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The following attempts to update the Good Beer Guide Prague written by Evan Rail, which is now quite out of date. I follow the same basic format, listing the
breweries by Regional area starting, Prague, Central Bohemia, South Bohemia, Plzen, Karlovy Vary, Usti, Liberec, Hradec Kralovy, Pardubice, Vysocina, South Moravia,
Zlin, Olomouc, Moravian Silesia. Within each area, breweries are listed in alphabetical order by place. The order in the Prague section is entirely random!
For travel info see www.idos.cz
For Prague travel see dpp.cz
For maps see www.mapy.cz
Brewery maps : www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zpM5RbYckhjc.k6uAAjmBrxl8&showlabs=1&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&dg=feature
Keep up to date with operational breweries with : www.pivovary.info/showpage.php?name=prehled
Or : www.pullitr.cz/
http://pividky.cz/
www.beerborec.cz
These sites are good for picking up beer events / festivals etc :
www.pivniobzor.cz/akce/
http://pivni.info/kalendar/
Recent brewery closures :
Cechmanek (Zlin) closed due to the bankruptcy of the owner. Letohradek (Frydlant nad Ostravice) and Pruhonice have stopped brewing, not sure if this is
permanently.
Prague-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRAGUE, Vinohradsky pivovar, Korunni 2506/106, 101 00 Praha 10
www.vinohradskypivovar.cz
222 760 080
Opened 20/10/2014
Opened on the site of the former ‘Pivni Rozmanitost’ beer shop (which has since found a new home back in Zizkov). Bars on two floors with a small standing area as
you go in. There have admitted to a problem with the first batch of beer, and the following ones haven’t been top class either. Hopefully they will get it right
eventually. Nearest metro Flora / Jiriho z Podebrad.
Daily 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 11°
Other beers :
Vanočni special ale 14°
PRAGUE, Lužiny pivovar, Archeologicka 2256/1, 155 00 Praha 5
www.pivovar-luziny.cz
607 192 055
Opened 2014
Restaurant / brewery on the second floor of a shopping centre directly outside Lužiny metro station. They were selling Bernard beers before the brewery opened.
Perhaps they still should be because their own offerings are quite poor, one to avoid.
Daily 1030 - 2300
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 12° / 4.5%
Other beers :
Světlý special beer striker 6.1%
Jantarový ležák 4.9%
Polotmavý special 5.3%
Světlý LU-Ale 5.4%
PRAGUE, Pivovar Sedivak, Katovicka 410/6, Praha 8 – Bohnice
www.pivovarsedivak.cz/
737 289 645
Opened 2014
The Sedivak micro has been set up in established pub Pivnice Grey in the suburbs north of the Vltava. Despite the address the entrance is actually on main road
Lodzska. It’s just before bus stop Odra (take buses 177 or 200 from Kobylisy metro). From the outside you can see that it used to be a bog standard wretched
suburban pub. Thankfully they have installed a brewery (the tanks are in the main room) and refurbished the interior. The fare on offer was a bit basic – a ten and a
twelve plus usual bar snacks, i.e. not proper meals. The two beers were very good no nonsense Czech lagers, and what a price – 39 for the 10 and the 12! It wasn’t
happy hour but it certainly made me happy! A bit smoky inside on a summer day so I fear the worst for the winter. You can sit outside in summer, but it’s a bit grim.
If on the other hand you like panelaks…
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Sedivak světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Vanočni tmavý special 13°
Sedivak světlý ležák 12°
PRAGUE, Prazsky Most u Valsu, Betlemska 5, 110 00 Praha 1 - Stare Mesto.
www.prazskymost.cz
222 333 920
Originally opened 2008
Restaurant and minipivovar near the river, nearest metro Mustek or Narodni Třida. Brewing here is a bit on-off, but was back brewing in Spring 2014, so lets hope
that not only they keep brewing but that they improve the quality of their frankly poor beers.
Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat-Sun 1200-2300
Regular beers :
Světlý 12°
Tmavé 12°
Tmavý special 13°
PRAGUE, Praha Malešice, Malešicka 126/50, 108 00 Praha 10 - Malešice
www.malesickymikropivovar.cz/cs/
774 444 693
Opened 2014
Very small production facilities, the fruits of which don’t seem to be commercially available. Their restaurant sells ‘Malesicky’ beers which they brew elsewhere
(their website will tell you where) plus a very good range of beers from other breweries.
Mon-Sat 1100-2200, Sun 1200-2200
Beers :
Malešický original no.1 American Pale Ale 11 / 4.2% (actually brewed by Joes Garage in Plzen),
Malešický no.2 (brewed by Kacov)
PRAGUE, Komar
http://domovarkomar.cz/
605 449 886
Opened 2014
www.facebook.com/domovar
Prague home brewer occasionally selling to some pubs, such as Beer Geek in Vinohrady, and Na Palme at Palmovka. Check their facebook pages for possible outlets.
Although they still brew at home, the stuff that you see on sale in pubs is brewed at commercial breweries, at the moment Clock (Potstejn) is the regular.
Beer :
Domovar Komar APA
PRAGUE, Nad Kolčavkou, 907 / 8, 190 00 Praha Liben
www.pivovarnadkolcavkou.cz/
736 735 685
Opened 30/10/14
Brewpub opened in October 2014. Nearest metro Českomoravska. In addition to the main area on the ground floor, there is also a cellar bar. Live music is promised /
threatened. The nicest way of getting here (at least in daylight) is by following the path alongside the river Rokytka wghich you can pick up between Českomoravska
and Vysočanska. It’s not however the most salubrious neighbourhood to be wandering around after dark, although Prague is a very safe city, and you would be very
unlucky to encounter any hassle. To start with five beers were on tap. There is a downstairs bar and music venue which trades under the name ‘Večerni Skola’ (Night
School) which also sells the beer.
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Kolčavka světlý ležák 11°
Psenka 11°
Kolčavka světlý ležák 12°
Kolčavka pšenična 12°
Kolčavkou černý special 13°
Other beers :
Kolčavkou nakourena 13°
IPA polotmavý special 15°
PRAGUE, Klašterni pivovar Strahov, Strahovské nádvoří 301, 118 00 Prague 1
www.klasterni-pivovar.cz
233 353 155
Opened 2001.
Close to Prague castle in a prime tourist location, so prices are high. They do a variety of specials throughout the year. The brewery itself is in a small room with
limited capacity, a restaurant and a outside courtyard between them. Do not confuse it with the Velka Klasterni restaurace next door which sells Matuska beers
instead. The only other known regular outlet is Bar Chyse in northern Prague where prices are cheaper too! Tram 22 from Malostranska metro is the easiest route
here.
Daily 1000-2200
Regular beers :
Svaty Norbert jantar 13° / 5.3%
Svaty Norbert tmavý 14° / 5.5%
Svaty Norbert IPA 16° / 6.3%
Other beers :
Svaty Norbert trikralovy pšeničný special 6.3% (from 6th January)
Svaty Norbert masopustní 16° / 6.3% (from 6th January)
Svaty Norbert velikonoční 13° / 5.3% (from week before Good Friday)
Svaty Norbert pšeničné světlé 13° / 5.3% (from 5th May)
Svaty Norbertantidepressant podzimni tmavé 16° / 6.3% (from 28th September)
Svaty Norbert brown Ale 5.9% (from ?)
Svaty Norbert vánoční 19° / 7.7% (from 5th December)
Summer red ale 11°
PRAGUE, Pivovar Hostivař, Lochotinska 656, 109 00 Praha - 15
www.pivovar-hostivar.cz/
774 222 096
Opened 2013
In a brand new building near Hostivar reservoir, a popular place for walking and cycling within the Prague city boundary. There is an outdoor terrace for summer.
Beers are quite reasonable without being mind blowing, and they occasionally brew special beers but otherwise the range is fairly static. Food menu was
unimaginative, and there was no vegetarian option. The building is about as far from traditional as you get, but history is just a matter of time. Expect passing
American presidents to pull up here for the obligatory photostop in a traditional Czech pub sometime around the third millenium...
To get here take a train to Hostivar then buses 125 / 163 to Repčicka stop, or metro to Skalka and bus 175 to the same stop.
Daily : 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Světla 11°
Other beers :
Cyklisticka 8°
Polotmavá 12°
Pšeničné
Svetlá 13°
Martinska 14°
H-ale 15°
Doppelbock Adventni special 17.6° / 7%
PRAGUE, Libocký Pivovar, Europská 209, 161 00 Praha
www.libockypivovar.cz/
724 518 761
Opened 12/2013
https://cs-cz.facebook.com/libockypivovar
Brewery installed in the established Nad Šarku restaurace which is situated opposite Mc Donalds on the main road in from the airport and the Divoka Sarka tram
terminus (numbers 20 and 26). The 119 bus from Dejvice to the airport stops nearby. Brewing equipment is visible from corridor. Takeaway beer is available in flip
top bottles. The beer range varies necessitating revisits…
Mon to Sat 1100 – 2300, Sun 1100 - 2200
Regular beers :
Liboc Šarka světlé 11°
Sebastian pšeničné 11°
Chrudol světlý ležák 11°
Ctirad světlý ležák 12°
Černy Patek tmavý ležák 13°
Other beers :
SM-SH 11°
Liboc Sebastian tmavé pšeničné 13°
Amber ale 15°
PRAGUE, Novoměstsky pivovar, Vodičkova 20, Praha 11 – Nove Město
www.npivovar.cz
222 232 448
Opened 1993.
Complicated pub with various levels, aimed more at tourists than locals. The staff are fairly clueless in my experience, and the beers average. They usually offer a
special around Easter and Christmas. Nearest metro Můstek.
Mon-Fri 1000-2330, Sat 1130-2330, Sun 1200-2200
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 4%
Tmavý ležák 4%
Other beers :
Easter / Christmas special
Chocolate 11°
PRAGUE, Staroměstský pivovar U Tří Růží, Husova 10, Praha 1, Stare Město
www.u3r.cz/
601 588 281
Opened May 2012
Multi level restaurant right in the heart of Prague’s Old Town. It’s primarily catering to tourist trade, but the three regular beers, plus a creative range of three
specials are fine. 56 crowns per 0.4l for the regulars is not so bad given the location, specials run higher. On the stairs to the basement bogs a painted tree shows
all the beers they have brewed so far. A tourist oriented bottle shop is opposite. Nearest metro Mustek.
Mon to Thur and Sunday, 1100-2300, Fri and Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Světlé ležák 12° / 5%
Polotmavý ležák 12° / 5%
Tmavé ležák 12° / 5%
Other beers :
Světlý special 13°
Videnské Červené 15° / 5.7%
Tmavé special 13°
Novozelandský chmlový ležák 15° / 6.2%
Weissbier 13° / 5.2%
Scottish Ale 15° / 6.2%
American light lager 4.5%
Brown Ale 15°
Medový 5%
Christmas Amber 16° / 6.5%
Champions světlý special 14° / 5.1%
Amber Ale 16° / 7%
American amber lager 14° / 5.4%
Vánoční amber 16.5° / 6.4%
Kourový tmavý special 14° / 5.4%
Dark rose 16.5° / 6.4%
Kourový 13.5° / 5.1%
Weissbock 16.5° / 7.5%
Starobavorské Dunkelweiss 14° / 5.5%
Podzimni Světlý bock
Světlý dubový special (wood aged lager) 14° / 5.5%
Klašterni special St Jilji no 1 18°
Honey porter 14° / 5%
Klašterni special St Jilji no 2 24°
Starobavorské bile (Psenicne)
Klašterni special St Jilji no 3 16° / 6.5%
Festbier 13.5° / 6%
Klašterni special St Jilji no 4
Wood stout 14° / 6.2%
PRAGUE, Suchdolsky Jenik, Ceska zemedelska univerzita v Praze, Technicka fakulta, Kamycka 129, 165 21 Praha 6 - Suchdol.
pivovar.tf.czu.cz
Opened 2006
Microbrewery in a university. Beer is used for scientific purposes (I've never heard it called that before). Bad batches are thrown away, the good stuff is sold off
in restaurants and clubs on the university grounds. Bottled beer can be bought in the student’s canteen. To get to the campus take the metro to Dejvica, then bus
number 107 or 147. The public restaurant Na Farmě advertises Jenik beer on their menu but it’s not always available so worth phoning up beforehand (Kamycka
961/129, Mon-Fri 1030-2300, phone 605 805 805).
Usually it produces 12° světlé, černý and polotmavý.
PRAGUE, Richter Brewery U Bulovky, Bulovka 17, Praha 8 – Liben
www.pivovarubulovky.cz
602 431 077
Opened 2004.
Nice one room brewery / restaurant. Is packed at busy times, and sometimes has live music. The beers are often based on German styles. It’s between Palmovka and
Kobylisy metro stations which are linked by tram routes 3 / 10.
Mon-Thur 1100-2300, Fri 1100-2400, Sat 1200-2400, Sun 1200-2300
Regular beers :
Richter ležák 12.3° / 5%
Other beers :
Polotmavý 11°
Weissbeer 13°
Weisspolotmavý 13°
Kavový special 13°
Černý special 14°
Winter Weizenbock 16°
Weizen dopplebock tmavý 18°
PRAGUE, Pivovar Jihoměstan, Podjavorinske 1602, 149 00 Praha 11 - Haje.
www.jihomestskypivovar.cz
Out in 'Panalak City' on the southern edge of town (nearest metro Haje), a sister microbrewery & restaurant
are highly recommended. Because it is located in a beer wilderness it is jam-packed at peak times.
Monday to Thursday 1100-2300, Friday 1100-2400, Saturday 1200-2400, Sunday 1200-2300
Regular beers :
Jihoměstan 11°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 13°
Tmavé special 14°
222 352 242
Opened 2009
to Northern Prague's U Bulovky. Both food and beer
Oktoberfest
Prazsky weiss
Weiss polotmavé
Extra bitter ale 11.8°
Marzen 13°
Brown ale 13°
Vánoční special 15°
IPA 16°
Svatomartinsky Bock 16°
Trippelbok 19° (bottles only)
PRAGUE, U Fleku, Kremencova 11, Praha 1 – Nove Město, 110 00
www.ufleku.cz
224 934 019
Opened 1499
At the spots is the classic maze like pub for tourists and is always busy with tour groups. They serve just one beer, a dark lager with a good reputation. Annoyingly
Kitsch music and waiters whose number one job is to extract as much money from you as possible, most notably by trying to trick you with (un)complimentary shots
of Becherovka detract from the excellent beer and surroundings. The beer is also available in 1.5l plastic bottles albeit at 190 crowns a pop. Kabaret on Fridays.
Nearest metro Karlovo namesti.
Daily 1000-2300
The brewery museum is open 1000-1600 (closed Sundays and Mondays)
Regular beer :
Flekovský tmavý ležák 4.6%
PRAGUE, Bašta brewpub, Taborska 49, 140 00 Praha 4 - Nusle.
www.ubansethu.cz
724 582 721
Opened 2007
Brewpub serving excellent strong (and quite sweet) beer. Conveniently located on the 18 tram route, just five minutes walk from the Zly Časy free house. They also
run the adjacent Pilsner pub and a bakery! The brewery itself has moved from the main room to next door, the old brewing area is now an expanded serving area
from which they now dispense three beers of their own plus ones from foreign breweries such as Brew Dog.
Daily 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Stout 12°
Polotmavý 12°
Mnichov 12°
Tmavé ležák 12°
Ale 12°
Other beers :
Nakurované
Tmavé special 13°
Mnichov 12° (btw svetle and Polotmavé)
Bavorska 13°
Tmavé special 14°
Bavorska 15°
Pšeničné 16°
Polotmavý 17°
Pšenične tmavé 12°
Medový 13°
Světlý kroužkový 12°
PRAGUE, U Dvou Koček, Uhelny Trh 415/10, 110 00 Praha 1, Stare Město
www.udvoukocek.cz/
224 229 982
Opened 2010
Brewing operation in a Pilsner pub, using the pots from Bašta. Nearest metro Můstek. If you eat in the restaurant, note the waiters have been known to be hungry
(i.e. crooks). Better to just use the locals standing up area for a casual pint.
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers
Světlé ležák 12°
Černé ležák 12°
Polotmavé ležák 12°
PRAGUE, Pivovarsky Dům, Lipova 15, Praha 2 – Nove Město
www.gastroinfo.cz/pivodum
296 216 666
Opened 1996.
Serve up two Czech classics – light and dark, plus a regular selection of more exotic beers including a green nettle beer. There is also a rotating special depending on
the season. Popular with Russian tourists, the restaurant is always packed. Between Karlovo Namesti and IP Pavlova metro stations. They also brew a Tramway ale 11
for Privni Pivni Tramway pub.
Daily 1100-2330
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 4%
Other beers :
Marzen
Tmavý ležák 4%
Stepan
Pšeničné 4%
Tokajské
Kavové 4%
Vanilkové
Visnové 4%
Saison
Bananov 4%
Imperial Pilsner 20°
Koprivové 4%
Samp 4% (bottles only)
PRAGUE, Staropramen, Nadražni 84, Praha 5 – Smichov
www.staropramen.cz
244 018 111
Opened 1869
Monolithic corporate ‘Old spring’ brewery owned since 2012 by Molson Coors. They sell some appalling beers under their own na me, and also brew Branik beers since
the bean counters closed the actual brewery. Have attempted to revive flagging domestic sales by launching a popular (with non beer lovers at least) chain of
eateries under the name Potrefena Husa. On the positive side they have been more experimental in recent years and the nefiltrovane shows promise. However they
are also expending too much energy and enthusiasm to the radler area of ‘beer’ production. I believe they also brew other foreign beer brands for the European
market. There is a Potrefena Husa at the brewery itself. Kelt was brewed at sister brewery Ostravar but appears to be discontinued. Nearest metro Andel.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 4%
Černý ležák 4.4%
Nefiltrované zazitek 11°
Granat 4.8%
Světlý ležák 5%
Branik světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.1%
Branik světlý ležák 12° / 4.9%
PRAGUE, U Medviku, Na Perstyne 7, Praha 1 – Stare Město
www.umedvidku.cz
224 211 916
Opened 1466, reopened 2005
Situated upstairs in the historic Budvar beer house. The large main bar on the ground floor has several rooms and is a tourist trap. 50 crowns for Budvar 12
confirms this! The ground floor pivni bar stocks their special beers when they have one. The X beer 33 is claimed to be the strongest lager in the Czech Republic.
Due to its’ late opening hours the pivni bar is a good option for night owls. Nearest metro Narodni Trida.
Main bar : Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat + Sun 1130-2300, Pivni bar Mon – Thurs 1600-0100, Fri-Sat 1600-0300, Sun 1600-0100.
Regular beers :
Oldgott Barique polotmavý special 13° / 5.2%
X-beer 33° / 12.6%
Other beers :
Ruženka (summer)
Medvikovske bile (pšeničné) 12° / 4.7%
Valentyn světlý ležák 5%
Blackgott tmavý special 14° / 5.8%
Medvidek medový 15° / 6.2%
Podzimni (autumn) svěstsky (plum) special 16° / 6.5%
Kastanové (chesnut) 18° / 6.6%
:
1466 (extra hoppy) 14.66° / 6.1%
PRAGUE, Restaurace a pivovar Marina Holešovice, Jankovcova 12, 180 00 Praha 7 - přístav Holešovice,
www.pivovarmarina.cz
220 571 183
Opened 2013
In a gentrified part of Holešovice, using an old port building. Four of their own beers are served, along with two headbangers from the Brevnov minipivovar,
although the menu is coy about this. Their own beers are pretty ordinary although I have to complement them on a good refurbishment of the industrial building
which houses the operation. Until they take the beer as seriously as the food, then I won’t be going back. Take tram 1 or 25 from either Vltavska or Palmovka to
the Maniny stop. Hours unknown (blame their website)
Regular beers :
Pristavni vyčepní 10°
Pšeničné 11°
Holesovicky světlý ležák 12°
Marina tmavé special 13°
PRAGUE, Brevnov Klašterni Senk Sv Vojtecha, Marketska 28/1, 169 01 Praha 6 - Brevnov
http://brevnovskypivovar.cz/
220 406 294
Since 2011
The attractive monastery in Brevnov (Prague) has long had a restaurant attached, which now is the effective brewery tap for their recently added minipivovar.
Beers are also available on ‘rotating’ taps in selected Prague pubs, especially Na Palme in Palmovka. Take trams 22 or 25 to Brevnovsky Klašter stop.
Daily 1130-2300
Regular beers :
Benedikt tmavý ležák 11.7°
Pšeničný bock 16°
Pšenične nefiltrované 11.7°
XIX polotmavý bock 7.5%
Tmavy ležák 11°
Abbey polotmavý 17.2°
Polotmavý (dark) 19°
Other beers :
Kvasnicové 11°
Benedikt světlé Imperial Pilsner 20.2°
Pale lager 12.5°
Russian Imperial stout 21.2°
IPA 15.5°
PRAGUE, Pivovar Victor, Husitka 72, 130 20 Praha 3
www.pivovarvictor.cz/
601 577 477
Opened 2012
Daily 1200-2300
A Russian owned brewery set up in a pub formerly selling Chyne beer. Reasonably priced accommodation available. Nearest metro Florenc, thence buses 133 and 175.
Regular beers :
Black Victor
White beer
Other beers :
Polotmavé kourové
PRAGUE, Beznoska Pivovar Skolička, Kličovska 805/11, Praha 9 - Prosek
www.skolicka.cz/
286 583 299
Opened 2013
Pivovar / restaurant / pension / masseur / hairdressers, not far from Prosek metro on the red line. Regular beers are pretty average, but they experiment with
styles and some of them can be quite good.
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Kličak polotmavý 11°
Světla pšeničné kolousek 12°
Beznoskovska světlý ležák 12°
Tmavý pšeničné koloviec 12°
Polotmavé Kličovska 14°
B-ale
Other beers :
Hejhula spodné kvasené vyčepni 9.9-10.7°
Tmavý ležák
Horkejl
Stout kvaseny tmavý ležák 13.1°
PRAGUE, Most U Valsu, Betlemska 5, Praha 1 – Stare Mesto
www.prazskymost.cz
222 333 920
2008, reopened March 2014
On / off brewery in a touristy restaurant in the old town. As of March 2014 they seem to be brewing again, although the beers are still not so great. Nearest metro
Staromestka.
Mon to Fri 1100-2300, Sat + Sun 1200-2300
Beers :
Tmavý special 13°
DOLNI POČERNICE, Pansky Dvur, Narodnich Hrdinu 3, 190 12 Praha
www.pddp.cz/pddp_pivovar/o-nas.htm
Should be opening 4/5/2015.
Regular beer
725 596 234
Opens 2015
TREBONICE, Trebonicky rukodelny pivovarek, K Reporyjim 4, 150 00 Praha - Trebonice.
www.pivovartrebonice.com
775 660 728
Opened 2010
Beer is brewed from October to April in a large traditional farm building. A small bar on site operates with limited and not fixed hours, usually Friday and Saturday
evenings only. Check on the website for the hours for the particular week. During the summer opening hours of the campsite, things are a bit easier. It’s a bit basic,
this is a place for drinking not eating. It’s a pleasant 20 minute walk through the fields from Stodulky metro. If wet you can take bus 249 from Luka metro. You will
need to press the buzzer and wait for the courtyard door to open. The beer is sometimes found at Zly Časy and Note Bene pubs in Prague, and Klub Malich pivovar in
Plzen. Judging by the waiter the dress code is kilt and a bandana.
Regular beers :
X° světlé výčepní 10°
František - světlé pšeničné 12°
XI° světlý ležák 11°
Geronimo - polotmavý rýžový special 13°
Legionair světlý ležák 11°
Rejtar – jantarový ovesný special 13°
Semir, světlý ležák 12°
Uzenáč- polotmavý speciál – rauchbier 13°
Other beers :
Kellermeister 11°
Divá Bára - tmavý special 13°
Starej prohazska vidensky lezak
Velikonoční speciál - světlý special 13°
(ex Merlin) Druid – světlé Ale 12°
Othmar – světlý ochucený speciál belgického typu 14°
Skrblík – vřesové Scottish Ale 12°
Scharfshutz polotmavý 6.1%
Dýméj - pšeničné nakuřované 12°
Black foot - American stout 14°
Ludmila - tmavé pšeničné 12°
Laternik žitné ale 12°
Stredocesky kraj---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BENEŠOV, Ferdinand, Taborska 306, 256 01 Benešov
www.pivovarferdinand.cz
317 722 511
Opened 1897
Regional brewery selling a basic range of classic Czech beer styles, plus the spiced Sedm Kuli. This seven bullets beer is named after the method of assassination of
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who lived in nearby Konopiste castle which is well worth seeing for its collection of weapons and hunting paraphernalia, those Ferdinands
like to shoot! A recent innovation at the brewery is the newby MAX – an extra bitter 11. d’Este is named after Frantisek Ferdinand d’Este who built the brewery.
The attached bottle shop is open Mon-Fri 0600-1700, Sat 0800-1200. It’s a five minute walk from the station but there is no draught beer available.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Světlý ležák premium 12° / 5%
Tmavý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Sedm Kuli 13° / 5.5%
d’Este světlý special 15° / 6.5%
MAX světlý ležák 11° / 4.7%
BEROUN, Berounsky Medvěd, Tyrsova 135, 266 01 Beroun 2
www.berounskymedved.com
311 622 566
Opened 1998
Conveniently situated just to the west of the railway station, just turn left outside the station and go under the road bridge, walking time two minutes. Much loved
by beer lovers and cyclists too, who often plan their trips along the Berounka river to finish here for refreshment. Accordingly they do an unusually low gravity beer
aimed at cyclists. In fact nowadays they even do mountain bike hire and sell basic spare parts. In recent years the beer range has been expanded, my advice is to
skip the Zlaty Kun which always dissapoints. A separate bottle shop at the entrance sells the breweries products in plastic bottles. They also have a sister pub out in
the country near the tourist attraction of Koneprusty caves, although it’s not worth bothering with as it’s a grim affair with only one beer on when I was there.
(http://www.berounskymedved.com/restaurace-suchomasty.html).
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri-Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Cyclopiv 8°
Klepacek polotmavy 14°
Zlatý Kun světlý ležák 11°
Lord světlý special 15°
Medový polotmavý 11°
Grizzly 18°
Tmavý special 13°
BREŽNICE, Herold, Zamecky obvod 31, 262 72, Brežnice
www.pivovar-herold.cz/
318 682 047
Opened 1722
A brewery on the rise thanks to a tie up with Tescos which sees their beers sold in the bigger stores. The brewery is next to the castle a mere six minute walk from
the railway station, There is a pleasant restaurant ‘na Statku’ adjacent selling around four beers, although it is independent of the brewery i.e. not a ‘tap’ as such..
As well as the bottle only Bastard (6.1%) the Bronze lager made a comeback in early 2013. The beer is exported to a few other countries now including China.
Mon-Fri 1000-2200, Sat 1100-2200, Sun 1100-2000
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 4.1%
Tmavý special 5.3%
Světlý kvasnicový pšeničný ležák 5.0%
Granat polotmavý special 5.8%
Světlý brežnický ležák 5.2%
Bronze lager 14° / 5.8%
BROUMY, Matuska brewery, U Hall 115, 267 42 Broumy.
www.pivovarmatuska.cz
606 623 787
Opened 13/4/2009
Small scale brewer with no restaurant. Bit of a family affair with Adam, Jakub and Martin Matouska involved in the breweries activities. Beers are often seen in Zly
Časy and other Prague 'free houses'. Quality is high but so are prices, with a big one usually starting around 65 crowns… Occasionally the brewery facilities are used
by flying breweries to cook up. The brewery is in Broumy a quiet village north west of Zdice, and while the brewery has no tap, you should find the beer available at
Hospudka Na Hristi, the sports ground pub (Mon-Fri 1600-2200, Sat-Sun 1400-2200).
Regular beers :
California Pale Ale 12° / 5.3%
Other beers :
Sahara 7° / 2.9%
Pšeničné 13° / 5.1%
Fast ball 3.8%
Světlý special 13° / 5.5%
Good bulldog 11°
Apollo Galaxy 13° / 5.5%
Medové 14°
Tmavé special 14° / 5.8%
Bruggy Witbier
Raptor IPA 15° / 6.3%
Stout 16° / 6%
Namornik polotmavý 15° / 6.3%
Winterbock 16°
Weizenbock 16° / 6.8%
Saison 16.5°
Černa Raketa 17° / 6.9%
Vánoční světlý 19° / 7.8%
Zlata Raketa 17° / 7%
Hellcat IPA special 21°
CHÝNĚ, Pivovarsky Dvur Chýně, Hlavni 525, Chýně 253 01
www.pivovarskydvur.cz
311 670 075
Opened 1992
Excellent brewpub (the first to open post communism) just outside the Prague municipal area. Can be reached easily by number 347 bus (or a 70 minute walk) from
Zličin metro. The specials often turn up in pubs in Prague and a few pubs stock one of their beers as a regular. In autumn 2014 a new train station ‘Chyne’ was opened
on the Hostivice to Rudna u Prahy railway line giving another way of getting there. Brewery failed a health inspection in early 2015!
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Stout-Černý pes 13°
Dvorni polotmava 12° / 4%
Seladon červené ale 13°
Zazvorova 12°
Hard time ale 13.6° / 4.9%
Dvorni special Černý 14 / 5%
1580 5.4%
Other beers :
Manila 11° / 3.5%
Sládkova světlý patnáctka 15°
Dvorni světlý ležák 11° / 3.5%
American winter ale 17°
Dvorni polotmava 11° / 3.5%
Zabijek z Nusle polotmavý 17°
Dispečérský ležák 12°
Dvorni Starostova 17° / 6.5%
Mlynářský žitný ležak 12°
Nuselské Vánoční Samice weizenbock 17°
Eslik English Pale Ale 12° / 4.2%
Nusle Bile
Videnska 12°
Rauchbock
Rosemary 12°
Altbier historie
Upenac rauuchbier 13°
Vánoční světlý special
DOLNI CETNO, Podkovan, Kovan 21, 294 30 Dolni Cetno
www.podkovan.cz/
326 356 231
Opened 1434
The Horseshoe brewery closed down for a couple of years before reopening in 2011. The nearest railway station is Krnsko four kilometres south of Mlada Boleslav.
