U Pinkasů

The pub where Prague first tasted Pilsner Urquell on draught in 1843, still pouring it well over three floors and a Gothic garden just off Wenceslas Square. Goulash and roast pork around 200-300 CZK, a 149 CZK weekday lunch menu — real value for the location. Caveat: it's firmly on the tourist circuit, so the atmosphere is historic rather than local.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What's the story behind U Pinkasů?

In 1843 it became the first place in Prague to serve Pilsner Urquell on draught, a year after the beer was invented, and it's poured it ever since. Few pubs anywhere can claim 180+ years with one beer.

What should I order at U Pinkasů?

Beer first — the Pilsner Urquell is the institution. With it, the beef goulash with dumplings or vepřo knedlo zelo (roast pork, dumplings, cabbage) are the classics the kitchen does best.

How do I find U Pinkasů?

Jungmannovo náměstí 16, tucked behind the bottom of Wenceslas Square next to the Church of Our Lady of the Snows — two minutes from Můstek metro. The entrance is on the quiet square, not the main drag.

Do I need a reservation at U Pinkasů?

Not usually — three floors absorb a lot of people. For a weekend dinner or a group, booking ahead is sensible; lunchtime you'll nearly always find a table.

How much is lunch at U Pinkasů?

The weekday lunch menu with soup is about 149 CZK — a genuine steal two minutes from Wenceslas Square. À la carte mains like goulash or roast pork run around 200-300 CZK, with a full dinner for two landing near 600-700 CZK per person with drinks if you go big.

What is the Gothic garden at U Pinkasů?

A small courtyard terrace pressed against the flying buttresses of the Church of Our Lady of the Snows — one of the more surreal places in Prague to drink a lager. Grab it in good weather; it's the pub's best seat.

What are U Pinkasů's opening hours?

Daily from 10am, closing 11:30pm Sunday-Monday and 1am Tuesday-Saturday. The long hours make it a dependable late-evening beer stop in the center.

Is U Pinkasů a tourist trap?

No — but it is touristy, which is different. Prices stay fair, the beer is kept properly, and the history is real; you'll just share the room with plenty of fellow visitors, especially evenings.

Nearby in Ask Prague

• Havelské tržiště (Havel's Market)Market0.27 km · 3 min walk
• Mucha MuseumAttraction0.31 km · 4 min walk
• Czech Koruna, Card Payments, and Common ScamsAttraction0.32 km · 4 min walk
• Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)Neighborhood0.32 km · 4 min walk
• Café LouvreCafé0.34 km · 4 min walk