Beer Prices Keep Rising in Prague - What's Driving the Increase?

The focus is on Pilsner Urquell in four well-known restaurants: U Pinkasů, U Vejvodů, U Glaubiců, and Lokál U Bílé Kuželky.

These pubs are popular not only among tourists but also with local patrons.

While the cost of beer at U Vejvodů and U Glaubiců has remained unchanged since last year, Lokál U Bílé Kuželky—located near the Charles Bridge—has raised its price for a half-liter of draft Pilsner Urquell by five crowns.

Meanwhile, across the Vltava River, the historic U Pinkasů pub has implemented an even sharper increase of seven crowns per pint.

“We now charge 79 CZK for a 0.47-liter glass of Pilsner Urquell. The price was adjusted in May 2024 due to supplier price hikes, rising operational costs, energy expenses, inflation, and wage increases,” explained František Novotný, director of U Pinkasů.

According to restaurant manager Štěpán Bunzák, the price surge is also influenced by changes in VAT.

Where Is the Cheapest Pilsner?

At Lokál U Bílé Kuželky, a half-liter of Pilsner Urquell now costs 69 CZK. However, the most affordable beer among the four monitored establishments can be found at U Glaubiců, where a half-liter still costs 49 CZK—unchanged from last year.

Similarly, U Vejvodů continues to offer Pilsner Urquell for 57.90 CZK.

Will Beer Prices Rise Again?

Many pub owners across the country are now waiting to see if Plzeňský Prazdroj, the brewery behind Pilsner Urquell, will increase prices again in autumn.

Plzeňský Prazdroj last raised its prices in October 2023 but has not introduced any further increases since then—for both bottled and draft beer. However, the brewery clarified that final pricing in restaurants and shops is always determined by individual vendors.

“If beer prices have gone up in some pubs since autumn 2023, it’s not due to Prazdroj increasing prices,” noted brewery spokesperson Zdeněk Kovář.

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