Just about any brewery tour shows you similar equipment being used in a similar process. This one…read morereally stands out, telling you the story of the brewery effectively through a couple short videos and taking you into some rather unique areas like the old brewhouse and cellars, where of course you get an outstanding glass straight from the barrel. You see the current production & bottling areas as well, it doesn't Disneyify the brewing process like some of the other high-volume European brewers do. The guide we had was ok, but not the most enthusiastic or informative.

Founded in 1842 this is the brewery that invented pilsner beers. The tour is worth the $8 entry…read moreprice and is quite informative. This place is huge and the tour takes about 1 1\2 hours. Bring a light jacket because it gets chilly down in the cellars. At the end you get to taste the fresh beer right from the aging barrel. This is unfiltered and unpasteurized beer and it tastes phenomenally good!

If you take a tour here, you'll get to see where and how Pilsners are made. To be honest, before…read morecoming here, I had no idea what a Pilsner was because I'm not a big beer drinker, but I knew what one was after leaving here. It's a hoppy-tasting beer enjoyed around the world made famous in the city of Plzeň. From the moment you step into the brewery, you're greeted with a sense of history and tradition that has been meticulously preserved. The guided tour is both informative and engaging, taking you through the brewery's origins and the meticulous brewing process. The highlight, of course, is the chance to sample the original Pilsner Urquell directly from the oak barrels in the cellars - a unique experience that truly sets this tour apart. The tour guides are knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating stories about the brewery's rich history and its pivotal role in shaping the lager style of beer. The facilities are immaculate, and the blend of historic charm with modern efficiency is impressive. Now let's talk about the beer. Pilsner Urquell is simply divine. The crisp, refreshing taste of the lager is even more delightful when enjoyed on-site, paired with the beautiful setting of the brewery. Even though I'm not a beer drinker, I enjoyed my sample that came straight from the barrell, and everybody else on the tour said that a Pilsner in the Czech Republic tastes better than anywhere else. (I'll have to take their word for it.) There's a gift shop at the end of the tour, it's a little pricey, but I was able to snag a few magnets and a pair of socks for cheap. All in all, whether you're a beer aficionado or just looking for an interesting day out, Pilsner Urquell Brewery offers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Czech Republic!

This was a fun tour - one gets to see literally each stage of life of a Pilsner Urquell, from…read morefermenting to bottling to the complimentary glass of it they give you. The cellar portion of the tour, the murky old tunnels with barrels galore, was my favourite. Though it was an inconvenience to go out of our way en route from Prague to Munich to do this, I'm glad we did. Excellent experience and memory.

Only way to get here from Plzen downtown is to drive, or take a cab which is rather cheap about 200…read moreCZK, or about €8, which works out to be €2 per mile. Their beers are pretty good and their repertoire of brews is rather large by European standards, perhaps the brewers or owners had some American brewing experience. And they also have a bowling alley and a hotel in the complex. Best of all, the food here is great, actually the best I had in Czech Republic and Eastern Europe, and I have been here for almost a month!

Amazing place food was excellent and the potions where very generous! We tried the beer sampler,…read moreall beers where amazing... Highly recommended

Stopped in after taking a tour that actually told us about the family bringing the brewery to Cesky…read moreKrumlov. It was about a 10 minute walk from the castle. It had a museum, restaurant and pub We were told reservations were needed but we took a chance on the Saturday after Christmas and were able to get a seat right away. Tall stone walls with numerous wooden benches, chairs and tables. Full menu to choose from for apps, dinners and desserts. We already had dinner plans so we tried a flight of their own beers, big pretzels, onion rings and pickled vegetables. Waitsatff was excellent, friendly and attentive. My favorite was the #12. Enjoy one or a few!

This restaurant was one of the three recommended establishments for having some traditional and…read moreauthentic Czech cuisine when we inquired about it at the Český Krumlov Information Center when we first arrived in this historic town in south Bohemia with the Moldau snaking through it. We walked to the restaurant from the castle hill during our excursion, but you could get here by car. There is a parking lot nearby for your convenience. As for the location, this restaurant is a bit out of the way from the town center. We noticed the building was massive and very dark inside, but that was well-fitted with this brewery from 16th century (1560?). Brewery tour was not conducted due to COVID-19 health protection measures. We opted to get a table in the court yard though it was a little breezy. When we sat down at the table we were served immediately (actually one of the nice servers took us out to the courtyard since we entered the establishment from the restaurant entrance). The servers were friendly and prompt. My beef goulash was perhaps a little lukewarm, but it was tasty nonetheless. I can't say it was the best I ever had, but it was good. In fact, I had a very good beef gulasch recently in the Lake Region in Austria. I must say I was a bit thrown off by the appearance of "bread dumpling" here. It looked like pieces of bread in oblong shape (photo), and they certainly were pieces of white bread?! I wasn't expecting that at all?? I thought prices were fairly reasonable here. You can pay with your credit card, so it makes it very convenient. If you want to pay with cash, you could pay in euro instead of exchanging it to the local currency. It seems every time you exchange currency, you'll end up losing some in the process anyway. Most of the touristy places, you can use your credit cards these days. Some places, though, they will insist on cash to my chagrin. I would recommend this restaurant to those who are looking for an authentic experience with traditional Czech food. I'm sorry, but I think it's really about 3.5 for me.