Their website includes mention of distributors in Ukraine and Russia, so keep an eye out on your travels! There is no pub at the brewery but they have regular
outlets in some villages in the area.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 10°
Polotmavý special 14°
HOSTOMICE, Pivovar Hostomice pod Brdy, Pivovarska 214, 267 24 Hostomice
http://pivovarhostomice.cz/kde-koupit-pivo
603 712 953
Opened 2014
A reopened brewery following the ‘Únětice’ model. As of September 2014, they had opened a basic bar, with a generously named beer garden (beer yard would be
more descriptive). The beers are excellent, and it should be a fine operation once they have got the kitchen and the rest of the public operation up and running.
Hours unknown
Regular beers :
Fabian světlý ležák 12° / 4.5%
Tmavý special 14°
JINCE, Rodinny pivovar Vilem, Eskova 33, 262 23 Jince
www.pivovar-vilem.cz/
311 513 698
Opened May 2012
Beers can be sampled at the restaurant / pension Eliška at the north end of the town on the main road, 15 minute walk from the station which is at the other end of
town. The pub is a bit basic but the beers are excellent. They have a pub “U Vilema” in Plzen at Jetelova 2 (at tram stop Liliova on the direction from the centre to
pivovar Purkmistr). They have some pubs around the area such as ‘Pivni bar Vilem’ in Pribram at Vaclavske namesti 1 (closed Sundays), restaurace vilem obora in
Přibram at Plzenska 49, and a restaurant at Hornohradebni 97 in Beroun,
Regular beers :
Svetle vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Svetly ležák chmelnik 11°
Vilém světlý ležák
Polotmavý ležák
Tmavý ležák 12°
Tmavý special 13°
KÁCOV, Kácov, V Podskali 6, 258 09 Kácov
www.pivovarkacov.cz
327 324 693
Opened 1457
This remote brewery with no apparent catchment area, seems to have turned a corner. Its beers now regularly appear in Prague, and the on site restaurant has been
improved to make it bike friendly. As Kacov is a rafting centre the pub sells its own brand of “hello sailor” t-shirts. It’s situated on the river Sazava (visible from
Kacov zastavka station) and is near popular cycling routes. The town itself practically defines the word sleepy so don’t expect to find too much else here. Nostalgia
train operator Pozasavsky Pacifik runs trains to Kacov several times a year which is the best way to get here. The brewery opened a small hotel in 2013. It is
believed (or more accurately, suspected as the protagonists are shy about it) that they brew beer for other breweries who don’t yet have their own facilities.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri+Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 10° / 3.9%
Světlý ležák premium 12° / 4.7%
Kvasnicové 10° / 3.9%
Světlý ležák medium 11° / 4.4%
Tmavý special ležák 13° / 5.8%
KLADNO, Starokladenske brewery, ČeskoSlovenske armady 3230, 272 01 Kladno.
www.starokladno.cz
312 240 660
Opened 2009
Brewpub situated in an often smoky sports bar U Kozliku which also does pour your own Pilsner Urquell. Pizzas available (perfectly acceptable) but most people come
here just to drink. Ten minutes walk from Kladno-mesto station, rather longer from the main station. The beers often turn up in Prague especially at U Vodoucha or
U Slovansky Lipy.
Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m daily.
Regular beers :
Starokladeno světlé vyčepní 10.8° / 4.0%
Speciál medový 14°
Světlý ležák Starosty Pavla 12.8° / 4.7
Smoked (polotmavý) 15° / 5.5%
Černý havíř 12.8° / 4.7%
IPA 15°
Royal stout 13° / 5.0%
Cikansky Baron (polotmavy special) 17° / 6.3%
Pšeničné 12.8° / 4.5%
Floutek 17°
Světlý ležák Mistra Taviče 14° / 5%
Mazliček / Sweetheart (polotmavý special) 18° / 6.5%
Other beers :
Capučino 13°
Vánoční special 24° / 9%
Real deal Ale (IPA) 13°
Černý Rybiz
Polotmavý ležák Mistra Taviče 14° / 5%
KLAŠTER HRADIŠTE NAD JIZEROU, Klašter, 294 15 Klašter Hradište nad Jizerou
www.pivovarklaster.cz
326 771 238
Opened 1570
A brewery that seems to be losing its way. Becoming part of K-brewery hasn’t helped, mainly because Klašter doesn’t have a distinct beer which really adds anything
to the range. For the record, the 11 degree kvasnicovy is the one who K-brewery push most. The town of Klašter Hradište is walkable (4 km) from Mnichovo Hradište
railway station. Restaurace Skala (underneath the brewery) is one of the most atmospheric brewery taps in Czecho. One innovation in 2014 is the Klasterni bock
headbanger.
Daily 1030-2300 (note revised opening times)
Regular beers :
Světlé kvanicový 11° / 4.6%
Premium světlý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Klašterni XIX 19° / 7.5%
Discontinued :
Černý vyčepní 10°
KOSTELEC NAD ČERNYMI LESY, Kostelec nad Černými Lesy microbrewery, Českobrodska 17, 281 63 Kostelec nad Černými Lesy.
www.pivovarkostelec.cz
731 888 070
Opened 1623, reopened 2011
After several years of erratic brewing a new experimental micro (Snajdr) was set up within the premises in Dec 2013. Beer will be available in the restaurant at
Kosterlec and in U Voudocha and Slovanske Lipy in Prague on an irregular basis. There is a big museum and restaurant on site. Take number 381 / 387 bus from Haje
metro. Roughly hourly, takes a bladder testing 40 minutes. The restaurant sells an interesting range of independent beer, and accommodation is available.
Daily : 1100-2300
Occasional beers :
Usmolene světlé Kvasnicové 10°
Bestak světlé Kvasnicové 12°
Cambus světlý ležák 12°
Senvajz pšeničné Kvasnicové 13°
Mudrlant nakurovana tmava 13°
Viku Lenec III valticky porter 19°
KOUNICE, Kounicky pivovar, Kounice 52, 289 15 Kounice
www.kounickypivovar.cz/
604 992 529
No tap. You should find the beer at the Kounicka hospudka, at Kounice 112 (723 925 322) but it’s not an official tap.
Regular beers :
Kounicka světlý ležák 12.5° / 4.9%
Mourinin Kounicka tmavý special 13.9° / 5.6%
Other beers :
Nefiltrované pšeničný 12.3° / 5.1%
Ginger ale 12.4° / 5.0%
Bylinkové 12.5° / 4.8%
Rauch polotmavý special 13.9° / 5.5%
English porter 16.5° / 7.2%
IPA 16.7° / 7.5%
Opened August 2012
KOUNICE, Lisy Dedek, Kounice 70, 289 15 Kounice
721 654 412
Opened 2014
On the triangle opposite the zamek. No tap.
Beers :
KRUŠOVICE, Kralovsky pivovar Krušovice, 270 53 Krušovice č 1
www.krusovice.cz
313 569 111
Opened 1581
Situated on the edge of the village it had room to expand which made it ideal for gobbling up by Radeberger and converting into a mega producer of cheap swill.
Current owner Heineken has switched more production here as they consolidate their holdings (wanker-speak for shutting down breweries). There have been some
recent innovations such as seasonal beers (a wheat, plus a green beer for St Patrick’s) but these have not exactly set the brewing world alight. There is a visitors’
centre on site. Beer tours are available (I think), but there is no public brewery tap as such. Bus number 9 runs from Kladno and Nove Strašeci to Krušovice and on to
Rakovnik.
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Zelený (green) 13°
Černý 3.8%
Jubilejni ležák 4.8%
Musketyr 4.5%
Imperial 5%
Světlý ležák 12° (also available in tank)
Peprove světlé 12°
Malvaz světlé 13°
Pšeničné
LETY, MMX hotel / minipivovar, Dobrichovicka 452, Lety u Dobrichovic 252 29
www.mmxpivo.com
257 711 296
Opened 2010
Opened at the end of 2010 (hence the name, think Roman numerals….) After a shaky opening, they are gradually heading in he right direction. The beers are
generally so-so to underwhelming, although the stout is excellent. If you turn up on a weekday you will probably have the place to yourself, although the place is
much busier at weekends thanks to its proximity (200m) to the most popular cycle path in the Czech Republic, the Prague to Beroun trail. One innovation is each
weekend having a distinct food theme. Situated in Lety (on the main road between Revnice and Dobrichovice, just south west of Prague). The Gurmania restaurant
outside Praha Smichov station also stocks their beer.
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 -2300, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 24:00
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 10.8° / 4.4%
Světlý ležák 12.5° / 5.0%
Polotmavé special 14°
Other beers :
Stout svrchné kvašený 13.5° / 5.2%
Amber 13.2° / 5.1%
MĚLNICKE VTELNO, Pivovar Neumann, Chorusicka 93, Mělnicke Vtelno
www.pivovar-neumann.cz/
733 771 093
Opened 2011
Another new brewery to salute, although go easy with the arm gestures if ordering the Adolf. Nearest railhead Kropacova Vrutice (6kms) on the Prague to Mlada
Boleslav line. From 2015 they have a regular outlet in Prague at Vinnem šenku, Na Dolinach 3, Podoli, Prague.
Winter openiing hours : Mon-Sat 1100-2200, Sun closed, for times from April see website.
Regular beers :
Vaclav světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Karel pšeničné Kvasnicové 12° / 5.0%
Bivoj tmavý special 13° / 5.5%
Adolf světlý special 14° / 6.0%
Other beers :
Zelený ale 4.5%
Vaja polotmavý kourový lezak
Rado polotmavý special
MUTĚJOVICE, Poddzbansky pivovar microbrewery, Velka strana 2, Mutějovice (North of Rakovnik).
www.poddzbanskypivovar.cz
775 360 161
Opened 2009
Restaurant / microbrewery offering yeast beers was one of the countries best. If coming from Prague by train, the best route is to change at Luzna u Rakovnika for
the limited service to Mutejovice zastavka. Worryingly the whole complex was reported to be up for sale in early 2014, and the reataurant is believed to have been
closed since the end of 2014, although the brewey itself is still in operation.
11:00 - 23:00 daily (check it has reopened before travelling)
Regular beers :
Světlé kvasnicové 10°
Světlé kvasnicové 12°
Černý kvasnicové 12°
Other beers :
Rezane 12°
NYMBURK, Postrizinsky, Prazska 581, 288 25 Nymburk
www.postriziny.cz
315 517 200
Opened 1895
Regional brewer, next to the railway line to Poricany, just south of Nymburk mesto station. Several times a year, the Postrazinske Express steam train takes you
right into the brewery siding. In 2015 den piva is 20th June, and the postrizinsky express runs 30th May. Renowned Czech author Bohumil Hrabal was raised at the
brewery as he was the stepson of a brewery manager, so some of the names of the beers relate to his stories. They also do bottled only Bohemia Gold beer in a
variety of strengths and Nymburk lager beer in cans. No tap on site, but there is a bottle ‘shop’.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 3.5°
Other beers :
Kvasnicové 12? °
Pepinova 10° / 4.1%
Svateční ležák 13°
Hradecský Vok
Svateční ležák 14° / 5.8%
Tmavý ležák 11% / 4.3%
Postrizinské pivo (previously Zlatovar) 11° / 4.7%
Francinuv světlý ležák 5.1%
Bogan světlé special 13° / 5.5%
Nezny Barbar polotmavý special 13° / 5.3%
OBORIŠTE, Minipivovar Energon, Oborište 53, 262 Oborište
www.novyrybnik.com/minipivovar
724 858 626
Opened 2013
Part of newly reconstructed Pension Novy Rybnik situated 7kms south west from Dobris near the village of Novy Rybnik. The restaurant is to the north of Obrnište
down by the lake at the end of a road near a large ranch. The pots are in the restaurant. 10 & 12 are regular, one 11 (polotmavy in winter, psenicne in summer) plus a
special. Walkable from Dobris, although it’s not a nice walk. Best route is to take the road towards Rosovice and turn left down the track at the end of the woods.
Mon to Thurs 1100–2200, Fri+Sat 1100–2400, Sun 1100–2100
Regular beers :
Bastyr světlé vyčepní 10°
Bastyr světlý ležák 12° (smells of sick!)
Seasonal beers :
Polotmavý 11° (winter only)
Pšeničné (summer only)
Special ale 14°
POLEPY, Pivovar Svaty Jan, Polepy u Kolina 232, 280 02 Kolin.
www.pivovarek.cz
602 492 324
Opened 1895
No restaurant and beer appears to be sold in barrels by auction only! It’s extremely rare to see the beers on tap, so if you do, make sure you don’t miss out because
they are excellent. Zly Casy in Prague is the only place I have seen them.
Regular beers :
Fešák světlý dvousladovy ležák 12° / 4.2%
Mazel tmavý ctyrsladovy special 14° / 5.1%
Other beers :
Povstalec světlý special ale 12° / 4.2%
Oliver weiss 12° / 4.2%
Oliver ležák 12° / 4.2%
Oliver ale 12° / 4.2%
Mates polotmavý žitny special 13° / 4.8°
Povstalec special pale ale 14° / 5.1%
Povstalec IPA 17° / 7.2%
Mamba Jantarový specialni Quadruple bock 26° / 12%
PŘIBRAM, Pivovar Podlesi, Podlesi 139, 26101, Pribram
www.pivovarpodlesi.cz/
326 531 949
Opened 6/12/2013
Long established restaurant which turned minipivovar in 2013. 2kms west of Přibram railway station. Now seem to be selling four of their beers at one time. Results
have been hit and miss so far.
Sun-Thurs 1030–2200, Fri-Sat 1030–2400
Regular beers :
Brdonose světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Podleský ALE Vánoční special 13° (4.7%)
Podleský světlý ležák 12.3°
Skotský ale 13°
Podleska IPA 15°
RAKOVNÍK, Bakalar, Havlickova 69, 269 01 Rakovník
www.pivobakalar.cz
313 512 314
Opened 1454
Regional brewer whose city centre brewery lacks a tap or even a flagship pub in its hometown. Also sells some frankly unpleasant beer under the Černovar brand.
They now have a bottle shop,
Regular beers :
Polotmavé 4.5%
Světlý ležák 4.9%
Černovar světlý ležák 12°
Studene chmelové 12.5° / 5.2%
Černovar černý ležák 12°
Medový 14° / 5.8%
Tmavý ležák 3.8%
SEDLEC PRČICE, Vitek v Prčice, Komenskeho 21, 25,791 Sedlec Prčice
www.vitekzprcice.cz/
732 255 409
Opened 2010
It is located in the twin towns of Sedlec-Prčice, nearest railhead is Hermanicky from where there is a bus service. You will find it near the square in Sedlec,
Komenius street is just behind the main church. It uses former industrial buildings, but the restaurant is pleasant inside and there is outdoor seating if weather
permits. The beers turn up at a lot of beer festivals.
Sun-Thurs : 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Kvasnicové 11°
Bavorské polotmavý 13°
Videnské Melanoida 13°
Pokus u Dibrou APU 12°
SEDLČANY, Pivovar Krčin, Na Červenem hradku 793, 26401 Sedlčany
www.pivovarkrcin.cz
318 821 683
Opened 2014
Has a taproom with limited opening hours. It may be summer only. It’s a short walk east of the station, just south of Nadrazni.
Thurs-Sun 1400-2100
Regular beers :
Videnský ležák 12° / 5.0%
Mastnik světlý ležák 11° / 4.3%
Tmavé special 13° / 5.2%
Krcin 1535 světlý special 15.3 – 15.7° / 6.5%
SLANÝ, Antos minipivovar / restaurant, Vinarickeho 14 / 10, 27401 Slaný
www.pivovarantos.cz
608 274 011
Opened 2011
One of the best breweries in the country. Five regular beers, and high quality food on offer, there is also some rotation in the beers offered. The tastefully
refurbished restaurant is situated in the centre of town just off the main square, 2kms from either Slany predmesti, or the main railway station. The facilities are
sometimes used by flying breweries.
Monday to Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday to Saturday 11:00-24:00, Sunday 11:00-22:00
Regular beers :
Antosuv ležák 11.8°
Svaty Gothard 13°
Černé poupe 12°
Nakurovana 13°
Slanska Pšenka (wheat) 13°
Vánoční medový special 13°
Polotmava trinacka 13°
Honey pink ale 14°
Tlusti netopyr 17°
Jantarový ale 14°
Other beers :
Slansky Rarach 10.2°
Zlatý kozak 15°
Pale Ale 11°
Spring Ale 13°
Bohemia Pale Ale 12°
Antos Ale 13° / 6.3%
Martinsky ležák 13°
Golem special 18°
ŠTIŘÍN, Štiřínska Stodola, Želivecká 707, 251 68 Štiřín
www.stirinskastodola.cz/cz
323 607 784
Opened 2010
A brewpub / restaurant / hotel next to a lake, just a few kilometres west of Velke Popovice (home to the Kozel brewery). Take bus 461 from Strancice station. The
beers seem to be improving from a very poor start, although you are better sticking with the regular beer styles rather than try their hit or miss-by-a-mile specials.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Světlé ležák Mogul 11°
Polotmavý Lahudkový ležák 14°
Světlé ležák Mogul 12°
Special Blueberry Mogul
Černý ležák Mogul 12°
Cherry Mogul special lager 12°
Pšeničné Magnat 12°
Ginger special Magnet
Mogul polotmavý 14°
Cannabis Tycoon 12°
Other beers :
Naturovaný ležák 12°
Kourový special Mogul 12°
Ale 12°
Honey Beer Baron 12°
Tmava všen 13°
Mogul Cappuccino
Mandlé 12°
Stout 13°
Videnské ležák 12°
UJKOVICE, Minipivovar Slepý krtek, Ujkovice 52 – bývalé nádraží, 294 04 (pošta Dolní Bousov) okres Mladá Boleslav
www.minipivovar-ujkovice.cz
608 127 422
Opened ???
In a village ten odd kilometers East of Mlada Boleslav, lies the small village of Ujkovice where the ‘Blind Mole’ is located. There is no pub so no reason so visit
especially, although if you do it’s only a shortish distance from Detenice where there is a brew pub. They do have occasional open days which are listed on their
website.
Regular beers :
Slepý krtek – kávový ležák
Slepý krtek – světlý ležák nefiltrovane 12°
Polotmavé ležák
ÚNĚTICE, Únětický pivovar a.s., Rýznerova 19/5, Únětice
www.unetickypivovar.cz
220 515 687
Reopened 11/6/2011
This brewery (original opening 1710) was closed by the communists in 1949 for being ’unproductive‘. It was reopened in 2011 and since then they have been busy
building a pleasant on site restaurant. Being on a popular walking / cycling route it is packed at weekends. A nice way to get here is by walking up the ‘silent valley’
from Roztoky to Unetice, although the name is a misnomer as it is under a flightpath. Beer available in some pubs in the village, in nearby Roztoky and in Prague. A
list of pubs stocking the beer is on their website (why don’t all breweries do this?) Expect special beers at certain times i.e. xmas, but mostly it is just the 10° and
12°. There is a pleasant outdoor seating area which is great if you come here by bike. The brewery complex also includes a ‘theatre’ where concerts are held.
Generally an excellent example of what can be done. My only quibble is, if the regular beers are so good, how come the specials are so iffy?
Mon-Wed 1100-2200, Thur-Sat 1100-2300, Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Masopustni cerny 11°
Nefiltrované světlé 12°
Pšeničné 12°?
Vánoční polotmavý 13°
VELKĚ POPOVICE, Velkopopovicky Kozel, Ringhofferova 1, 251 69 Velké Popovice
www.kozel.cz
323 683 111
Opened 1870
Like Krušovice, tiny village, huge brewery! The Kozel light beers produced here are acceptable, although they also knock out cheap and pitiful supermarket beers
under the Primus and Klasik names. There is a popular visitors centre and a ‘Kozlovna’ pub by the brewery gates. Kozlovna is the ‘goat’ breweries pub chain. Avoid the
unfiltered 12° světlé ležák as it has a rather nasty taste. Once a year they hold ‘Den Kozla’ day of the goat festival at the brewery (13th June in 2015). At the 2014
event they were doing a special kvasnicove but it was as bland as their usual beers. Take bus 461 from Strančice station.
Regular beers :
Tmavé vyčepní 3.8%
Světlý Medium 11° / 4.6% (also in tank)
Světlý Premium 5%
Světlý nefiltrované ležák 12°
Other beer :
Kvasnicove special (only seen at their annual uninspiring beer festival ‘day of the goat’)
VŠERADICE, Zamecky Dvur, Všeradice 1, 26726
www.zamecky-dvur.cz
607 724 091
Opened May 2012
The biggest building in the village of Všeradice (south of Beroun on JR172). If arriving by train from Zadni Třebaň, it is the big building on the right when arriving in
the village. From the station it is a fifteen minutes walk, but not signposted. The two regular beers are both well worth sampling, as is the food. Staropramen 10° and
Chotebor 12° are also on offer. The complex also features accommodation, an art gallery and a crazy golf course.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri, Sat 1000-2400
Regular beers:
Vserad světlé 11°
Vserad polotmavý 11°
Vserad tmavé 13°
Vserad světlé 13°
Other beers :
IPA 14°
Irish dry stout 13.5°
VYSOKY CHLUMEC, Lobkowicz, Vysoky Chlumec 29, 262 52 Vysoky Chlumec
www.pivovar-vysokychlumec.cz/
318 401 311
Opened approx 1611
Part of the K-brewery group. Despite the name, Lobkowicz premium is actually brewed at Platan rather than here. Instead they focus on Princ Max, Vit and Demon
which can be found all over the country in K brewery pubs. In fact most of the production from this brewery is for export, mo stly to Germany. No tap.
Regular beers :
Princ Max světlé vyčepní 10.7° / 4%
Other beers :
Chlumecký Pale Ale 4.1%
Vevoda 11° / 4.5% (also unpasteurised kvasnicovy)
Chlumecký Amber Ale 4.9%
Demon polotmavý 13° / 5.2%
Flying cloud IPA 14° / 5.5%
Vit pšeničné
ZADNI TŘEBAŇ, Pivovar Bobr, Mlyna 8, 267 29 Zadni Třebaň
www.pivovarbobr.cz/
Opened 2013
Located a short walk from Zadni Treban the Prague side of the station on table 171. Hospudka U Mlyna across the road (but same address) serves one of their beers
but is independently operated, so not a tap as such. U Mlyna is quite busy at weekends with resting cyclists on the Prague to Beroun trail. The eleven degree regular
is pretty uninspiring, although othe beers are better. They have been known to have open days at the brewery itself, but there are no plans to open any on-site
restaurant.
Regular beers :
Světlý Bobr 11°
Světlý ale 12°
Other beers :
Granat 12°
Vánoční special polotmavý 13°
ZICHOVEC, Zichovecky pivovar, Zichovec 46, 273 74 Zichovec
www.zichoveckypivovar.cz
608 710 080
Opened October 2012
Restaurant, brewery, sports hall with accomodation available, all in a tiny village on the edge of the Dzban nature park. Nea rest railhead is Klobuky, between Kralupy
and Louny, 7kms away. If you are in a hurry, better to head for Slany and take a taxi (approx 12-15km). Beers are good, but it’s hard to see how such a big complex
makes any money in such a remote location.
Mon-Thur 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2000
Regular beers :
Sokolik světlé vyčepní 10°
Kahulik světlý ležák 12°
Motak tmavý special 13°
Magor polotmavý special 15°
South Bohemia kraj-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Krajinska 27
http://krajinska27.cz/
727 957 036
Opened 2014
If Beeranek is a bit on the tatty side, this represents the other side of the equation. Are those poncy cloth towels in the bathrooms really necessary? It used to be
a Budvar / Gambrinus pub, clearly it is aiming at more refined customers now. As they are located at number 27 they brew a 27 degree beer, be thankful they aren’t
further down the road… Be careful as some of the beers on tap are brewed at Brevnov in Prague. Easily found just north of the main square.
Daily 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Polotmavý 11°
Pšeničné 11°
Other beers :
IPA 14°
27° special
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Knezinek privni Českobudějovicky minipivovar, Novy Dvory 2235, 370 05 České Budějovice
www.rkcnovedvory.cz/?menu=pivovar
774 910 155
Opened 2012
Situated between two ponds north west of Ceske Budejovice a few kilometres outside the city limits. A roughly hourly bus (number 21) links Ceske Budejovicke
railway station with nearby Haklovy Dvory, leaving you with a 15 minute walk to the restaurant. Its usually quite quiet in my experience, but probably makes money
hosting events such as weddings. The beers are also available at the ’Life is dream’ restaurant in central Budejovice (Knezska 330/31).
Tues-Thurs 1130-2200, Fri-Sat 1130-2300, Sun 1130-1800
Regular beers :
Knezska světlý ležák 11°
Knezska světlý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Knezincz polotmavý 13°
Černý
Weizenbock 16
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Beeranek, Ceska 7 / 55, Ceske Budějovice
http://beeranek.cz/
386 360 186
Opened 2013
Brewing operation in the Singer pub in the town centre which also doubles as a hostel. Pretty average beer to be honest, surely Ceske Budejovice deserves better?
Mon-Fri 1700-0100, Sat+Sun 1900-0100
Regular beers :
Polotmavý ležák 11° (very light, or was it really the svetly?)
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Budejovicky Budvar, Karoliny Světlé 4, 370 21 Ceske Budějovice
www.budvar.cz
387 705 199
Opened 1495
Iconic state owned (for now) brewery north of the city centre. Tours are available and finish with the option of visiting the on-site pub, which is open to nonvisitors. If in town try the flagship Maly Pivovar or the recently reopened Meat Market restaurant. Elsewhere the Budvarka chain of pubs is slowly growing. Pardal
exists in response to other beers produced by the corporate giants, but is no match for the real thing. If on the other hand you have a taste for bear urine… In
2013 they produced a cherry beer, but seemingly only to a small number of pubs. The Cryo is an elitist ice beer copying a german style, sold in selected restaurants
at a very low temperature for an exhorbitant price.
Mon 1000-2100 (until 1600 in winter), Tues-Thurs 1000-2300, Fri-Sat 1000-2300, Sun 1100-1600
Regular beers :
Krouzkovaný ležák (yeast beer) 5%
Cvikl nefilrovane kvasncové 4.0%
Bud Super Strong 16° / 7.6 (only in bottles)
Tmavý ležák s visni 4.4%
Pardal 3.8°
Tmavý ležák 4.7%
Cryo 21
Světlý ležák 5% (also in tank)
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, Samson, Lidicka 458 / 51, 370 03 Ceske Budějovice
www.samson.cz/cs-CZ/samson.html
386 708 120
Opened 1795
Following a deal with the evil empire (Anheuser-Busch) it has dropped use of Budweiser 1795 and Budweiser Burgerbrau names. It has no tap and the beers are
almost impossible to find in its hometown, although you may have more luck in the surrounding villages., you aren’t missing much if you don’t.
The alcohol content of the dark beer has been increased from 3.8 to 4.7.
Regular beers :
Dianello 3.8%
Černý 12° / 4.7%
Other beers :
Nefiltrované pšeničné 12° (not recommended)
Černé 3.6% (discontinued)
ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, Eggenburg, Latran 27, 381 01 Ceský Krumlov
www.eggenberg.cz
380 711 426
Opened 1560
The brewery tap is between the railway station and the town centre. The town itself is one of the jewels of the Czech Republic, and there is much scope for walking
in the surrounding countryside. The beer doesn’t travel too far, althoughit can be found in some strange places such as the restaurant at the top of the Decinsky
Sneznik in northern Bohemia! The smoked beer was sold widely through supermarkets like Billa. Apparently exports to Finland, Italy and Russia. There were some
reports in late 2013 that the brewery is under threat of closure, wait and see.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní Kristian 3.7%
Other beers :
Svatovaclavské 5.0%
Citronový 3.2%
Tmavý ležák 4.2%
Vánoční / Velikonosti ležák 5.2%
Petr Vok světlý ležák 4.5%
Stout 14.3° / 5.4%
Světlý ležák 5%
Nakourený Svihak 5.2%
CHOTOVINY, Minipivovar Chotoviny, Na Nadvori 1, 391 37 Chotoviny
www.pivovarchotoviny.cz
Opened 2011
No restaurant, but the beers should be at the “U Zamku“ and “U Slunecku“ (“Castle“ and “Ladybird“) pubs in Chotoviny, AUX cafe in Tabor, plus occasionally in Prague
free houses.
Regular beers :
Jarni 10.7
Occasional beers :
Chotovinský stout 14.3°
Chotovinský světlé ležák 12°
Dunkelweizen
Chotovinský Vienna spezial polotmavý lager 1913 13°
IPA 17°
DOLNI BUKOVSKO, Bukovar, Dolni Bukovsko, Jihocesky Kraj
www.bukovar.cz
725 611 174
Opened 2015
Small brewery without a tap in a village about ten kilometres west of Veseli nad Lužnici. The beers have turned up in a few pubs in Brno.
Beers :
Australian Ale 12°
BukAle zimni special 14°
DRAZIC, Pivovarsky dvur Lipan, Drazic 50, 375 01 Tyn nad Vltavou
www.pivovar-lipan.cz/
382 588 828
Opened 1997
Despite the address it’s a long way from Tyn. If you don’t mind a walk, you can hike from Bechyne. Restaurant with accommodation available on site.
