U Fleku, Prague

u fleku is a historic restaurant and beer hall in new town. u fleku has been brewing beer since 1499. they have eight dining rooms that have a "german" beer hall atmosphere. the food is very good and moderately priced. they also have a room that has cabaret style shows. the restaurant is usually crowded but the beer hall type seating is a great way to meet people. a fun place to visit when in prague.

The U Fleku is a tabern located in a 1499 brewery. It catch our attention because we read in a guide that they made their own beer since it was founded.

While we were having supper some musicians were playing the accordion, and some guests of a table were singing folks songs. So don't expect to find a real Prague place, it's all prepared for tourists. But the place it's really worth a visit.

Favorite Dish: The local and the food were very good, specially the Goulash (delicious).

The first time we went to Prague we visited this place and liked it so much we went back there again last year.

This is a very old restaurant/brewery that was founded in 1499 and although today it is a bit of a tourist attraction, with a museum and a gift shop, it is a great place if you ignore this.

There are long, wooden tables and you just sit where there is a spot, usually next to some other people as the place seems to be packed all the time.

The waiters will "automatically" come and serve you some beer and you must explicitly tell them if you don't want it. Then they start bringing you other drinks in some smaller shotglasses (Becherovka?) that you also have to refuse if not interested. As soon as you finish your glass, you will get a refill.

Tip: When you are on your last beer and intend to leave, drink until the glass is ALMOST empty and ask for the bill, that way you will not be served anymore - this is what the locals do.

Also remember that everything they bring and you accept, you will have to pay for, it is NOT on the house.

The dark beer is brewed in-house and only sold here (or so I was told), but if you are into something different, I recommend the Beer Cheese - the smell is repulsive but the taste is very good.

Last time we were there and I had a nice Goulash, which at 185CZK (about 6 Eur) was reasonably priced.

In the end, we asked for the bill and the waiter came to our table and wrote it down, in front of us, explaining each of the items, maybe avoiding complaints, but nice in any case.

There was also live music (check photo) which was nice as all the locals would sing along the popular tunes. The athmosphere is great and I will definetly go back when in Prague.

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went to see the brewery but was closed, as was most of the rooms , due to winter I suppose, anyway, settled in for a pint which was served rather quickly but was damed good, fell for the liqueor trick ie handed 2 small shots, which was added to the bill later, overall a bit on the expenise side just for drinks, but put it down to experience. meals looked interesting for what I saw other people have.

Favorite Dish: just the dark beer.

We ended up in the U Matěje Kotrby restaurant after getting lost while looking for U Fleku restaurant. We liked it because of the unusual decorations spread on the restaurant walls, shelves and tables: crucifixes, sewing machines, old radios, vinyls, etc. The overall atmosphere looked a bit gloomy, but absolutely unique. We had an excellent dinner with goulash and local beer.

U Fleku restaurant is a must when visiting Prague because of the good local food and the unique atmosphere. There are no small tables, only long tables that you will share with other people.
Once seated you will be "offered" a small drink of local cinnamon liqueur, we found out later we had to pay for it! Don't be scared if there are too many people, service is fast, and you will almost feel in a hurry. Try local beer and local food, goulash is wonderful!

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Perhaps U Fleku is the most visited pub in Prague, which is not a surprise, because its excellent Stout is brewed since more than 500 years here.
Whatever happens you should taste one of the famous local beers brewed on site.
The service is great. But it is necessary to watch , if a half sip ( or less ) in your mug is left over , then it will be replaced without any word immediately.
You are not asked, whether you want still one, or not , the next jug is before you already

Open: Mon-Sun 9.00 - 23.00
A jug of 13° lager - 2 Euro

Favorite Dish: Only one kind of beer may be ordered, but it is very strong and very tasty.
The pub is a place of pilgrimage of the hungarian Beer-drinkers.

Two beer, or not two beer: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer......... rather more beer than two.

This place is simply a tourist spot. Most of the time you have large German and English tour groups coming through, which really adds to the atmosphere (bit of sarcasm). But at the same time, when you put together the big mugs of beer, the huge plates of traditional czech food, and the Oompah band, you simply are going to have fun. And the staff there do their best to make sure that happens.

It might be the "touristy" thing to do, but its fun anyways!

Favorite Dish: Roast Duck, dumplings and sweet cabbage, plus a little shot of Czech medicine...