Hotel Pod Kokšínem

This restaurant stands on the premises of the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Diners are seated in a lofty vaulted cellar featuring a modern-meets-rustic decor and a striking service station in the middle of the space. Modern Czech cuisine and traditional hearty beer-hall dishes are all meticulously prepared and packed with flavour. The chefs put a premium on regional ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Of course, a good beer goes well with it. Tip: For special occasions, you can book the ‘Schalender’ in the brewery's lager cellars. Also interesting: brewery museum and shop.

Once you have located the slightly hidden entrance, you find yourself in a world of fermentation, pickling and preserving – countless jars of various vegetables, mushrooms and the like are everywhere you look. The restaurant is pleasingly pared back, and some tables afford an interesting view over the pass into the kitchen. They source all ingredients from the region and, wherever possible, process these themselves. You can clearly see their sustainability concept in action here. The menu is seasonal, and the friendly waitstaff are happy to advise you as you choose.

This small restaurant may be a little off the beaten track, but it's well worth coming here for the regional cuisine. Quality ingredients are skilfully prepared to impart plenty of flavour. The restaurant rears its own cattle, hence the focus on beef – delicious dishes include beef tongue with celeriac purée and horseradish foam, or beef ribs with coleslaw and bread. The interior has a charmingly rustic quality; in summer, dine out on the terrace, which is surrounded by greenery. Should you wish to soak up this rural idyll a little longer, there is also a campsite.