Restaurace Malostranská beseda serves Czech cooking and Pilsner Urquell on Malostranské náměstí in Prague’s Lesser Town. The restaurant is part of a restored Renaissance building that was the city hall when it opened in 1478. Come for dishes such as beef goulash, svíčková or beef tartare, then stay for a beer with views of the square and its church. The building also houses a café, pub and music club, so it can suit a meal before a performance or a drink after exploring the nearby castle and Charles Bridge.
A former town hall on Lesser Town Square
Malostranská Beseda occupies a Renaissance building on Malostranské náměstí. It opened as the city hall in 1478 and has since been restored with the building’s historic character in mind. Today, the complex brings together places to eat and drink with spaces for music and theatre.
The restaurant is on the ground floor, alongside the café. A pub occupies the basement, where brick walls and wooden benches give the room a different feel from the dining area. The building’s floors also host a music club, with performances spanning several styles.
Czech dishes and Pilsner Urquell
The restaurant’s menu includes traditional Czech cooking as well as familiar dishes such as Caesar salad and chicken wings. Beef goulash, svíčková, schnitzel and beef tartare are among the options noted on the menu or in dining recommendations. For dessert, apple strudel is listed.
Pilsner Urquell is served here, and the pairing of the beer with svíčková is a particular recommendation. The basement pub is another option if you want a drink and snacks rather than a full restaurant meal. The café provides a separate place to stop for coffee.
Music and performance in the building
Malostranská Beseda is also a live-performance venue. Its music programming has included jazz, rock, funk, blues, folk, country and chanson, as well as Czech rock acts from newer performers to older groups. The club has been associated with supporting emerging and less mainstream artists, and performances are intended as the focus of the visit rather than background music.
The building has also hosted non-mainstream theatre productions. This makes it possible to combine dinner or a drink with a performance in the same complex. Check the venue’s programme if you are planning your evening around a particular type of music or show.
FAQ
Where is Malostranská beseda?
It is at Malostranské náměstí 35 in Prague’s Lesser Town, near Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
What food can you order at Malostranská beseda?
The menu includes Czech dishes such as beef goulash, svíčková and schnitzel, along with beef tartare and apple strudel.
Does Malostranská beseda have live music?
Yes. The building has a music club with performances across styles including jazz, rock, blues, folk and country.
What is a recommended food and drink pairing?
Svíčková with Pilsner Urquell is a recommended pairing.