Mon-Tues closed, Tues-Thurs 1100-2000, Fri-Sat 1100-2200, Sun 1100-2000
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák Lipan 5.25%
Tmavý ležák Lipan 5.25%
Occasional beers :
Polotmavý 13°
JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC, Jindrichohrady Pivovar, Grand Hotel Cerny Orel, naměsti Miru 165/1, 377 01 Jindřichův Hradec
www.grandhotelcernyorel.cz/index.php?nid=8562&lid=CS&oid=3284732
384 361 252
Opened 7/2013
In a prime location in the town centre in an established hotel. The brewery is visible in the modernized no smoking café/restaurant. Two regular beers, and
sometimes a special too. Should be an open goal to print money, but doesn’t seem to be pulling the punters in so far, very average beer can’t be helping.
Mon 1000-2200, Tues-Sat 1000-2300, Sun 1000-2100
Regular beers :
Salamon polotmavý lezak 11°
Vajgar světlý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Saloman světlý ležák 11°
Heniker IPA 13°
Belgický special 13°
JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC, Pivovarek panu z Ruze, Videnska 159, 377 01, Jindřichův Hradec
www.facebook.com/pages/Pivov%C3%A1rek-p%C3%A1n%C5%AF-z-R%C5%AF%C5%BEe-Jind%C5%99ich%C5%AFv-Hradec/135750843232781
775 165 511
Opened 2013
A short walk east of the town centre on the road towards Nova Bystrice and Vienna. It’s situated in an established pivnice, opposite an army building, hence the gun
friendly decoration. Does have a pleasant outside seating area though and friendly staff. The pots are in a small building out the back. Opening times should be taken
as a guide, they often open later than the booked times. The ten degree beer wasn’t bad but they struggled with the stronger stuff.
Mon -Thurs 1300-2300, Fri-Sat 1300-2400, Sun 1300-2300
Regular beers :
Jindřich světlé vyčepní 10°
Vitek světlý ležák 12°
Other beers :
KVILDA, Kvilda 75, 384 93,
www.pekarnakvilda.cz/
388 435 578
Opened 2012
At about 15kms from the nearest railhead of Lipka, this is a real bugger to get to. A taxi from Vimperk would seem to be the easiest way of getting there.
Regular beers :
Desaterak světlý vyčepní 10°
Dvanacterak světlý ležák 12°
Galapetr polotmavý special 14°
MIRKOVICE, Glokner Hostinsky Pivovar, Svachova Lhotka 1, 382 32 Mirkovice (2013)
www.villagegolfhotel.com
774 499 812
Opened 2013
Actually in Svachova Lhotka at the end of a dead end road from Chabicovice. Part of the Village Golf Hotel complex and surrounded by a very large golf course. Just
off the yellow trail from Cesky Krumlov eight kms away. Brewery is prominently visible in one of the two on site restaurants. Beer range seems to change quite a lot.
Regular beers :
Poltomavý ležák 12°
Tmavý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 12(?)
Dark strong ale 15° / 6.2%
POPELIN, Picvovar Popelin, Popelin 43, 378 55, Popelin
www.pivovarpopelin.cz
607 949 185
Opened 2014
A few train stops east of Jindrichuv Hradec, you should find the beer at adjacent Hospoda u Zemana (their tap). It can also be found at the ‘pod vezi’ steakhouse in
Pelhrimov.
Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 1600-2200, Fri-Sat 1600-2400, Sun 1500-2200.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní
Světlý ležák
Polotmavý special
PROTIVÍN, Pivovar Protivín, Pivovarska 168, 398 11 Protivín
www.pivovar-protivin.cz/
382 733 116
Opened 16??
Makes some fairly average lagers, although the 14° is quite good. They also produce the bland Lobkowicz premium for K-Brewery and the rather better Merlin. The
on site Belveder garden restaurant offers unpasteurised beer and is open daily 1000-2200.
Regular beers :
Schwarzenberg světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Protovinské Granat polotmavý ležák 4.6%
Schwarzenberg světlý ležák 4.5%
Platan světlý ležák 11° / 4.6%
Lobkowicz Premium 12.2° / 4.7%
Platan Premium světlý ležák 5%
Platan Kvasnicové 12° / 5%
Merlin tmavý 13° / 4.7%
Prachenska Perla 14° / 6%
Other beers :
Svaty Patrik tmavý 14°
STRAKONICE, Dudak, Podskalska 324, 386 01 Strakonice
www.pivovar-strakonice.cz
383 312 411
Opened 1649
There is no restaurant as such, although there is a shack down by the river beneath the brewery which is as close as it gets to a brewery tap. The Klosterman is
often seen on tap in Prague. Dudak means ‘piper’ as the town of a history of bagpipe (or similar) playing, and the town sometimes organizes music festivals. In 2014
they opened a ‘tasting room’ at the brewery but it is presumed you need to do a brewery to to use it. Long term plans include a restaurant and beer spa.
Regular beers :
Svanda světlé vyčepní 4.0%
Dudak světlý ležák 11° / 4.0%
Strakonický Dudak Premium světlý 12° / 5.2% (also nefiltrovane)
Strakonický Dudak Premium Černý 12° / 4.8%
Otovan světlý ležák 12°
Klosterman polotmavý 5.1%
Kral Sumavý světlý ležák 5.5%
Otavsky Zlatý světlý ležák
Velkoprevor světlý special 6.0%
Other beers :
Mestanska 10° (either discontinued or renamed Svanda)
Kvasnicové 12° (discontinued)
TŘEBOŇ, Regent, Trocnovske naměsti 124, 379 01 Třeboň
www.pivovar-regent.cz
384 721 319
Opened 1886
Regional brewery in an attractive town, famous for its nearby fishponds and cycling potential. Unfortunately the beers are rather bland. The on site pivnice is open
daily 1100-2200.
Regular beers :
Světlý vyčepní 11° / 4.6%
Premium tmavý ležák 12° / 4.4%
Premium světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Petr Vok specialni rezané 13° / 5.2%
Prezident premium special 14° / 6%
Knize světlý special 16° / 7.2%
VIMPERK, Šumavsky pivovar, Steinbrenerova 48/1, 385 01 Vimperk
www.sumavskypivovar.cz
388 310 511
Opened 2010?
Brewpub situated a few feet from the atmospheric main square, a fifteen minute walk from eiter Vimperk or Vimperk zastavka stations. The restaurant is a
traditional cellar with slightly too modern furnishings and limited seating. Usually 3 or 4 decent beers on.
Friday to Saturday 1100-2300, Sunday 1100-1600 (in July and August it is daily 1100-2300)
Regular beers :
ŠP Vimperk světlý ležák 11° / 4.9%
Zazvorový special 13° / 5.9%
ŠP Vimperk polotmavý ležák 12° / 5.4%
Marzenbier 14° / 6.4%
Pšeničné 12° / 5.4%
Medovy special 15° / 6.9%
Other beers
Ibiskový ležák 11°
Zlatý bock 16° / 7.4%
ŠP Vimperk tmavý special 13° / 5.9%
Sladový special 17° / 7.7%
Stredoveký 13°
Tmavý doppelbock 19° / 8.1%
VOLARY, Městsky Pivovar Gabretus, Naměsti 325, 384 51, Volary
www.hotelbobik.eu/restaurace/
398 990 909
Opened 2013
Situated in the refurbished communist era Hotel Bobik, with the brewery visible in the restaurant. The restaurant is rather grim and the beers do little to brighten
the place… Usually just the two regulars available.
Mon-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri 1000-2300, Sat 1100-2300, Sun 1100-2200
Gabretus světlý 11°
Gabretus tmavé 13°
ŽUMBERK, Minipivovar Žumberk, Žumberk 15, 374 01 Trhové Sviny
http://pivozumberk.cz/
774 232 886
Opened 2011
Decent beer but no tap, often seen in free houses in Ceske Budejovice and Prague. A good place to sample it (if you don’t mind the walk) is at the restaurant on the
top ot ‘Klet’ the large hill overlooking Český Krumlov.
Regular beers:
Žumberk světlý ležák 11°
Pšeničné 12°
Žumberk polotmavý special 13°
Černa Mamba tmavý special 14° / 5.5%
IPA 16°
Seasonal beers :
Vánoční polotmavý special 13°
Kletak (house beer of Klet pub, probably rebadged)
VYŠŠI BROD, Vyšebrodsky minipivovar, Kaplicka 28, 382 73 Vyšši Brod.
www.vysebrodskypivovar.cz
Basement bar 'Pajzl u Jakuba' is situated in the centre of town offering a couple of beers.
Sunday to Thursday 1300-2300, Friday to Saturday 1300-2400
Regular beers :
Jakub, pivo světlý ležák 12° / 4,9%.
Jakub, pivo tmavý speciál 14° / 5.8%.
Seasonal beer :
Vánoční Jakub světlý special 19°
777 280 610
Opened 2006
ZVIKOV, Zlata Labut, Zvikovske Podhradi 92, 397 01 Pisek
www.pivovar-zvikov.cz
382 285 660
Opened 1994
Popular restaurant about fifteen kilometres north of Pisek (buses are available) and a short stroll from Zvikov castle which overlooks the confluence of the Vltava
and Oltava rivers. A couple of pubs in Prague regularly carry their beer (Pod Lipami in Vrsovice for example). Some of the special beers are quite strong, but
extremely quaffable!
Regular beers :
Tmavý ležák 5.9%
Malinové Rarasek psenice 11°
Černý Rarasek 11°
Zvikov IPA 15°
Zvikov stout 20°
Special tmavý 13° / 5.3%
Kralovska Zlatý Labut extra special 26°
Plzeň kraj---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BEZDĚKOV, Bezdekov 75, 339 01
776 599 050
Opened 2014
One stop south west of Klatovy, about 8 minutes walk from the station. On site pub may not be open yet but should open soon. From the station head towards the
church, and it’s just past there, opposite a pond. I assume the brewery itself is located in the big industrial building behind the restaurant. The beer has been
reported on tap in Prague pubs so the brewery must be open.
CHODOVÁ PLANÁ, Chodovar, Pivovarská 107, 348 13 Chodová Planá
www.chodovar.cz
374 794 181
Opened 1573
A regional brewery which benefits from its close proximity to the German border. No doubt fat German wallets have helped paid for the refurbishment of the
extensive facilities here. Beer baths available and two restaurants on site.
(Skala restaurant) Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Paserak světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Zamecký Černý 10° / 4.2%
Zlata jedenactka 11° / 4.5%
President 12° / 5%
Zamecký ležák special 13° / 5.1%
Skalni polotmavý Kvasnicové ležák 5%
Other beers :
Chodovar Roller 2% (Summer only)
Ovocne (fruit)
CHUDENICE, Restaurace a minipivovar Stara Škola, Mirove namesti 42, 339 01 Chudenice
www.restauracestaraskola.cz/
604 207 444
Opened 2012
Twenty kms north west of Klatovy, you will find one of the most attractive looking breweries in the country. However beer is very iffy and food is limited.
Bolfanecky Poustevnik polotmavy nefiltrovany lezak is only sold through the restaurant at the Vyhledna (viewing tower) looking over the town although I found it flat
and uninspiring (the beer that is, not the view!). Limited bus service Klatovy – Chudenice – Stankov.
Winter opening times Sun-Thurs closed, Fri 1700-2300, Sat 1700-2200 expect longer times in summer.
If you can’t get there, this pub in Plzen sells their beers – U Kance, namesti T.G. Masaryka 16, Mon-Sat 1600-2300, closed Sundays.
Regular beers :
Fantom světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Bolfanecky Poustevnik polotmavý nefiltrovany lezak 11°
Bubak polotmavý ležák 11°
Berbucha pšeničné special 12°
Houwarek světlé ležák 12°
Sukuba černý special 13°
Hopkirk IPA 14°
CIZICE, Hostinsky pivovar U Bizona Cizice, Cizice 76, 332 09 p. Štěnovice
www.ubizona.eu
607 970 506
Opened 2011
Micro and restaurace in the village of Cizice South of Plzen. The typical village hostinec is a grim affair, so be grateful the beer can be sampled in many Prague free
houses. The tanks are not visible, but are reported as being in the back of the building.
This pub in Plzen sells their beer – Pivovarecna restaurace U Bizona, Klatovske tride c.p. 63
Regular beers :
Bizon 10°
Other beers :
Zlatak (amber) 11°
Kamenik 11°
Aparat APA 12°
Buliznik 12°
Černa 13°
Karolina Svetla special 13°
Yerba Mates 5.2%
Klistak (polotmavý ale) 13° / 5.4%
Freedom IPA 14° / 5.7%
American Stout 15°
DOBŘANY, Modra Hvezda, Namesti TGM 159, 334 41 Dobřany
www.modra-hvezda.cz
377 973 770
Opened 1998
Pleasant brewery hotel on the main square, a ten minute walk from the train station. There is a pleasant outdoor courtyard for the summer months which is very
busy with passing cyclists.
Regular beers :
Dobranska Desitka světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Dobransky Hospodar pšeničné ležák 11°
Dobranska Hvezda světlý ležák 12° / 4.5%
Dobranska Hvezda tmavý special 14° / 5%
Dobranske Pivo Horké svrchni special 15°
Dobranský Dragoun 16° / 6.5%
Dobranský Sekac světlé special 17° / 7%
Dobranský Andel extra special 23°
Other beers :
Visnové 4.8%
Malina
HORŠOVSKÝ TÝN, Hotel Gurman, Naměsti Republiky 2, 346 01 Horšovský Týn
www.plzen-info.cz/gurman/
379 410 020
Opened 19/7/2014
Small hotel in a corner of the main square of this small attractive town, directly east of the zamek. Outside patio area and two smallish rooms inside. i.e. the
brewery does play second fiddle to their other economic activities. Often booked out by partys so worth checking ahead. The svetly lezak 12 was good, the wheat &
‘tmavy’ average at best. If coming by train from Plzeň you will need to change at Staňkov. Alternatively, work up a thirst by walking from Domažlice (approx. 13 kms).
AFAIK no specials just the four regulars.
Daily 1100-2300
Beers :
Gurman Zlatý světlý ležák 11°
Gurman Jemný světlý ležák 12°
Gurman pšeničné special 12°
Gurman tmavý (actually polotmavy) 14°
KOUT, Kout na Sumave 2, 345 02 Kout na Sumave
www.pivovarkout.cz/
Well respected small brewery, whose beers make it as far as Prague.
Regular beers :
Koutska desitka svetla vyčepní 10°/ 4% (also available unfiltered)
Koutský světlý ležák 12° / 5% (also available unfiltered)
Koutský tmavý special 14° / 6%
Koutský tmavý special 18°
Other beers :
Kvasnicové světlé vyčepní 10°
Kvasnicové světlý ležák 12°
379 789 370
Opened 17??, reopened 2006
KYSICE, Pension Pod Lipou, Naves 20, 330 01 Kysice
www.ubytovani-podlipou.cz/
720 612 093
Opened 26/10/2013
Czechia at its best. Set up in an established pension approx fifteen kms east of Plzen and three kms from Ejpovice railway station on JR170. Easy to find at the
centre of a sleepy village. Four regular beers (4x 2cl tasting tray available). Beers are good, especially the desitka and the wheat. Even better is the food which is
superb, veg options available. The pots are tucked away in a building out the back.
Mon-Fri 1000-2200, Sat+Sun 1100-2200 (closes 2000 winter Sundays)
Regular beers :
Celedin světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.5-4.7%
Other beers :
Zazvorový special 12
Mourenin polotmavé 11° / c5%
Sedlak světlý ležák 12° / 5.5%
Lanbert pšeničné 13° / 6.5%
LAZNY, Pidipivovarek U Pujice, Lazny 136, 342 01 Lazny
Opened 2014
10kms south east of Susice out in the foothills of the Sumava.
LETINY, Ackiovy pivovar Letiny, Letiny 66
www.pivovarletiny.cz
Awkwardly located south of Plzeň between Blovice and Preštice.
Sun-Thur 1100-2100, Fri-Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Letinska světlé vyčepní 10°
Letinska světlý ležák 12°
Letinska tmavý ležák 12°
Letinska polotmavý special 13°
731 420 420
Other beers :
Opened 2014
Letinska pšenični ležák 11°
Letinska LIPA horký special 14°
MODRAVA, Modrava 2e, 341 92 Kasperske Hory
www.pivovarmodrava.cz/lyer/
776 888 088
Opened 2013
The new winner in the ‘most difficult to get to’ competition. It’s near the Kvilda brewpub, but nowhere near anything else. Accomodation available - we may need it!
Regular beers :
Lyer světlý ležák 12°
PLZEŇ, Pivovar Blahovar, Manetinska 1508/35, 323 00, Plzeň – Bolevec
www.blahovar.cz/
604 363 312
Opened 2015
In the north of the city near the Kosutka tram terminus, but no pub. An impressive range of beers are planned to be brewed. Likely to appear at Klub Maly pivovar in
Plzen from time to time.
PLZEŇ, Joes Garage, K Fortovne, Plzeň 312 00
www.joesgaragebeer.cz/
Reawakened small brewer with no pub, selling a variety of good quality experimental beer styles.
Beers :
California ale 12°
Porter 15°
La Trap 16° / 6.7%
731 328 470
Opened 2014
PLZEŇ, Pivovar Groll, Truhlarska 10, 301 14 Plzeň
www.pivovargroll.cz
602 596 161
Opened 2007
Restaurant / pension situated in the city centre very close to well known Pilsner pub 'Na Parkane'. The brewery is named after the Bavarian Josef Groll who is
credited with developing the distinctive Pilsner Urquell. As befits such a hero of Czech brewing, he died drinking beer at the regulars table at an unknown hostelry.
Maybe the brewery uses the same recipe as his last pint, as it isn’t very good…
Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun closed (winter times)
Regular beers :
Lotr světlý ležák 11°
Lotr polotmavý ležák 11°
Groll světlý ležák 12
Kapr tmavý special 14
PLZEŇ, Pilsner Urquell, U Prazdroje 7, 304 97 Plzeň
www.prazdroj.cz
377 061 111
Opened 1842
The best of the foreign owned majors. The regular version of Pilsner is not what it was, but the brewery has pioneered tank pivo which helps a bit, and when done
well can still be superb. The master range of three stronger beers adds something else although they could do more to promote them. Unfortunately the adjacent
Gambrinus operation churns out bland pivo whose attraction to normal Czechs completely confuses me. Calling the beer excellent is just taking the piss. As neither
Pilsner / Gambrinus turn out a mass market dark, Pilsner pubs tend to stock Kozel dark. On site tap Na Spilce is available without doing the brewery tour. The large
historic hall has been modernized a bit too much and has lost its atmosphere, but on the ‘plus’ side it now has a crèche…
(Na Spilce) Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2300.
Regular beers :
Gambrinus světlé 4.1%
Gambrinus nepastrovana 13°
Pilsner Urquell 4.4% (also in tank)
Master světlé
Pilsner Urquell kvanicove
Master polotmavý 13°
Gambrinus 11° (also in tank)
Master tmavý 18
Gambrinus Premium 5%
PLZEŇ, U Rytire Lochoty, Karlovska 103, 300 00 Plzeň
www.lochota.cz/
377 540 946
Opened 1999
Brewpub in the northern suburbs of Plzeň. Take tram number 4 from the centre to U Druzby stop. Last time I was there they only had one of their own beers on.
Regular beer :
Kvasnicové 11°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 12°
Polotmavý ležák 11
Světly ležák 13
Amber 14°
PLZEŇ, Pivovarek U Sladku, Podebradova 12, 301 00 Plzeň.
www.pivopasak.cz
377 946 012
Opened 2010
Nice restaurant and micro situated in a back street close to the bus station, i.e. on the other side of the centre from the train station. Since my first visit the
restaurant has been extended so space is not as limited as before. The polotmavý is surprisingly fruity. They aren’t so good when they turn their hand to more
experimental styles.
Monday to Friday 1000-2300, Saturdays 1100-2300, Sundays 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Plzenský / Pasak světlý 12°
Pasak polotmavý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Videnský polotmavý 13°
Černý special
Vánoční pomeranc 13°
PLZEŇ, Purkmistr microbrewery, Selska naves 21/2, 326 00 Plzeň Cernice
www.purkmistr.cz
377 994 311
Opened 2007
'Untreated' beers offered in a Southern suburb of Plzen, in reality a satellite town beyond the city borders. Take trolleybus 10, 13 or 20 from the centre to Gen
Lisky stop. This thriving complex includes a hotel and bowling alley as well as a restaurant on two floors. A guided tour of the cellars takes place every Wednesday at
1600. A good time to visit is during the ‘sun in the glass’ beer festival at the brewery (usually in September) which features a spectacular range of rare micros.
Restaurant Mon-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Medový speciál 12° / 4.8%
Vanilkový speciál 12° / 4.8%
Polotmavý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Capuccino speciál 12° / 4.8%
Pisař - pšeničné pivo 12° / 4.8%
Fíkový speciál 12° / 4.8%
Other beers :
Nakuřovaný ležák 12° / 4.8%
Mojito speciál 12° / 4.8%
Borůvkový speciál 12° / 4,8%
Hořký pomeranč: 12° / 4.8%
Zázvorový speciál 12° / 4.8%
Cernice svetly special 13° / 5%
Višňový speciál 12° / 4.8%
Radni - jantarový polotmavý speciál 14° / 6%
Cannabis speciál 12° / 4.8%
PRISOV, Minipivovar Prisov, Prisov 30.
www.prisov.cz/index.php?page=contact
372 958 163
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurace-a-Minipivovar-P%C5%99%C3%AD%C5%A1ov/1547323172167594
Was due to open February 2015, but so far no sign so far of the restaurant brewing. About 10km NW of Plzeň.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri+Sat 1100-2400
RADNICE, minipivovar Klenot, Na Potocich 244, 338 28 Radnice
http://wp9.popobawa.cz/
No tap.
Regular beers :
Světlé ležák 10° / 3.6%
777 559 156
Opening 2015
Opened 2014
RADNICE, Minipivovar Radnice, Puchmajerova 606, 338 28 Radnice
www.pivovar-radnice.cz/
Opened 2012
New micro set up in owners house/garden. They have a pub in town but it’s at a different location to the brewery.
(Hospode U Sokolovny pub, at Sidliste 597) Tues and Fri 1800-2200, Sun 1700-2200, other days closed. At the brewery itself there is a beer garden which
presumably opens only during warmer months, Mon closed, Tues-Sat 0900-1800, Sun 1000-1800 (2014 times)
Regular beers :
Radnicka svetlé vycepni 10°
Radnicka světlé ležák 11.4° / 4.2%
Radnicka polotmavý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Radnicka tmavý ležák 12°
ROKYCANY, Minipivovar a pivnice U Stočesů, Sokolská 282, 337 01 Rokycany
www.ustocesu.cz
722 099 077
Opened 2011
A ten minute walk from the station (but in the opposite direction to the centre) this pub / brewery is located in a quiet residential area. Beer quality is uninspiring.
Five regulars supplemented with specials.
Mon-Thurs 1400-2400, Fri+Sat 1400-0100, Sun 1400-2300.
Regular beers :
Stoceska - světlý ležák 11° / 3.8%
Hotnik - tmavé 12° / 4.5%
Harcir – světlé ležák 12° / 4.5% (formerly Patriot)
Weizengrimm 12° / 4.5%
Repis - polotmavé 12° / 4.5%
SRNI, U Zlatejho Srnce, Srni c.p. E45, 341 92 Srni
www.plzen-info.cz/penzion_srni_u_zlateho_srnce
725 393 341
Opened 2013
Situated in the Sumava about half way between Vimperk and Zeležná Ruda and accessible by bus (or a long walk) from Vimperk or Susice. Could be combined with a
visit to Kvilda. The pension U Zlateho Srnce has a brewery in the basement, and the beers got the thumbs up from some passing Polish beer geeks.
Regular beers :
Zlatý Srnec 11°
Zlatý Srnec 12°
ŠT‘ÁHLOVY, Minipivovar Radous Št’áhlavy, Náves Republiky 55, 332 03 Šťáhlavy
www.minipivovar-stahlavy.ic.cz
776 570 736
Opened May 2011
Just out of Plzen on the railway line to České Budejovice. Has a small on site beer garden where you can sit an try the beers during the warmer months only. A list of
pubs in Plzen stocking the beer are on their website.
Regular beers :
Stahlavska desítka 10°
Other beers
Polotmavý 12°
11°
Black Brutal hop
Pilsner Ilgner světlý ležák 12°
Dr Cizek (herbal)
Novy ležák (polotmavý)
Radoush bock 14°
Radoush stout 12°
IPA Hardrock 16°
1810 beer cider 3.5%
SUŠICE. Susicak Pivovar U Švelchu, Nuželická 25, Sušice.
www.pivovar-susice.cz/
727 832 770
Opened Fri 12.09.14.
Modern restaurant a few blocks south east of the main square, on the other side of the river from the town centre. It’s 3kms from the railway station and the walk
down the main road is a bit grim. Buses are available, but nicer to walk down the cycle path that follows the Otava river. Three regular beers plus meals. The
polotmavy was forgettable, but the others were good. As you enter the main bar is on the right, the tanks are there too. There is a smaller room on the left.
Regular beers :
Susicak světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Emilkou tmavý special 13°
Nuzelický ležák 12°
IPA 15°
Susicak polotmavý 12°
ZELEŽNÁ RUDA, Hotel Belveder, Belvederska 189, 340 04 Zeležná Ruda
www.hotelbelveder.cz
376 397 016
Opened 20/7/2007
Hours ???
The breweries beer is sold through two hotels in Zeležná Ruda (see websites). The Belverder hotel with the brewery is quite a hike up the hill out of town, not far in
distance but all uphill… Food was distinctly average although the three regular beers are better.
Regular beers :
Belverder světlé ležák 11°
Nefiltrovaný světlý ležák 12°
Belgrad polotmavou 12°
Gradl tmavou 13°
ŽHUR, Žhuřak, Žhuř 138, 33 501 Zhuř
www.pivovarzhurak.com/
Opened 2013
Small hobby brewery run by an American Chris Baerwaldt. These beers are hard to find, but they seem to be getting more availa ble. This is good news because they
are excellent. Beers are sometimes made from American hops Chris has personally imported! Beers are top fermented as the Czech Republic already has so many
great lagers… The village of Žhuř is 6kms south of Blovice but there is no tap so you will have to seek out the beers at free houses and festivals around the country.
Beers :
Four stooges 11° / 4.6%
Hoppy face American amber ale 14° / 6.5%
Světluška Česka blond ale 12° / 4.8%
Belgicka IPA 14°
Total Eclipse (Cascadian) Black Ale 13.5 / 5.2%
Cerna Vdoba Robust Porter 14.5° / 6.3%
Kazbekian Smoke-out Ale 14 / 5.9%
Bad Flash Double IPA 19 / 8.4%
Karlovy Vary kraj---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHEB, Pivovar Dymacek, Bocni 350 02, Cheb
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chebsky-pivovar/702598899823908?fref=ts
Opened 2014
The restaurant is not far north of the station, off Asska just south of the river. Not 100% sure the brewery is on site, t.b.c. Despite the attractive pictures of the
website there is next to no info on their facebook page, and no website, so I am suspicious…
CHYŠE, Zamecky Pivovar Chyše, Zamek Chyše, 364 53 Chyše
www.chyse.com
728 948 868
Opened 2006
Brewpub operation in a chateau. If coming from Prague change trains in Rakovnik, if coming from Plzen change at Blatno. Beers & restaurant are recommended. One
of their beers is often on at Jazz Club u Stary Pane in Prague.
Daily 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Prokop světlé ležák 11° / 4.0%
Other beers :
Svatovaclavský polotmavý special 13°
Prokop jantar 12° / 4.2%
Weissbier 13°
Prokop tmavý ležák 12° / 4.2%
Leopold světlý special 13
KARLOVY VARY, Minipivovar Karel IV, T.G. Masarykaa 57, 360 01 Karlovy Vary
http://becherplatz.cz/cs/pivovar
353 599 999
Opened 2012
The long standing Becherovka museum in the former distillery now has a spacious cellar brewpub. Despite Karlovy Vary being rather touristy (and full of Russian
oligarchs) prices are quite reasonable. Beers come in a variety of sizes from 0.5l down to 0.2l.
Daily 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Polotmavý ležák 12°
Tmavý special 13°
Světlé special 15°
Pšeničné 12°
Bylinkove / herbal (discontinued?)
KRASLICE, Pivovar Krusnohor, Tisova 1792, Kraslice
www.krusnohor.eu/
602 307 465
Opening 2015?
No pub. As of Jan 2015 their beers were being brewed in Plzeň until there own is up and running. Own brewery expected to be operational from March 2015. For now
bottled and draught beer can be found at the Švejk na Bublave restaurant near the German border.
KYNŠPERK NAD OHŘÍ, Kynšpersky pivovar, Sokolovska 482/40, 357 51 Kynšperk nad Ohří
www.pivovar-kynsperk.cz/index.php/cz/hlavni-stranka
352 669 493
Opened 2013
They have grand plans for this place and when finished there will be beer baths and crazy golf as well as the brewery / restaurant and hotel. The restaurant has a
smoky bar for locals and a more comfortable non smoking restaurant. The brewery is visible in a separate part of the complex. So far the liquid results have been
disappointingly bland, although they seem quite popular with Prague free houses. Fifteen minutes from the railway station, its just east of the river.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Videnský special 13° / 5.3%
Zajic Zelené ležák 12°
LOKET, Svaty Florian, Hotel Cisar Ferdinand, TGM 136, 357 33 Loket
www.hotel-loket.cz/
352 327 130
Opened 2006
An attractive hotel / brewery / restaurant which now sells a wider range in the past. Prices are high, as Loket is a popular stop with german tourists so services and
prices are aimed at them. It’s easy to find in the small historic town centre, next to a bridge over the river Ohre.
Daily 1130-2200
Regular beers :
Tmavé ležák 11°
Tmavé uzený special 13°
Ruby polotmavý special
Langin rubinový special 15°
Other beer :
Florian 13° (discontinued)
Figové 13°
NIVY (Depoltovice), Prirodni pivni lazne, Nivy 4, Depoltovice, 362 25
http://eurocentrum-pivnilazne.cz
607 075 455
Opened 2014
Baths and brewery, six kms north of Karlovy Vary. Brewery constructed I believe with the assistance of the brewer at the nearby but now closed Formanek
brewery. Lots of info on their website about the food, less so about the beer. No wonder, it’s not something worth talking about! It’s also 49 crowns a pop for a large
one. The food menu is heavily oriented towards game, although some meals are possible without the meat so vegetarians need not starve. Frankly, its one saving
grace is that the much better Velky Rybnik brewery is less than three kms away down a country track.
