Came her on my first night and ended my last night here, as well. It was by complete accident that…read moreI found Deminka. I asked my hotel where I might find a decent pub. There was pointing somewhere, and I headed to where I think I was told. Turns out I was lost on a cold winter night and ducked into Deminka. The place was rocking on a Thursday night. There was an area of tables in front of the bar, which was apparently all taken. I asked a passing server if there were any seats for one person anywhere. I was told to go up the stairs and someone would serve me.
I found a table meant for four people and sat there and waited. The first thing I wanted was a Pilsner. I simply said Pilsner and was given a Pilsner Urquell. It was cold, had the traditional creamy head and was delicious. I ordered the fried veal, with potato salad. I then ordered another Pilsner and repeated that order two more times. The meal, the beer, the experience was fantastic. I stumbled back to my hotel in the cold snow.
On the last night, I wanted to go back again. I was asked if we had reservations. I had not noticed a way to make reservations on their website. I assume you are to call, who knows? The restaurant is part of a hotel, maybe you call the front desk. Anyway, I was not sent up the stairs this time. I was sent to another room, I called the annex. The atmosphere was not as lively or fun, but it was fine. I ordered something called Sausages in Black Beer. I later found out this is a traditional Czech pub appetizer best eaten with a cold beer in hand. I also had the cabbage soup, which was very good. That sausages in Black Beer though! I have been trying to find the recipe ever since I returned home. PM me if you have it!
This is a restaurant that everyone should try when visiting, but figure out how to make a reservation to avoid the annex room.
