1h30 by train south of Prague, the city of Pilsen is the fourth-largest city in the Czech Republic, in the west of the Bohemia region. It is world-famous for having the most popular brewery in the Czech Republic, Pilsen Urquell.
With 170,000 inhabitants, Pilsen is a medium-sized city welcoming thousands of tourists every year. Indeed, there are beautiful places to visit and nice restaurants to go to during your visit.
Where are the best places to go out in Pilsen ?
In this article, we’ll introduce you to the various bars and restaurants we recommend you try during your visit to Pilsen. For more information on bars to visit in Czech Republic cities, we recommend reading our article on the best bars and restaurants in Brno.
Typical Pilsen restaurants
Feeling peckish ? Although Pilsen is only, barely an hour away from Prague, your visit may well dig in. Yes, but where to eat ? In the rest of this article, we explain where to eat local in Pilsen. Quality establishments !
5/5 – TripAdvisor
4.7/5 – Google
Just a few meters from the Katedrála svatého Bartoloměje square, you’ll find one of Pilsen’s most famous restaurants called Švejk Restaurant U Pětatřicátníků. Most customers go here for the good atmosphere and the restaurant’s location. The typical local Czech soup is worth trying for its consistency and spliced taste.
You’ll find mostly locals and also a few lucky tourists who’ve heard of the place just like you. The address is 12 227, Riegrova, 301 00 Plzeň 3.
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Address : Riegrova 227/12, 301 00 Plzeň 3
Hours : Mon-Sun : 11h – 23h
Phone : +420 725 810 258
Ce qu'on pense du Svejk Restaurant U Petiatriciátníků
Advantages
- Location
- Typical Czech decoration
- A warm welcome
What we like best
Typically Czech dishes that will delight you!
4.6/5 – TripAdvisor
4.7/5 – Google
Just across from the Mlýnská strouha park at the entrance to the old town, the restaurant. Angus Steak House Plzeň is a typically Czech bar for its style. Right by the river, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy good burgers and home fries. It’s the perfect place to take a pleasant lunch break after a long tour of the city and its monuments.
Very good value for money for the location of this Pilsen restaurant. That’s why, if you go in summer, remember to reserve a table to make sure you can eat on the terrace. The restaurant’s address is Pražská 311, 301 00 Plzeň 3.
Reserve your table
Address: Pražská 311, 301 00 Plzeň 3
Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am – 11pm
Phone : +420 725 555 631
What we think of Angus Steak House Plzeň
Advantages
- Varied menu
- Fast service
- A warm welcome
What we like best
Their delicious homemade burgers!
4.7/5 – TripAdvisor
4.5/5 – Google
Opposite the Sadový okruh – Kopeckého sady park, Restaurace Potrefená Husa is another Czech cuisine restaurant. Here you’ll have the opportunity to bump into many of the neighborhood’s regulars and eat for cheap with good portions. This restaurant is close to the river and not far from Náměstí Republiky Square. The address is 1, Martinská 10, Jižní Předměstí, 301 00 Plzeň.
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Address : 1, Martinská 10, Jižní Předměstí, 301 00 Plzeň
Hours : Mon-Sun : 11h – 23h
Phone : +420 777 760 146
Our opinion of Restaurace Potrefená Husa
Advantages
- Good value for money
- Good location
- A warm welcome
What we like best
Their large portions for enjoying a good Czech dish!
Pilsen's must-see bars
In the rest of this article, we present some of Pilsen’s most interesting bars. This is your chance to go out for a good beer and start what promises to be a memorable evening !
4.6/5 – TripAdvisor
4.6/5 – Google
With a small terrace overlooking the Katedrála svatého Bartoloměje, the Lékárna – šenk bar is perfectly located for a nice cold beer break. You’ll of course be treated to the famous Pilsner Urquell unfiltered, large or small, the choice is yours.
Many tourists pass through this typical bar, but you’ll feel right at home here, with a warm welcome from the staff. To try their beers, go to nám. Republiky 97/9, 301 00 Plzeň 3-Vnitřní Město.
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Address : nám. Republiky 97/9, 301 00 Plzeň 3-Vnitřní Město
Hours : Mon – Sun: 11am – 12am
Phone : +420 735 123 648
What we think of Lékárna - šenk
Advantages
- Good atmosphere
- A warm welcome
- Wide choice of beverages
What we like best
Their famous Plisner Urquell!
4.4/5 – TripAdvisor
4.6/5 – Google
If you want to spend a whole evening with friends in a tavern-style bar where the beer flows freely, Šenk na parkanu is unquestionably the bar you need to try once during your stay in Pilsen. The staff know how to be friendly with their clientele, never delaying the turns of beers brought in on a special tray.
The place is rustic, but clean with lots of locals, all in a very friendly atmosphere. We recommend you go in the late afternoon to feel the atmosphere rising by the hour. The address is 4, Veleslavínova 59, 301 00 Plzeň.
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Address : 4, Veleslavínova 59, 301 00 Plzeň
Hours : Mon – Sun: 11am – 12am
Phone : +420 724 618 037
What we think of Šenk na parkanu
Advantages
- Friendly atmosphere
- Good beers
- Its location
What we like best
The address for great local encounters!
4.6/5 – TripAdvisor
4.5/5 – Google
Would you like to go to a bar where the waiters don’t have to come and bring you the beers, and where you have the option of serving yourself the draught beers? Come and discover The PUB Plzeň to experience it for yourself. Close to Náměstí Republiky, the bar attracts a young, party-going crowd where great encounters can be made.
With friendly staff, you’ll have a great evening with friends. The address is Pražská 1, 301 00 Plzeň 3.
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Address : Pražská 1, 301 00 Plzeň 3
Hours : Wed – Sat: 4pm – 10am
Phone : +420 377 321 001
What we think of PUB Plzeň
Advantages
- Youthful atmosphere
- Wide choice of good beers
- Beautiful encounters
What we like best
His young, party-going clientele!
4.7/5 – TripAdvisor
4.6/5 – Google
As its name suggests, the ACW Saloon will immerse you in a country atmosphere that’s totally out of step with the usual Czech bars. You’ll come across a large number of open-minded locals of all ages, which will encourage dialogue with the clientele. Somegood Czech beers are waiting for you here for a good start to the evening, before you head further into the center of town afterwards. The address is Kollárova 18, 301 00 Plzeň 3.
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Address : Kollárova 955/18, 301 00 Plzeň 3
Hours : Mon-Sun: 2pm – 01am
Phone : +420 604 522 359
What we think of ACW Saloon
Advantages
- Great beer discovery
- A warm welcome
- Fast service
What we like best
Their delicious, quality Czech beers!
Pilsen's best addresses
Although the town is medium-sized, the number of bars and restaurants is still significant. You now have a few good places to eat and drink good local beer during your stay in Pilsen.