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( 220 513 481; Loretánské náměstí 1; 10am-10pm; 22, 25)
Many religious people
make a pilgrimage to the Loreta, but just across the road, the 'Black Ox' is a shrine
that pulls in pilgrims of a different kind. This surprisingly inexpensive beer hall is vis-
ited by real-ale aficionados for its authentic atmosphere and lip-smackingly delicious
draught beer, Velkopopovický Kozel, brewed in a small town southeast of Prague.
BRE
BREWER
WERY
KLÁŠTERNÍ PIVOVAR STRAHOV
voří 301; 10am-10pm; 22, 25)
Dominated by two polished copper brewing kettles,
this convivial little pub serves up two varieties of its St Norbert beer -
tmavý
(dark), a
rich, tarry brew with a creamy head, and
polotmavý
(amber), a full-bodied, hoppy la-
ger, both 59Kč per 0.4L. There's also a strong (6.3% abv) IPA-style beer.
SHOPPING
ANTIQUE MUSIC INSTRUMENTS
the prize for most inventive shop name, but this place is a real treasure-trove of vin-
tage stringed instruments. You'll find an interesting stock of antique violins, violas
and cellos dating from the 18th century to the mid-20th century, as well as bows,
cases and other musical accessories.
ANTIQ
ANTIQUUES
233 353 777; Pohořelec 9; 9am-6pm; 22, 25)
, a luminous collection of Russian
and Eastern European religious icons, as well as lots of other decorative objets d'art,
watches, porcelain and art-nouveau glassware.
