Wine is the lifeblood of Moravia. Look into any ‘vinarna’ (wine bar) or ‘Vinný sklep’ (wine cellar) and you’ll see an array of characters partaking of the nectar of the vines. Most vineyards are in South Moravia but that has no affect on the drinking abilities of northern Moravians. You can buy good Moravian wine for a picnic from a vinny sklep in plastic bottles that you either bring yourself or you can find there.
If anyone has told you that Moravian wine is inferior to French or German wine, don’t believe them. The taste and aroma of Moravian wines vary from their Western European cousins because they are made from totally different varieties of grapes. Svatovavrinecké is a strong, drier red wine, Modrý Portugal is a medium dry and Frankovka is a sweeter red wine. Good white wines are Muller Thurgau and Veletinské.
Beer The best beer in Olomouc is available from one of the Microbreweries making their own beer on the premises.
St Wenceslas Brewery (Svatovaclavsky pivovar) on Marianska Ul. is a large microbrewery serving five brews including wheat and fruit flavoured beers. The new location is completely non-smoking and has an outdoor area. In the cellar is an old nuclear fallout shelter that the proprietors plan to renovate to offer spas in oak vats of dark beer scented with a special mix of herbs. The food is very good and lunch specials start from 70Kc.
Moritz is a completely non-smoking microbrewery, which is impeccably furnished in an early 20th century style. Large internal windows allow patrons a view of the brewing room.
Bars
Vertigo is a great subterranean bar, packed with local and international students, and mock cave paintings on the wall. It’s a good place to meet people because you almost always have to share a table.
Jazz Club Tibet has a regular program of concerts. Everything from Jazz to Blues to funk to reggae.
9a is a spotless bar that is popular with university students. And rockclimbers. There's a climbing wall in one of the back rooms.
Rasputin is a Russian themed bar in the water barracks, the long low brick building beside Freedom avenue (Tr.Svobody) which was once part of the city walls.
Belmondo is one of the better places in the centre for dancing. Also in the water barracks, there's a cover charge only on Friday and Saturday nights. Regular and visiting DJ's
Klub 15 Minut has moved from its original location in the university library to Komenskeho ul. 31, a riverside location across from the the orthodox church . It remains one of the best live music venues in the city.
Hanácká kyselka is a well known natural mineral water of the region. It is healthy and has a refreshing taste. It is a good choice if you do not want to drink alcohol.
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