Daily 1030-2130
Regular beers :
Tmavý special 14°
They also have a group of pubs in Karlovy Vary and Loket marketed under the line ‘Staroslovanska Kuchyne’. They are located at :
Zavodu Miru 62/116 Stara Role-Karlovy Vary,
Moskevske ulice 16, Karlovy Vary (near Karlovy Vary dolni station)
Kostelni 70, Loket.
SOKOLOV, Minipivovar Permon, Komenskeho 77, 356 01 Sokolov.
www.pivopermon.cz
No tap and rather hard to find in their own area. Thankfully they are common in Prague free houses.
Regular beers :
Polotmavý ležák 12° / 4.5% (also nefiltrovane)
Other beers :
Fakir 8°
Summer ale 10° / 3.9%
Světlé ležák filtrovaný 11° / 4.1%
English pale ale 11 / 4.5%
Vánoční special pale ale 12° / 5.2%
Pšeničné special 11° / 4.6%
Světlý ležák cannabis 12° / 4.5%
Stout 12° / 5%
Special světlé 13° / 5.1%
359 888 888
Opened 2006
Black IPA 13° / 5.7%
Special tmavé 14° / 5.2%
Permon IPA 14° / 5.7%
Permon American Pale Ale 12 / 5.2%
Tmavý special boruvka 14° 5.2%
Extra premium světlý 17° / 6.4%
Extra premium tmavý 17° / 6.5%
Extra premium pomeranc 17° / 6.4%
Extra premium boruvka 17° / 6.5%
Sherpa IPA 7.5%
Polotmavý special
Visen
VELKÝ RYBNÍK, Domaci pivovarek Velký Rybník, Velký Rybník 9, 363 01 Ostrov nad Ohří.
www.pivohastrman.cz
353 618 522
Opened 2005
Microbrewery attached to restaurace 'U Hastrmana'. As you might expect in a village called ‘big pond’ this is a fish themed restaurant, don’t fret, they do fried
cheese too! Located on the main road, around the lake from the railway station. The location means it is popular with passing German coaches. Beers are good,
although the wheat beer was a bit creamy for my taste. Due to the sketchy train and bus service it is a little hard to reach, although it’s just about walkable from
Karlovy Vary, Ostrov or Dalovice stations, depending on energy levels.
Monday to Friday 1100-2100, Saturday 1130-2100, Sunday 1130-2000
Regular beers :
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefiltrované lehké ležák 6° / 1.5%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefiltrované světlý ležák 11° / 4.4%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefiltrované světlý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefiltrované tmavé ležák 12° / 4.8%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefiltrované světlé pšenične (Starocesky bilé) 4.8%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefoltrované polotmavý 13° / 5.5%
Other beers :
Sklepni polotmavý 12° / 4.8%
nefiltrované Svateční ležák 4.8%
US IPA Apac nefiltrované specialni světlé 5.7%
Videnské světlý ležák 5.0%
Videnské červené 13° / 5.5%
Nefiltrovaný kourové polotmavý special 13° / 5.5%
Novozelandský Ale 5.0%
Masový Kozzlik světlé special 5.7%
Velkorybnický Alt nefiltrované special Tmavé 5.5%
Velkorybnicki Hastrman nefoltrované medový special 5.6%
Ležák s prichuti boruvký 4.8%
Puskvorcový nefiltrované světlý special 5.7%
Bavorský světlý 5.5%
Aloe světlé 6° / 1.5%
Sedici Byk IPA 17
Usti kraj----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHOMUTOV, Pivovar Karasek a Stulpner, 28 rijna 1081/19, 430 01 Chomutov
www.karasekastulpner.cz/
602 668 899
Opened 11/2013
City centre micro intitially with no tap but on 14/6/114 they started selling beers through ‘Zlaty Kastan’ a restaurant at a different location to the brewery. They
have also sold their beers through U Ikecku in Kadan.
Regular beers :
Karaskova světlý ležák 11° / 4.6%
Stulpnerova polotmavý 13° / 5.6%
Other beers :
Novosvetska American Pale Ale 12
Vánoční 14° / 5.7%
Privni Podloucnicka 13° / 5.6%
CHOTĚŠOV, Minipivovar Chotěšov, Libochovicka 2, 410 02 Chotěšov pod Hazmburkem
The village of Chotěšov lies in the shadow of local landmark Hazburk hill and ruined castle. It’s on the railway line from Lovosice to Libochovice / Louny. Reported as
opening in 2014, but seen no evidence of it yet. It maybe a homebrewer expanding their horizons, so probably no tap.
ČTINĚVES, Podřipský Rodinný Pivovar, Aleš Lípa, Čtinĕves 1, Čtinĕves.
www.podripske-pivo.cz/
777 320 385
Opened 9/2014
Very early days for this new brewery in a farmhouse in the village of Čtinĕves. The village is quite close to ‘Řip’ which is a popular walking destination, so future
prospects look good. For now, things are none-more-basic. Two unfiltered and unpasteurised beers are dispensed from a rudimentary serving point. There is an
outdoor seating area, although if there are four of you, one of you will have to stand! There are a few seats inside what will in future be one of the production
rooms. Plastic bottled beer to take away is also available. No food beyond crisps. It’s about 100m south of the church on the Cernoucek road. When I was there they
were doing one tasty desitka on tap (the other draught beer had just gone off) plus bottled wheat beer (too bananary). Frankly it is better to wait until the
restaurant is open, although that might be a while.
Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 1600-2200, Fri 1600-2400, Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Tmavý ležák 11°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 12°
Jantar 13°
Ale 14°
Ale 15.5°
Bock 16°
DĚČÍN, Centrum pivovar Děčín, Sofijska 2/3, Děčín VI-Letna, 405 02 Děčín
www.pivovarskarestaurace.com/
777 577 918
Opened 2014
The old town brewery site has been redeveloped into a shopping centre. Part of the old breweries buildings have been incorporated into the shopping centre, which
includes an attractive brewery restaurant. ‘Tuplaks’ (one litre) beers available if you are thirsty! They also sell beers from other quality small breweries especially
Nomad.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, Sat-Sun 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Kapitan nefiltrovaný světlý lezak 11° / 4.1%
Admiral nepasterovaný světlý lezak 12° / 5%
Černý Rytir nepasterovaný tmavý lezak 13° / 5.4%
KRÁSNÁ LÍPA, (Falkenstejn) Krinicky Pivovar, Krinicke namesti 7/12, 407 46, Krásná Lípa
www.krinickypivovar.cz/?cat=2
478 048 673
Opened 2013
Set up in the refurbished former Restaurace Pod Kostelem in the town centre. A modern non smoking brewery restaurant producing beers under the Falkenstejn
brand. Approx 1km from either Krásná Lípa main or Město railway stations
Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 1600-2200, Fri 1600-2300, Sat 1100–2300, Sun 1100–2000
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák Falkenštejn 11°
Polotmavý ležák Falkenštejn 12°
Tmavý special Falkenštejn 14°
Other beers :
Pšeničné pivo Falkenštejn 11°
LITOMĚŘICE, Litoměřický pivovarek Koliba, Ceskolipska 2100, 412 01 Litoměřice
http://kolibahotel.cz/
416 732 861
Opened 2011
Litomerices second brewpub, about a mile east of the main station, just off the road to Ustek. If you want to work up a thirst you can take the train one stop West
to Velky Zernoseky and walk up and over ‘Radobyl’ which looms over Litoměřice. Accomodation and beer baths are also available. The complex features some large
rooms ideal for wedding receptions etc, so you may find the place block booked on some days. On my visit the swanky main restaurant room was reserved for a
reception so other patrons were directed to the less atmospheric back room. They don’t seem too interested in individual customers. The beers were just ok, I
wouldn’t rate this as one to break your neck to get to.
Mon – Thur 1200-2000, Fri – Sat 1200-2400, Sun closed
Regular beers :
Kousek světlý ležák 12°
Occasional beers :
Kousek dopple bock 19“
Weizen
Kousek American ale 12°
Kousek medový speciál 13“
Kousek stout 13°
Kousek borůvkový speciál“
Kousek višňový speciál“
Kousek polotmavý ležák“
Kousek tmavý ležák
LITOMĚŘICE, Minipivovar Labut, Zitkova 784 / 5, Litoměřice 412 01
www.minipivovarlabut.cz
416 534 837
Opened 2011
Opened early 2011. This basement bar does only light snacks. In good weather there is a beer garden at street level. A few minutes walk either from the railway
station or the main square. It’s pleasant although it will be better once it gets a ‘lived in’ feel, and it could really do with a kitchen.
Tues-Thurs 11:00 - 23:00, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun-Mon 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Jantar 11°
Tmavý ležák 11°
Special ale 13° Svrchne kvaseny
Special tmavý 14° Svrchne kvaseny
Rye Ale 14°
Labut black ale 16°
LOUNY, Rodinny minipivovar Domuv-Louny (Lounsky zejdlik), Rybalkova 1323, 440 01 Louny
http://lounskyzejdlik.cz/
731 453 082
Opened 2013
Smart new brewery located in restaurant ‘Na Letnaku’ situated 400 metres south of Louny Stred railway station in the same road, and very close to Pivo ZLoun. Nice
place with the pots opposite the bar, but beers were quite off when I visited.
Mon-Thurs 1030–2300, Fri 1030–2400, Sat 1100–2400, Sun 1100–2200
Regular beers :
Lounsky zejdlik světlé 11°
Lounsky zejdlik pšeničné 12°
Lounsky zejdlik tmavý 13°
Polotmavy višen 13°
LOUNY, Pivo ZLoun, Rybalkova 1267, Louny 440 01
www.pivozloun.cz/
775 101 101
Opened 10/2013
Siuated just metres away from Louny Stred railway station. The brewery is upstairs and the rest of the building is progressively being renovated offering a large
capacity with outdoor seating available too. Usually four beers on.
Regular beers :
Zloun světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Turd’ak světlý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Lyon tmavý ležák 13° / 5.3%
Other beers :
Jantar 11° / 4.4%
Pale Ale 12°
ALEnt světlý special ale 15 / 6.9%
MOST, Mostecky Kahan microbrewery, Obrancu miru 2629, 434 01 Most.
www.mosteckykahan.cz
777 202 280
Opened 2009
The restaurant is in the centre of town, part of the 'Kosmos' cinema complex, thirty minute walk from the station (or take a tram). Four regular beers on offer plus
one special beer. If you can’t make it to the pub, a dodgy herna bar on the approach to the station claims to stock it.
Monday to Thursday 1100-2300, Friday to Saturday 1100-2400, Sunday 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Psenicné 11°
Nakourové 14°
IPA 15°
Tmavé ležák 12°
Vanilka
Boruvka
PERŠTEJN, Pivovar a Restaurace Chalupnik, Husova 47, 431 63 Perštejn
www.pivochalupnik.cz/
734 675 168
Opened 6/7/2013
Not to be confused with Pernštejn brewery in Pardubice, or Pernštejn castle in South Moravia. This is on the main railway line halfway between Karlovy Vary and
Chomutov. The brewery is easy to find, just wander north from the station to the far end of the village. The smart looking brewery/restaurant, sits at the foot of
the Krusne Hory. Good quality / value food and drinks.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri+Sat 1000-2400
Regular beers :
Sladek světlé vyčepní 10° / min 4%
Premiant světlý ležák 12° / min 4.8%
Harmonie tmavý lezak 12° / min 4.8%
Other beers :
Vánoční polotmavý 14° / 5.7%
Zimni IPA 14° / 5.7%
TEPLICE V CEČHÁCH, Pivovar Monopol, Masarykova 433
www.pivovarmonopol.cz/
Hotel restaurant, brewing Jan 2015, opening April 2015. Looks fantastic according to the artists impression.
Opening 17/4/2015
USTI NAD LABEM, Na Rychte pivovar / hotel, Klašterni 75/9, Usti nad Labem 400 01.
www.pivovarnarychte.cz
475 205 018
Opened 9/10/2010
Superb spacious restaurant in beer starved Usti nad Labem. Usually stocks one well chosen guest beer from another North Bohemian micro such as Chyse or
Mutejovice. Meals are very good if a little pricey. The main restaurant is smoking, with an adjacent no smoking restaurant which is sometimes booked for private
functions. Very close to the railway station and shopping centre, and a good stopping off point if heading to Prague from the north.
Monday to Saturday 1030-2400, Sunday 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Mazel světlý ležák 12° / 5.2%
Other beers :
Ustecka Rychtarka světla 11° / 4.4%
Vojtech jantarový ležák 12° / 4.8%
Ustecka Rychtarka pšenične 11°
Brusinka 12° / 4.8% (not nice!)
Ustecan polotmavý special 14° / 5.8%
Rychtovar svetlý special 14 / 5.8%
Ustecký lev 16° / 7.5%
VARNSDORF, Pivovar Kocour, Rumberska 1920/9, 407 47 Varnsdorf.
www.pivovar-kocour.cz
739 242 300
Opened 2008
The brewery is located on the German border just off the road to Seifhennersdorf. This microbrewery produces a wide variety of styles. As well as the restaurant
on site, they occasionally hold beer festivals too, including a strong beer festival in February entitled the ‘St Valentinske pivni massacre’. Beers can be found quite
easily in Prague at free houses such as Kulovy Blesk and Zly Casy, and one beer is regular at Tlusta Koala. Now offer accommodation in an old railway carriage
through the warmer months. Varnsdorf isn’t the easiest place to get to, but it’ easier to get to the brewery now that ‘Varnsdoorf pivovar Kocour’ station has opened
on the line from Liberec. Note Luzicky porter is distributed by Kocour but is brewed in Germany.
Sunday to Thursday 1000-2200, Friday and Saturday 1000-2400
Regular beers :
Kocour tmavý ležák 12° / 4.6%
American India Pale Ale
Kocour ležák 12° / 4.6%
Haka ale (New Zealand style) 15° / 5.6%
Catfish Sumecek 11° / 4.1%
Am lager
Kocour Weizen kvasicove 13° / 4.7%
Visnove 12° / 4.7%
Other beers :
Pale Ale
Jantar
Světlé 10°
Samuraj 14° / 5.1%
IPA SUB-nahradnik 11° / 4.3%
Kubik double IPA 5.7%
IPA 14°
Ken (Scottish style)
Stout 12° / 4.3%
Gypsy porter
V3 Rauch
Saurus polotmavy 20°
Scotch Ale
Quarterback double IPA 8.6%
VELKĚ BREŽNO, Brežnak, Pivovarská 116, 403 23 Velké Brežno
www.breznak.cz/
475 309 111
Opened 1753
With the closure of nearby Zlatopramen (Usti nad Labem), and Louny pivovars, it may be reasonably assumed that the beers still produced under those names are
brewed here. The 12° is one of the better corporate beers. Beer excursions possible, individuals should come at 1430 on Saturdays. In early 2014 a special jantar
beer was being advertised.
Regular beers :
Zlatopramen světlé 11° / 4.9%
Tmavý vyčepní 10° / 3.8%
Zlatopramen tmavé 11° / 4.9%
Zlatak světlý 11° (may be Zlatopramen rebadged)
Tmavý ležák 11° (may be Zlatopramen rebadged)
ŽATEC, U Orloje, náměstí Prokopa Velkého 1951, 438 01 Žatec
http://chchp.cz/cz/chram-chmele-a-piva/restaurant
415 210 952
December 2010
Adjacent to the museum the “Temple of Hops and Beer”, ie a twenty minute walk from either of the railway stations. You would think that if anyone turned out top
of the range beers, it would be beer brewed here in the land of Žatec hops, but it’s fairly average. I found the světle beers ok, but some may not like the
aftertaste. The tmave is really a polotmavy with aspirations above its’ status. The restaurant is pleasant enough with a freakishly long and dark urinal in the gents.
Food was a bit hit and miss (fish good, gulash poor). Three regular beers plus a special. Because the project was supported with EU funding the beer can only be sold
at the brewpub, not elsewhere. EU funded beer – Nigel Farrage would be so happy…
Daily 11:00-22:00
Regular beers :
Žatecký Samec 11º / 4.5%
Chmelový světlý ležák 12º / 4.6%
Chrámové tmavé ležák 12º / 4.5% (poor mans polotmavy)
Other beers :
Chmelova kralovna 13°
ŽATEC, Žatecky pivovar, Žizkovo namesti 81, 438 01 Žatec
www.zateckypivovar.cz/cs/
415 710 781
Opened 1801
Be nice to see this beer a bit more often as some beers especially the export Kvasnicové are excellent. They also produce a bottled beer called Celia for the gluten
free market, and turn out Cornish Steam Ale (which judging by the low prices they must brew under licence, rather than import). Although the brewery is right in
the centre of town there is no on site restaurant. In Spring 2014 Carlsberg bought a majority shareholding.
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepní 9.5° / 4.1%
Baronka Premium 12.7° / 5.4%
Žatec premium tmavé 11.2° / 4.3% (previously Lučan)
Žatec dark 14.5° / 5.7%
Žatec Premium 11.2° / 4.8%
Xantho 14.5° / 5.7%
Export Kvasnicové 12.1° / 5.3%
Svateční světlý special 15°
Žatec Export 5.1%
Cornish steam lager 12.5 / 5.3%
Liberec kraj-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CVIKOV, Pivovar Cvikov, Pivovarska 405, 471 54 Cvikov
www.pivovarcvikov.cz
731 622 752
Opened 29/11/14
Not far from Novy Bor and in the Luzicky hills, a lot of investment is going into this place. The town is 4kms east of the nearest railhead at Svor, and the brewery is
1km east of the town centre. Production takes place in a former brewery which ceased operation in 1968. There are twenty(!) tanks so this is going to be a big
operation, and they hope to distribute widely over the north west, a good idea as there is currently no regional to battle the majors. Already there is a sizeable list
of outlets shown on their website. There is a spacious on site restaurant, but on opening day I found all three beers bland and flavourless, and a more recent visit
reported nothing has changed. Must do better!!!
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Sklar světlý lehký 8°
Luz světlý vyčepní 10°
Klic světlý ležák 12°
FRÝDLANT V CEČHÁCH, Zamecky pivovar Frýdlant, Hejnicka 4073, 464 01 Frýdlant.
www.pivovar-frydlant.com/
Opened 2014
Brewery with long term plans are for a hotel, museum and restaurant on site, but for now a ‘klub’ has been opened. Bit basic judging by the photos.
Daily 1400-2200
Regular beers :
Albrecht světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Other beers :
Albrecht Pale Ale 12° / 5.0%
Albrecht světlý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Albrecht Weizen 12° / 5.0%
Albrecht IPA 15° / 6.5%
Adventni bock 16°
IPA 17° / 7.0%
KRÁSNÁ STUDÁNKA, Albrechticka 227, Krásná Studánka, Liberec 31, 460 01
www.minipivovar.eu/
602 646 639
May 2010
Take bus number 26 from Liberec to the final stop. Journey time 15 mins plus a further 10 mins walk from bus stop. Brewpub is owner’s house. Small inside bar area
and pleasant garden. Beer snacks only
(Summer) Mon, Wed-Fri 1500-2100, Sat-Sun 1300-2100, Tuesday closed, reduced hours November to March
Regular beer :
Studenecký Antal světlé vyčepní 10°
Studanský Flik polotmavý ležák 11°
Gallasuv ležák 12°
HARRACHOV, Novosad Sklarna, Harrachov 95, 512 46 Harrachov
www.sklarnaharrachov.cz
481 528 141
Opened 2002
Brewery attached to a glassworks in the tourist town of Harrachov. It’s not so far to the Polish and German borders, so the town sees many coach parties from
these countries. There are two regular beers for visitors, and a third low alcohol brew is produced to sake the thirst of the glassworks workers (it’s hot work). If
coming by train note the station is three kilometres from the town. Also does beer baths.
Sun-Thurs 0900-2200, Fri+Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Hutské vyčepní 8°
Frantiskuv světlý ležák 12°
Černý ležák 12°
MALY ROHOZEC, Pivovar Rohozec, Maly Rohozec 29, 511 01 Turnov
www.pivorohozec.cz
481 321 219
Opened 1850
Regional brewery whose products deserve wider distribution. Beers have a distinct woody flavor, which not everyone will like. The brewery is a couple of kilometers
outside Turnov, although when I visited, the restaurant was booked out for a wedding, thankfully it was sunny so people could sample the beers in the beer garden.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri+Sat 1100-2300, Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Skalaczech světlé lehké 3.2%
Skalak světlý ležák premium 5.3%
Vyčepni tmavé 10°
Skalak tmavé specialni 5.9%
Podskalak světlé vyčepní 4.2%
Skalak světlý specialni 6%
Other beers :
Skalak světlý ležák 5%
Malinove (raspberry) 11°
Kvasničak 11°
STARY HARCOV, Vendelin, Lukasovska 43, 460 16 Liberec – Stary Harcov
www.pivovarvendelin.cz
485 163 096
Opened 2001
Superb kvasnicové seemingly only available if you visit the pub itself, which is the owners house. Small covered seating area, and large garden. Walkable from
Liberec, but you will probably want to take a bus. It’s actually well beyond Stary Harcov proper on the minor road towards Lukasov / Jablonec. Bus number 15 from
Liberec runs hourly to Stary Harcov at weekends, but they only run beyond the extra two stops to where the pub is once every two hours.
Daily 1400-2100
Regular beer :
Světlý ležák 5%
Polotmavý ležák
SVIJANY, Svijany 25, 463 46 Prisovice
www.pivovarsvijany.cz
485 177 141
Opened 1564
Apart from Bernard and K-brewery, Svijany has been the other big success in recent Czech brewing, at least in terms of capturing market share. The beers are now
seen all over Bohemia, but still room for growth in Moravia. The on site restaurant is a bustling place although they don’t do any special beers. However quantity
seems to be ruling over quality. Either their beers are getting worse or we are getting more demanding. They perhaps rather oversell the Maz instead of promoting
the Rytir.
Mon-Fri 1030-2200, Sat-Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Fitness světlé lehké 3.2%
Weizen světlé pšeničné 12°
Desitka světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Kvasničak nefiltrované světlé special 12.5° / 6%
450 svetly ležák 4.6%
Kněžna tmavý special 13° / 5.2%
Maz světlý ležák 11° / 4.8%
Kniže světlý special 13° / 5.6%
Fanda rezané nefiltrovany ležák 11° / 4.8%
Baron 15° / 6.5%
Rytir světlé ležák 12° / 5%
VRATISLAVICE NAD NISOU, Pivovar Konrad, Tanvaldska 163, 463 11 Liberec 30
www.pivo-konrad.cz
485 393 122
Opened 1872
Brewery with a mixed reputation situated in Vratislavice nad Nisou a suburb of Liberec. Before closure the Vratislav pivovar was producing 244,000 barrels a year.
Not enough for owners Bass who shut it down in 1988. The new owners symbolically reopened it two years later to the day (25/5/00). Unable to use the Vratislav
trademark they chose ‘Konrad’ the name of the breweries first brewmaster. The smokey Pivovarska Hospoda is opposite the brewery gates and occupies part of a
larger building, but only serves a limited range of beers. Possibly the worst tap in the country, the barmaid wasn’t too concerned about the difference between
polotmavy and rezane. You can combine it with Vendelin in Stary Harcov which is about 40 minutes walk away. Beware bottles of pilot – they are non-alcoholic!
Daily 1400-2200
Regular beers :
Nefiltrovane Kapucin 11° / 4.4%
IQ Kvasnicové 4.8%
Vratislavicky světlý ležák 11° / 4.8%
Brusinka 12°
Eso polotmavý 11° / 4.7%
Bizon ale
Červený Kral 12° / 5.2%
Spytihnev svetly special 14°
Světlý special Jocker 14° / 6%
Svatopavelske polotmavý 16° / 7%
Other beers :
Reichenberger světlé vyčepní 8° / 3.8% (bottles only)
Hradec Kralove kraj-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BĚLEC NAD ORLICI, U Husku / Car, Bělec nad Orlici 58
http://pivovaruhusku.webnode.cz/
495 593 738
Opened 1993
Situated in a flat part of the Czech Repubic near the Orlici river, this ideal cycling country. Accordingly this place is wedged with cyclists especially in the early
evening on summer’s days. However the second time I was there they only had one beer on tap, and the food is extremely basic and best avoided. If you can’t get to
the pub, Černý Kun on Hradec Kralove main square stocks their beer. The nearest train stations are Blesno or Trebechovice, both about 45 minute walk away.
Weds+Thurs 1500-2100, Fri 1300-2200, Sat 1100-2200, Sun 1100-2100, Mon+Tues closed
Regular beers :
Belecsk světlý Car nefiltrovaný kvasnicovy ležák 12° / 4.8%
Carevna nefiltrovane Černý ležák 13°
Other beers :
Vcelka nefiltrovaný medov světlý lezak 12° / 4.8%
Belecsk světlý Car tmavý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Pšeničné 12°
BROUMOV, Opat, Tr. Osvobozeni 55, 550 01 Broumov
www.pivovarbroumov.cz
491 523 779
Opened 1714
The abbot brewery produces some pretty good beers including a few surprises, such as Pepper beer. They also do a cheap and na sty bottled range called Novic for
sale through supermarkets. There is no on site restaurant, but in the summer there are brewery tours on weekdays.
Regular beers :
Tmavé vyčepní 3.5%
Other beers
Grep 11°
Benedikt 5.0%
Svěstky (plum) 3.5%
Světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Medov světlý ležák 12°
Kvasnicové 12°
Chocolate 12° / 5.3%
Tmavé 13° / 5.3%
Polotmavý 14° / 5.6%
Opat světlý special 13° / 5.5%
Svateční světlé special 17° / 6.6%
Svateční polotmavý special 17° / 6.6%
Pater Otter porter 17°
Bitter 19°
CHLUMEC NAD CIDLINOU, U Vacku, Klicperova 52, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
www.pivochlumec.cz
www.facebook.com/pages/Rodinn%C3%BD-pivovar-U-Vack%C5%AF/283576038489814?sk=timeline
A small pivnice with the brewery out the back. They sell four or five decent beers. No meals just bar snacks.
of the station. Worth combining with a visit to Praskačka a few stops towards Hradec Kralove,
Daily 1300-0100
Regular beers :
Sedlak nefiltrovanč světlé vyčepní 10.5° / 3.8%
Pšeničné 11.5° / 4.2%
Světlý ležák 12.5° / 5%
Polotmavý 12.5° / 5%
603 894 031
Opened 2014
It’s in the centre about twelve minutes walk south east
Tmavý special 13.5° / 5.2%
Vanocni 14°
IPA 15.5° / 6%
Pšeničné special 16°
DETENICE, Zamecky pivovar Detenice, Zamek Detenice
www.krcmadetenice.cz
493 596 132
Opened 2003
Medieval themed restaurant where you eat your food in almost total darkness with just a few dim candles to guide you. Expect your beer to be slammed down on the
table by waiters in period costume enjoying their role. Harder to reach now since Czech railways closed the line serving the village. Nowadays the nearest railhead is
Rozdalovice. In 2014 summer weekend only specials ran over the line to Detenice.
Monday closed, Tues-Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Světlý Detenicke 4%
Tmavé Detenicke 4%
DOBRUŠKA, Starocesky pivovarek sro, Křovická 267, Dobruška.
www.dobruska.info/pivovar
494 661 905
Opened 2008
The brewery 'tap' (remote from the brewery) doubles as a bowling alley, so not really recommended. There are buses to Dobruska from Opocno railway station.
Previously they only produced a 12 degree beer, they have now expanded their range.
Regular beers :
Dobrusska světlé lezak 11°
Muderlant polotmavý special 13°
Mulina pšenične 11°
Zimni kralovna 14°
Rampusak světlé special 12°
FL Věk světlé special 15°
DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ NAD LABEM, Tambor brewery, Raisova 699, 544 01 Dvur Králové nad Labem.
www.pivo-tambor.cz
499 621 176
Opened 2009
Beers are not as common as they used to be in Prague free houses. No restaurant at the modern brewery but some sort of summer only beer garden open. All beers
nonfiltered & kvasnicovy. No brewery tap except a summer only beer garden.
Beer garden open : Monday to Friday 0800-2130, Saturday 1000-1130 & 1700-2200
Regular beers :
RA Dvorsk světlý ležák nefiltrovane 12° / 5.5%
Kralovedvorske tmavý special 13° / 5.0%
Polotmav světlý ležák 11 / 4.5%
Polotmavý special 'Klazar' 14° / 5.8%
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ, Kubik, Trida CSA 216, Hradec Králové 501 01
www.ukohoutahk.cz (restaurant)
774 096 614
Opened 2010
Situated on the northern edge of the city centre, a twenty minute walk from the railway station, this pleasantly modernised restaurant is the house pub of the
Kubik brewery. It offers at least one of its own beers (brewed off site at Profesora Snotlasky 1275/34) plus an interesting range of beers from other breweries.
Judging by the number of reserved signs on tables it may be hard to find a seat at busy times. Limited vegetarian options on the menu, but omlettes may also be
available on request if you are persistent!
Mon-Fri 1100-2400, Sat 1600-2400, Sun 1600-2300
Regular beers :
Kohout světlé vyčepní 10°
Kluk 12°
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ, Rambousek, RegioCentrum Novy Pivovar, 500 03 Hradec Králové 3.
www.rambousek.wz.cz
603 730 816
March 2002
These beers are hard to track down, which is a shame because they are really good. They can be sometimes found at venues such as Zly Casy in Prague. Plans to open
a brewpub in Hradec Kralove have not happened.
