Stop 4: Pivní Burza (Beer Exchange Pub)

Quiz

What’s unique about how Pivní Burza (“Beer Exchange”) operates?

A) Beer prices fluctuate in real time based on what customers are ordering
B) Patrons bid on beers in live auctions, and the highest bidder gets the next glass
C) The pub accepts company shares and stocks as payment for your drink

Explanation:

Time to wet our whistle! Pivní Burza isn’t your typical Czech pub – it’s more like a happy hour meets Wall Street. At this bar, each table has a touchscreen, and you’ll see beer prices rising and falling on electronic screens. Order a lager that’s in hot demand, and its price might inch up; opt for one that others are neglecting, and you could snag it cheaply before a “market correction” hits. It’s all in fun, of course – no real Koruna fortunes are won or lost – but the thrill of watching beer prices crash and spike makes for an entertaining pint. The atmosphere is lively, with people cheering when their favorite brew hits a bargain price. Ever wanted to shout “Buy low, drink up!”? This is your chance. Enjoy a cold one here (you’ve earned it by answering trivia and walking), but pace yourself – there are more stops ahead!

Pivní Burza interior

Directions to next stop:

Exit Pivní Burza and head up Jánská Street, then turn right onto Masarykova Street, and continue straight until you’ll see an opening on the right side. Then you’ll arrive at the open-air Cabbage Market (Zelný trh). In the center of the square, you’ll find the next attraction: the elaborate Parnas Fountain.