While Prague might take pride in its sights, Brno leads in gastronomy. It is a popular weekend destination even for the Czechs who come to explore Brno’s cultural life and inspirational foodie scene. Possibly also thanks to the fact that Brno is a vibrant student city that dares new and extraordinary culinary experiences. Here are some of our favourite spots.
Petrov (Katedrála Sv. Petra a Pavla)
neo-gothic cathedral, Brno’s dominant feature
Špilberk castle
lovely views of the city
Old Town Hall + Dragon (Stará radnice + Drak)
no, it’s not a crocodile
Vegetable Market (Zelný trh)
fresh veggies, fruits, flowers and more
10-Z bunker Brno
Brno’s political history
Moravian Gallery (Moravská galerie)
art in beautiful palaces
Moravian Karst (Moravský kras)
natural beauty of North-East Brno, caves and a gorge
Moravian Library (Moravská zemská knihovna)
second biggest in Czechia
Jiří Mahen Library (Knihovna Jiřího Mahena)
one of the biggest public libraries in Czechia
Book Therapy
curated selection, fancy stuff, English books dominate
Dlouhá punčocha
children books heaven
Barvič & Novotný
Brno's Flourish and Blotts
Cow Hill (Kraví hora)
observatory and a park on a hill
Moravian Square (Moravské náměstí)
busy busy beehive
Tyrš Park (Tyršův sad)
if you’re lucky, you’ll see baby goats
Pikola Espresso Bar
tiny café, huge taste
Monogram Espresso Bar
leading barista champion
Gill's Coffee Espresso Bar
great roast down Veveří Street
qb coffee roasters
a village-like garden
Kafe Friedrich
vegan sweets straight from the oven
SKØG Urban Hub
fusion of bistro, café and cocktail bar
Kafec Brněnský
legendary waffles (sweet or savoury)
Vincafé Filomenka
run and home-made by nuns
Coffee Trail
lush soups
Chleba Brno
hard crust, soft crumb, love inside out
William Thomas Artisian Bakery
French-style bakery, buttery and filling
Mama Stella
cinnamon rolls to die for
Ještě jednu
calls itself „One more“ and for a good reason
Kobliha Brno
donuts of all kinds
Sorry, pečeme jinak
they proudly do sweets differently
Botanic Bar & Bistro
iconic bibimbap
Bonjour Vietnam
hidden gem
Hostinec U Semináru
traditional Czech cuisine
Ramen Brno
Ramen. Amen.
U Bláhovky
meet the locals
Lokál U Caipla
traditional Czech food and beer
Pivnice u Čápa
beer garden in the park
Na stojáka Jakubák
quick half by a church
Pivo & Syn
beer and nibbles down Veveří Street
Na dobré cestě
just behind the corner
Natural wine shop
come for a glass, leave with a bottle
Vicino DiVino
Italian wine bar
KláraBára Winecafé
for both coffee & wine lovers
Franck & Thierry
France in Brno
Super Panda Circus
experimental and out of ordinary
Bar, který neexistuje
classic and traditional coctail bar
Whiskey Bar, který neexistuje
steak tartare, ribs or oysters
TO JE → BRNO
Tourist Information Centre
Souvenir headquarters, wide offer
Place Store
Local designers’ stuff
Slovácká světnička
Moravian folklore patterns
TY IDENTITY
Local fashion and accessories