Regular beers :
Eliscino kralovské tmavé 4.6%
Eliscino kralovské světlý 4.6%
Kastanomedový ležák 5.5%
Kastano medový special 13.75° / 6.5%
Jubilee tmavý special 16° / 6.4%
MILETIN, Pivovarska zahrada Miletin Sousedsky Dum, Namesti K.J. Erbena 98, 507 71 Miletin
http://pivovar.miletin.cz/
493 693 419
Opened 1997
Locals pub on the main square in town. Maybe better to visit in summer when the beer garden is in use. The building itself consists of a small smoky locals front bar
with a larger non smoking restaurant. They sell two beers from Svijany + one excellent one from the next door brewery. They don’t do a lot to promote their beer.
Mon-Fri 1400-2100, Sat 1200-2100, Sun 1200-1800
Regular beers :
Chmelka 10°
Pytlak 12°
MZANY, Lindr, Mzany 21, 503 15
www.lindr-pivovar.cz/
495 447 239
Opening 2015
Should open soon! Two kms from Sadova station on the Hradec Kralove to Jičin, and will feature a restaurant. It looks like it is owned by Lindr, a manufacturer of
beer dispensing equipment.
NÁCHOD, Primator, Dobrosovska 130, 547 40 Náchod
www.primator.cz
491 407 111
Opened 1872
State owned brewery Primator scores high for its ability to get its bottled beers into supermarkets. Strangely it seems satisfied with this and makes little progress
in getting its beers into more pubs outside its natural catchment area. Apart from a recent disastrous bandwagon hopping entry to the alcopops market (Grep) their
beers are consistently good and for many years they set the benchmark with their wheat beer. In 2015 they have jumped on the IPA bandwagon too. There is no tap
and the beers aren’t as common on draught as they should be.
Regular beers :
IPA 6.5%
Stout 4.7%
Exclusiv světlý 16° / 7.5%
Premium dark 4.8%
Rytirský 21° / 9%
Premium světlý ležák 5%
Double 24° / 10.5 %
Weizenbier 5%
Other beers :
Grep 2% (avoid)
English Pale Ale 5%
NOVÁ PAKA, Pivovarská 400, 509 01 Nová Paka
www.novopackepivo.cz
493 727 031
Opened 1871
Large brewery probably operating well under capacity. Innovations include the Broucek range in large plastic bottles for the supermarket trade, plus their hemp
beer in glass bottles designed to appeal to the many schmokers of the Czech Republic. On site restaurant “Varna” appears available for hire only. If you do a tour of
the brewery you will be offered bottled beer!
Regular beers :
Broucek světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Krystof světlý nefiltrovane 11° / 4.5%
Hemp valley beer 4.5% (bottles only)
Kumburak 5%
Granat 5%
Podkrkonosský special dark 13° / 6.3%
Podkrkonosský special světlý 13° / 6.3% (also nefiltrovane)
Valdstejn 7%
Other beers :
Svetozor (brewed for Kino Svetozor in Prague, or just rebadged?)
Tresnové (cherry)
Medové 5%
Svateční rezane 12? °
PEC POD SNEŽKOU, Minipivovar and hotel Lučni Bouda, Pec pod Snežkou 203, 542 21
www.lucnibouda.cz
739 077 094
Opened 2012
A hotel near the summit of Snežka, the Czech Republics highest mountain. Not surprisingly it is the highest brewery in central Europe at 1410m. Thankfully the
chairlift from Pec pod Snežkou is back running following refurbishment. The historic building was in bad condition, until a new owner has started to make some
improvements to the building including opening this brewery. Beer baths promise ‘harmony of the organism’. Unfortunately they only seem to have just one beer on
tap at any one time.
Daily 0800-2200
Regular beers :
Parohac sport 9°
Parohac světlý ležák 11°
Parohac polotmavý ležák 12°
Parohac pšeničné special
Parohac tmavý special 13°
Parohac special IPA
POTŠTEJN, Clock, Skolni 2, Potštejn
http://pivovarclock.cz/
607 815 226
Opened 2014
Flash website, fantastic beer, already common in discerning Prague pubs. Confusingly they sell different strength beers under the same name so check if that
Hektor you are ordering is the ten or the sixteen! Potstejn is located at one of the entry points to the Orlicky Hory, the Eagle mountains, Their pivnice is in the
centre of the small town, less than ten minutes walk from the station. It is possible to arrive here by foot from Brandys nad Labem or Usti nad Orlici if you like
hiking. They usually have five beers on at one time, but food is limited to pub snacks. The inside area is quite small maybe outside seating in summer…?
Beer :
Hektor vyčepní světlé 10° / 4.0%
No idols! American IPA 15° / 6.5%
Golden weizen 11° / 4.7%
No idols Rye IPA 15° / 6.5%
American Pale Ale 12° / 5.0%
Hektor Helles Bock 16° / 6.1%
Maid polotmavý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Weizenbock 16
Twist American red ale 14° 6.2%
Zlaty Prasatko weizenbock 16° / 6.0%
Other beers :
American IPA 13°
No idols! Cascadian dark ale 16° / 6.6%
Exorcist Foreign extra stout 14° / 5.8%
No idols! double IPA 19° / 7.6%
No idols EPA 14° / 5.8%
Sarah Russian imperial stout 24° / 8.5%
PRASKAČKA, Rodinny Pivovar Propper, Praskačka 71, 503 33
www.pivovarpropper.cz
604 212 391
Opened 2012
A real treat! Two stops West of Hradec Kralove by local train is the village of Praskacka. This village is blessed not only with a pleasant trad locals bar selling
Svijany but also its own microbrewery a few doors further down the road. The brewery is quite small scale with one well decorated room for sampling the wares. The
beer range is slowly increasing and the pub is offering more substantial snacks. Takeaways possible in plastic bottles. The brewer Paul Propper is very friendly. The
pub is on the road to Hradec Kralove / Vickovice, about a ten minutes walk from the train station. Popular with cyclists, the hours extend during the summer season.
Fri+Sat 1700-2200, Sun closed during the winter
Regular beer :
Světlé kvasnicový 11°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 12°
Černý special 13
Velikonocni polotmavý special 14°
Blackbird vánoční 7.1%
RYCHNOV NAD KNĚŽNOU, Mestsky Podorlicky pivovar, Kastany 435, 516 01 Rychnov nad Kněžnou.
www.pivovarrychnov.cz
494 533 069
Reopened 2009
Yeast beer and spirits produced here, there is a restarant 'Senk' at the rear of the brewery open only in the summer selling the three weaker beers. The beers are
often seen at Pivo a Parek in Prague. Occasional events are held in the brewery courtyard too.
Summer only opening hours (from May 2015) : Tues-Fri 1500-2100, Sat-Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Rychnovský Zilvar světlé vyčepní 10°
Rychnovský Kaštan polotmavý ležák 11°
Rychnovská Kněžna světlé ležák 12° / 5.2%
Speciál Rychnovský Habrovák Svateční special 15° / 6%
Other beers :
Kvardian černý 14°
STRAZNE, Minipivovar Friesovy Boudy, Strazne 95, 543 52 Strazne
www.penzionandula.cz/cz/pivovar/
724 230 884
Opened 2013
A very remote location a long way from the village of Strazne. Brewery is part of recently built (to a very high standard) Penzion Andula where accommodation is
available all year.
Regular beers :
Polotmavý typu Ale 14°
TRUTNOV, Krakonos, Krizikova 486, 541 01 Trutnov 1
www.pivovar-krakonos.cz
499 840 114
Opened 1904
At the gateway to the Krkonose mountains, sits this regional brewery with pleasant restaurant attached. Their beers are a bit hit and miss but are easy enough to
find in their home area. On site hotel.
Regular beers :
Tmavé vyčepní 10° / 3.9%
Světlý ležák 12° / 5..1%
Kvasnicové 5.1%
Other beers :
Vánoční světlý special 14°
VRCHLABI, Pivovarska Basta, Horska 198, 543 02 Vrchlabi
www.hotel-vrchlabi.cz/
499 421 272
Opeened 1995
Vrchlabi makes a good base for hiking in the Krkonose, and climbing Snezka, the country’s highest mountain. Of the two brewpubs in town, this is the oldest. It is
located 4kms north of the railway station. There is a regular bus service from Vrchlabi bus station (close to the train station) to Spynderlov Myln going past the
brewery as well as the Hendrych brewery further up the road. All beers are served in 0.4 glasses, and there were five on tap on my visit. Popular with coachloads of
German tourists who are plied with beer, then lured to the ‘cellar of tat’ where they are encouraged to part with their euros.
Daily 1000-2200
Regular beers :
Krkonossky Medved světlý vyčepní 10° / 3.8%
Medved světlý ležák 12° / 4.5%
Other beers :
Bezové (Holunder) 11°
Medved světlé kvasnicové 4.5%
Medved tmavý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Medved višnové 13° / 4.5%
Medved medové 4.5%
Tmavý ležák 14°
Medved veselé 14° / 6%
VRCHLABI, Rodinny pivovar Hendrych, Horska 192, 543 02 Vrchlabi
www.pivohendrych.cz/
702 079 400
Opened 2012
Conveniently located 1-2 kilometres north of minipivovar Basta. You will probably need to go to Basta for food. Accomodation should open in time for the 2013/4
winter season. Beer is sometimes served at the Krkonosky hospudka near Hradcanska metro, Prague.
Daily 1500-2400
Regular beers :
Hendrych 8.8° / 3.3%
Hendrych světlý ležák 11.8° / 4.7%
Hendrych polotmavé special 13.8° / 5.5%
Hendrych 16.8° / 7.6%
Pardubice kraj-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ČESKÁ TŘEBOVÁ, Pivovar Faltus, Moravská č.p. 207, 560 02 Česká Třebová
www.pivovar-faltus.cz
725 746 528
Opened 2012
Brewery and restaurant, just a few minutes walk from the railway station. Some Prague beer shops carry their beer in plastic bottles. It’s easily found just one
minute walk east of the main square, six minutes from the train station. Food and beer both well up to scratch. A convenient place to break up a longer journey east
of Prague. Beer range has been expanded from four to six regular beers.
Regular beers :
Světlé výčepní Kohout 10° / 3.9%
Other beers :
Milota polotmavý svrchné kvasený red ale 11° / 4.8%
Světlý ležák Kohout 11° / 4.5%
Pšeničné ceskotrebovské psenka 11° / 4.5%
Victor tmavý svrchné kvasený stout 15° / 5.9%
Svateční polotmavý special Krystof 16° / 6.3%
Tmavý ležák tmavý Kohout 14° / 5.5%
Vyrocni special Miroslav IPA 17° / 6.9%
DOLNI REDICE, Pivovar Mordyr, Dasicka 300, 553 75, Dolni Redice.
www.pivovarmordyr.cz/
604 618 668
Opened 2013
No pub but PET bottles available from a brewery situated about 13 kms north east of Pardubice. Times for off sales on website along with details of a few outlets
supplied.
Regular beer :
Světlý ležák
Granatavý ležák
Other beers :
Dark IPA 13°
Světlý IPA 14°
Amber IPA 14°
Videnský special
Tmavý ležák
HLINSKO V ČECHÁCH, Rychtar, Resslova 260, 539 01 Hlinsko v Čechách
www.rychtar.cz
469 311 609
Since 1913
Part of K-brewery group. The typical regional brewery is 15 minutes walk southeast of the station, Plenty of places in town to try them, but there is no restaurant on
site. Their excellent lagers are found all over the country in pubs stocking K-brewery beers. A recent addition to the range is the Rataj.
Regular beers :
Klasik světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.0%
Premium světlý 12° / 5%
Fojt nefiltrované 4%
Hlinecké polotmavý special 13 / 5.5%
Standard světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Rataj světlý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Other beers :
Malzav tmavé 12° / 4.5% (discontinued)
Natur nefiltrovaný světlý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Hejtman světlý 12° / 5% (discontinued)
LITOMYŠL, Minipivovar Veselka, T. Novakove 64, 570 01 Litomšyl
www.veselka.lit.cz/
775 998 869
Opened 11/2013
1.2 kms from Litomysl railway station, just east of the UNESCO listed town centre. The brewery was originally established in 2010 but suffered numerous problems
and ceased brewing. Reopened with a refurbished no-smoking restaurant on 11th November 2013. The simple on site restauarant usually sells beer from Klaster and
Černa Hora plus a rotating tap with a beer from either Trutnov, Vyskov or Policka plus it’s own Bendřichova jedenactka which is quite ordinary. It is unfiltered as are
the occasional specials they brew. Also sells a wide variety of Czech and foreign bottled beers. Short food menu which offers no comfort for vegetarians, and may
or may not include the option of a huge teleci rizek (deer schnitzel). Bendrichova is named after Bendrich Smetana one of the countries most loved composers who
was born in the town.
Sun-Thurs 1100–2200, Fri+Sat 1100–2400
Regular beers :
Bedřichova jedenactka světlý ležák 11°
Other beers :
Bedřichova jenenactka polotmavý 11°
Bedřichova dvanactka světlý ležák 12°
MEDLEŠICE, Pivovar Medlesice, Medlešice 2, 538 31 Medlešice
www.medlesice.cz
736 649 704
Opened 2001
Basic village pub with scant food to soak up the excellent beer on offer. An outdoor area is popular with cyclists in the summer. Situated quite close to the railway
station. No specials reported.
Sun-Thurs 1400-2130, Fri-Sat 1400-2300
Regular beers :
PARDUBICE, Pernštejn, Palackeho 250, 530 33 Pardubice
www.pernstejn.cz
466 511 321
Opened 1871
Thanks to its location just a few minutes from Pardubice railway station, this is one of the Czech Republic’s more accessible breweries. Typical Czech pub grub at
the on site restaurant. Best known for its unusual porter, which is widely distributed in bottles, less so in draught form. Taxis is named after a notorious horse
slaughtering fence at the Pardubicky steeplechase.
Daily 1000-2200
Regular beers :
Granat 5.7%
Polotmavý vyčepní 4.0%
Kvasnak 13° / 5.6%
Vilem jedenactka světlý ležák 11° / 4.8%
Taxis světlé special 14° / 6%
Světlý ležák 5.0%
Pardubický Porter 19° / 8%
Tmavý ležák 5.0%
POLIČKA, 572 14 Polička, Pivovarská 141
www.pivovar-policka.cz
Regional brewer whose beer turns up in odd pubs all over the country. No on site tap.
Regular beers :
Hradebni tmavé vyčepní 10° / 3.7%
Hradebni světlé vyčepní 10° / 3.9%
Otakar světlý ležák 11° / 4.2%
Otakar světlý kvasnicový 4.2%
Zavis světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Zavis světlý kvasnicový 5%
Eliska tmavý special 13.5° / 5.8%
Other beers :
František Bittner světlý special 13°
461 725 575
Opened 1517
SVITAVY, Svitavsky Pivovarek Na Kopecku, Radimerska 5a, 568 02 Svitavy
www.pivovareknakopecku.cz
724 691 987
Opened 2011
This minipivovar is found in the South West suburbs and is a 25 minute walk from the station, you will need a map! It’s a typical community pub with just a couple of
beers on and limited food. The beers are fine and sometimes make it to U Vodouchu in Prague as well.
Regular beers :
Skopecek světlý ležák 12° / 5.2%
Tmavý ležák 13°
Other beers :
Pšeničné 12°
Karamelový 11°
Svetly special 14°
USTI NAD ORLICI, Mestansky Pivovar, Trebovska 1, Usti nad Orlici – Hylvaty, 562 03
www.pivovar.ustinadorlici.cz/
778 481 837
Opens 2015
The attractive refurbished restaurant is already open, the brewery should follow in 2015. Situated in the south end of the town about ten minutes walk from Usti
nad Orlici mesto (+ another ten minutes from the main station).
ŽAMBERK, Minipivovar Žamberk, Havlenova 10, 564 01 Žamberk
www.pivovar-zamberk.cz/
465 611 918
Opened 1995
Situated on highway 11, just to the west of the town centre. Both the centre and pub are 3 kilometres from the railway station. Brewery sold to new owners in 2014.
Pots in the main room.
Tues 1700-2200, Weds+Thurs+Sun 1600-2200, Fri+Sat 1600-2400
Regular beers :
Zamberecký Kanec světlé 10° / 3.8%
Patriot Kvasnicové ležák 12°
Bulik světlý ležák 11°
Medový 12°
Zamberecký Kanec světlý ležák 12° / 4%
Polotmavý 12°
Zamberecký Kanec světlý 13° / 4.6%
Pšeničné Kvasnicové 12°
Zamberecký Kanec amber 14° / 6%
Černý special 13°
Other beers :
Old Ale
Imperial stout
Klub Alt
ŽAMBERK, Jelen / Letohradsky, Na Drahach 444, Žamberk
www.pivovarzamberk.wz.cz/
Opened 2014
A second brewery in Žamburk, using equipment from the Lebeni brewery in Hungary. Apparently set up by the brewer of the original Zamberk micro after it was
bought by new owners. To add to the confusion beers are sold under the Letohradsky name. They brew (or rebadge) beers for pivo a parek pivoteka in Prague which
are sold under the ‘Velkoprazske’ name. There is no tap. The brewery is at a former slaughterhouse in the north east of the town.
Regular beer :
Letohrad jelena světlý 11°
Tmavý special 14°
Polotmavý Ale 14°
Velkoprazske světlý nefiltrovaný ležák 12°
Velkoprazske polotmavý 12°
Velkoprazske psenicne 12°
ŽLEBSKÉ CHVALOVICE, Kutilkova minipivovar Žlebské Chvalovice, Žlebské Chvalovice 88, 538 43 Třemošnice
http://kutilkovapalirna.cz/
463 035 424
Opened 2010
Brewery / distillery in the Iron mountains east of Kolin. If coming here by train, take the train from Prague to Caslav, and the nearest station is two stops from the
end of the Třemošnice branch, leaving you a twenty minute walk up the hill. Note it’s a request stop! Legal flim flam was preventing them from regularly opening the
site to visitors, but that has been fixed in 2014, check the website for more details of opening times. Hotel Herman in Hermanova Mestec also stocks the beer.
Regular beers :
Polotmavý 14°
Other beers :
Psenicné 11°
Ale 12°
Pšeničné 12°
Videnské
Medové 12°
Zelené Velikonoce
Vysocina kraj------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BISKUPICE-PULKOV, Pivovar Gajdos, Biskupice 2, 675 57, Biskupice-Pulkov
http://biskupickypivovar.cz/
Opened 2013
Home brewer, located about 20 kms north of Znojmo. No website. Draught beer and PET bottles available to purchase from owners house. Plans to have inside
seating and a beer garden. Rather poor given recent tastings in Prague free houses.
Wed-Sat 1700–2100, Sun 1400-2000 (off sales)
Regular beers :
Biskupický Gajdoš světlé 10°
Biskupický Gajdoš polotmavé 11°
Biskupický Gajdoš kvasnicové 11°
Biskupický Gajdoš světlý 12°
Biskupický Gajdoš special 13°
Gajdos višnovy 13° / 5.2%
BRTNICE, Pivovar Ruprenz, Uhrinovice 26, 588 32 Brtnice
www.pivoruprenz.cz/
603 465 388
Opened 2013?
Ex home brewer now brewing commercially on an irregular basis. South of Jihlava in the village of Uhřinovice. No pub or nearby railway station.
Regular beers :
Ruprenz světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.0%
Ruprenz světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Pernitz ležák 5.0%
Other beers :
Ruprenz vanočni tmavé special 19 / 7.9%
BYSTŘICE NAD PERNŠTEJNEM, Mittrowsky / Eden Centre, Novy Dvur 318
www.edencentre.cz
736 112 538
Opens 21/3/15
Large complex near the station including a brewery due to open in March. Beers will be branded ‘Mittrowsky’. The whole place is as the name suggests, an ‘eco’
project. Seems certain that there will be an on site tap as one of the conditions of the subsidies to the project is that the beers can only be sold on site. Don’t
expect to see them in Prague – cos you won’t!
BYSTŘICE NAD PERNŠTEJNEM, Pivovar Medard, Sportovní a rekreační areal, Domanín 127, Bystřice nad Pernštejnem.
www.borovinka.cz/pivovar/
566 551 828
Blessed 15th August 2014. Nearest stations Rozsochy or Bystřice stations, both about 5km walk away. Accomodation available.
Sats 1100-1800, other days unknown (maybe weekends only?).
Beers :
Pšeničné 11°
Satan světlý ležák 12°
Opened 2014 (October?).
ČESKÝ RUDOLEC, Pivovar Cesky Rudolec, Cesky Rudolec 75
www.zamek-ceskyrudolec.cz
778 403 620
Opening 21/3/15
In an established pension / restaurant / wellness centre. The town has a very poor bus service from nearby Dacice, and is about 6kms from Dolni Bolikov station on
the Telc to Slavonice railway line.
CHOTĚBOŘ, Chotěboř pivovar, Prumyslova 1755, 583 01 Chotěboř.
www.pivovarchotebor.cz
569 443 322
Opened 2009
Modern brewery in industrial zone, no on site restaurant, but can be found in town and increasingly in Prague. Further distribution should be expected as they won
the SPP brewery of the year in 2010. A (plastic) bottled beer Tharovo Kladivo, nefiltrovane Tmavé pivo s medovinov has also been seen.
Regular beers :
Original světlé vyčepní 4.1%
Polo polotmavý ležák 4.3%
Premium světlý ležák 4.9%
Premium dark tmavé ležák 4.6%
Kvasnicové 12°
Special karamelové 5.7%
Other beers :
Chotebor plus 4.6%
Patron non alcoholic 0.5%
DALEŠICE, Dalešice 71, 675 54
www.pivovar-dalesice.cz
568 860 942
Opened 1977*
Most famous for the film Postriziny being filmed here (although the book was set in Nymburk). This is one of the harder brewe ries to get to by public transport
being miles from any railway station. A bus from Trebic would seem to be your best option although it’s not frequent. There is a hotel attached should you wish to
make an overnight visit. *Closed as a full brewery in 1977 it subsequently reopened as a brewpub.
Mon-Sat 1030-2300, Sun 1030-2100
Regular beers :
Filtrované 11° / 4.2%
Majový světlý ležák 13°
Světlé Kvasnicové 13° / 5.3%
Fledermaus tmavý Kvasnicové 13° / 5.3%
Other beers :
Kourici Kralik polotmavý 12.4° / 4.7%
Dalesický Wiener 12° / 5%
DOUBRAVNIK, Doubravnicke pivo, Doubravnik 109, 592 61
www.facebook.com/doubravnik.pivovar?fref=ts
Situated in a village north of Tisnov. No tap, but distributes on an irregular basis to pubs in Brno.
777 252 797
Opened 2014
HAVLÍČKŮV BROD, Rebel, Dobrovskeho 2027, Havlíčkův Brod 580 01
www.hbrebel.cz
569 495 111
Opened 1834
City centre regional brewery just north of the main square, with restaurant attached. They almost sold out to K-brewery in 2014, but thankfully they stayed
independent. They could be a bit more innovative and push the beers outside their local catchment area.
Regular beers :
Tradicni světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.1%
Hradecka 10° / 4.4%
Hradecký Votrok 11° / 4.8%
Zlatý / Czech Rebel Tudor beer světlý 4.4%
Rebel černý tmavé ležák 4.7%
Rebel Original Premium světlý ležák 4.8%
Tudor světlé 10° / 4.2%
Rebel Haskuv C.K. světlé vyčepní 4.1%
Rebel Višen 4.7%
Světlý Kvasnicový 5.3%
Other beers :
Černý kvasnicovV 12°
Svatovaclavský Drson
Svateční světlé special 5.9%
Svitavak světlé vyčepní 3.9% (bottles only)
Svitavak světlé ležák 4.8% (bottles only)
HORNI DUBENKY, Kozlicek microbrewery, Horni Dubenky 145, 588 52 Horni Dubenky.
www.pivovar-kozlicek.cz
603 170 012
Opened 2007
Non filtered beers offered 'in the family house' a couple of kms from railway station Jihlavka. The beers are sometimes sold at Zly Casy in Prague, also at the Lipa
Inn in the village of Zvonu near Jihlava, which regularly sells beers from local micros (www.hostinec.zborna.cz/). Thankfully they also now have an outlet in Jihlava “U
Sudu” at Fibichova 21 (Mon-Thur 1000-2200, Fri 1000-2400, Sat 1500-2400, Sun 1500-2200)
Regular beers :
Javořický ležák světlý 11°- 12° / 4.7%
Javořický speciál světlý 13°- 15° / 5.9%
Javořický polotmavý speciál 13°-15° / 5.2%
Javořický tmavý speciál 13°-14° / 5.2%
Other beers :
Svetla pšenična 12° / 5.0%
Videnské ležák 12° / 4.7%
IPA 6.1%
Red Ale 4.7%
American ale 4.7%
HUMPOLEC, Bernard, Ulice 5 Kveta 1, Humpolec 396 01
www.bernard.cz
565 532 407
Opened 1991
Quite what the small town of Humpolec did to deserve such a good brewery is not known. Consistently serving up some of the country’s best beers and massively
expanding both domestically and internationally as a result. So far expansion does not seem to have affected quality. They are also known for their unconventional
advertising, proto (against) Europivo for example, which sometimes feature the distinctive face of owner Stanislav Bernard. An innovation for 2014 is a ‘bezlepkovy’
gluten free beer. No on site pub but brewery tours are possible and the beer is widely available all over the country in discerning restaurants. ‘Bernard Fest’ the
annual knees up is held off site, and due to featuring some quality Czech bands has a hefty cover charge (300kcs in 2014)… The most recent innovations are ‘Lavina’ –
a mixed gas (?) concoction, and ’Bohemian Ale’ a bottle only affair which tastes remarkably like Duvel. The latter is actually not so remarkable when you consider the
makers of Duvel have a stake in Bernard. They have recently opened a beer spa in Prague (www.pivnilaznebernard.cz).
Regular beers :
Kvasnicové (probably the same beer as the Svateční )
Unfiltered vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Dark specialni černý ležák 12° / 5.1%
Lavina černý lezak 5.1% (Lavina = avalanche!)
Unfiltered světlý ležák 11° / 4.6%
Nefiltrované special ležák 14 / 6.0%
Amber polotmavý 11° / 4.7%
Other beers :
Svateční ležák 12° / 5%
Ox14° 5.8%
Unfiltered světlé ležák 5.0%
JIHLAVA, Jezek, Vrchlickeho 2, Jihlava
www.pivovar-jihlava.cz
567 564 111
Opened 1860
Part of K-brewery group. As a result some rationalisation of the range has taken place, and some of the beers listed below may not be produced anymore. Following
their takeover by K-brewery their only regular contribution to the group was their excellent 11° light, although since that time the recipe has dramatically changed,
for the worse. If they have any sense they will go back to the old recipe. They also produce several seasonal specials for K-brewery as well as the all year
headbanger ‘Grand’. The brewery with restaurant is near the town centre not far from Jihlava mesto railway station.
Regular beers :
Senkový světlé 10° / 4.4%
Velikonoce kraslicak zeleny 6.2%
Jezek světlé ležák 11° / 4.8% (also in tank)
Other beers :
Linie světlé vyčepní 4.0% (bottles only)
Telcský Zacharias světlý special 14° / 6.1%
Pivoj světlé vyčepní 4.2% (bottles only)
Jihlavsky Grand 18° / 8.0%
Světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.1% (discontinued)
Kvasnicový 4.9%
Tmavý 10° / 4.1% (discontinued)
Seasonal beers :
Svaty Martin Alt beer 13° / 4.7%
Stribrný 11° / 4.5% (discontinued)
Čertovský special 16° / 7.1%
Kvasnicové 11° / 4.5% (discontinued)
Velikonoce kraslicak červené 10° / 4.4%
Světlý ležák 12° / 5% (discontinued)
JIHLAVA, Jihlavsky Radnicni Pivovar, Masarykovo namesti 66/67, 586 01 Jihlava
www.radnicni-jihlava.cz/
774 570 365
Opened 2011
The posh restaurant is located on the main square, a ten minute walk from Jihlava mesto station. I recommend visiting when the more downmarket pivnice is open.
Their Ignac beer is very good but not all of their beers live up to this high standard.
Restaurant : Mon-Thurs 1030-2200, Fri 1030-2300, Sat 1030-2200, Sundays 1100-1600
Pivnice : Mon-Thurs 1500-2300, Fri 1500-2400, Sat 1600-2300, Sun 1600-2200
Regular beers:
Ignác - světlý ležák 12.1° / 4.8%
Radicni special amber ale 14.15° / 5.5%
Zikmund - polotmavý speciál 13.3° / 5.3%
Radicni special pumpkin ale 12.5° / 5%
Other beers :
Jiskra – světlé karamelový ale 10.5° / 4.5%
Radicni special tmava pšenične 15° / 6.1%
Zuzana - malina 12°
Radicni special porter 14.7° / 5.3%
Single hop ale 12°
Radicni special biere de garde 15° / 5.8%
Zuzana – visen (cherry) 12.1° / 4.8%
Radicni special XXI 21.2° / 9.1%
Zuzana – Manderinka 12.1° / 4.8%
Radicni special oatmeal stout 16° / 6.7%
Zuzana – Horký pomeranc 12.1° / 4.8%
IPA 13° Zuzana – Boruvka 12.1° / 4.8%
IPA 1495 14.95° / 6.0%
Radicni special pšenične 12.2° / 4.8%
Svatomartinský special
Radicni special cannabis 12° / 4.8%
Vánoční zazvorový special polotmavý 12.8° / 5.3%
Radicni special post apocalyptic ale 12° / 4..9%
Velikonocni videnský ležák 12.1° / 4.8%
KAMENICE NAD LIPOU, Pivovar Kokes, 394 70 Kamenice nad Lipou
www.pivokokes.cz/
Tiny brewery in the owners house, so no pub on site. The beers have made it to Prague on occasions.
