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Staropramen Brewery: A Taste of Prague's Brewing History
Explore Prague's brewing heritage at Staropramen Brewery, offering interactive tours and tastings of traditional Czech beers.
The Staropramen Brewery, located in Prague's Smíchov district, is the second-largest brewery in the Czech Republic and a significant landmark in the city's brewing history. Founded in 1869, Staropramen offers visitors an interactive tour and a taste of traditional Czech beer-making.
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A brief summary to Staropramen Brewery
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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Tuesday
11 am-6 pm
Wednesday
11 am-6 pm
Thursday
11 am-6 pm
Friday
11 am-6 pm
Saturday
11 am-6 pm
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Getting There
Public Transport
From Prague city center, take a tram to Anděl or Smíchovské Nádraží station. From there, walk down Nádražní Street for about 5 minutes. The Staropramen Brewery is located at Nádražní 43/84. A tram ticket costs 30 CZK for 30 minutes or 40 CZK for 90 minutes.
Taxi/Ride-Sharing
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are readily available in Prague. A short taxi ride from the city center to Staropramen Brewery will cost approximately 115 CZK for a 5km trip. Note that the initial fee is 60 CZK, with an additional 36 CZK per kilometer.
Walking
If you are staying nearby in Smíchov, you can easily walk to the Staropramen Brewery. From the Smíchov train station, head east on Hořejší nábřeží and turn left onto Pivovarská street. The Visitor Center is located a short distance ahead on your left. The walk should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Local tips
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Book your brewery tour in advance, especially during peak tourist season, to secure your spot.
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Consider using public transport to reach the brewery, as parking can be limited in the area.
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Don't miss the opportunity to taste different varieties of Staropramen beer at the Visitor Centre pub.
Discover more about Staropramen Brewery
The Staropramen Brewery, whose name translates to "old spring", has been brewing beer in Prague's Smíchov district since 1869. The brewery quickly became one of the largest in Czechoslovakia, and today remains the second largest in the Czech Republic.
Visitors can explore the Staropramen Visitor Centre, which offers an interactive journey through the brewery's history. The tour uses modern technology, including holograms and videos, to guide visitors through the brewing process, from the cultivation of hops to fermentation. The tour also introduces visitors to Josef Paspa, a head brewer who modernized Staropramen's brewing process. At the end of the tour, visitors can sample Staropramen beers in the Visitor Centre pub.
Staropramen remains one of the most recognizable Czech lagers, exported to numerous countries. The brewery also produces other beers, such as Světlý (pale), Černý (dark), and Granát (garnet).
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