The love of beer is one of several character that the Czechs share with the British. Czechs thinks that their beer is the best in the world. Those that don't agree with them should come and taste it. Czech beer tends to be more full-bodied and more bitter than foreign brews, and always arouses the desire for more. In Prague pubs prices of lager beer range from 25 CZK - 70 CZK (0.90 GBP to 2.5 GBP) for half a litre. In the rest of the Czech Republic, beer is even cheaper.

The most famous beers are Pilsener Urquell from Plzeň (Pilsen), Budvar from České Budějovice (Budweis), Staropramen and Zlatý Bažant.

Good places to have a beer in Prague

The Strahov Monastic Brewery (Klasterni Pivovar)
This microbrewery is located close to the Prague Castle (Strahov Monastery); it serves simple meals and famous Czech beers. It might be a bit more expensive by Czech standards, but is still a bargain for British travellers.

Les Moules Café
This restaurant/cafe serves a large selection of Belgian beers, including Stella Artois, Chimay and Hoegaarden. From the food menu try some delicious seafood. It is located only a few steps from the Jewish Museum. A bit pricier compared to other pubs.
Location: Parizska 19/203; www.lesmoules.cz

Tip: Czech Beer Festival Prague 2010 - For 17 days (from May 14th to May 30th, 2010), we have prepared a selection of the best from Czech breweries, Czech chefs, butchers and bakers for you. read more