Regular beers :
Kalich amber 11°
Zlatý světlé nefiltrovane ležák 12°
Other beers :
Zazvov 12°
Temný černý special 14°
603 792 086
Opened 2012
PACOV, Rodinny minipivovar Pacov, Jana Autengrubera 318, 395 01 Pacov (near Pelhrimov)
www.minipivovarpacov.cz
606 636 343
Opened 2009
Between Tabor and Pelhrimov lies the town of Pacov, where the beer can be found in its own bar. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from the train station, just south of the
main square, although its set back from the main road so be careful you don’t miss it. It’s a small modernized bar selling bar snacks, and on my visit just one beer –
the svetly lezak. Judging by past offerings, some of their other beers are quite unusual, read ‘experimental’, read verging on the undrinkable. Really, the tap is one
for the tap tap tickers only.
Open : Tuesday to Thursday 1700-2100, Friday 1700-2300, Saturday 1500-2300 (shorter hours in winter), Mon+Sun closed
Regular beers :
Pšenične 11°
Other beers :
Ochucene Manderinkove 12°
Světlý ležák Pacovský Golem 12°
Ochucené Pacovská Borůvka 12°
Tmavý ležák Pacovský Černý Rabín 12°
Ochucené Pacovské Zázvorové
Polotmavý Rabin 5.5%
Ochucene Horky Pomeranc 12°
Malinove 12°
Belgican 15° / 6.8%
PELHŘIMOV, Poutnik, Pivovarska 856, 393 17 Pelhřimov
www.pivovarpoutnik.cz
565 323 231
Opened 1899
The Pilgrim brewery has no restaurant and the beer is hard to find even in its home town, although it can be found in many pubs in Brno.
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Other beers :
Horké světlý ležák 12°
Kvasnicové světlý ležák 12°
Světlé special 14° / 5.8% (produced for Xmas & Easter)
RACIN, Hotel Leopold, Racin 10, 592 11 Racin
www.racin.cz
724 461 330
Opened 2014
Hotel, whose website mentions they brew pivo ‘Richard’ which if true will lead to confusion with the Richard brewery near Brno. Approx ten kms north west of Zdar
nad Sazavou.
TŘEBÍČ, Podklasterni pivovar Třebíč ’Urban’, nad Zavkem 7, 674 01 Třebíč
www.pivovar-trebic.cz
725 603 174
Opened 2012
The town of Třebíč features two UNESCO sites. The distillery / restaurant in Třebíč (Centrum Lihovar) includes a brewpub selling their four regular beers plus two
of their specials. It also trades under the name ’Urban’, not an attempt for street cred, because Urban is a common Czech name. A tasting tray of 6x1dl is available.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2400. Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Urban nefiltrované 10° / 4.1%
Urban světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Urban tmavý 11°
Urban světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Kaplan pšeničné special 12° / 5%
Urban polotmavý ležák 13° / 5.3%
Other beers :
Urban ležák s prichuti 11° visen / horky pomeranc / boruvka / cannabis / kava / zazvor (flavoured beers)
Cornel Red Ale 12° / 5%
Cornel single malt ale 5%
Nakurovný special 13° / 5.3%
Cornel IPA 14° / 5.8%
Urban tmavý ležák 14° / 5.8%
Svetly special 15° / 6%
Cornel tmavý porter 16° / 6% (also described as stout)
VELKÉ MEZÍŘÍČI, Malostransky pivovar, Třebíčska 342/10, Velké Meziříčí
www.jelinkovavila.cz
566 502 205
Opened 2004
Fish restaurant / hotel serving only unpasteurised and unfiltered beer. Beers are sometimes labeled under the Harrach name. It’s a bit of a walk from the main
station, and is nearer Velké Meziříčí zastavka.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri+Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Harrach světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Svateční ležák 5.2%
Harrach světlý ležák 12° / 5.2%
Tradicni special 6.2%
(Amber) special 14° / 6%
Stout 13.8° / 6.2%
Kourový special 13.8° / 6.2%
Pšeničné 6.2%
Medový special 14° / 6.2%
ŽDÍREC NAD DOUBRAVOU, Pivovar Na ranči, Ždírec nad Doubravou
www.dzekuvranc.cz/
561 110 747
Opened 2012
The Czechs have a weird love of the wild west (look on youtube for the film Limonadovy Joe for more evidence). Rural ranches abound where Czechs can play cowboy.
Thankfully this one has a brewery and a pension. Its a 15 minute walk from the station on the east end of town. Just one decent beer on offer and some rather
average food (with little to satisfy vegetarians). Everything is quite clean and modern. The entrance to the restaurant is at the back of the building, the tanks are
somewhere back their too but they aren’t visible. Open for the lunchtime trade only Monday to Thursday.
Mon-Thurs 1100-1400, Fri+Sat 1100-2200, Sunday 1100-2100
Regular beer :
Světlý nefiltrované 13°
ŽELIV, Klašterni pivovar Želiv, Želiv 122, 394 44
http://zeliv.eu/klasterni-pivovar/aktuality/
565 598 985
Opened 2003
Used to produce Belgium style bottled beer with occasional forays into draught production. At fifteen kilometres from the nea rest railhead of Humpolec, it’s not so
easy to get to, and there is no restaurant. The brewery actually closed down between 2009 and 2010 but reopened with more modern equipment. The old range of
beers appears to have been superseded or maybe just rebadged. Hastal, Salesius, Milo and Drslav are named after previous abbots. Excursions featuring tastings
available, also packages including accommodation / meals for groups.
Regular beers :
Hastal světlé ležák nefiltrované 12° / 5%
Hastal tmavé ležák 12° / 5.0%
Hastal polotmavý ležák 12°
Salesius světlé special 15° / 5.9%
Milo světlé special American ale
Drslav specialni kvasnicový
Other beers :
Jeronym pšenične 12° / 5.0%
Jazesius polotmavý 15°
Pre 2009 beers :
Siard Falco (amber) 5.2%
Gottschalk (amber) 6.5%
Castulus (honey) 6.5%
Southern Moravia---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLUČINA, Xaver, Havlickova 99, 664 56, Blučina
www.pivoxaver.eu
Reopened 2014
A reopening south of Brno, nearest railhead Vojkovice (no tap). Off sales possible on Wednesdays 1400-1600 and Saturdays 1400-1700.
Regular beers :
Xaver světlý ležák 12°
Ludmila světlý ležák 12°
František polotmavý special 15°
Oldrich tmavé special 18°
Vladimir světlý special 22°
BRATČICE, Zamecky Pivovar, Bratčice 106, 664 67 Bratčice
www.pivovarbratcice.cz/uvod/index.php
Opened 2012
Originally brewing at Oslavany castle, they relocated to Bratcice in 2012 and opened an adjacent pivnice in late 2013. It is walkable from either Hrusovany u Brna,
Vojkovice nad Svratkou or Rajhrad. The road from Vojkovice is the quietest. It’s a modern building just west of the main crossroads in this sleepy town. The pivnice
is a basic affair tacked on to the brewery and offers four beers on tap, but no food. They also own three pubs in central Brno, details on their website. The website
mentions that they follow the traditions of the brewing at Oslavany, but in reality the beers are brewed to a completely new recipe. The weaker beers are poor in a
typical South Moravian way, the 12 upwards are reasonable.
Pivovarske Hospoda : Mon-Fri 1600–2300, Sat 1000-2200, Sun 1000–2100
Regular beers :
Zamecka nefiltrované světlé vyčepní 10°
Zamecka filtrované světlý ležák 11°
Zamecka nefiltrované světlý ležák 12°
Zamecka nefiltrované černy ležák 12°
Zamecka nefiltrovaný polotmavý ležák 13°
Seasonal beers :
Vánoční Bratčický granat 15°
BŘECLAV, Zamecky Pivovar Breclav, Zamecke namesti 5/1, 690 02, Břeclav
www.pivovarbreclav.cz/
Opened 2013
An industrial brewery set up in the old castle brewery (closed in 1996). Opposite the ‘zimni stadion’ (ice hockey rink) a fifteen minute walk from the station. There is
a beer garden for the warmer months (2014 opening times : Mon-Fri 1400-2200, Sat+Sun 1000-2200, in July and August open daily from 1000) plus the ‘pod zamkem’
pub next door stocks the beer. Shops in the area sell large plastic bottles, and fromm 2015 the beer has been available in glass bottles too.
Regular beers :
Delegat světlé vyčepní 4%
Podluzan mediuak 11° / 4.5%
Kanec světlý ležák 5%
Svatovaclavský polotmavý special 5.2%
Vánoční dedictvi tmavý special 6%
BŘECLAV, Frankies pivovar, Jan Palacha 121/8, 69002 Breclav
www.frankies.cz/
Opened 2014
Officially launched 26th September 2014. Welcome, indeed, to the pleasure dome... Looks like they distribute on an inregular basis to a small number of pubs in
Breclav and Brno. Off sales are also possible from the brewery 1000-1500 on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Regular beer :
BRNO, Charlies Square, Fratiskanska 498/7, 602 00, Brno
www.charliesbeer.cz/
778 439 437
Opened April 2014
Mon-Tues 1100-2400, Weds-Fri 1100-0100, Sat 1130-0100, Sun 1130-2200
Very modern pub very near the station between Masarykova and Josefska. Shortly after opening they were selling a range of Tambor beers, a superb wheat from
Lucky Bastard plus their own 11 which was quite promising. So far that seems to be the only beer they have brewed.
Regular beer :
Special světlý nefiltrované ležák 11°
BRNO, Hauskrecht Parni pivovar, Porazka 208/3, 602 00 Brno
www.hauskrecht.cz/
739 997 512
Opened 2014
Petr Hauskrecht has worked for Starobrno and Krusovice and is ‘credited for’ (or accused of) the beer Baron Trenc amongst others. I will happily pay for a one way
ticket to the Hague, if the war crimes tribunal can fit him in… Maybe he is trying to atone for his sins, for he has set up his own brewery in a former slaughterhouse
in an industrial part of Brno somewhere near the main station, and the first result was very nice. There is a small on site tap for private functions and brewery tours
only. Black Flek is an homage to the black beer of U Fleku in Prague where Petr served his brewing apprentice.
Beers :
Brnenska 11° / min 4.5%
Brnenska 12° / min 5%
Black Flek 13° / min 4.5%
BRNO, Pivovar Lucky Bastard, Ptašinskeho 12, 602 00 Brno
www.lucky-bastard.cz
773 661 212
Opened 10/2013
Very flash website in Czech and English with some interesting sounding beers. No pub but visits possible with prior arrangement. Off sales available on Tuesdays only
from 1100-1600.
Regular beers :
Weizen 11° / 4.7%
Pale (American Pale Ale) 12° / 5.2%
Porter 14°
Black (American brown ale) 14° / 6.2%
India (American IPA) 15° / 6.7%
Weizenbock 16° / 7%
BRNO, Pivovar Lisen, Kotlanova 5, Brno – Líšeň 628 00
www.lisenskypivovar.cz
603 763 211
Take tram 8 to Kotlanova stop and cross tram tracks by the footbridge. Ignore the guy in advanced stages of glue sniffing psychosis hanging onto the lamp post and
proceed directly ahead to the shopping complex ahead, the pub is in the middle. The starting point for their beer cookbook is typical South Moravian suds i.e. does
not stray too far from the Starobrno formula. Expect three regular beers and one special. Terrible logo and beer mats.
Regular beers :
Marvan světlý ležák 11.7°
Lezoun polotmavý 13.5°
Pšenične 12.5°
Occasional beers
Pavian tmavé special 15.5°
Visnový ležák
Svaty Vaclav 12°
Zazvorové
Bezinkové
Zelena pšeničné
BRNO, Starobrno, Hlinky 160/12, 661 47 Brno
www.starobrno.cz
543 516 111
Opened 1872
Part of the Heineken group. Quite simply one of the worst breweries in the country, often quoted by the locals as a benchmark for crap beer. I presume the Dacicke
and Hostan beer that still appear are brewed here as the Dutch misers have closed down those breweries. If there is a plus sign the brewery features a restaurant
with limited beer range and a smoky pivnice with more focus on beer. The beer here is as good as the brand gets. They are inc reasingly pushing the beer in
unpasteurized form which helps a bit, but frankly we are in turd polishing territory here.
Daily 1100-2400
Regular beers :
Cerne 3.8%
Other beers :
Kvasnicové 13° (only available at the brewery tap?)
Tradicni světlé vyčepní 4% (unpasteurised)
Bylinkové 12°
Rezak 4%
Staroceska Malvaz polotmavý 13°
Světlý medium 4.5% (unpasteurised)
Zelený (yes green!) 13°
Světlý ležák 5% (unpasteurised)
Medak 13°
Drak světlý ležák extra chmeleny 12
Black Drak 5.5% (only in bottles)
Baron Trenck světlý 6%
Cerveny Drak 15° / 6% (only in bottles)
BRNO, Pivovar Magistr, Hrnčířská 23, Brno - Veveří, 60200
www.pivovarmagistr.cz/
541 212 314
Opened 2011
This corner basement restaurant is situated mid way between downtown Brno and Kralove Pole. If you walk from the main station it will take you 35 minutes, or take
tram 1 or 6 to Hrcinska. The serve five regular beers with no sign of specials. The 10 / 11 / 12 beers were all fine, seemingly brewed to taste what Starobrno should
taste like. Food is no nonsense Czech fare. The Zitna is a rare Czech example of a rye beer and is highly recommended. The cherry beer however was like drinking
lipstick and should be avoided at all costs.
Daily 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Ječná desítka Kateřina 10°
Polotmavý Magistr Kelly 11°
Ležák Scotta 12°
Old Land 12.6°
Zitna 13°
Pšeničný Císarský weizen 14°
Other beers :
Višňové pivo 14°
Male Coko Chilli kvaseny nefiltrovany special 15°
Bock 16°
BRNO, Pegas, Jakubska 4, 602 00 Brno
www.hotelpegas.cz/
542 210 104
Opened 1989
Once one of the stars of the Czech brewing scene, now perhaps just another brewpub. A ten minute stroll from the railway station just beyond the main square.
Rooms available. Restaurant is now non smoking.
Mon-Sat 0900-2400, Sun 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák kvasnicový 5%
Other beers :
Vánočníi special 13°
Tmavý lezák kvasnicový 5%
Oatmeal stout 13° / 5%
Pšenične 5%
NZ ale 14°
Special 16° / 6.6%
RIPA ale 14°
Marzen polotmavý 15°
Vánoční porter 18°
BRNO, U Richarda, Risova 12, 641 00 Brno-Zebetin
www.uricharda.eu/
546 217 715
Opened 2004
On the western edge of Brno, a tram and bus ride away sits the pleasant brewpub. If you are short of time, you can sample their beers in their more central pub
‘Restaurace u Richarda’ in town (Mon-Sat 1100-2300, Sun closed)
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri+Sat 1100-2300 (Zebetin)
Regular beers :
Pšeničné 11° / 5%
Other beers :
Svetlé 9°
Světlé ležák Kvasnicové 12° / 5%
Polotmavý karamel 11°
Visnové 5%
Merunka 12°
Tmavý ležák 12°
Malina 12°
Medový special 15°
Pomerancova 12°
Videnský special 13°
ČERNA HORA, Černa Hora 3/5, 679 21 Černa Hora
www.pivovarch.cz
516 482 412
Opened 1298
Part of K-brewery group. Known by detractors as Černa horror, this brewery is by far the biggest thing in Černa Hora. Despite being part of K-brewery it seems to
have retained a high product range and the Granat and Kvasar are widely available all over the country. Exports considerable volume to Slovakia. The nearest
railhead is Rajec-Jestrebi a five kilometer walk away. There is no tap, but beer tours are available. Extra hoppy Matouš is a recent innovation.
Regular beers :
Tas světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Světlý ležák 4.8% (formerly known as Kamelot)
Moravske sklepni nefiltrované 4%
Granat (caramel) 4.5%
Kern polotmavý 3.8%
Velen pšeničné 4.8%
Klasterni 3.8% (only draught)
Black Hill (spiced beer) 5.5% only in bottles
Matouš světlý ležák (extra hoppy) 4.2%
Kvasar (honey) 14° / 5.7%
Modrý Luna (blueberry) 11° / 4.4%
Other beers :
1530 světlý special 15.3° / 6.3%
Pater světlý ležák 4.4% (also available unfiltered)
DOLNI BOJANOVICE, Mazak Dolni Bojanov, Hlavni 382, 696 17 Dolni Bojanovice
www.pivovarmazak.cz/
775 000 697
Opened 2011
In a village a few kilometres north west of Hodonin, there are buses from Hodonin. Plastic bottles of the beer available from the brewery Thursdays 1500-1700,
Fridays 1400-1600. It can be found on tap at “Luzak” in Luzice and in the “Jamaica” pub and a few others in Hodonin, details on website. Beers are often found on
tap in Prague.
Regular beers :
Světlé ležák 11.8°
Seasonal beers :
Vyčepní 10.8° (summer only)
Jantar 11.8°
Polotmavý special 13.5°
Mazak pšeničné 12.5°
HODONÍN, Rodinny pivovar Hodoninsky Vojacek, Bratislavska 1/6, Hodonín
www.hodoninskyvojacek.cz/
602 772 444
Opened 2013
This brewery is located in an industrial estate one mile south of Hodonín station. In early 2014 they opened their own pub ‘Restaurace sports club’ at Tyrsova
3214/8, in the centre of the town, slightly nearer the train station than Kunc. I thought the beers were ok, but other opinions are available.
Regular beers :
Desatnika světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Svobodnik 8° (for cyclists)
Kaprala polotmavý videnský ležák 11°
Verbir 13°
Serzanta světlý ležák 11°
Majora světlý special 14°
Oficera světlý ležák 12°
Vánoční Kapitan 14°
Kapitana 13°
HODONÍN, Kunc, Narodni trida 10/624, 695 01 Hodonín
https://cs-cz.facebook.com/pages/Pivovar-Kunc-Hodonin/179958165421492
Pleasant brewpub in the town centre.
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák 4%
Tmavý ležák 4.5%
Zazvorové (ginger) 4%
518 343 446
Other beers :
Opened 1994
Kvasnicové 12°
Visnové 13°
Černý 13°
KYJOV, Kyjovsky pivovar, Trida Komenskeho 596/66, 697 01 Kyjov
www.hotel-club.cz/
518 614 313
https://www.facebook.com/kyjovsky.pivovar
Micro in an existing hotel, very close to the railway station. It’s quite a nice set up, but the beers were quite poor really.
Fri 1100-0100, other days unknown
Opened 2014
MIKULOV, Pivovar Mamut, Žižkova 1148/4, 692 01 Mikulov
www.pivovarmamut.cz
777 859 438
Minipivovar in the attractive town of Mikulov, deep in the heart of Moravian wine country. According to their website, they will specialize in bottom fermented
beers. They also have occasional open days at the brewery, although where exactly it is is yet to be established – I am not sure it is really at the address above.
Beers are available at U Chalupateho Slona to the north of the town centre, it is opposite the ‘amphitheatre’, not obvious from the passing road and oddly from
outside is still called Hospodka U Konyho. I found the beers ok, except for the wheat beer which was poor. The beers might also be found at the Pod Zamek pub in
Husova, as you might expect ‘under the castle’ in the centre.
Regular beers :
Mamut světlé vyčepní 10°
Seasonal beers :
Mamu videnské special 11°
Mamut polotmavý ležák 11°
Mamut tmavý special 13°
Mamut světlý ležák 12°
Mastodent světlý special 14°
Mastodent jantarový special 15°
MIKULOV, Hotel Galant, Mlynska 2, 692 01 Mikulov
www.galant.cz/nezarazene/pivni-predpremiera/
519 323 353
Opening 2015
Upmarket restaurant and hotel, now with added brewery. You will find it just east of the hilltop castle, about fifteen minutes walk from the station. The first public
tastings were in February 2015.
MORAVSKY ŽIŽKOV, Pivovar Moravsky Žižkov, Chalupky 485, 691 01 Moravsky Žizkov
www.pivovar.in/
607 562 306
Opened 2012
Restaurant U Rybnika on site, 6 kms from Ladna railway station, north of Breclav. Good solid beers with a south Moravian (i.e. Starobrno) tang. It’s next to the pond
just north of the town, and is well signposted.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri-Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Divocak nefiltrované světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Other beers :
Velikonocni ležák 12° / 4.8%
Žižkovsky nefiltrovaný světlý ležák 11° / 4.4%
Videnský ležák 12° / 4.8%
Žižkovsky čert nefiltrované tmavý special 13° / 5.3%
Mustang (exta bitter) světlý special 13° / 5.3%
Žižkovský vánoční special 13° / 5.3%
NOVY SALDORF, Minipivovar U Dyje, Sedlesovice 95, Novy Saldorf-Sedlesovice 671 81
www.beerborec.cz/page.php?page=brand_detail&brandid=6001&mesto=%
Opened 2012
In a southern suburb of Znojmo. Although brewing since summer 2012 there is little information on the internet. Beer can be found occasionally in Pivnice U Sneka
and Bowling Sport Bar in Znojmo, and has also been seen in Prague, Brno and Plzen.
Regular beers :
Zlatý Josef Snekova 11°
Zlatý Josef Snekova světlý ležák 12°
Zlatý Josef Snekova 14°
OSLAVANY, Mestsky zamecky pivovar, Zamecka 1/16, 664 12 Oslavany
www.pivo-oslavany.cz/
Opened 2013
Replacement brewery installed in the castle restaurant following relocation in the autumn of 2012 of the original brewery (opened 2004) to a new location in
Bratcice. Unfortunately the beer and the food menu have been downgraded.
Regular beers :
Opal světlé vyčepní 10°
Jantar světlý ležák 12°
Rubin polotmavý 13°
RATISKOVICE, Ratiskovice microbrewery, Vitezna 1220, 696 02 Ratiskovice.
www.namlyne.com
518 367 462
Opened 2010
Opened in 'Na Mlyne' restaurace, stocking only one beer at a time which will frustrate the tickers! However new equipment was being added in October 2014 so
hopefully production will increase. Nearest railway station Rohatec, it is also on a bus route from Hodonin to Kyjov.
Regular beers :
SENTICE, Kvasar, Sentice 13, poš. 666 03 Tisnov
www.kvasar.vyrobce.cz
549 416 117
Opened 1992
Unfiltered beers are usually sold in plastic bottles from the home brewer itself in the village of Sentice near Tisnov on weekdays from 0800-1800. The 15° seems to
be sold on draught at a few places in the Brno area (details on their website).
Regular beers :
Specialni tmavé 13° / 5.1%
Specialni světlý 15° / 6%
Other beers :
Světlé vyčepní pivo X 3.8% (discontinued?)
SITBORICE, Chodsky Pivovarek na Morave, ul. Osvobozeni 29, 691 76, Sitborice
www.1chodskypivovar.moxo.cz
Set up in owner’s house. No pub but appears to be open for takeaways: Fri-Sat 1700–1900, Sun 1200–1300
Regular beers :
Stengaracka 11°
Kulak 12°
Kulak s medem 12°
Pivo pro chlapy 12°
Karamelova 13°
774 690 044
Opened 5/2012
Jarni 14°
Sitborický radni 15°
Sitborický radni s medem 15°
Bylinkova 15°
Hustopecske mandlové 15°
SLAVKOV U BRNA, Slavkovsky Pivovar, U Mlyna 1422, 684 01 Slavkov u Brna
www.slavkovskypivovar.cz
544 220 100
Opened 15/3/2013
An easy train journey from Brno. Very impressive modern brewery/restaurant situated on the outskirts of town 20 mins walk from Slavkov u Brna station (quickest
way is via the banks of the River Litava). Summer terrace at the rear. The website lists a few pubs in the area selling their beer. They produce an impressive range
of special beers on a roughly monthly basis, the 2015 plan is on their website.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Slavkovska desítka 10°
Seasonal beers :
Kastan polotmavý 11°
Slavkovska dvanactka 12°
SPAM Slavkovský Pale Ale Mild 13° / 5.5%
Slavkovska Bile (wheat) 12°
Slavkovska Kancler tmavé 13°
TEMICE, Pivovar Syrovar, Syrovin 31, 696 84 Temice
www.syrovar.cz/
725 215 361
Opened 7/2012
No pub but “tastings” are reported as possible (except on Mondays) 1700-2400, good luck! Beers can be found at a few pubs in the area including pivnice Malych
pivovaru in Hodonin at Velkomoravska 21.
Regular beers :
Jantarova 12°
Jantarova 11°
Polotmavý 11°
Tmavé ležák 11°
+ others
TOPOLANY, Pivovar Lisak, Topolany 19, 682 01 Topolany
www.facebook.com/pages/Pivovar-Li%C5%A1%C3%A1k/547777435314061?fref=ts
608 675 870
The nearest station is Hostice-Heroltice, although you will probably find it easier to walk from Vyškov which is four kms away. Doesn’t seem to be open yet, and I
don’t know whether it will have a tap.
VELKA NAD VELICKOU, Velicky Bombardak, Namesti 111, 696 74 Velka nad Velickou
www.velickybombardak.cz/index.php/kontakt
https://cs-cz.facebook.com/velickybombardak
Not 100% sure they have their own brewery or have them brewed for them. No tap.
Regular beers :
Velický světlý ležák Smukac 11.7° / 4.5%
Velický Ancias 12.7° / 5.1%
Velický polotmavý 12.4° / 5%
608 942 050
Other beers :
Velický US Amber Ale 13.5° / 5.5%
Velický IPA 14.5° / 6.2%
VINICNE SUMICE, Vildenberg, Hradska restaurace 389.
www.beerborec.cz/page.php?page=hosp_detail&pub_id=72221&pic_id=32924
Opened early 2015 in an old Starobrno pub. Roughly hourly buses from Brno bus station.
Daily from 1600
Opened 2015
VISKY U LETOVICE, Pivovar Hrada, 679 33 Visky u Letovice okres Blansko
http://pivovarohrada.cz/
605 298 410
Opened 2013
Part of the Agrocentrum Ohrada which includes Hotel Dermot. On site restaurant. Approx 7kms from Letovice along the green hiking trail, or 8kms walk from
Boskovice railway station along the same path. There are buses from Letoviice. When I visited they only had the 11° on. Beware at weekends there are plenty of
brats around due to the on-site horse riding. The brewery itself is visible from the outside. In April 2014 they opened a pub in Brno originally known as the Al
Capone pub it has subsequently been renamed U Tesare.
Mon-Weds closed, Thurs 1130-2100, Fri 1130-2300, Sat 1100-2300, Sun 1100-2100
Regular beers :
Bejcek světlý ležák 11°
Other beers :
Unfiltered světlý ležák 12° (for U Tesare pub)
Pacholek polotmavý ležák 12°
Svatomichalsky tmavy 12°
Visecka Pšenka 13°
Medak (honey) 15°
VYŠKOV, Csl armady 116/4, 682 01 Vyškov
www.pivovyskov.cz
517 326 411
Opened 1680
This regional brewery is easy to find in the centre of town. It features a smoky pivnice, otherwise hard to find in town. For a regional brewer they are becoming
quite experimental with their beers. Tries its hand at foreign beers styles via the “cross the world” range of specials. Often served at Zly Casy in Prague.
Regular beers :
Atlet světlý lehké 8° / 3.3%
Other beers :
Jubiler Mild stout 12.2° / 4.7%
Desitka světlý vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Jubiler Amber IPA 14.2° / 6%
Rezak polotmavý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Jubiler IPA 15.3° / 7%
Havran tmavý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Cross the world Altbier 12.5° / 5.5%
Dzban tmavý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Cross the world IPA 15° / 7%
Dzban světlý ležák 11° / 4.7%
Cross the world Sv. Martinsky porter 20°
Breznak světlý ležák 12° / 5.2%
Cross the world Hefe Weissbier 11.2° / 4.7
General světlý special 14° / 6%
NZ ale
Jubiler 16.8° / 7.5%
Zlin kraj----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BZENEC, Partyzanska 1012, 696 81 Bzenec.
www.knezihora.cz/
Hobby brewery with no restaurant. Beers might be available at Restaurace Myslivna.
Regular beers :
Kněžihorské 10°
Zázvorová 12°
Patákova 12°
Kněžihorské 12°
Kněžihorské 12° tmavé
737 367 078
Opened 2007
HUTISKO-SOLANEC, (Radoucha) Balitovy valasske pivovary, Husitko-Solanec 609, 756 62 Hutisko-Solanec
www.valasskepivo.info
734 752 656
Opened 2013
Pizza restaurant situated 7.3kms south east of Roznov Pod Radhostem. Looks quite promising from their website. They also own a second restaurant at Trojanovice
211, 744 01, Trojanovice is 2kms south of Frenstadt pod Radhostem along the red hiking trail.
Hours unknown.
Regular beers :
Radocha světlý ležák 10°
Radocha světlý ležák 11° / 3.9%
Radocha světlý Premium 12° / 4.2%
Radocha světlý special 13°
Radoucha polotmavý special 13° / 4.9%
Radoucha polotmavý special 14° / 6.0%
Radoucha tmavý special 15° / 6.4%
Other beers :
Radocha polotmavé 12°
KROMĚŘÍŽ, 1. Selsky pivovarek, Havlickova 2787, Kroměříž
www.selsky-pivovarek.cz/
607 640 188
Opened 2013
The ‘first rural brewery’ is situated 3.5kms from Kroměříž railway station. Brewery tours with tastings available, but no pub aas such. A few outlets shown on their
website, bottled beer can be bought at the brewery itself. Draught beer is served outside during the summer (2014 times) Tues-Wed 1200–1600, Thur 1000-1700,
Fri 0900–1800, Sat 1400-1900 (but only if it is not raining!)
Regular beers :
Sedlacek světlý 11°
Sedlak světlý ležák 12°
C&K videnský ležák
Maryska pšeničné
Krok do tmy (literally step into the darkness)
Other beers :
McHugo Czech-American amber
KROMĚŘÍŽ, Pivovar Maximillian, K Vodojemu 4328/6, 767 01 Kroměříž
www.pivomaxmilian.cz
Quality beers. No on site pub, but they supply a number of pubs in Kroměříž and beyond, info on website.
