U Kalicha Czech Restaurant
Vinohrady, Prague 2

U Kalicha (The Chalice) is a lively, traditional Czech pub style restaurant located 5 minutes walk from the top of Wenceslas Square.

According to a popular Czech book, it was from here that the Good Soldier Švejk set off to fight in World War I. This fact, combined with the food and ambience on offer, ensures Czechs from around the country regularly seek out the restaurant when they visit the capital.

U Kalicha has all the elements of a good local tavern: hearty and plentiful food, large frothy, ice-cold Czech beer, and live traditional music - an accordionist plays in the evening as he moves around the restaurant.

Food and drink is reasonably priced and portions are good, so most visitors will be fine ordering from the À La Carte Menu. But if you are in the mood for a complete blow out, there is an Unlimited Food & Drinks option.

U Kalicha has been in operation for decades. There are one or two poor imitations around town, but nothing beats the original. And there is a saying: 'If you haven't been to U Kalicha, you haven't been to Prague'. We tend to agree!

Note: U Kalicha is a popular restaurant and large groups can sometimes block book the entire restaurant. To be sure of a table, all diners are recommended to pre-book.