Where to eat and drink in Pilsen

Set in historic cellar spaces near the old town, this museum gives useful background on how brewing shaped Pilsen. Expect exhibits on earlier brewing methods, old equipment and the route to modern production, with the bonus of tastings to keep it from feeling too academic. It suits travelers who like food history as much as drinking itself, and it works especially well on a cloudy day.

This is the headline brewery visit in Pilsen, and it earns the time. Tours move beyond a simple tasting, taking you into brewing cellars and production areas so you get both atmosphere and a sense of how the beer is made at scale. It’s ideal for first-time visitors, beer enthusiasts and anyone curious about the city’s defining export. Leave enough time to enjoy it properly rather than squeezing it between sights.

Chodovar is the pick for visitors who have already seen central Pilsen or want a more relaxed brewery outing beyond the main city sights. As a family brewery, it brings a different mood from the flagship names and works well for mixed groups, including families. Because it’s in Chodová Planá rather than the center, it makes most sense as a planned excursion rather than a casual stop between old-town walks.