Regular beers :
Světlé ležák 11.4 – 11.6° / 4.1 – 4.3%
Polotmavý special 13.2 – 13.4° / 5.2-5.4%
Tmavý special 14.2 – 14.4° / 5.5 – 5.7%
573 500 573
Opened 2012
KROMĚŘÍŽ, Černý Orel brewery, Velke namesti 9/24, Kroměříž.
www.pivovar-kromeriz.cz
573 332 765
Opened 2009
You will find the ‘Black Eagle’ brewery hotel and restaurant in the centre of this attractive town with UNESCO listed buildings. Their website gives a list of
forthcoming specials. If a brewpub starts up in Velky Bumfuckovice you can reasonably assume it is done for the love of it. When one opens in a tourist trap, one
might suspect filthy lucre is the reason. Sadly it appears to be true here as the beers are pretty bland. The wheat was bearable but it was the more typical Czech
styles that it struggles with, shame.
Regular beers :
Pšenične 12°
Tmavé ležák 12°
Tmavé special 18°
LUKOV, Minipivovar Skrivanek, K Tuskulu 338, 763 17 Lukov
http://minipivovar-skrivanek.cz/
About ten kms north east of Zlin, should be opening in March(?) 2015.
ROŽNOV POD RADHOŠTĚM, Pivovar Roznov, Pivovarská 6, 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
www.roznovskepivo.cz
Traditional brewery now reactivated, there is a restaurant on site, and they also do beer baths.
Mon to Thurs 14:00-21:00, Fri+Sat 13:00-23:00, Sun 13:00-20:00
Regular beers :
Peetisladový světlé ležák Zerotin 12°
Radhost světlé ležák 10.9°
Čert tmavý ležák 12°
Rotschild 12.9° Kvasnicové ležák special
Rotschild polotmavý special 13°
Popper světlé special 16°
Gutmann polotmavý special 16°
Other beers :
Visnove ležák 11°
Medový světlé special
Polotmavý
Opening 2015
773 151 682
SLAVAČÍN, Pivovar Hradek, Druzstevni 1 195, 763 21, Slavačín (Hradek na Vlarske draze)
www.pivovar-hradek.cz/
603 503 148
Opened 2013
Situtated in the basement of what appears to be a communist era office block, now a business centre, 1.2 kms from Slavačín railway station. On site brewery tap is
only for brewery tours or corporate events. List of outlets on their website.
Regular beers :
Rejtin světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.0%
Karpat světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Horehled světlý ležák 12° / 4.9%
Lambert polotmavý 12° / 5%
Ocelot světlý special 13° / 5.3%
Mladotic světlý special 14° / 5.3%
TRNAVA U ZLINA, Vranik, Trnava 23, 763 18 Trnava u Zlina. (Penzion a hostinec Na Rozcesti).
www.pivovarvranik.cz/
Roughly 10kms north of Vizovice.
Sun-Weds 1100-2200, Thurs 1100-2300, Fri 1100-0100, Sat 1100-2400
Regular beers :
577 988 210
Opened June 2014.
UHERSKÝ BROD, Janaček, Neradice 369, 688 16 Uherský Brod
www.pivovar-uherskybrod.cz/
572 632 461
Opened 1895
Part of K-brewery group. One of the weaker breweries in the group, although they do provide another presence in Moravia. Patriot Světlé and Comenius are the
brews that travel most. There is no tap, but there is an on site bottle shop open Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat-Sun 0830-1200.
Regular beers :
Dukat světlé vyčepní 3.6%
Kounic videnské amber 4.6%
Perun světlé vyčepní 4.3%
Kounic Kvasnicové 4.6%
Patriot tmavý ležák 4.5%
Premium 12° / 5% (previously badged as “Extra”)
Patriot světlý ležák 4.6%
Comenius světlý special 6%
Patriot Kvasnicové 4.6%
Other beers :
Svatecni kourový ležák (polotmavy)
VALAŠSKÉ MEZIŘÍČI, Bon, Zerotinova 20, 757 01 Valasske Meziříčí
www.pivovarbon.cz
571 613 486
Opened 2004
A small brewery finding tough competition in its surroundings, hence the beer is rarely seen even in the area. No on site pub, however they are sold at this excellent
pub in Prague! www.valasska-pivnice.cz
Regular beers :
Svetla desítka 10.4° / 4%
Svetla dvanactka 12° / 4.2%
Nefiltrované Kvasnicové ležák 12°
Pšeničné 12.4°
Tmava čtrnactka 14.2° / 5.2%
Other beers :
Svateční kourové
VELKÉ KARLOVICE, Karlovsky pod Pralesem minipivovar, Leskove 545, 756 06, Velké Karlovice
http://karlovskyminipivovar.cz/
603 281 052
Opened 2014
Attractive restaurant in logging country. Open all year but could be busy in the holiday months and in the skiing season. Velke Karlovice lies in the Becva valley, with
many wooden buildings both old and new. Velke Karlovice is strung out along the road up the valley. The restaurant is 4-5 kms from the station, they also have a
pension a few doors along. From the station just continue further up the valley, then turn right when you get to pension ‘Skolka’. Two beers on when I visited, with
more in plastic bottles. Decent food.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2100, Fri-sat 1000-2200
Beers :
Medový světlý special 13°
Vanočni světlý special 15°
VSETÍN, Valasek, Dolni Jasenka 169, 755 01 Vsetín
www.minipivovar.com
773 025 454
Opened 2002
North of the town centre, just across the river Jasenice is this pleasant brewpub, with hotel attached. The beers often make it to Prague pubs such as U Slovansky
Lipy.
Mon-Thurs 1030-2200, Fri-Sat 1030-2400, Sun closed
Regular beers :
Světlý ležák nefiltrovane 11° / 4.8%
American Pale Ale 12°
Videnske ležák 13° / 5.2%
Other beers :
Višnové
Mandolvý
IPA 15°
Kavavý
Saison 16°
Pale Ale
ZLIN, Zlinsky Svec Pivovar Malenovice, Svermova 101, 763 02 Zlin-Malenovice
www.zlinskysvec.cz
608 043 462
Opened 2008
The ‘shoemaker’ brewery relocated to the above address in 2012. Let’s hope their beer isn’t cobblers. On 31/1/14 they opened a pub on site. It’s a semi celllar affair
typically serving four beers.
Regular beers :
Sazovské výčepní 10° / 3.9%
Polotmavý 4.5%
Javorník 11° / 4.7%
Zlínský švec 12° / 4.9%
Světlý speciál 13.8° / 5.5%
Olomouc kraj------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BRANNA, Minipivovar Kolstejn, Branna 60, 788 25 Branna
www.pivovarkolstejn.cz/cz/
583 230 010
Opened 2013
Part of the Relax Centrum Kolstejn which includes a hotel and restaurant. 1 km uphill from Branna railway station. The restaurace is very popular at weekends as the
town is quite touristy.
Mon-Thurs 1100–2200, Fri-Sat 1000–2300, Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Dolmen polotmavý ležák 11°
Bran světlý ležák 12°
Raven černý special 14°
Menhir special polotmavý 15°
CHOMOUTOV, Pivovar Chomout, Dalimilova 18/92, Choumoutov, near Olomouc
www.pivochomout.cz/
608 778 348
Opened 2014
Restaurant with adjacent brewery serving up tremendous food and four beers. An instant hit with me! Plastic bottles for takeaway are in a fridge by the door.
Walkable from Horka nad Moravou railway station. Alternatively bus number 20 from namesti hrdinu in Olomouc takes you there every half hour (hourly at
weekends)
Regular beers :
Světlé vyčepni 10.4° / 3.4%
Svarc tmavý special 13° / 4.2%
Vanočni ale 13.3° / 5.2%
Stout tmavý special
American Pale Ale 13.5° / 4.5%
Other beers :
Pšenka svetle spring/summer pšenične 11.8° / 4.2%
American Amber Ale 14° / 5.3%
Pšenka polotmavý autumn/winter pšenične 13.2° / 5.4%
Bock tmavý special 16.5° / 6.4%
Amarillo single hop ale 13° / 5.1%
HANUŠOVICE, Holba, Pivovarska 261, 788 33 Hanušovice
www.holba.cz (brewery)
583 300 900
Opened 1874
www.pivovarskemuzeum.cz/pivovarska-restaurace/ (restaurant)
Not my favourite beer, and it is is everywhere in it’s region. Despite this they are the strongest brand in a group which includes Litovel and Zubr (Prerov). The beer
which travels most is the very average světlé Serak 11. The brewery tap at the entrance to the brewery is worth visiting as they serve a variety of beers that I
have not seen elsewhere. The brewery is a short walk south of Hanušovice station.
Sun-Thurs 1000-2200, 1000-2400
Regular beers :
Classic světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Other beers :
Černé vyčepní 10°
Serak světlý vyčepní 11°
Kvasnicový 13.5°
Kvasnicak světlé nefiltrované 11° / 4.7%
Tmavý 18°
Polotmavý Serak 11° / 4.7%
Serak světlý special 13.51 13.51° / 6.0%
HORKA NAD MORAVOU, Pivovar Melicharek, 1. Maje 10, 783 35 Horka nad Moravou
www.pivovarekmelicharek.cz/
605 752 973
Op 2010 (commercially 6/2013)
The brewery is on the north east side of the village, and is in a cowshed attached to the family house. On weekends between April and October, they serve beer in
the family yard. I visited when they were having a beer festival, and they had seven beers on covering a wide range of styles, but none of them were to my taste.
Thurs-Fri 1400-2100, Sat-Sun 1100-2100 (Summer garden 1st May to October?)
Regular beers :
Mechos světlé vyčepní 10°
Mechos světlý ležák 11°
Mechos světlý ležák 12°
Mechos polotmave 12°
Occasioal beers :
APA 11°
Videnský Mechos 12
IPA 13°
Hanacké Bock 17°
JESENÍK, Minipivovar Jeseník, Otakara Březiny 1369/002B, 790 01, Jeseník
www.minipivovarjesenik.cz/
725 782 759
Opened 2011
As you might guess from the times (opening after lunch) this isn’t a place to eat, as food doesn’t extend beyond utopenec. On my visit in February 2013 they were
selling three of their own beers, plus ‘Otakar’ from Policka. The 10° was quite reasonable, but they seemed to struggle with the stronger beers which were
underwhelming. The location is rather hidden, being near the river Staric. From the train station head to the main square Masarykovo namesti, take Skolni to the
river, and you will see the sign for the brewery on your left. The entrance to the bar is at the rear.
Monday + Sunday closed, Tues-Thurs 1400-2200, Fri-Sat 1400-2300
Regular beers :
Brezinka světlé 10°
Muzikant světlý 11°
Julius světlý 12°
? 14°
LIPNÍK NAD BEČVOU, Novosady 164, 751 31 Lipník nad Bečvou
www.pivovar-lipnik.cz/
608 017 018
Opened 2003/4
Formerly only one beer was produced and only sold through a sports bar at 28 Rijna 20/6. They now have a new build restaurant / brewery at the above location
selling up to four beers. It’s on the south side of the historic town centre. The pots are visible to the rear of the small main room. Beers take ages to pour, my food
arrived first! If coming here you might want to consider the six kilometer hike to Helfstyn castle perched above the Becva river.
Sun-Thurs 1030-2200, Fri-Sat 1030-2330
Regular beers :
Svatovar světlý ležák 11°
Svatovar světlé ležák 12°
Svatovar polotmavý 12
Svatovar tmavý 12°
Svatovar světlé (vanočni / velikonoce) special 13°
Svatovar černé kourovy special 13
Other beers :
Lipnický ležák 11° (discontinued or rebadged)
LIPNÍK NAD BEČVOU, Novodvorsky pivovar, Lipník nad Bečvou
www.pivovarnovedvory.cz/
732 883 161
Opened 6/3/2015
www.facebook.com/novodvorskypivovar?fref=nf
Recent opening with a tap albeit opening once a week for starters. Looks like it’s actually in Novy Dvory a village a few kms south of the town.
Intitial opening times Fridays only 1700-2300
LHOTA POD KOŠÍREM, Košír minipivovar, Lhota pod Košírem 10, 783 44 Drahanovice
www.pivovarkosir.cz/
724 710 225
Opened 4th Oct 2014
Lies to the north of local landmark Velký Košír. At 442m it’s not so high, but it is one of the highest points of the Hane valley. Drahanovice is the nearest station,
but a good tip is to walk from Celechovice (or even Prostejov) over Velky Kosir which sports a recentlly built rozhledna (observation tower). The pivovarska hospoda
isn’t obvious, but it’’s just off the road through the village by the recycling bins and the Jesus sign (yes we are in Moravia, not atheist Bohemia). The brewery itself
is reported to be somewhere in the same building. The unfiltered and unpasteurized beers are ok but no more. There is no food as such, but they were doing soup
when I was there.
Mon-Tues closed, Weds-Thurs 1800-2100, Fri 1800-2400, Sat 1300-2400, Sun 1300-2100
Regular beers :
Haltýř polotmavý 11°
Gabriell světlý ležák 12°
Other beers :
Svatomartinská extra chmel 11°
Valentinskou světlý 11°
Vanočni světlý special 13°
LITOVEL, Palackeho 934, 784 01 Litovel
www.litovel.cz
585 493 111
Opened 1770 / 1817?
Part of a brewing group that includes Holba and Prerov. The brewery has a small hospoda at the gates, but better to come in the summer when the outdoor area can
be used. The breweries main claim to innovation fame is the mixed gas Maestro.
Regular beers :
Černe vyčepní 3.8%
Classic světlý vyčepní 4.1%
Morovan světlý vyčepní 4.6%
Maestro 4.1%
Premium dark 12° / 4.8%
Premium světlé ležák 5.0%
Other beers :
Svateční světlý special 13°
Gustav nefiltrované polotmavý 13°
LOUČNÁ NAD DESNOU, Rodinny pivovar Bravur, Filipova 65, 788 11 Loučná nad Desnou.
www.kvasslav.cz/
603 146 416
Opened 2009
'Untreated' beer sold at Restaurace / pension ‘Na Stare Poste’ in Loučná (daily 1000-2200), and occasionally elsewhere such as U Kudeje & restaurace Archa in
Olomouc, or Kavvarna Predmesti in Sumperk. When I visited the ‘Na poste’ they only had one beer on. Beers now branded “Kvasslav”. A good place to start or finish a
walk in the Jesenicky mountains – take a raincoat! Not 100% sure the beers are brewed on site, can any visitors please confirm?
Regular beer :
Pšeničné special 5%
Světlé special 5%
Ruzové pšeničné 12°
Kvasslav tmavý special 14° / 5%
Loučenski Vaclav (discontinued or rebadged)
Polotmavý special 5%
NAMĚŠT’ NA HANE, Pivovar Jadrníček, Komenskeho 318, 783 44 Náměšt’ na Hané
http://pivovarjadrnicek.cz/
775 134 511
Opened 2015
Small non smoking pivnice in the centre of town selling beers which are unfiltered, unpasteurized and unremarkable. About 5 minutes walk from the station. No food.
The brewery itself is off-site.
Regular beers :
Jadros světlý ležák 11°
Nitsche jantarový videnske special 14°
OLOMOUC, Minipivovar Macak, Elisky Krasnohorske 24/1, 779 00 Olomouc
www.pivovarmacak.cz/
775 004 540
Opened 2013
Brewery set up in an former ‘Svejk’ themed restaurant situated a short walk east of the main railway station with smoking and non smoking rooms. From the train
station take the southern subway under the platforms, take the exit road to the church and turn left. When you get to the main road the pub is visible on the right,
walking time six minutes. *Svejk is the work & war dodging anti hero of Jaroslav Haseks novel. Beers are average at best.
Mon-Thurs 1000-2200, Sat-Sun 1000–2300
Regular beers :
Hodolanský maz polotmavý 10°
Macakuv světlý ležák 12°
OLOMOUC, Hostinsky pivovar Moritz, Nesverova 2, 779 00 Olomouc.
www.hostinec-moritz.cz/
585 205 560
Opened 2006
Brewpub, very close to both city centre and Svatovaclavsky brewpub. This one has the best reputation in terms of beer quality of the brewpubs in Olomouc.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00
Regular beers :
Moritz 10°
Maisel polotmavá 11°
Malzas světlé 11°
kvasnicová světlá 11°
Moritz 12°
OLOMOUC, Svatovaclavsky pivovar, Mariánská 4, Olomouc 779 00
www.svatovaclavsky-pivovar.cz/
585 207 517
Opened 2006
A twenty minute walk from the station, Marianska is just off the main road from the station to the centre. Usually five regular beers and a special. The wheat beer
is one of my favourites in the Czech Republic. Beer baths available. This one relocated from nearer the centre a few years ago.
Mon-Tues 0900-2300, Weds-Fri 0900-2400, Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-2200
Regular beers :
Vašek světlé nefiltrované výčepní 10°
Svatováclavská světlý nefiltrovaný ležák 12˚
Černé pivo pana Bruna tmavý nefiltrovaný ležák 13˚
Hefe-weizen světlé nefiltrované kvašené 13˚
Višňové pivo tmavý nefiltrovaný ležák 13˚
Occasional beers :
Medové pivo světlý nefiltrovaný ležák 13˚ ( smells horrible)
Mandarinove
OLOMOUC, Svatokopecky pivovar Olomouc, Krejciho 122/4, 779 00 Olomouc-Svaty Kopecek
http://svatokopeckepivo.cz/
736 626 600
Opened 2012
Not much known about this one other than there is no pub on site. Beer may be available at ‘U Kamena’ in ulice Holubova, Olomouc. Other possible outlets on their
website.
Regular beers :
10°
Hanibala 13°
Arcivevoda 11°
Yankee APA 13°
Arcivevoda videnské ležák 12°
Arcivevoda 14°
JW polotmavý ležák 12.4°
Čmoud 16.4°
OSEK NA BEČVOU, Minipivovar Osecanka, Osek nad Bečvou 76, 751 22 Osek nad Bečvou
www.osecan.cz/
775 021 616
Opened 2013
1.2kms from Osecan nad Bečvou station (JR270), 11kms east of Prerov. No brewery tap but beer available to take away in Pet bottles and on draught at the next
door Motorest Osecanka. Note it’s a bit of a dump! The brewery itself is clearly visible a few yards to the east. Beers pretty much define the meaning of the word
average. Motorest opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-2200, Fri+Sat 0930-2400, Sun 0930-2100
Regular beers :
Osecan světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Osecan polotmavý 12° / 5%
Osecan polotmavé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Osecan světlý special 13°
Osecan světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Osecan polotmavý special 13°
Osecan polotmavý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Osecan světlý special 14°
Osecan světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Osecan polotmavý special 14°
PŘEROV, Minipivovar Parnik, Tovarni 6, 750 02 Preřov.
www.parnikpivovar.cz/
733 535 222
Opened 2009
'Untreated' yeast beer is sold at this nautically themed restaurant (and adjacent pivnice) in a business centre close to the railway station. Takeaway plastic bottles
available. The beers sometimes turn up in U Vodoucha in Prague
Mon-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2400, Sun 1100-1500 (pivnice has shorter hours)
Regular beers :
Námořník výčepní 10°
Other beers :
Prerovsky negr Černý 13°
Jantar světlé výčepní 11°
Komodor světlý hořký speciál 14°
Kapitán světlý ležák 12°
Kovar tmavý 15°
Pirát polotmavý ležák 13°
Admiral tmavý 16°
PŘEROV, Zubr, Komenskeho 35, 751 51 Preřov,
www.zubr.cz
581 270 111
Opened 1872
www.restaurace-pivovar.cz/
City centre regional brewery with a pleasant restaurant attached, it’s close to the railways station. ‘Bison’ beers are pretty bland though. Maybe newbie ‘Grand’ will
be better…
Mon-Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Classic světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.1%
Classic tmavý vyčepní 10° / 4.1%
Zubr Grand 11° / 4.8%
Zubr Gold světlý vyčepní 11° / 4.6%
Zubr Premium světlý ležák 12° / 5.1%
Maxim světlý special 14° / 6.5%
PROSTĚJOV, Koliba U Tri Kralu Prostejov, Finska ulice 8, 796 01 Prostějov
www.kolibautrikralu.cz/
588 008 088
Opened 2011
Restaurant with brewery and bowling alley attached. It’s on the west side of the town centre, just south of the hospital, about 30 minutes walk from the railway
station. It is basically a straight walk from the station through the pedestrian area in the town centre (passing U Krale Ječminka en route) out the other side, it’s
just beyond the roundabout. Buses 2, 5, 9, 32 run from the bus station to Plumlovska sidliste. All the beers took ages to pour!
Regular beers :
Desitka světlé vyčepní 10°
Dvanactka 12°
Tmavé special 13° (poor)
Pšeničné 13°
Světlé višen 13°
Svestka special 13°
Other beers :
Nopalova Kaktus 11°
PROSTĚJOV, U Krale Ječminka, Ujezd 4a, 796 01 Prostějov
www.ukralejecminka.cz
582 346 401
Superb beer and atmosphere is to be found at the Barley King restaurant between the railway station and the centre.
Regular beers :
Ječna desitka světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Ječmenný světlý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Tmavé 13° / 5.9%
Weissbier 13° / 5.8%
Višnové special 13°
Other beers :
Malinový special 13°
Světlé special 16°
Opened 1999
PROSTĚJOV, Mazal, Josefa Hory 2/ 347, 798 11 Prostějov
www.pivovarmazal.cz/
733 547 850
Opened 2014
Barely publicized new brewery (and if you have visited it you will know why! Basically matey has set up in his cramped cellar, a brewery plus a pub. There are only two
tables so seating is extremely limited. Unfortunately on my visit none of their beers were available and they were selling Holba and Plzen instead. Ten minute walk
from the station across the level crossing at the north end of the station and it is just off on your right.
Tues-Thurs 1400-2200, Fri-Sat 1400-2300, Sun-Mon closed.
(near) PROSTĚJOV, Pivovar u Cisarske cesty, Olomoucka 275/262, 796 07 Drzovice
www.u-cisarske-cesty.cz
607 683 440
Opened 2014
Pension and restaurant in the village of Drzovice within spitting distance of Prostejov. You can either walk from Prostejov station or from Vrahonice, about 35
minutes from either. There are also buses from Prostejov, although maybe not at weekends? Pleasant modern restaurant with large outdoor seating area, but the
beers were rather thin, and suffering from the South Moravian malaise of trying to copy Starobrno. Pots are in the main room.
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Višnové 10°
SOBOTIN, Zamecke pivovar Sobotin, Sobotin 13, 788 16 Sobotin
North of Sumperk, a useful finishing point after a hike in the Jesenicky mountains. Beer has been reported at the Holba pivnice in Sumperk. Beer is produced under
he name ‘Albert’.
TROUBELICE, Troubelice c.p. 252, 783 83
www.pivo-trubadur.cz
608 460 096
Home brewer producing beers between 11 and 15 degrees. Beer is produced on order, and claims to be the smallest commercial brewer in the country.
Moravian Silesia----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BILOVEC, Pivovar Zobak, Ostravska 314/3, 743 01 Bilovec
www.hoteluholubu.cz
556 412 227
Opened 2012
Beer is served at restaurant / hostel ’U Holubu’ (pigeon) approx one km from the station at the end of a branch line from Suchdol nad Odrou.
Two very everage beers are served is a pleasant but smoky restaurant. It’s easy to miss but there is another room at the back too.
The brewery itself seems to be located a short distance away. The hostel part looks quite grim from the outside. The brewery uses redundant kit from Starokladno
Brewery.
Sat-Thurs 1000-2200, Fri 1000-2400
Regular beers :
Zobak světlé vyčepní 10°
Zobak světlý ležák 12°
BOHUMÍN, Skreconsky Zabak, Bohumín-Skrecon, 554 ul Blatna.
www.skreconskyzabak.cz/
608 539 588
March 2011
The ‘Skrecon Frog’ started in earnest in November 2011. Currently the beer can be bought at the brewery in plastic bottles for 2 hours a day, 4 days a week
(Tuesday to Friday 1630-1830). The brewery is in a rural feeling suburb of Bohumín on the opposite side of the station from the town centre. To get there take the
footbridge and take Tovarni opposite. Take a map! The beer’s also available on draught at ‘Carrabbas’ at ulice CSA 345 about 15 minutes north of the station, and a
couple of other pubs in the area.
Regular beers :
Světlý 11° / 5.2% (unpasteurised)
American amber ale 5.7%
Polotmavý 13° / 6.2% (unpasteurised)
Svateční 15° / 6.7%
Medové 15° / 8.2% (pasteurised)
IPA 16° / 10%
Porter 21° (unpasteurised)
FRÝDEK-MÍSTEK, Pivovarek Morava, Jiriho Trnky 82, 729 01 Frýdek-Mistek
www.pivovarekmorava.cz/
734 178 000
Opened 20/12/2013
Brewery/restaurant (Satlava Frydek-Mistek) situated 2.4 kms east of Frýdek-Mistek railway station. Pub is part of the Satlava chain which currently consists of 13
pubs, mainly around Ostrava but with two in the Prague suburbs. Internally they all look similar – the owners must be fans of Wetherspoons! The regular beers are
very average though, personally I preferred the Morava unfiltered beers over the ‘Lapak’ beers. Fairly standard food.
www.satlava.info/
Regular beers :
Lapak světlý ležák 4.4%
Premium Lapak světlý ležák 4.8%
Morava nefiltrovana polotmava 11°
Morava nefiltrovana svetly lezak 12°
Medova 12°
Other beers :
IPA
Vyrocni special 15° / 6%
FRÝDLANT NAD OSTRAVICÍ, Podhorsky Pivovar, Namesti 1, 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravici
www.hotel-beskyd.cz/pivovar
604 450 344
Opened 3/5/2013
Set up in the established 3 star Hotel Beskyd in the town centre, less than 15 mins walk north east of the railway station. Beer garden. Beers aren’t so good, and
unfortunately the other, better brewery in town (Letohradek) has stopped brewing for now at least.
Mon-Thurs 0900-2200, Fri 0900-2400, 0930-2400, Sun 0930-2200
Regular beers :
Podhorske světlý ležák 11°
Podhorske polotmavé 13°
HAVIŘOV, Pivovar Venuse, Jilova 2, 73601 Haviřov.
www.pivovarvenuse.cz
776 772 727
Opened 2014
In the eastern part of the town, a 45 minute walk from the main station or a 25 minute walk from Haviřov Sucha. Below average beers. Tanks visible in the main
room. Plastic bottles available for takeaway.
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Milver světlý ležák 11°
Milver nefiltrovaný 13°
Milver 17° porter
HAVIŘOV, Slezsky pivovar, Selska 1329, 736 01 Haviřov Podlesi
www.slezskypivovar.cz/
596 810 914
opened 10/08/2014
Beers are sold at U Balonu restaurant, around five on at one time. The regular beers are fine, the fruity ones predictably not. About a 30 minute walk from the main
station, not too far from pivovar Venuse. You can walk most of the way from the station along a pleasant cycle track through a park. Plastic bottles available for
take away. Tanks are visible at the entrance. Better beer and food here than at nearby Venuse
Sun-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri-Sat 1100-2400
Regular beer :
Bulac světlé vyčepní 10° / 4.2%
Macek polotmavý ležák 12.5° / 5.2%
Stajgr světlý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Stola tmavý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Svěstka 12°
Boruvka 12°
Other beers :
Vánoční vidensky polotmavý special 14°
HORNÍ LOMNA, Wellness Hotel pod Kycmolem, Horni Lomna 140, 739 91 Horni Lomna
www.podkycmolem.cz
558 341 622
Remote four star hotel and minipivovar. It’s located in the mountain wilderness separating the Czech Republic from Slovakia. Just about walkable from Bocanavice
station. Otherwise you will need a taxi, bear repellent and maybe tablets for altitude sickness.
Daily 0800-2200 (restaurant)
Daily 1000-1700 (pivnice)
Regular beer :
Lomňan světlý ležák 11° / 4.4%
Other beers :
Lomňan tmavý ležák 11° / 4.4%
Pšeničné ležák 11° / 4.4%
Cerveny ležák special 13° / 6.1%
HLUCIN, Pivovar Avar, Pode zdi 148/13, 748 01 Hlucin
www.pivovaravar.cz/
595 042 165
Opened 1993
Long established (by Cazech standards) atmospheric restaurant located quite close to the bus station. About ten minutes walk from the railway station.
Regular beers :
Avar světlé vyčepní 10°
Derer dark lager 12° / 4.3%
Avar světlý ležák 12° / 5.0%
Kvasnicové světlé 12°
HUKVALDY, U Zastavky, Dolni Sklenov 19, 739 46 Hukvaldy
www.pivovar-hukvaldy.cz
558 699 215
Opened 2004
Hukvaldy is the small hometown of composer Leos Janacek, and so attracts a few tourists. However the brewpub is in the north part of Dolni Sklenov, and is a
former Radegast pub serving locals. It’s a bit tatty, and only basic bar snacks are available. There is an outdoor seating area at the back, the brewery itself is in a
small room inside. Expect to find the svetly lezak plus if you are lucky, one special. The svetly was just ok, with a vegetal taste like the way Podkovan used to be.
Buses from Frydek-Mistek train station, and from Ostrava UAN bus terminal stop opposite at the Dolni Sklenov restaurace stop. Kozlovice brewery is a pleasant
8km walk away to the south.
Mon-Thur 1000-2200, Fri 1000-2400, Sat 1000-2300, Sun 1000-2100
Regular beers :
Hukvaldske Kvasnicové 12° / 5%
Other beers :
Hukvaldske tmavé 14°
Hukvaldský polotmavý 14°
Revolucni polotmavý 17°
KARVINA, Karvinsky Pivovar Larische, Polska 117/8, 73401 Karvina – Raj
www.restauraceovecka.cz/pivovar
723 933 108
Opened 2013
Set up in the established Restaurace Ovecka, close to the Polish Border. So near the border they even do bigos! They brew a variety of unfiltered / unpateurised
beers under the Larische brand name. 4kms from the main railway station, Take hourly bus 514 from Frystat bus station outside the main train station to Karvna Raj
hostinec bus stop. It’s also 2.7kms from Karvina-Darkov station. Pleasant beer garden out the back. Beers try hard but fall a bit short. Service was disorganized and
slow.
