U Glaubicu - Oldest restaurant in Prague and Svickova

The brewery was founded, and the beerhall was opened here in1520. In 1665, the building was bought by Bartoloměj Glaubic who established the U Glaubiců Restaurant. Over the centuries it became a renowned venue where the public, politicians and aristocrats gathered. The restaurant has maintained its popularity and historical character to this day. On the premises you will find the restaurant itself, a street café, a lounge and, most importantly a beer-cellar over 700 years old. Pilsner Urquell and Velkopopovický Kozel beers are on tap, and they serve traditional Czech cuisine, made with quality ingredients. Despite its location in a busy part of the Lesser Quarter, it offers a pleasant setting for both tourists and locals.


Oldest restaurant - we had a delightful lunch at U Glaubicu Restaurant

Czech Republic: Svickova na smetane / Beef in Sour Cream Sauce

Every Czech will tell you that his or her maminka or babi makes this best. An essential hearty wintertime dish, svickova na smetane or smetana is everywhere to be found in Prague this time of year, when people come in out of the cold and want something substantial and savory to warm them up.
The dish takes one of the best cuts of beef, the tenderloin, and makes it more flavorful yet by marinating it in the vegetables with which it will later be cooked -- as well as adding vinegar to further tenderize the meat (a technique that will be familiar to those who've made that similar German specialty, sauerbraten). The dumplings -- big fluffy ones that are sliced with a thread before serving -- are absolutely mandatory: the recipe for them follows at the bottom of the full entry. Svickova is often served (as in the picture) with cranberry sauce: the tart flavor complements the richness of the dish.

Interesting to see this vintage car used for city tours in Prague