Explanation:

Time to raise a glass to Mr. Poupě – and not just because the pub serves great beer. František Ondřej Poupě was a real person: an 18th-century brewmaster often hailed as the father of Czech brewing science. He’s credited with dragging beer-making out of the Middle Ages by introducing scientific techniques (like using a thermometer – genius!). This brewery pub is named in his honor, and it proudly continues Brno’s beer traditions. The Poupě Pub itself is a relatively recent establishment, set in a historic space where brewing has been revived on-site. Inside, you’ll find shiny brewing tanks, foamy pints of house-made ales and lagers, and hearty Czech fare to soak it all up. The vibe is friendly and beer-geek chic – you might even see portraits or quotes of old Poupě on the walls. By now, you’ve walked a lot, so take a moment to sit, sip a local brew, and imagine František Poupě in the late 1700s, tinkering with recipes and teaching brewers that beer could be consistent, delicious, and not left to guesswork. Na zdraví! 🍻 (Cheers!) – you’re drinking in a bit of history. But don’t get too carried away; we still have a few more stops to conquer (including more legends and lager).

Directions to next stop:

From Poupě Pub, walk down the Dominikánská street and then turn right to Panská Street. Then take another right on to the Radnická Street. This street leads to the Old Town Hall – look for the tall tower with a green crooked spire on your right. The entrance is through a gothic archway under the tower (you’ll likely see a crowd looking up at something…). That “something” is the famous Brno dragon, and it means you’ve arrived at the Old Town Hall.