Craft beer scene is booming all over the Czech Republic. There are now over 300 small breweries and the number is increasing everyday.

Prague, as the capital city, is no exception. Nowadays there are over 30 breweries in the city and their quality is various. I want to offer you three really good places (and one historical location) to visit while there. And the good thing is you are able to visit all of them during one day!

Klášterní pivovar Strahov

Probably the best one in Prague. You can taste ten kinds of beers, three are available all year long, seven are seasonal. Add the exceptional graphic design and then you can forgive them the crowds of tourists which are always there.

The Strahov Monastic Brewery is located close by to the Prague Castle in the building of the Strahov Monastery, which was founded by King Vladislav II in 1142. The first documentation on the brewery come form the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. The decision on the construction of a new and fully functional brewery, where the restaurant is today, was made by Abbot Kaspar Questenberg in 1628. The brewery was closed in 1907, and the buildings were used solely as farm houses. The brewery was restored only three years ago, in 2000, during an extensive and difficult reconstruction of the entire complex. The current Strahov Monastic Brewery offers to its guests a total capacity of 350 seats in three peculiar environments the brewery itself, St. Norbert Restaurant and Brewery Courtyard.

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BEST BEER: Sv. Norbert IPA

Pivovar U Tří Růží

My favorite one. It may seem like a tourist trap for (mainly) Russian tourists but that would be a big mistake. It’s a brewery that is not afraid to try many various styles so every time you visit it the offer would be a bit different. The huge plus is a brewery shop nearby where you can buy the best beer glass in all Prague.

The brewery and restaurant U Tří růží in Prague is situated in the historical center on Husova street close to the famous Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Right after your entering the feeling of the unique atmosphere of an Old-Prague brewery will overcome you. The feeling is intensified by wall-paintings by artists Jiří Bernard and Pavel Jakl who drew and painted pictures about the history of brewing in the Czech lands as the rich history of the house (the brewery U Tří růží). In our brewery U Tří růží a wide variety of beers (top and bottom-fermented) are brewed by our experienced brewer Robert Maňák. In combination with modern technologies, traditional methods and high quality ingredients we guarantee you the best quality beer. A 10 hectoliter brew house made by Pacov Machine Works is placed directly on our ground floor of our restaurant and is supplied with fermentation tanks and lager tanks in our medieval dungeons. Our brewery products 1200-1500 hectoliters per year. Thanks to our offered tour provided with a expert commentary our guest get to see the production and brewing of our beer with their own eyes. https://www.facebook.com/utrir/ BEST BEER: Světlý Ležák Pivovar U Supa The youngest from my selection but in other way one of the oldest brew houses in Prague. The renovation of this place retuned life to one of the most important building in the heart of Prague. Its location determines that the restaurant and the brewery is a bit expensive and full of tourist every day but the beer is really good and the brewmaster is a true legend. And I love the logo! So don’t be afraid of crowds and Czech it out. U Supa Brewery is the oldest brewery with a pub in Prague, which dates all the way back to the 15th century. It is located in the oldest and busiest street of Old Town around the middle of Royal Road, which houses the Charles University. This brewery and malt house is now renowned Old Town brewery and restaurant U Supa. It is located on the ground floor of the building, which was formerly called the House at the Vulture, House for Kindle or House of the Golden Vulture. The restaurant is decorated with late gothic renaissance vaults, which gives it a rustic look. Back in 1804 there was a factory for jewelry and in 1861 the world-famous goldsmith and printer Mercy Gindl operated outside the brewery. The last reconstruction was organised by La Gare Restaurants, which has in its portfolio also House of french gastronomy La Gare, Les Moules and restaurant Vozovna in Stromovka.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/U-Supa/206769962682664BEST BEER: Tmavá 14°

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Pivovar U Fleků

You can’t write an article about beer in Prague and miss U Fleku brewery. It’s unique and very traditional. The brewery there brews only ONE type of beer – Flekovská čtrnáctka – and despite it the place is very popular. Like many other places this brewery is always full of tourist so be prepared. But if you are a beerhead and you are in Prague, you just must buy yourself at least one glass.

The first written document dates back to 1499 when the house was bought by maltster Vít Skřemenec. The brewery U Fleků is thus the only brewery in Central Europe which has been brewing continuously for over 500 years. The brewery was nationalised with the onset of the communist rule. The original owners, the Brtník family, regained the brewery and restaurant in 1991, after the fall of the regime.

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BEST BEER: Flekovský Tmavý Ležák 13°