Where: Prague, Czech Republic
When: April 6 - 8, 2012
With: Dave
When asked how we enjoyed Prague, I usually responded the same way: "We ate and drank our way through that city."
The Czech Republic actually consumes the most beer per capita of any country in the world. Add in that two of its most common foods, sausage and horseradish, are also two of Dave's favorite foods in the world. Dave was in his personal heaven.
After taking a midnight stroll on the first night, we were hungry and thirsty. And then, as if by magic (or some really great Google research by Dave), we came upon U Vejvodu. This place became the nightcap at the end of each busy day we spent in the city.
Inside is a traditional beer hall. Pretzels sit on every table and the smell of smoke fills the room. Beer has been brewing on the premises since 1637, and our beer of choice was the Pilsner Urquell, which was fantastic.
Every night, we ended up here ordering kielbasa with mustard and horseradish. Not sure whether our tears were of joy, from horseradish, or the daily heartburn we experienced, but we were very happy to be in Prague.
As soon as we sat down, they slapped down two giant pints of their brewed lager without even asking. Quickly behind came two shots of becherovska liquor. The shots were terrible, but the beer was amazing.
We ordered traditional Czech food and settled into people watching. It was mayhem. Tourists packed to the brim on long benches, an old man serenading with his accordion, and gruff waiters spinning around with trays holding 20 pints each.
After downing several pints of the dark stuff, we decided we'd had enough cheesy music and headed back to our old favorite.
The final day we wandered around, attempting to sample as many different lagers as we could before leaving. We failed miserably as we only tried one new one before heading back to basics with the Pilsner Urquell.
Overall, Czech beer was amazing and completely worthy of its own place in the book. I didn't taste one I didn't like, which isn't saying a ton, but trust me, it was amazing.
Click here to go back to the rest of our trip in Prague.
When: April 6 - 8, 2012
With: Dave
When asked how we enjoyed Prague, I usually responded the same way: "We ate and drank our way through that city."
The Czech Republic actually consumes the most beer per capita of any country in the world. Add in that two of its most common foods, sausage and horseradish, are also two of Dave's favorite foods in the world. Dave was in his personal heaven.
After taking a midnight stroll on the first night, we were hungry and thirsty. And then, as if by magic (or some really great Google research by Dave), we came upon U Vejvodu. This place became the nightcap at the end of each busy day we spent in the city.
Inside is a traditional beer hall. Pretzels sit on every table and the smell of smoke fills the room. Beer has been brewing on the premises since 1637, and our beer of choice was the Pilsner Urquell, which was fantastic.
Nom nom nom.
Two formerly weary travelers that are now quite happy.
Every night, we ended up here ordering kielbasa with mustard and horseradish. Not sure whether our tears were of joy, from horseradish, or the daily heartburn we experienced, but we were very happy to be in Prague.
On our second night, we started at a small brewery called U Medvidku. The bar felt quaint and non-touristy, even though its got a popular hotel attached to it. Dave sampled as many types of beer as he could, while I stuck to the Budweiser (the original Czech version, not the American type - I know I love my Bud-lite, but give me a little more credit than that).
On our last night, we went to another traditional Czech beer hall, U Fleku. While this has long since completely sold out to tourists, it was still a pretty fun place. The restaurant is huge, with tons of rooms, all decorated in different motifs: outdoor beer garden, beer halls, medieval. In total, they can hold up to 1200 guests at a time.
As soon as we sat down, they slapped down two giant pints of their brewed lager without even asking. Quickly behind came two shots of becherovska liquor. The shots were terrible, but the beer was amazing.
We ordered traditional Czech food and settled into people watching. It was mayhem. Tourists packed to the brim on long benches, an old man serenading with his accordion, and gruff waiters spinning around with trays holding 20 pints each.
Soon, two men with a tuba and another accordion came out, adding a bit of atmospheric music above the chatter of the guests.
After downing several pints of the dark stuff, we decided we'd had enough cheesy music and headed back to our old favorite.
The final day we wandered around, attempting to sample as many different lagers as we could before leaving. We failed miserably as we only tried one new one before heading back to basics with the Pilsner Urquell.
Overall, Czech beer was amazing and completely worthy of its own place in the book. I didn't taste one I didn't like, which isn't saying a ton, but trust me, it was amazing.
Click here to go back to the rest of our trip in Prague.
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