Sun-Wed 1100-2200, Thurs-Sat 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Svetly special polotmavý 13°
KARVINA, Karvinske pivo, Pivovarska 17, 733 01 Karvina
www.karvinskepivo.cz/
602 713 998
Opened April 2014
Situated in the centre of town, 15 minutes walk from the train station. The brewery itself (according to the barman) tucked away in the building next door. Features
a dark vaulted ceilinged pivnice with dull outside area. Beers are ok if bland. Brewery and restaurant have different websites, they operate as partners, but may not
have common ownership.
Mon-Fri 1030-2200, Sat 1100-2300, Sun 1100-2200 (restaurant Baron)
Regular beers :
Světlý amber 13°
KARVINA, Albrechtsky pivovar, Lesetinska 366/14, Karvina
www.albrechtickypivovar.cz/kontakt.html
No tap.
Regular beers :
Pacan světlý ležák 12°
Pszenka pšeničné 12°
604 742 478
Opened 2014
KARVINA, Novoprazsky pivovar
http://novoprazskypivovar.cz/index.html
Not sure if this is an independent brewery or just using the facilities at the Larische pivovar in town. Might be connected with Two Tales brewery.
KOPRIVNICE, Pivovar Polivar, Stefanikova 1323
www.polivar.cz
731 446 128
Opening 2015
www.facebook.com/pages/Minipivovar-Polivar/918783361473880?sk=timeline
Work is in progress on this new brewery / restaurant. It is expected to open April 2015. A short walk south of Koprivnice zastavka.
KOZLOVICE, Valašský pivovar Kozlovice, Kozlovice 1, 739 47 Kozlovice, near Frydek Mistek.
www.kozlovice.cz
558 432 098
Opened 2008
Kozlovice is strung out over five kms between two small hill ranges. The large microbrewery and restaurant are in a farm type building in what passes for the centre,
seven kms from Frydlant nad Ostravici, although there are buses from Frydek Mistek and from Ostrava UAN. The Kozlovice stred bus stop is opposite the brewpub.
I recommend visiting at a quiet time as the nice rustic downstairs area can be full, and naughty boys without reservations are directed upstairs to a less attractive
room. Beers ok, but the service was strictly amateur hour. I assume the brewery itself is in one of the farm buildings.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri 1100-2400, Sat 1000-2400, Sun 1000-2200.
Regular beers :
Valašski Vojvoda mtavi
Kozlovicki fojt Kozlovjan tmavý ležák 12°
Vojvoda ležák 12°
KRMELIN, Minipivovar Krmelin, Brusperska 24, 739 24 Krmelin
www.minipivovarkrmelin.cz/
558 674 405
Opened 2011
The ‘U Hodze’ bowling pub is a few kilometres outside the Ostrava city border. There are buses from Ostrava UAN bus station (near Ostrava Stred station) to
Krmelin, or take the more frequent number 50 to Nova Bela and walk (4kms). Other options for getting here are tram number 2 or 7 to the Vyskovice terminus then
4km walk, or train to Pacov and 5 km walk. Feng Shui has yet to reach Krmelin with sports stuff, table football etc scattered randomly around the room. When I was
there they were selling five or six beers depending on which menu believed. The honey beer was ok, the dark being a bit off. There is no food, but you might want to
check out the excellent bakers a few yards north. The brewery itself is in one of the other buildings in the complex.
Mon-Tues 1700-2300, Weds-Thurs 1600-2300, Fri-Sat 1600-2400, Sun 1600-2300
Regular beers :
Světla vyčepní 10°
Polotmavy special 14°
Syčak světlé ležák 11°
Krmelinske světlé ležák 12°
Radeg světlé ležák 12°
Medova 12°
Krmelinske medové 13°
Tmava 13°
LESKOVEC, Minipivovar Slezan, Leskovec village
www.pivovarslezan.cz
777 556 378
Opened 2006
Not the easiest place to get to (no train station), the nearest ones being Fulnek or Hradec nad Moravici. They now appear to have a weekend only tap open in the
warmer months only. You should also find the beer at ’pivnice na Rozku’ in Pekarska, Opava, or Pivovarske Sklepi in Hradec nad Moravici.
Fridays 1700-2100, Sat 1300-2100, Sun 1300-1800, other days closed (2014 summer times)
Regular beers :
Slezan světlé ležák 12°
Slezan tmavý ležák
Slezan polotmavé 14°
Slezan Brežnak 16°
NOSOVICE, Radegast, 739 51 Nosovice
www.radegast.cz
558 602 111
Opened 1966
Big industrial corporate brewer with something of an unhealthy stranglehold on Moravian Silesia. The annual beer festival usually features a steam train taking
punters from Ostrava directly down the brewery siding to the brewery. Brewery tours available.
Regular beers :
Original světlé vyčepní 10° (also available unfiltered)
Other beers :
Extra horký 14° / 6.8%
Nefiltrovaný ležák
Temný horký
Premium světlý ležák 12°
OPAVA, Restaurace a Minipivovar Nova Sladovna, U Fortny 49/10, 746 01 Opava
www.nova-sladovna.cz/
553 820 130
Opened 2013
Similar to Decin, in that the town brewery (Zlatovar) closed leaving a big site to be redeveloped right in the centre of town. Naturally they built a shopping centre.
Less naturally, said shopping centre incorporates a ground floor brewery restaurant using part of the original brewery buildings. Outdoor drinking area too, but as it
was snowing I didn’t try it! It’s on the north side of the town centre. Beers were good, the ten having as much flavor as the twelve. 1.1 kms from Opava Vychod
railway station.
Daily 1100–2300
Regular beers :
Opavsky Skopek nefiltrované světlé vyčepní 10° / 4%
Other beers :
Chinook IPA 15° / 6.5%
Opavsky Zlat’ak nefiltrované světlý ležák 12° / 5%
Opavsky Cert nefiltrovane tmavé 12° /5%
OSTRAVA, Starobělsky pivovar, Kleckova 1184/20, 724 00 Ostrava
Opened 2014
No pub but beer available at U Mateje, Proskovicka 218. Nearest station Polanka nad Odrou.
OSTRAVA, Garage club restaurant and music club, Martinovska 3262/50, 723 00 Ostrava-Martinov
www.garageclub.cz
596 964 683
Opened 16/3/13
This is opposite the Martinov tram terminus, and easier to access from Svinov train station rather than Ostrava hlavni. As such it is a mirror operation of Privni Pivni
Tramvaj in Prague, except here you can sit in a car rather than a tram! There are several rooms and brewing pots are visible in the hallway. Up to six beers on, five
regulars and a seasonal special. Food is recommended too. There is a sister pub in town selling their beers, Garage Centrum restaurant at Zahradni 4 a few blocks
east of Stodolni street.
Mon-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri 1100-0200, Sat 1200-0200, Sun 1200-2100 (martinov)
Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat 1700-2300, Sun closed
Regular beers :
Garazmistr světlé vyčepní 10°
Garazmistr pšeničné 11°
Garazmistr polotmavý ležák 11°
Garazmistr premium světlé ležák 12°
Garazmistr tmavý special 13°
Seasonal beers :
Medové / mandlove 13°
OSTRAVA, Zamek Zabreh, U Zamku 42/1, 700 30 Ostrava-Jih-Zabreh.
www.zamek-zabreh.cz
554 819 411
Opened 2007
In the Ostrava suburb of Zabreh a hotel / restaurant / microbrewery offering beer baths as well. Nearest train station Ostrava-Vitkovice, but you might prefer to
do tram 7 from Ostrava Svinov to the Hulvacka tram stop, a journey which is short enough to be done on a ten minute transport ticket. The restaurant has limited
hours but the upstairs pivnice in an attractive wooden beamed room serves meals too. Three regulars plus a special. Beers are good if a little pricey for the area (39
for the regulars, 50 for the special).
Sun-Thurs 1700-2300, Fri-Sat 1700-2400 (restaurant, longer hours in summer), Sun-Thurs 1200-2300 Fri-Sat 1200-2400 (pivnice)
Regular beers :
Pikard světlé ležák 11°
Other beers :
Pikard světlý 14°
Pikard tmavé ležák 11°
Pikard tmavé 14°
Pikard pšeničné 11°
Medovy chilli (too fiery! Where were the popadoms?)
OSTRAVA, Biovar microbrewery, Privozska 367/34, 702 00 Ostrava.
www.hobitclub.net
591 125 494
Opened 2007
Untreated yeast beer is produced for the upstairs Hobit club bar, 2kms from Ostrava Stred station. There is also a bottle shop, the whole complex marketed under
the name ‘Pivovarsky Dum’. A recent addition is the on-site restaurant U Skakaveho Ponika (the prancing pony).
Mon-Thurs 12:00-0100, Fri 1400-0100, Sat 1600-0100, Sun closed (Hobit club)
Regular beers :
Kuneticky hejkal 10° / 3.5%
Seasonal beers :
Černý nakourovaný Shpeq 12°
Qásek tmavý 11° / 4.4%
Qásek polotmavý MED 11°
Qasek extra horký 11° / 4.4%
Narozeninový special Dorka 12°
Qásek světlý 12° / 4.8%
Narozeninový special Venda 12°
Qásek polotmavý 13° / 5.0%
Vidle Videnské světlý ležák 12°
Svatomartinský special 13°
Black Dog černý special 14°
Polotmavý Firedog (chilli) 14°
OSTRAVA, Ostravar, Hornopolni 57, Ostrava 1
www.ostravar.cz
596 650 111
Opened 1897
Partner brewery of Staropramen. Apparently there is a beer garden opposite the brewery. The ‘strong’ seems to have been discontinued. The beer doesn’t travel too
far from Ostrava, as elsewhere the group prefers to push (inflict?) Staropramen in preference.
Regular beers :
Original světlé vyčepní 10°
Other beers :
Kelt 4.8% (discontinued?)
Velvet 5.3%
Nefiltrovaný ležák
Boral polotmavý 12°
Černa Barbora tmavý special 13
Strong světlý special 6% (discontinued)
OSTRAVICE, Beskydsky Pivovarek, Ostravice 449, 739 12 Ostravice
www.beskydskypivovarek.cz/
558 650 825
Opened 4/2013
Tucked away ten mins walk south of Ostravice railway station on a small industrial estate behind a few blocks of flats near the river Ostravice. You would not
stumble across this place by accident but it is well worth finding. Small wood panelled bar with view through a large glass window into a high tech brewery. Their
excellent beers can be often be found in Prague free houses. One annoying thing is their endless series of 14 degree IPAs, are they really all different or just
rebadged?
Regular beers :
Beskydska desítka 10°
Beskydský světlý ležák 12° / 4.8%
Other beers :
Videnský ležák 4.8%
Medový ležák 4.8%
Boruvkový ležák 4.8%
Visnový ležák 4.8%
April red ale 6%
Washington IPA 14° / 6.3%
Abel Tasman IPA 14°
Beskydské horké IPA 6.2% (the same as the Tasman / Washington? Just how many 14 IPAs are there?)
Vanocni 15° / 6.7%
ROHOV, Minipivovar Rohov, Restaurace ‘U Komárků’, Artur Komárek, Slezská 86, 747 25 Rohov
www.u-komarku.cz
553 761 087
Opened 2010
The village of Rohor is about 5 kilometres north west of Chuchelna railway station at the end of a branch from Opava. The restaurant looks quite a nice place from
the photos.
Mon-Fri 1500-2200, Sat 1000-2300, Sun 1000-2200
Regular beers :
Rohan světlý ležák 11°
Rohan polotmavé special 13°
RYMAROV, Hostinsky pivovar a hotel Excelent, Pivovarska 14, 795 01 Rymarov.
www.excelent.cz
554 211 777
Opened 1995
Brewery / hotel / restaurant, ten minute walk from the railway station. The eleven was the best of the bunch. Staff were a little surly, or was that just because
they had fifty impatient Brits to deal with?
Regular beers :
Nefiltrované světlý ležák 11° / 4.5%
Polotmavý speciál 13° / 5.2%
Other beers :
Světlý ležák Excelent
STRAMBERK, Mestsky pivovar Stramberk, Namesti 5, 742 66 Stramberk
www.relaxvpodhuri.cz/cs/gastronomie/mestsky-pivovar-stramberk/vyroba-piva-ve-stramberku
724 944 131
Multi room brewpub and odjacent hotel in an attractive hilltop town. Unsually top up the beer range with beers from nearby Vojkore if still brewing in 2014 as
restaurant website shows beers from nearby Kozlovice.
Regular beers :
Trubac 11°
Other beers :
Trubac světlý ležák 12° / 4.3%
Troobacz tmavý ležák 12° / 4.3%
STRITEZ, Pivovar Radas. Stritez 98, 739 59, Stritez
www.radas.cz/cz/uvod.php
558 694 426
Opened 2013
Looks like quite a high tech installation in the owner’s villa. No pub on site (which is a shame as it just yards from Stritez u Ceskeho Tesina station) but a list of
outlets supplied on website. Pet bottles available to take away from the brewery. Tours possible.
Regular beers :
Other beers :
Boruvka 11°
Limetka 11°
Malina 11°
Mandlove 11°
TRINEC, Minopivovar Trinec, Karpentna 152, 739 94 Trinec.
www.trineckekvasnicove.cz
605 753 211
Opened 2008
Microbrewey / pub at the foothills of the Beskydy mountains. Its 6kms from Trinec Centrum station, or 4 from Vendryne. Hostel rooms available if you want to stop
over. Basic bar snacks i.e. hermelin. Limited seating inside with a covered outside area too. The 12 and 14 were on when I visited, and bert will fill up plastic bottles
of beer for take away. Can open later than advertised especially during the winter, so might be worth phoning ahead if you are arriving early.
Mon-Fri 1400-2300, Sat 1000-2300, Sun 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Trinecke Kvasnicové pivo 12° nefiltrovaný světlý
Trinecke Kvasnicové pivo 14° nefiltrovaný polotmavý
VOJKOVICE, Hostinec u Konicka, Vojkovice 10, 739 51 Dobra
www.minipivovarkonicek.cz
558 651 172
Opened 2006
A short (ten) minute walk from Dobratice station on the Česky Tesin to Frydek-Mistek railway line. A recent visit (not by me) generated very positive reviews.
Accomodation available. They supply numerous pubs around the area, usually the 11 degree Ryzak, filling a gap in the market (Radegast have no eleven). Now they
even have their own pub (or one solely supplied by them) in Zilina, Slovakia, http://ukonicka.sk/
Sun-Thur 1000-2200, Fri-Sat 1000-2300
Regular beers :
Ryzak světlý 11° / 4.3%
Vranik tmavý ležák 12° / 4.3%
Grosak polotmavý 14°
Other beers :
Kourové 13°
Zeleznik světlé special 18°
Mustang 18°
VRATIMOV, Minipivovar Ve Dvore. K Sokolovna 135, 739 32 Vratimov
http://restaurace-pizzerie-kavarna.com/hostinec_ve_dvore/
774 647 474
Opened 2012
Restaurant with an emphasis on pizza. Quite close to Vratimov railway station between Ostrava and Frydek-Mistek. Ve Drove means “in the yard“ so when you drive
you have to take the gate on the right to find the entranxe at the back of the building. In warmer months there is an outdoor rating area although its stuffed down
an alley and not that nice. May I ask what you expected to see from the side alley of an Ostrava brewpub? Sydney opera house? Herds of wildebeast sweeping
majestically…?
Sun-Thurs 1100-2200, Fri-Sat 1100-2300
Regular beers :
Panther 10°
Brabcak světlé ležák 11°
Brabcak medové 12°
Brabcak tmavé special 13°
Brabcak polotmavý special 14°
VYSNI LHOTY, Minipivovar Kohutka, Vysni Lhoty 197, 739 51 Vysni Lhoty
www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurace-A-Pivovar-Kohutka/147174862115099?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal 739 300 850
Opened 2012
Three kms south of the Moravian Silesia brewing behemoth that is Rade(ghastly) is the village of Vysni Lhoty on the banks of the Moravka. Not only does a river run
right through it, but also a cycling track, so I expect this is how many patrons arrive. Usually two beers on at any one time. Asking for a Cerny kohout with a straight
face is harder once you know what it translates as…
Daily(?) 1000-2200
Regular beers :
Medový ležák 12°
Cerna Kohout 13°
Breweries in name only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nomadic breweries (brands without a brewery or pub of their own)
BAD FLASH
This is an initiative by Prague free houses Zly Casy and Kulavy Blesk. Hence the name, Zly Blesk = Bad Flash! They contract beer to be brewed at such places as
Antos and Zhurak breweries. Emphasis is on ales.
Beers :
Black Flash American IPA 19° / 8.4%
Bad Flash Saison 12° / 4.6%
Bad Flash Red shorts IPA 15° / 6.5%
Bad Flash Cary Fuck smoked IPA (brewed at Slany) 15° / 6.4%
Bad Flash hoppy citronnový krona (??)
Bad Flash Dark Mind (brewed at Beskydsky) 16° / 6.9%
Bad Flash IPA 17° / 8.4% (brewed at Zhur)
Bohemia classic
www.pivobohemiaclassic.cz
Nice website, but where exactly is the beer brewed? I suspect it’s brewed by Konrad, certainly the barrels at the Bohemia bar in Kandertova, Prague were from
there. The website lists a few places which stock it. Maybe it is produced mostly for export?
Regular beers :
Classic Bohemia světlé vyčepní 10°
Classic Bohemia světlý ležák 11°
Classic Bohemia tmavý ležák 11°
Tmavý 12°
Falkon
http://pivofalkon.cz/
Nomadic brewery. Their beers are experimental and have won awards. Expensive but good!
Beers :
Stalker IPA no.1. – Hop attack 16° / 6.9%
Zeppelin pale ale 16° / 4.5% (Summer only)
Postiva desítka (Honestly ten) 10.6° / 4.2%
Honey Pale Ale 13.6° / 5.6%
American IPA 14.5° / 6.3%
Dubbel (Belgium style) 13.8° / 6%
1000 Expresso coffee club porter 15° / 6.2%
720 371 000
Started brewing 2012
Smoked IPA 15° / 6.4%
Extra stout 15.5° / 6.7%
Milk Stout 15.8° / 6.5%
Nightstalker 16° / 6.9%
Imperial Stout 20° / 9.5%
Imperial IPA 20° / 9.7%
Baltic Porter 21.7° / 8.0%
Klinec Katz
http://klinec-katz.cz/
Have brewed at Kounice and Letohradsky Jelen
Beers :
Bruno black IPA 12° / 5%
Malostrana
www.malastranabeer.com/en/
As far as I can tell this is beer brewed at Czech breweries including Jihlava, Vysoky Chlumec and Protivin (all K-brewery locations), but is for the export trade.
Moucha pivo
www.mouchapivo.cz
Beers currently brewed by Chyne.
Occasional beers :
Bloncka 3.5%
Skvela nefiltrované jedenacka 11°
Moniak světlý ležák 4.2%
Masarka nefiltrovaný polotmavý ležák 12° / 4.2%
Manderin ale 4.5%
Musak pšeničnozitna 14° / 5.2%
777 310 091
Nomad, Konevova 1819, Praha
www.pivovar-nomad.cz/
www.pivnitv.cz/rozmanitost-cms/english-65.html
The spiritual home of the brewery, and hence the place to ask all sorts of searching questions, is the Pivoteka Pivni Rozmanitost beer shop. Brewing is currently done
using other established small brewers equipment elsewhere. So far they have used Antos (Slany), Litovel and Basta (Vrchlabi).
Beers :
Easy Rider (American Pale Ale) 12° / 4.8%
Nakurovaný ale nefiltrované 5.75° / 14.44%
Jakl do Hrad
Czech IPA 15.5° / 5.8%
American Amber Ale
Karel – Czech IPA 16° / 7.6%
AK 47 4.7%
Černý Jestrab (black hawk) 17° IPA / 6.8%
Svrchňák Žižkovský 12° / 4.8%
Rugby Ale EPA 11°
Černý Vdova 14°
Brown ale
Svaty porter
Vánoční brown ale 13°
Pivovar Pivecka
www.facebook.com/pivopivecka/timeline
Brno based flying brewery, doing contract brewing.
778 144 217
Prager Laffe
www.pragerlaffe.cz/
Mysterious brewing operation using other breweries equipment, and producing some esoteric products.
Regular beers :
Smokie rauchbier 13.2° / 5.2% (brewed by Antos, Slany)
Videnský ležák 13.2° / 5.2% (brewed by Labut, Litomerice)
Golden ale 13° / 5.2%
Cochon Blond 15° / 6.4%
Cochon Ambre 15° / 6.4%
Cochon Brun 15° / 6.4%
Two Tales, Namesti Miru 1221/4, Vinohrady, 120 00 Praha 2
http://www.twotales.cz/en/contact/
Prague based flying brewery.
Beers :
Pale Ale 15° / 6.5%
Expedtion ale (American strong ale) 17° / 7.8%
Velicky Bombardek, Velka nad Velickou 111, 696 74
www.velickybombardak.cz/
Beers have been brewed at Pegas (Brno) and Slavacin.
Regular beer :
Velický Bombardak 10.5° / 3.8%
Velický Smukac světlý ležák 11.7° / 4.5%
Velický Ancias světlý ležák 12.7° / 5.2%
Velický Ancias polotmavý 12.4° / 5%
Other beers :
US amber ale 13.5° / 5.5%
Velicka IPA 14.5° / 6.2%
603 489 857
Operating since 2012
777 235 443
608 942 050
Zemske Ackciovy Pivovar
www.zemskypivovar.cz
Regular beers are brewed by Chotebor. They have also used one of the breweries in Louny for a special brew. They intend eventually to have their own brewery in
part of the old Branik complex in Prague, but tis is a long term project. The plan is first the brewery, then the restaurant, then a hotel.
Regular beers :
Zemské světlé 10.4° / 3.9%
Zemské světlý ležák 12° / 4.6%
Other beers :
Zimni polotmavý 12.2° / 4.7%
Letni světlý ležák
India brown ale 16° / 6.2%
The following pubs beers are actually produced elsewhere.
BRNO, Albert,
www.facebook.com/albertalecz
Beers badged as ‘Albert’ are believed to be brewed at local breweries inc Slavkov and Trebic for the U Alberta pub in Brno.
CESKY TESIN, Sachsenberg, Ostravska 10, 737 01 Cesky Tesin
www.sachsenberg.cz
608 710 005
Opened 2011
Česky Tesin / Ciezsyn is a town split over the Polish border. Sachsenberg is on the Czech side not far from the railway station, head north from the station and take
the underpass beneath the railway. In summer 2013 the beers were being brewed at the Kozlovice brewery to Sachsenbergs recipe, but they hope to be
producing using their own equipment before too long. However by mid 2014 still no sign of progress…The dark had an unpleasant sour taste, and the svetle &
psenicne were pretty average. The staff were very friendly, so I wish them well.
Mon-Sat 1400-2200, Sun closed
Regular beers :
Sachsen světlý ležák 12°
Demelloch tmavý ležák 12° (very sour)
Sileweiss pšeničné 13°
Other beers :
Rauchbier
Peprové
Note the Polish brewpub in Czierzyn has now closed.
DASICE, Pivovar Dasice, Komenskeho 27, 533 03 Dasice
www.dasickesklepy.cz
466 261 863
A restaurant in Dasice town centre, a 3km walk from the nearest railhead of Kostenice. Currently the beers are brewed at Chotebor. No idea if there are any
imminant plans to really build a brewery.
KUTNA HORA, Malesov, Malesov 285 41
www.pivovarmalesov.cz/
773 604 181
Will be opening their own brewery as part of reconstruction of a historic building in Kutna Hora. Until now thein beers are brewed by Brevnov (Prague)
Regular beers :
Weizen hefe 4.2%
Světlý ležák 12%
IPA 6.5%
Imperial stout 8.1%
XXL lager 8.5%
MLADEJOV V CECHACH, Minipivovar U Draku, Podkost 7, 507 45 Mladejov v Cechach
www.restauracekost.cz/
Their house beer Kostecke pivo is brewed by Chotebor. Note the restaurant is closed during the winter.
602 615 255
OLOMOUC, Mestanský Pivovar Olomouc, Reigrova 22 779 00 Olomouc
www.mestanskarestaurace.cz/
725 253 180
Operating since 5/2013
This restaurant was originally the home of Svatovaclavsky Pivovar before they relocated nearer to the railway station. Their beers, branded as Mest’anska, are
brewed for them by U Tri Kralu in Prostejov but they do not admit to this on their website:Do not know if they intend to brew their own on the future, but on a 2013 visit there were no signs of any equipment to do so.
Mon 1100-2200, Tues-Thurs 1100-2300, Fri 1400-0130, Sat 1100-2400, Sun closed
Regular beers :
Mestanska světlý ležák 11°
Mestanska světlý ležák 12°
Mestanska tmavý 13°
Mestanska pšeničné 13°
Other beers :
Višnové 13°
OSLAVANY, Pivovar Padechov, Padechov 231, 664 12 Oslavany
www.pivovarpadochov.cz
Beer is on sale under their name but is in fact brewed elsewhere i.e. at Kacov (allegedly). Clearly they themselves will brew sometime in the future using the closed
brewery, although they have been fiddling about since 2009 and still haven’t!
SPALENE PORICI, Namesti Svobody 132, 335 61 Spalene Porici
www.spaleneporici.cz/
Beers are being brewed at Starokladno until new brewery opens.
PETROV, Holy Farm, Petrov 349, 696 65 Petrov
www.pod-orechem.cz/
608 742 527
“Under the walnut” is a specialist bottle shop that has beer produced for them with animal names (Holy Cat, Holy Dog, Holy Hamster etc). Fairly secretive about
where beer is brewed but Vyskov and Permon mentioned on their website.
Regular beers :
Holy dog světlý ležák 11.9° / 5%
Holy cat tmavý ležák 11.2° / 4.6%
+ Holy ______ (insert any animal of your choice!)
PODEBRADY ZDROJ, Podebrasky – Restaurace u Pivovar (Bikers Klub), Husova 24/11, Podebrady 290 01. Restaurant is located on the banks of the Labe river, very
near the main square. Beer is contract brewed until brewery established.
Beer :
Podebradský Zdroj 11°
PRAGUE – KUNRATICKY, Pivovar Kunraticky, Videnska 405, Praha 4 – Kunratice 148 00
www.pivovarkunratice.cz/novinky.html
272 738 641
Opening 2015
Beers brewed elsewhere until their own brewery is open. No tap at the brewery but beers should be found at Na Ty Louce Zeleny ‘On the green meadow’
(www.natyloucezeleny.cz/) on the edge of Kunraticky park in Southern Prague.
Regular beer :
Muflon svetly lezak 11
Muflon polotmavy lezak 12
Red Ale 13
RADUN, Radunsky Pivovar, Zamecka 95, 747 61, Radun
www.vitalnisvet.com/
774 407 009
Opened 1/4/2013
South east of Opava and 4kms from Opava-Komarov railway station. Alledgedly brews top and bottom fermented beers with monthly specials. Beers are available in
Restaurace Radunka (part of a hotel and wellness centre) which shares the same address. Beer.borec confirms beer has been served here since June. However
beerborec suggests in early 2014 the beer was actually being brewed at Kacov, and more recent reports suggest brewed at Bernard.
Mon-Wed 1600-2200, Thurs+Fri 1500-2200, Sat 1100-2200, Sun 1000-2100
Regular beers :
Tmavý ležák 11°
VLADISLAV, Pivovar Herman, Mestys Vladislav c.p. 130 675 01
www.pivovarherman.cz
Vladislav raiway station is just a few stops east of Trebic. Currently the beer is occasionally found in pubs in Trebic, Brno and Prague. They have plans for a tap in
Vladislav itself.
Beer :
Pravý světlý ležák 11.5°
Pivovar Malt, Litvinovice 32, Ceske Budejovice
http://pivovarmalt.cz/
The beer often turns up in Klub Malych pivovar in Ceske Budejovice.
Beers :
Tmavý ležák special 13° / 5.0%
Polotmavý ležák special 13° / 5.3%
Horký special IPA 14° / 6.2%
605 178 013
Home brewers------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KARLŠTEJN,
In no way is this a new brewery, in fact it seems to have been going since 1996, but only recently did we have info about it! Basically it is a hobby brewery which sells
spare beer to the public about once a year, presumably very locally. The brewers name is Jiri Chyba. Small sign attached to front of owner’s house which Google
translates as: “open hours for the public 1000 – 1800 Tues to Sun”, but this relates to the on site ‘tat’ shop, which presumably funds his occasional amateur beery
endevours. It’s on the road from the station to the castle the building number is 109 (on the right hand side). Not to be confused by ‘Hrad Karlstein svetly lezak’
which is in fact brewed by Chotebor.
Regular beer :
Polotmavý Karliček 14°
For more info on homebrewing in the Czech Republic see:
www.beerborec.cz/page.php?page=pivovar_detail&brewery_id=1005
There are hundreds…
Breweries on the way
Jindrichuv Hradec, Zajezdni Restaurace s pivovarem pro JHMD is in the planning stage. It will be in a former railway shed :https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151348431203404.1073741827.247812933403&type=1
BAKOV NAD JIZEROU, Pivovar and restaurace Klokocka, Mala Bela 16, 294 01 Bakov nad Jizerou
www.restaurace-klokocka.cz/#
326 781 110
LOBEC (near Mseno), Parostrojni pivovar v Lovci u Msena
www.lobec.cz/
Website under construction. It is situated on the east end of the Kokorinsko hills.
PLZEN, Pivovar Ovipistan
On the way apparently.
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