TLDR: there are better options for food and beer. I came here because the reviews were excellent,…read morehowever, I wasn't the biggest fan. We ordered the beef cheeks, which were served cold (likely as intended but not what I was expecting). Flavor was fine but not great. The burger was also just okay. For something so standard, it was passable but not likely to order again. Our favorite dishes were 1) the duck and 2) potato and vegetable patties. Duck was crispy, hot, and had pretty good flavor! The vegetable patties were also crispy and balanced, slightly sweet. The beer list was limited but we liked what we ordered. Hate to be a broken record but we've had better while in the city. Wouldn't recommend this place to a friend since it was just average.

Good place to get away from the streets Frys are VERY good…read morethe chicken burger was a little sweet in the batter burger also was good but a little sweet. Not sure how haha good drinks, good food, good service

Normally one of my favourite restaurants for goulash. Not so this time around. Some of the…read moreDumplings were brick hard suggesting they were not freshly made and were probably micro waived. Not the normal standard of this restruant.

We went here last night for a couple of beers. The house beer was great. The price was very…read moreaffordable. The bartender was very nice and spoke English. The decor was medieval historical. We didn't eat, but the food smelled delicious. Very fun atmosphere.

This restaurant by Strahov Monastery is a must try if you're in the area…read more The menu is broad and has a wide variety of dishes. I loved the beer cheese with fresh pretzels as it paired perfectly with their craft beers. Their beer list rotates seasonally, but they have a decent range of beer types for everyone to enjoy. There's both indoor and outdoor seating and service is great and accessible for English speakers.

Strahov Monastery Brewery Was hoping to tour the monestry…read morebut that didn't happen. Arrived here in the late afternoon and hardly anyone around. There was a restaurant to the right and also brewery to the right. We made the left turn and noticed two huge copper kettle welcoming. The lady told us to sit at the two seater desk right next to a person coughing real bad and that really made us comfortable. Ordered DIPA. Soup and salad. Pilsner arrived first by mistake which I didn't touch. Turned out to be for the guy coughing real bad. Soon, mine arrived. It was one of the best tasting DIPA. I had to compliment the bartender. Apparently, this one is brewed here also. Very nice ambience especially with two copper kettles at the front. Monks stopped brewing beers for awhile. No ales.

Save the best for last. I tried this rib platter three times and this was the best version. The…read moredifference? A great bbq glaze. I have tried the Pilsner Urquell chain two times (previously in Prague), and both times the food delivered in flavor. Servers were pleasant and helpful. Since this is a PU chain, you only get a choice of two drafts, light or dark. Also, I wish they would wipe down the table before serving me. The previous customers only had beer, but the overflow brought a bunch of ants to the party. Nice patio and ample indoor seating. Dinner service stops at 8PM on Sun.

Went there twice on two different days. Both times food was good - typical Czech fare (svickova,…read moregulas, krkovice, etc). Service is normal. If you look white and don't speak Czech at the table they assume you're German and speak to you in German (we are Dutch, I understand Czech and ordered in Czech, nevertheless the waitress kept speaking German). Unfortunately the bill presented a "various drinks 10% tax" (translated) charge of 67kc highlighted in red, which we never ordered, and never received. It's evident this is not a real tax, as we didn't order 670kc worth of drinks, so it can't be 10% tax of anything. We had two dishes, two beers and two ciders as listed, and the tax is always listed separately as DPH 10% and 21% at the bottom of the order, as it is here too (correctly). We disputed this 67kc charge and the waitress didn't want to give in/lose face, and eventually snatched the 700kc from our table and left us. If it's tax it's always listed separately, not as a 'Název'. If it's a service charge, it should be labelled 'servis' or 'obsluha' or 'tips' - it wasn't (and even that is uncommon in CZ outside tourist areas). The waitress also told us we can pay "36 euro" (written in pen on the bill) which as of the time of writing is the same as 875kc, NOT 742kc - furthermore trying to cheat us out of more money through unofficial conversion. Being cheated for the equivalent of 2.5 euros is a really low blow for a restaurant that is owned by a large brewery and we won't be coming here again. We advise anyone who does come here and speaks anything other than Czech to carefully check their bill or go to another place - you can get pub food and a beer at 5 other places in a 100 meter radius. It's a pity, because we liked the food and the previous time the bill was fine and the ambiance is good - but the manager should be aware of what their staff is doing. I'm certain if I came in alone and only ordered and paid in Czech without my Dutch speaking family, such a charge would not have appeared - as this hasn't happened to me before in the past 4 years in Czechia.

This is a nice sized brewery that opens its gate to the public during certain hours of the week…read more In addition, they have a nice bar/grill style pub as a front for fresh beer and food. The beer is top notch and amazing. The Gambrinus Zoigl is a must!!!