Who was František Ondřej Poupě, the namesake of Poupě Pub?
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, including the use of a thermometer.
This brewery pub is named in his honor and proudly continues Brno’s beer traditions. 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! 🍻 You’re drinking in a bit of history. But don’t get too carried away; there are still a few more stops to conquer.
Directions to next stop:
From Poupě Pub, walk down Dominikánská Street and then turn right onto Panská Street. Then take another right onto 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.