Srdcovka - Brnenec

I just loved, loved, loved the atmosphere! Yeah, maybe it's touristy, I don't care. Folksy, homey, and authentic Czech food. My smoked pork with two different kinds of dumplings was delicious, but the red cabbage and sauerkraut were not to my liking. I learned why after I saw big vats of it being prepared at an outdoor market. It's sauteed in lard, lots of lard. I can't stand the taste or the thought of eating it, though at this meal I didn't like the taste without knowing why. I suspect that my take on the cabbage is probably different from most people's, so if you are a lard-lover, this would probably be a great meal. It was halfway for me. I'm also not a beer drinker, so I can't review that. But you CAN eat the atmosphere, so go!!

We ate at Pegas at the recommendation of our hotel, though it was somewhat difficult to find at first. Look for the yellow sign beyond the giant rock display. My husband wanted schnitzel but then he saw a plate of food being taken out to another table and was intrigued. He ordered the same, a type of schnitzel but with slices of ham inside. The portion was HUGE! He had two large pieces and age every by of it. It was very good. My daughter and I both ordered the chicken with cream and asparagus and it was fantastic! It came with red cabbage and a small salad, both which were decent. I also ordered curry rice on the side, which was several servings. By itself, it was somewhat bland. However we mixed it into our main dishes and it kicked it up a notch. My husband also tried two of their speciality beers, as they are their own brewery. The dark was somewhat bitter and he didn't finish it. The sweet gold was very good.

Really good food, and definitely authentic, you'll see many locals dining here as well, not just tourists. A bit salty for my taste. It's also a little overpriced, but it's because it's centrally located. Goulash dish was really good. Try gulas pegas.

Best beer in the town! I came to this restaurant to have beer every time I come to Brno. This restaurant has four kinds of beer which are the best beer ever.

As a Czech, I have to say Pegas restaurant and brewery is an amazing place to visit if you want to have a great authentic Czech food. They have anything you can think of from Svíčková, zelí s knedlíky (sauerkraut or red cabbag with dumplings), schnitzel and one of my favorite Czech soups česnekačka (garlic soup). I have eaten here several times and have tried many different dishes and was never disappointed. In addition to yummy food, the beer is always excellent here and it is brewed in the house. There are always several kinds to choose from, so this place is a wonderful spot to just come for this delicious liquid in case you have already eaten elsewhere. Too bad for you though, because like I said the food in Pegas is really tasty! I especially enjoy their wheat beer which I am a huge fan of and sadly, wheat beer is not that common in Czech Republic which makes this place even more special for me. Cheers!