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GET TO KNOW THE PILSNER URQUELL LEGEND

We brewed the first pilsner type lager in the world with its characteristic full taste and limpid golden colour in 1842. It has been a model beer for more than 80 % of existing beer brands so far. It owes its uniqueness to high quality ingredients and a unique brewing procedure. Go on a tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery, and get to know the story of the legend born in 1842.

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The rising prices of all food do not make anyone happy, but if anything has been and will continue to be true, it is that we are always happy to pay extra for good food. So do not stay at home when you can go out for something good. You will make yourself happy and you will have one less drink this time. It is worth the money.

ŠPEjLE

The concept of restaurant Špejle (wooden skewer) is based on the popular open sandwiches as a quick and high-quality meal that is suitable at any time of the day or night. Dumplings with cabbage and pork as an open sandwich? Yes. But also with goat cheese, prosciutto, pesto, beetroot, cold, salty and sweet! The menu changes according to the season and time of day, so breakfast, lunch and dinner, but always on a wooden skewer. The menu is divided into three sections: cold, hot and sweet.

Jindřišská 16, Prague 1

Pubble

The friendly Pubble is located at Chorvatská Steet 17, in the immediate vicinity of the tram stop Perunova at Korunní Street in Prague. The interior of the pub is designed in the style of an old-fashioned loft, which evokes the environment of an Irish or British pub. It offers various types of food, most of them made from our own resources and our kitchen. They have 8 high-definition televisions for watching sports. Popular sports are always broadcast live.

Chorvatská 17, Prague 2

Hole Ovick Kozlovna

At Dělnická Street, you can come to Kozlovna in Holešovice for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers Czech classics in a modern concept. In Kozlovna you can choose from four main dishes priced from CZK 119 to 145. The daily menu includes soup for CZK 30.

Dělnická 1501, Prague 7

J Ma Steakhouse

Jáma (The Pit) offers soups for 39 crowns, as well as Dutch steak with buttery mashed potatoes for 129 crowns and mainly burgers with steak fries, the price of which is around 159 crowns.

Ostrovní 26, Prague 1

Cafe De Paris

This intimate family-run establishment for lovers of romance is located on Velkopřevorské Square in the Lesser Town. It is a traditional Parisian brasserie, which in the style of the French capital offers seating in front of the restaurant and in the courtyard during the warm months. Cafe de Paris offers a modest menu in which quality prevails over quantity. The menu includes meats, vegetarian pork, salads, appetizers, a tasty French onion dish, a cheese plate or risotto.

Velkopřevorské náměstí 4, Prague 1

Pasta Love

This family-run bistro makes fresh homemade pasta for you every morning. Meals are cooked by an Italian chef using classic recipes. You can eat them on the spot, take them to go in a box, or you can just buy the fresh pasta and ingredients packaged by itself and cook the meal yourself at home.

Koněvova 1905/167, Prague 3

T I Gr Cie

Novotného lávka 200/3, Prague 1 Phone: +420 778 961 971

/restauracetrigracie www.trigracie.cz

In the very heart of Prague at the Vltava River embankment, the newly opened Bar - Restaurant Tři Grácie awaits you in all its glory. It will offer you everything starting from small treats, lunches, to romantic candlelit dinners with good Moravian wine, all in the style of modern, yet classic Czech cuisine. Come and enjoy the kind arms, unique atmosphere and breath taking views.

Pub Malostranské besedy is situated in thei second part of the basement, which is accessible via a separate staircase from the entrance hall of the building. Style, equipment and coziness reminds traditional pub of Malá Strana (Lesser Side), which have been in Prague since ancient times. They serves particularly fast meals and small snacks to beer. Beer brands are represented by Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. It is a Czech pub as it should be - with great beer, good Czech food and pleasant service, where you will leave a good tip. It won‘t hurt you because the prices are set very rationally.

THE HOLY FOUR OF SMÍCHOV - A PLACE YOU WON‘T WANT TO LEAVE

hen I visit any new city, I have to face the same challenge - if I want to perfectly enjoy the whole day, I have to intricately search for different places and then find the way how to get there. But if you take my tip and head to Smíchov, you can forget this complication.

My story will almost start as a joke. What do an old Czech beer hall, a modern restaurant, a beautiful garden with seating in the courtyard and a stylish bar in the basement have in common? Despite their differences, they all form a perfect harmonious whole, with all parts complementing each other perfectly.

