U Fleků

Prague’s Most Famous (and Touristy) Brewery founded in 1499, U Fleků is one of the oldest breweries in Prague and certainly the most visited. Serving over 2,000 beers daily, it holds a national record. You’ll recognize it instantly by its distinctive clock sign above the entrance.

While it’s a popular tourist spot, it’s still worth a visit—ideally during off-peak hours to avoid the large groups that often fill its reserved halls. The complex is enormous, with multiple buildings surrounding a spacious inner courtyard. In total, there are eight historic halls and a garden that seats up to 1,200 guests.

U Fleků is known for its signature dark lager, brewed on-site using four types of barley malt and matured in traditional oak barrels. This unique beer is served in 0.4L glasses — slightly smaller than the standard 0.5L you’ll find elsewhere (or 0.3L for a small beer).

On the menu, you’ll find Czech classics like hermelín — a marinated cheese that pairs perfectly with your pint. Or go for a hearty meal, such as roast duck with cabbage and bread or potato dumplings (knedlíky), a true taste of Bohemian comfort food.

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Dr. Bernd Gross, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons
Patrick-Emil Zörner (Paddy), CC BY-SA 2.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons