overview about the place A small family business, which comprises the “U Bansethů” Pilsner beerhall and the “Bašta” neighbourhood brewery located a short walk from Vyšehrad Castle. U Bansethů is a legendary pub with more than a hundred years of history, for many years the holder of the Pilsen Prazdroj brewery certificate for excellent draught beer keeping. more about the place “U Bansethů” has also made its way into the subconscious minds of Prague citizens thanks to its famous and regular visitor – Jaroslav Hašek. The author’s favourite table is still here, ready for him. The kitchen presents a purely Czech menu. The local speciality is roast duck with stuffed potato pancakes and sauerkraut. The brewery pours only its own beers, among which the renowned semi-dark 12° lager can boast a number of awards, including 1st place in the Czech Brewers’ Spring Prize competition. Beers on offer: 12° Světlá Kroužková (light krausende), 12° Polotmavá – semi-dark, Bašta Speciál, occasionally imported beers from Belgium and Scotland. The U Bansethů restaurant has Pilsner Urquell on draught.