This quartet of places is located a short walk from the Anděl metro station in Prague‘s Smichov district in the same building. We started our journey with friends in the old Czech beer hall U Bílého Lva to enjoy not only the best Czech tank beer (Staropramen), but also the classic Czech cuisine. This unique place, where the visitor can enjoy the atmosphere of the old Prague, has been here since 1889! Moreover, on Fridays, the space will be enlivened by big beat bands, so the great experiences are guaranteed. But since the nearby passageway attracts people to visit the White Lion’s little bro- ther, the Fortel Restaurant, our curiosity made us to move there during the evening. And we couldn‘t believe our eyes. den is closed for obvious reasons.

Although the restaurants are adjacent, the atmosphere at Fortel couldn‘t be more different. The first thing that attracts your attention upon arrival is a pair of massive metal stairs. One is blue, the other red, and each leads to a different part of the restaurant. The unusually cascading space was, as the attendant explained to me, once a cinema, which explains the atypically high ceiling and the giant niche on one of the walls that makes one think of a movie screen. The space is open but has a complex structure. It has several levels, giving each seating position a unique perspective.

And then the details! Someone has really unleashed his/her invetiveness - the bar is adorned with a digital panel reading the name Fortel like in the Tetris game, only to be eaten by a Pac Man. Ceilings are decorated with beer barrels with light bulbs in them. There‘s a Scandinavian seating area with a fireplace in one section, and a more romantic seating area in another. A friend once told me that it‘s the toilets that say the most about the quality of a place. Here, Fortel scores, too. The walls of the toilets are adorned with seemingly broken tiles, with a cement substrate layer underneath. It‘s perhaps the most original design element I‘ve ever seen.

Since the day is far from being over with a visit to a restaurant, this unique Smíchov space has one more trump card up its sleeve. It is a basement cocktail bar called Back Doors. Here, the atmosphere changes a bit again. Dark interior, long bar, beverages are mixed by experienced bartenders, drinks to taste, a stage dedicated to unique performers. In short, the perfect stylish space to end the day in style, where you can enjoy a unique drink with friends. If anyone gets hungry, he/ she can have tapas brought in from Fortel

Fortel is decorated with a giant illuminated sign on the ceiling that reads „Smíchov always sticks together“. And the same goes for all the aforementioned establishments. Each is different and together they form a unique whole. The are not so many in the world.

A few advices at the end. Be sure to book your seat, the establishments are not inflatable. Fridays at Fortel are enlivened by the live saxophone and DJs. And it‘s worth popping in for the lunch menus too, the menu is varied and the prices very reasonable.

SMÍCHOVSKÁ

Zahrada

Na bělidle 30/310, Prague 5 - Smíchov

Phone: +420 257 315 824

/smichovskazahrada.cz www.smichovskazahrada.cz

Back Doors

Na bělidle 30/310, Prague 5 - Smíchov

Phone: +420 774 292 620

/backdoorsbar www.backdoorsbar.cz

Žizkov pub with a unique collection of antiques offers a non-smoking section, cellar seating, table football, jukebox, TV sport matches, wi-fi and at least 10 kinds of beer on tap including its own wheat unfiltered beer Sádek 11°. This pub is appreciated by late diners - from Tuesday to Saturday the kitchen works until 4AM! The menu is made up of Czech and international cuisine, including vegetarian dishes or breakfast and lunch menu. They will let you in even with a dog and as a souvenir you can get a beer gift basket.

Cafe V Tkov

U památníku 1900, Prague 3

Phone +420 603 554 520 www.cafevitkov.cz

If you decided to visit the National Memorial on Vítkov, it’s almost natural to visit Café Vítkov. Very modern interior and friendly prices will delightfully surprise you. There is also a cozy sitting in the garden with a great view of the city. Besides, they held exhibitions, debuts of books, cultural events, concerts and much more. In the case of event it’s possible to extend the opening hours. There isn’t anything better to sip a coffee and watch the 100 towers of Prague.

U T R

Husova 10, Prague 1

Phone: +420 601 588 281 www.u3r.cz

If you walk in Husová Street in the city center, you clearly need to hop “on the one” (or maybe even more) into a microbrewery

U tří růží. This stylish non-smoking restaurant focuses on traditional recipes of Czech and Moravian cuisine. High quality beer is provided by an experienced brewmaster Robert Maňák, winner of many prestigious awards. Beer in the brewery at U tří růží is brewed using modern technologies, from high-quality raw materials and with the highest standards.

Vojan V Dv R

U Lužického semináře 21, Prague 1

Phone: +420 601 233 233 www.vojanuvdvur.cz

The brewery and restaurant Vojanův dvůr is located in the Lesser Town, in the historical premises of the original 13thcentury bishopric court. In July 2018, the brewery was inaugurated so that Vojanův dvůr became the first mini-brewery in Malá Strana. Chef Jaroslav Šimáček prepares delicacies of traditional Czech and Moravian cuisine in a modern concept. The restaurant with a capacity of up to 300 seats offers plenty of space both inside and outside the spacious summer garden.

