo. This is a true beer hall for locals, many of whom represent Prague's informal youth aged 18 to 80. The speakers play real rock (not pop, like in the Hard Rock Café), and the walls are hung with portraits of legendary musicians who have never been here. But the main thing is that this restaurant serves the most amazing pork ribs in Prague, which are served with outrageously delicious tank beer. In our family it is forbidden to remember “Polo” on an empty stomach.

And it was here that we became acquainted with the magical drink, because of which the folk trail to the best beer pubs in Prague will never grow overgrown. As if it were yesterday, I remember a wonderful moment: plump mugs, flavored with fluffy foam, appeared in front of us. Having carefully tasted the bright, bitter Pilsner Urquell, we bravely ordered a kilogram portion of pork ribs with chili and honey. The weight did not bother us at all: we were sure that the promised kilogram would contain 800 grams of bones without meat. And then they bring us a huge wooden round plate, on which lies half a pork belly, as if it had just been cut from a pig. There is a lot of meat, everything is juicy and appetizing. The ribs were different, part of them (about a quarter) consisted of cartilage - just right for beer. There were two small bowls - with horseradish and mustard - and also a side dish in the form of cabbage and red capsicum. As soon as you tried it, a real fire started burning in your mouth!

When we were putting out the pepper fire in our mouth, we especially appreciated the bitterness of the tank beer. Which in those minutes was almost not felt. Then we ordered another 0.5 beer and another 0.5. The beer was good, and if we left Polo drunk, it was only from pleasure.

• Polo restaurant menu(in English)

Many Czechs believe that the best beer bars in Prague should be found in Žižkov. We found one of them - the amazing Polo restaurant!

4th place: Ferdinanda (“Ferdinanda”)

Ferdinanda is not one, but two brasserie restaurants in Prague. The first is located in Novo Mesto, the second in Mala Strana. We began to study the reviews and were surprised to see that the Novomestsky restaurant was more often criticized, while the Malostranskaya restaurant was praised. We went there, and we were right, since this particular establishment took an honorable fourth place in our ranking of “The Best Beers in Prague.”

Ferdinanda is a very fun place in Mala Strana at the foot of Petrin Hill. It’s a nice thing to come down here after a walk to one of them and reward yourself with a portion of aromatic beer, the most tender shank and peculiar Czech humor. The menu alone is worth it! Some talking pigs, hungry mice, pot-bellied drunkards who are drinking too much and scolding the European Union... But the main thing here is the exclusive beers that have become the hallmark of this establishment. It's not the ubiquitous Plzeň or Velkopopovice beer served here: at Ferdinand you'll find two types of dark and one light beer from small breweries that you're unlikely to find anywhere else in Prague.

In addition to the magical beer, Ferdinand serves no less wonderful pork knuckle.

Some walls in Ferdinand are plastered, others are trimmed with rough stone, which gives the restaurant a special charm.

3rd place: Pivovarský dům(“Brewing House”)

This aristocratic establishment, a stone's throw from Charles Square, opened almost yesterday - in 1998 - but has already managed to gain an excellent reputation among locals and tourists. The restaurant has a brewery that creates several types of exclusive and very tasty beer., from classic light and dark to exotic ones like cherry, nettle and even banana. You can try all this pampering at one time by ordering a “beer carousel” - they will bring you a wooden turntable with small glasses with different types of beer. We liked the nettle one the most. And you?

The Brewery House is not just a pub, but a real restaurant in the best sense of the word. There is no smoking or yelling here, the most exquisite dishes of Czech cuisine are prepared here, the waiters here speak Russian, families and children come here. There is also a very beautiful interior, exquisitely decorated with antique rubbish, and in the middle of the hall there are beer cauldrons in which a delicious drink is prepared. By the way, one of the varieties is called Russian Imperial Stout - a clear nod to our tourists, of whom there seem to be the most of them here.

• Prices at the Pivovarsky Dom restaurant(in Russian)
• (our review)

2nd place: U Fleků (“U Fleku”)

The Prague brasserie U Fleku is a real Hofbrauhaus with a Czech accent. This is a large restaurant with large rooms, large tables, large portions and large trays filled with beer mugs filled to the brim. The waiters walk around the hall with these trays, and as soon as you empty your mug, they immediately throw in a new one. They only serve one type of beer, but what kind! Black as a southern night, rich as mercury in the laboratory of a Prague alchemist, tasty as... Like beer in the U Fleku restaurant! Local brewers are proud of this divine drink with a hint of caramel and have kept its recipe a closely guarded secret for centuries. By the way, The U Fleku beer hall is considered the oldest in Prague, it opened in 1499!

To make your trip to the U Fleku beer hall a real celebration, an accordion player will entertain guests in each room. A cheerful musician walks from table to table, listens to conversations and, catching notes of a familiar language, hurries to please the guests with his native melody. A man with an accordion entertained us with “Moscow Evenings” (how did he know where we were registered?) and “Katyusha”; for the English-speaking guests, Yesterday burst out and, it seems, something from early Marilyn Manson. The accordion player accepts the tip with joyful surprise, as if for the first time in his life, further fueling the cauldron of general fun.

• Website of the restaurant "U Fleku"(menu in Russian)
• Beer restaurant "U Fleku" and its terrible secret

  The best beer pubs in Prague are famous not only for their drink, but also for their atmosphere. At the restaurant "U Fleku" she is simply amazing!

  
  

  “God gave us beer and pork knuckle, and the devil gave us compote and vegetarianism!” A wise monk's instructions to tourists, depicted on the wall of the U Fleku brewery.

  1st place: Zlý časy (“Hard Times”)

  Yes, we are not original and we are not afraid of it. Foreign tourists and Prague old-timers, academics and street cleaners, sophisticated gourmets and bitter drinkers - many of them agree that the Evil Hours is the best beer hall in Prague. We wanted to stand out and put something more original in the first place in the ranking of “Best Beers in Prague”... But as soon as we came here, we immediately understood everything. I’m sorry, Fleck, and you, too, forgive Ferdinand and the Brewery House (and you, Kalich, don’t have to forgive, we don’t care). You are beautiful, no doubt about it, but you can’t argue with the facts: the best beer hall in this part of the Galaxy is hidden in the non-tourist district of Prague 4, in a clumsy building with crumbling plaster under a strange sign in the form of a stupid clock.

  Quite an angry watch, it must be said. And the atmosphere here matches it. There are no waitresses flitting around here and no musicians playing. Here you can gloomily throw yourself out of grief and cheerfully celebrate the happiest event in your life. “Evil Hours” is an ideal symbiosis of a common pub and a good restaurant, where every detail says one thing: they came here to drink beer. Oh yes, about beer. By my count, Hard Times offers about a million (give or take) beers. There is draft, bottled, local and foreign food from German brouhaus, Belgian monasteries and generally from all over the planet. But The main pride of the “Evil Hours” is carefully selected exclusive masterpieces from small Czech breweries

  This building has clearly fallen on hard times.

  The best beer bars in Prague on the map

  This is how our rating of the best beer bars in Prague turned out. We hope it helps you plan your own itinerary around the beer capital of the world! When you return, share your opinion: which bars and restaurants did you like the most, and which ones, on the contrary, disappointed you? We look forward to your feedback on the best beer bars in Prague, and may hard times pass you by!