U Fleků Pivovar a Restaurace

My wife and I went to U Fleků for lunch today, because of course I had to try the famous dark lager while we’re here in Prague. The restaurant is really big, and we were only in a part of it, but it had lots of old world charm and conviviality; there was not one but TWO accordion players! Service was prompt if not chatty, but we had no problem ordering in English (it’s pretty touristy). Beers are brought around by servers (there are only two on tap, and they only come in one size, so the guy just has a big tray of both), and they keep track of your drinks with tally marks at your table.

Like I said, and like many such places here in Central Europe, they only had 2 beers on tap (and from what I gather, for decades they just had one): a light and a dark. The dark is famous as the original dark Czech lager, and it was good, but the light lager was really outstanding and more deserving of fame. My wife had potato soup and I had the Czech style goulash, and the food was very tasty. Of course, it’s worth checking out as a piece of beer history, but also a solid place to have lunch if you’re in old town Prague.

Lively beer hall with all the charm. Wood everywhere! The service is efficient but not very cheerful, but it works. Only 2 beers, but one, the dark lager is incredible. Food is solid Czech cuisine. But of a tourist trap, but have to try once

Worth a visit for any beer pilgrim, but very touristy. This centuries-old, original spot still managed to give Epcot vibes. We sat outside in the courtyard, sharing long communal bench tables, covered by full trees, with an accordion player roaming around. The dark lager they’re known for is, of course, very good. They also now offer a light lager that, IMO, is in the same class. Reading about the pushy service elsewhere, I opted to get one of each shots when first offered and sit them in front of our party unimbibed until we were mostly finished with our meal. We weren’t bothered again until we finished them, and honestly, a “no thanks” and quick wave of the hand easily sent the shots guys and the beer guys off when we no longer wanted any. The pushiness, in my experience, was overhyped. The food seemed nothing special to me, and the vegetarian options were quite limited. I had fun, though, a definitely wouldn’t shy away from a tourist spot if you’re a tourist.

 

The beer and schnapps may be overpriced by Czech standards, but for a Norwegian no beer abroad is overpriced! Worth going to for their one and only beer, which is very good. The infamous schnapps (which I drank AFTER the beer) was actually not too bad. Did not eat on our visit.

I got chills walking in. First place I drank a beer with my daughter. Service exceptional. The guys will keep filling your beer until you say no. Say yes to the shots you will be offered. Memorable to say the least.

 

“Why change ?” Might be the theme of U Fleku. Visited one evening after dinner, likely before it got too rowdy as the music was playing and seats kept filling in. One beer but it’s a good one. Schnapps vendors were just mildly annoying. Did not eat. It’s a classic venue in a good location, but like most popular places, there are better options in town for a BA.

 

 

 

 

A famous beer hall. It should be visited when in Prague. Probably wonderful if you are in a large group. However if you are there with a couple of friends two beers will be sufficient.

 

 

 

 

Great historic brewery in Prague. They only serve one beer as they have since they first opened, but it is a delicious dark lager! Cool atmosphere including German style beer halls and live accordion music. Simple but tasty menu as well. Highly recommended if you are in the city!

 

A true classic. World-class tmave pivo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure what I can say about U Fleku that hasn't already been said, other than if you're on the fence you should go. It's an experience that shouldn't be missed.

It can get very busy but they're also very good at getting you in as quickly as possible. Go early if you don't want to wait in line, or at least try for an off-hour (remember this also depends on the season that you're there).

I personally loved the beer, and even my wife who's not into dark beers thought it was pretty good. We had some goulash and thought it was some of the best we'd had in Prague.

The ambiance is what makes it though. The rooms, the guests, the waiters, the wandering minstrels... all without a hint of being "touristy" while still being one of Prague's most touristy locations!

Absolutely not to be missed!

 

Had visited here once before, in 1991. Now I know it has morphed into a real touristy place, but I wanted to go back for just 1 round, as well as having Alewife experience it for the first time. We stopped by on the eve of 02OCT13, after a good dinner at Pivo Dum and then a lot of walking around town during the evening...

It's an easy place to spot, what with the big-ass clock hanging out front. Once in, there's a hall straight ahead with a service bar on the left. All the way back leads to their biergarten. The room to the right is a large, arched-ceiling room with dark-wooded lower walls and murals up top. Seems like that room was being used for tour groups. We hit the room to the left upon entering. It also had lots of dark wood half-way up morphing into plain white walls. Ceiling had some lovely beam-work, with lots of warm, glowing incandescent lighting. Tables were long, dark and worn, and must be shared by tourist and local alike. Yeah, they only have 1 bier, but it's a solid dark lager nonetheless (though a bit pricey). Service was spot-on, with our biers being right there. We did encounter the schnapps vendors, but they weren't pushy at all. It was a fun time for 1 round, for old times sake! Prosit!!

3.83/5 rDev +4.9%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3 | $$$

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My wife and I went here in May 2013. Fun atmosphere! We just walked in after hearing about it and got seated in the "show" portion of the restaurant/ brewery. They also have a restaurant area without the show. However, the restaurant was busy and we got seated and watched a vaudeville style show, complete with cross dressing. We sat at a large table with bench style seating. We met many new friends here from all over the world. They have one beer that they brew there. Very tasty! Not much to say about about it because that's all you're going to get. A dark beer without much depth but very easy to drink. I would return here in a heartbeat!

If you want a true Prague experience you need to stop in at "Fleck's Place" during the Orthodox Christmas season. The place was packed with people from every corner of the world. It was very loud and sounded like the United Nations cafeteria. We had already eaten, so we did not try the food, but from what I have been told it is average. That wonderful beer of theirs, however, is delicious, strong, and never stops coming to the table!

A must visit (for beer lovers) if only for the history as the pub was founded in 1499. A little touristy and admittedly neither the food nor beer were mind blowing I still enjoyed the atmosphere seated chockablock with locals and tourists at communal tables. They serve only one house brewed beer a dark lager. Would return

We opened the place up at 10:00 AM (actually showed up around 9:30 since our book listed opening at 9:00). We had an early train to catch and this was the only time we could squeeze in a visit. As a bonus, the aroma of the brewing process was thick in the air. The beer was excellent, as were the toilet facilities. We could tell the place would be more fun with a few dozen other patrons.

Reading the reviews, I was a little anxious about the waiters, hidden fees, etc. But there was no music playing, and we easily brushed off the offer of shots (at 10:00 AM, after all). If it's good enough for Michael Jackson, it's good enough for me.