Prague 1

KFC Blaník, Václavské nám. 56

KFC Kaprova 14

KFC Národní 25

KFC Palladium, Náměstí republiky

Prague 2

KFC IPP, Jugoslávská 8

Prague 3

KFC OC Flora, Vinohradská ul. 151

Prague 4

KFC Budějovická, Olbrachtova 1929/62

KFC OC Chodov, Roztylská 2321/19

KFC Arkády Pankrác, Na Pankráci 86

KFC Prague Gate DT, Türkova 5

KFC Kačerov DT, Ke Garážím 1557/4

KFC OC Novo Plaza, Novodvorská 1800

Prague 5

KFC Anděl, Plzeňská 2

KFC OC Nový Smíchov, Plzeňská 8

KFC Metropole Zličín, Řevnická 121/1

KFC Strakonická DT, Strakonická 64

KFC Globus DT, Sárská 124

KFC Bucharova DT, Bucharova 2991/16a

KFC OC Lužiny, Archeologická 2256/1

Prague 6

KFC Dejvice, Vítězné nám. 1

KFC Evropská DT, Etiopská 686/3

KFC Airport, Letiště Václava Havla, Aviatická 1017/2

KFC OC Šestka, Fajtlova 1090/1

KFC Karlovarská DT, Karlovarská 1711/99a

Prague 7

KFC Centrum Stromovka, Veletržní 24

Prague 8

KFC Centrum Krakov, Lodžská 850/6

KFC OD Ládví, Střelničná 1660

Prague 9

KFC OC Letňany, Veselská 663

KFC Centrum Černý Most, Chlumecká 765/6

KFC Černý Most DT, Chlumecká 2461

KFC OC Harfa, Českomoravská 2420/15a

KFC NC Fénix, Freyova 945/35

KFC Čakovice DT, Kostelecká

Prague 10

KFC Europark Štěrboholy, Nákupní ul. 3

KFC Štěrboholská DT, Jižní spojka 1619

KFC NC Eden, U Slavie 1527/3

Na T Louce Zelen

Zelená louka 451/1, Prague 4

Phone: +420 241 771 820

/Na Tý Louce Zelený www.natyloucezeleny.cz

Na tý louce zelený is located in a very quiet and beautiful setting right on the edge of Kunratice forest. In this enterprise, you can enjoy Czech, fast and venison cuisine, the restaurant is divided into three parts - one with a capacity of 30 seats is smoking, hall with a capacity of 80 seats is non-smoking and open terrace, which over the winter becomes a winter garden with 40 seats. The large garden offers a self-service kiosk with a playground and a mini-zoo with dwarf goats and sheep that can be fed by the kids. On hot days in Prague, you will not find better seating near the beautiful Czech countryside.

U Rudolfina

Křížovnická 10, Prague 1

Phone: +420 222 328 758

/urudolfina www.urudolfina.cz

V C Pu

Michalská 25, Prague 1

Phone: +420 775 007 107 www.vcipu.cz

The classic Old Bohemian pub V Cípu is just a few steps from Nascences Square and inside you can find a rustic, bright interior, good beer and food. The menu is a good combination of beer, pork and chicken snacks and local specialties. V Cípu is not just a place for pleasant dining and a tasty meal or to just hand out with friends, but also an ideal place for corporate events, family celebrations.

You‘re in Prague for the first time and don‘t know where you and your friends can enjoy a professionally shot beer? Then hurrah to Rudolfino‘s popular brewery, which not only offers a pleasant setting , but especially serves the very perfect Pilsen beer. At Rudolfino‘s it has a great taste of golden mocha with an honest foam vintage so you certainly don‘t fall short of visiting here. The dining menu awaits you with both classics of Czech cuisine (ancient Czech roast duck, sirloin,on cream, fried “syrecky”) and various kinds of meats (pork, beef, poultry, chicken) and something lighter (Ceasar‘s salad, roasted goat cheese).We recommend going on an excellent lunch menu.

U V Hy

Nádražní 88, Prague 5

Phone: +420 606 880 885

/u_vahy_hostinec www.hostinecuvahy.cz

The First Republic inn U Váhy has been owned by the Pases family since 1917. The current owners want to fulfill the vision of their ancestors and follow the family tradition. On the menu you will find classic Czech dishes according to traditional recipes brought to today’s times by Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová. Served on period crockery. Saturday and Sunday open by arrangement for celebrations and other group events.

Be Silly Prague

Korunní 1251/48, Prague 2 Phone: +420 774 804 343

/Be Silly Prague www.besillyprague.cz

The new Be Silly Prague restaurant opened in Prague’s Vinohrady district, offering a great combination of an original Belgian beer bar and a street food bistro. If you like beer, you will have a choice of 16 varieties from the Silly brewery. You can also have authentic Belgian fries with your beer or enjoy other street food from their menu. If you are a sports fan, you can watch the broadcasts on the screen.

