Prague’s Traditional Beer Pubs — 9 Old-School Taverns to Save 🍺

October 12, 2025
2 min read
Prague’s Traditional Beer Pubs — 9 Old-School Taverns to Save 🍺

If you want the real Prague beer experience, skip the touristy craft bars and head to these century-old pubs. Save them to your PlaceFlow list and drink where locals have been pouring pints for generations.

U Fleků

Founded in 1499, U Fleků (Křemencova 11) is Prague’s historic brewery-restaurant — famous for its house-brewed 13° dark lager, hearty Czech food, live accordion music and a small beer museum.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Fleků | Image source: U Fleků Facebook

U Medvídků

At Na Perštýně 7, U Medvídků pairs centuries of brewing history with a hotel and restaurant — home of the legendary strong XBEER-33 and a warm, wooden interior.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Pinkasů

Opened in 1843 (Jungmannovo nám. 16), U Pinkasů was the first Prague pub to serve Pilsner Urquell — cozy vaulted rooms and a courtyard garden make it perfect for a classic pint.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Pinkasů | Image source: Prague.eu

U Dvou Koček

U Dvou Koček (Uhelný trh 10) dates to 1678 — an Old Town classic with traditional Czech dishes and recipes that survive even though brewing moved off-site.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Kocoura

Tucked on Nerudova 2 in Malá Strana, U Kocoura is a worn-in local pub with honest Czech food, cheap pints and a relaxed, authentic vibe.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

Jelínkova Plzeňská Pivnice

Near Národní třída (Charvátova 1), this tiny Pilsner-only spot is all about the beer — minimal snacks, tight space and one of Prague’s freshest pours.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Hrocha

A small, no-frills Malá Strana pub (Thunovská 10) beloved by locals — crisp Pilsner Urquell, arched ceilings and a timeless atmosphere.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps

U Hrocha | Image source: Deník.cz

U Černého Vola

Just behind Prague Castle (Loretánské nám. 1), U Černého Vola is a proper old tavern with wooden benches, unchanged interior and reliably cheap pints.

👉 Save to PlaceFlow | Google Maps


Final sip 🍻

These pubs are Prague’s living beer history — save your favorites and build your own route. 👉 Open PlaceFlow and start your Prague beer list.

Ready to Plan Your Own Adventure?

Use PlaceFlow to save all these recommendations and create your own personalized travel bucket list.

Download PlaceFlow