Brave Schweyk

Western Ukraine


Named for the famous fictional Czech soldier Švejk (Schweik in German) in Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek, this place harks back to the novel's Austro-Hungarian era with its mix of sausages, goulash, pigs' knuckles, milk veal and similar specialities. The atmosphere is that of a small beer hall, where you'll find German and Czech-style lagers on tap and lively vibe come sundown.


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