BAR-B-Q

Komořanská, Prague 12

Phone: +420 606 025 509

/barbqrestaurace www.bejkbuu.cz

Kamin

Kozácká 6, Prague 10

Phone: +420 739 486 818

/restaurace_kamin www.kamin.rest

A new family restaurant KAMIN opened in Vršovice, offering a menu inspired by the Beskydy Mountains: „We are two brothers from the same dough, but with a completely different view of the world. We combined our love of music and passion for food, which gave birth to KAMIN.“ The chef behind the kitchen is Jan Macháč, who literally loves the craft of cooking and wants to present his region, Beskydy Forever, to everyone in Prague. The business can be found at Kozácká 6 in Prague 10. It offers several types of menu: lunch, rest in food and street food. So whoever is tempted by the tastes and smells of Beskydy and wants to get a whiff of some local customs and traditions, try KAMIN. Where else can you get a smoked grandpa‘s knuckle or carrots with cow‘s cheese.

Meat lovers and barbecue lovers listen up! Bar-B-Q is a new restaurant in Modřany, located in the LTC Modřany tennis complex. In addition to the indoor space, it will also offer two outdoor gardens where barbecues will be held during the summer months. On tap here you will find Pilsner Urquell, Brewers‘ Choice, Birell - pomelo & grapefruit and exclusively Czech and Moravian wines. The restaurant focuses on the barbecue concept with an emphasis on ingredients and their preparation. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a lunch menu prepared with meats that they butcher themselves in their own butcher shop.

Beercheckpoint U P Vozu

Roztocká 45/37, Prague-Suchdol-Sedlec

Phone: +420 775 045 037

/beercheckpoint.cz

The company offers a great range of drinks, which consists of beers from the Karlovy Vary brewery Pod Pralesem for lovers of this craft and wine for those who prefer wine. For drivers, children and teetotalers they have prepared homemade lemonade full of vitamins. As for the food, BeerCheckpoint has fantastic sandwiches, spreads and light salads. For those who like to enjoy cheese, charcuterie and olives, there‘s also a menu for you. If you‘re looking for a place where you can enjoy a great atmosphere and tasty food and drink, be sure to try this new addition.

BREAKFAST ALL YOU CAN EAT CZECH CUISINE IN TAPAS STYLE

FARM TO TABLE

LIVE DJ SETS AND SMALL BANDS

WENCESLAS SQUARE 16

PRAGUE CITY CENTRE

Barva

Ostrovského 34, Prague 5

Phone: +420 606 025 509

/barvamarket www.barvamarket.com

At the beginning of March, Manifesto came up with a call to support the opening of a restaurant by a Ukrainian chef, chef, businessman or businesswoman. Twelve interesting and talented applicants applied, and among them Anna Temnenko came through with her concept, for whom the opening of a restaurant called Colour in Manifesto means the realization of her and her family‘s dream. In the restaurant Barva, we regularly see not only Anna, but also her mother and younger sister. The other places were filled by women she found on Telegram and Facebook. In her menu she prepares traditional and family recipes from different regions of Ukraine.

CAFÉ & BISTRO SPEEDY

Sudoměřská 1919/9, Prague 3

Phone: +420 723 002 638

/bistro.speedy www.speedy-bistro.webnode.cz

Leaf

Dubečská 1039/8, Prague 10

Phone: +420 608 160 670

/leaf.rest www.r-leaf.cz

Chef Barbora Šimůnková and sommelier

Michal Bílek have teamed up to create a culinary experience that follows the path of nature‘s diversity. With its carefully selected wines, both Czech and European, Leaf elevates ingredients standing on the margins to the center of attention. Beets. Potatoes. Leaf. Artfully prepared and served, with a glass of wine by candlelight. The daily menu evolves with nature, in line with Czech cuisine and inspired by world gastronomy. At Leaf, they work directly with local farms. Crops are taken as their time comes throughout the year and meat is sourced only from places that value the lives of the animals they raise. All with sustainability in mind.

In the heart of Vinohrady, a picturesque bistro run by two handsome men recently opened. You can go there from 8 am for breakfast, coffee and something good to go with it or, of course, great honest home-made food in a wonderful atmosphere. The bistro has only been open for a while, but it has already earned some nice reviews. From some of them you can even understand the origin of the name of the bistro. „Absolutely luxurious yummies. Everything I‘ve had so far has been delicious, from the main dishes to the desserts. The attentive service and Speedy the dog are just a super bonus.“ What do you think, is it worth a try?