U Rudolfina

Staré Město


A rare Old Town pivnice (small beer hall) that doesn’t actively woo tourists, but gets them regardless. Descend to the downstairs bar, often filled with Czech students from the nearby university faculties, and sip a jug of Pilsner Urquell beer on tap.


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