Came here on my first night in Prague. As an American, even from Los Angeles with a wide variety of…read moredrinkin' holes, this spot was unique and memorable with its cellar location and quirky décor. I would recommend it for visitors who don't want typical tourist spots.

Bizarre little cellar bar, which you'll easily miss if you're not looking for it. Cheap beers, good…read moreservice, cosy little cushion-lined benches around the main room, and very very dark, so ideal for couples wanting some privacy and romance, if in slightly eclectic surroundings (think IKEA furnishings but out of bargain corner).

The pub is great but the petty thieving from the staff is just annoying. You pay in cash and they…read morepretend not to have any cash for the change and give you a load of coins in which they rip you off for 30 crowns. Happy to give more in a tip but they rip you off. Only go if you are Czech, if you are foreign you are a just a mug for them....

A very unpretentious, authentic and straightforward pub and something of a Prague institution, U…read moreČerného Vola (the Black Bull) was bought up by its patrons to ensure it was not redeveloped into just another anonymous, trendy bar. The pub is situated a few minutes' walk from the castle and cathedral at the top of the hill in Hradčany, just opposite the Loreto church. It's easy to find as the exterior has impressive baroque murals. Inside, it's rather plainer, with painted walls, simple, dark wooden benches and a tiled floor. Although it's location inevitably means that it's full of tourists, it makes few concessions to them: this is essentially a beer bar, and the main draw is its excellent Velkopopvicky Kozel beer, in light (tmavé) and dark (světly) variants, as well as Pilsner Urquell, all served in 0.5l glasses. They serve a limited range of hearty Czech snacks, including some vegetarian items (various forms of cheese). The staff are efficient and workmanlike rather than especially friendly; expect a hard stare if you just have one beer! Locals tend to sit at the front, with visitors at the back. However, the old-fashioned feel means that it is one place you really ought to try is you're in the area, and it makes a great antidote to the touristy crush of the castle. If it's open, stroll afterwards to the Loreto church, one of Prague's most over-the-top Baroque creations and containing the body of St Wilgefortis - a few beers to fortify you first may not be a bad idea, in fact! It's quite a hike up the hill to the Hradčany area, but trams 22 and 23 will take you (via a scenic, circuitous route) to within a few hundred metres, making the climb for you!

Went here for my 1st beer stop since got here and before heading to an event. Love it, just tasty…read moreand well crafted beer. Great friendly & helpful and fun staff they have. They do have food menu but wasn't able to taste it (yet, will come back). Great & lovely vibe here.

Great recommendation from a friend. Very good tasting food and beer. Atmosphere was great.read more

The nice folks at our hotel suggested Malostranska Beseda as a great place to unwind with a…read morePilsner, enjoy some good food and people watch. They were absolutely correct. This place is located on a corner, facing a very busy square. There are outside tables, but we opted to sit inside as it was a somewhat chilly October evening. The interior is nicely decorated with lots of rich wood. Our broken Czech was not a problem as the staff all spoke pretty good English. For dinner I ordered the Roast Rabbit with bacon & gnocchi, while P ordered Risotto with mushrooms. There was also lots of cold Pilsner and Czech wine. Everything was extremely good and we definitely enjoyed people-watching out the window next to our table. With a favorable USD to Krona conversion rate, our evening cost less than $48. Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening.

Pivnice Malostranská Beseda was excellent! I had the beef ribs and the Greek salad without cheese,…read moreand a Kingstone Cider. The waiter was attentive and kind and the food was amazing!

A most down-to-earth tavern offering good czech food. I went here three times, because it was the…read morebest option. There's a bar and very stodgy middle aged male servers in the old European tradition. This place seems extremely non-touristy although it is off the main drag where there are dozens of tourists sitting in the cafes.

We really enjoyed our dinner! Four of us each tried something different. We thought the food was…read moreexcellent and the service was superb! Highly recommend it.

So I guess I'm the first person to review this place in English…read more I stayed in Prague for a week with a group of friends. We rented an apartment that was out of the touristy area (near Old Town/Charles Bridge/etc) and thank god for that. Doing so really allowed us to get an actual Czech experience. One of those experiences includes this restaurant. I came here for dinner three times, and every time I came the food was exceptional. Twice, I ordered the beets with the goat cheese and potato pancakes. SO GOOD. And it was a great vegetarian option. I also ordered the couscous, which was quite good, apart from the soy thing that was on top of it, which was a bit too dry and bland for my liking. I also ordered the garlic bread as a side, and it was quite possibly the best garlic bread I've ever had. Ok, now what I'm about to tell you.. is a must order item. The tomato soup. Oh my god. I hate tomato soup. I cannot emphasize this enough. But the tomato soup from here is MAGICAL. It comes with a thin, crunchy piece of bread that's perfect to eat by itself, or to dip into the soup. What makes the tomato soup so special is the fact that has so many flavors. There's basil, a creamy white sauce, parmesan, and basil. Wow, so delicious. Really do yourself a favor and order it. Cannot go wrong. Now, onto the drinks. Thank god Prague is a cheap city. I say this as a student who'd been living in Roma. Whenever I'd go out in Rome and order a meal and a drink, it would be around 20 euros. Whereas here, when converted from Korunas to euros, it was about 10. You have to have beer when you're in Prague. Germany always gets all the credit for good beer. But Prague also has exceptionally good beer. I even enjoyed some of the Prague beers more than the beers I had in Germany. And they're also very cheap 'cause you can get a huge half liter of a beer for like 2 euros. I ordered a White Russian though, and it wasn't the greatest. I also tried some of my friend's gin and tonic which was quite good, but not the best I've had. So I suggest just sticking to beers. Also, the Czech Republic isn't like other countries in Europe. You really really should tip. So please don't forget that. And don't be stingy, because you probably ate a huge amount of food for practically nothing. *I'd just like to warn those who are sensitive to smells, namely, the smell of cigarettes, there is a lot of smoking that goes on in here. You can be sitting next to table with a group of 6 people and for the duration of your entire meal, they'll be smoking. However, it didn't bother me, and it shouldn't bother you unless you have medical issues. It is how it is. Just enjoy the food and drinks!

Let me be the second person to write a review in English. When one is up at 4:30 AM due to jet lag,…read morewhat else is there to do? We rented a VRBO around the corner and the owner Andrea recommended the place as very good and reasonably priced, and she was right. They have English versions of the menu which is so tremendously helpful. Our waitress spoke English as well. Czech is not an easy language to wing or fake, so this was huge. I'd call this gastro pub fare. Not gourmet, but solid and a step up from just burgers and fish and chips type pub food. We had the salmon with corn and baby carrots, a pork loin on a mushroom sauce (claimed to be a truffle sauce but was more standard mushroom tasting), the beet, goat cheese, cashew and tempeh (warm entree, not a salad) and what they called "tapas", but was a charcuterie plate of 3 meats, 3 cheeses, olives, caper berries and bread. Everything was good. If you like beets you'd be surprised how good that dish was. Between 4 of us we had 4 beers and 3 glasses of wine. Total bill translated, with tip, to $12USD per person. Toto, we aren't in San Francisco anymore! The other English review was spot on that you will have cigarette smoke. It's my first night here, but I imagine that is going to be the norm everywhere.

There is only one minus point for the pub - and that is for the price of beer - CZK 56 :/…read more But otherwise it is a beautiful combination of modern and traditional versions of a pub :) Pilsen beer is chilled, ringing greatly - dishes traditionally go with the beer: Luxurious meatloaf, pickled sausages, brie cheese and the like... By the way - without * Es * and gluten, which I consider comic in a pub, but why not - if they don't serve gluten-free tanked beer: D You can sit at a table with a view of a TV set, or perhaps stand or sit in the front part at higher tables. The courtyard garden will be luxurious in summer. It will also be possible to stand in the passage or, during rain, in the arcade. Except for the price of beer - a very nice pub! Hospa má jediné mínus - a to pivo za CZK 56 :/ Ale jinak krásná kombinace moderní a tradiční verze pubu :) Plzeň je vychlazená, skvěle kroužkuje - jídla jsou tradičně pod pivo: Luxusní sekaná, utopenci, hermelín a podobně... Mimochodem bez *éček* a lepku, což mi v pivnici přijde komické, ale proč ne - pokud nečepují bezlepkové pivo :D Sedět se dá u stolu s výhledem na televizi, nebo třeba postávat či posedávat v přední části u vyšších stolů. Zahrádka ve vnitrobloku bude v létě luxusní. Postávat se bude moct i v průchodů či za deště v podloubíčku. Až na cenu piva velmi milá hospůdka!

A really nice new pub that serves basic small food. Great for after work gatherings or whenever you…read morefeel like having proper Czech beer. The design is spacious, simple, stylish.