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From ancient times, it has been located at Křižíkova 89, according to an operating restaurant. The house was built by the architect Šlechta with the intention of a ground-floor establishment for the Zábranský family, after which the pub is named. Over time, a covered hall was created instead of a courtyard. Balls were held on site, and there was a bowling alley and billiard tables in the back. There was a falconry nearby, and members met next to the pub. “It is said that they buried their flag under the pub, “ says operating. After the nationalization of the communists, the company became the Tesla Karlín racing club.
Many current guests remember coming here as children to a Santa Claus party with their parents. After 1989, the family got their pub back as part of restitution. Billiards and slot machines have been added. The character of the pub last changed the current operating. “Billiards were not so interesting anymore. I did a sports bar here. On average, here for Czech matches or European or world championships there are about 150 guests, who want to watch sports competitions together, “says Operations.
Hobby work
The company has been running a pub for 20 years. He has been renting premises since 2001. “I try to keep the pub in the same spirit. In short, I want a pub where men go to talk and women take a break from their children and their husbands, “ laughing operating. He has been working in the field since an early age.
“I’m not trained, but I’ve fulfilled my childhood dream,” he says. He likes that the pub has a tradition. “I’ve been given a space that has a genius loci, and I’m trying to keep it going,” adds the boss. He is also proud of his kitchen, which he tries to do honestly without artificial substitutes, and of tank beer. “I make a lot of home-made ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else,” he says.
Covid and business
Lockdown hit the operations and his business hard. “It was terrible for us. But they helped us people who had our beer bottled and bought food through the window, ”says the pub. The owners also reportedly gave a helping hand when they decided to reduce the rent during the crisis. “The state was most disappointed in the crisis. There was no support in the first wave and that is the liquidation situation. “ adds.
Well-known companies
Lots of regulars go to the pub. A regular guest is Milan Pitkin, whose real name is Milan Křivský, who became famous as a Czech comedian, entertainer and musician. His humorous style is stuttering and imitation of Hungarian. Michal David and Josef Vojtek also came to see sometimes. The legendary Czech football player Antonín Panenka also went “for one thing”.
“The only thing I’m sorry about is that Karel Gott will no longer visit the pub. I won’t see that, “said the operating. Blesk and I asked the guests how they liked the pub. “In my opinion, there is a pleasant sitting and service. And also a great wine spray, “ I think Dasha. Vladas likes beer again and likes sports. “We waited a little longer, but otherwise we are satisfied,” he adds.
The operation attracts guests to St. Martin’s goose. “I want to tell people to come and enjoy sitting inside as long as possible. With restrictions, it looks bad in the future. I want the covid to end and we can be satisfied for a normal life, “ I add at the end.
Virtual tour of the sports bar Jan Dařílek
This is how the company looks inside and out
Author: Jan Dařílek