Begin your day at the brewery of Strahov Monastery. Brewing here dates back centuries, and while the current operation is modern, it consciously draws on that long monastic tradition. Settle into the beer garden if the weather allows.

Then find a nearby neighborhood pub, such as U Černého Vola. Expect minimal décor, a local crowd, and excellent beer.

Head to the Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience, which traces the development of the original pilsner style and its global influence. It provides useful context for why Czech lagers taste the way they do, and why they’re poured with such care.

Continue to U Fleků, one of the most famous historic beer halls in Prague. It offers a single dark lager served in a lively, communal setting.

Optional add-on: Visit the Beer Museum at Husova 21 for an overview of Czech brewing traditions, styles, and techniques.

Head to Letna Lookout Beer Garden for its expansive views over the Vltava River and a relaxed, social atmosphere. Continue to U Fleků, one of the most famous historic beer halls in Prague. It offers a single dark lager served in a lively, communal setting.

Optional add-on: Visit the Beer Museum at Husova 21 for an overview of Czech brewing traditions, styles, and techniques.

Participate in a pub crawl near Old Town Square through Prague’s traditional pubs, where beer culture is most alive. Consider local institutions such as U Zlatého tygra, Pivovarr U Medvídků, and Lokál Dlouhááá.

Optional add-on: End your trip with a beer spa experience in or near Old Town, such as those offered at Beer Spa Bernard or Original Beer Spa, where warm baths infused with hops and malt are paired with unlimited beer in a relaxed setting.