8. 12. 2008
České Budějovice, 8th December 2008 – The famous restaurant "Masné krámy" in České Budějovice has celebrated its first year from the re-opening after an overall reconstruction on 5th December. At the same time, it celebrated 55 years from its foundation in 1953. In those years, the restaurant has become an inherent part of České Budějovice life and belongs amongst the most attractive tourist destinations for both domestic and foreign visitors to the town.
The "Masné krámy" restaurant managed to pick up its famous tradition again, as it enjoyed great interest from its customers during the past year. Between 5th December 2007 and 4th December 2008, 1,560 hectolitres of beer have been consumed. "130 hectolitres of drawn beer a month on average were drunk every month in Masné krámy, which is nearly 7 times more than in an average restaurant," says Budweiser Budvar's Gastro Department Manager Antonín Janský. The latest data of the "Data Servis" company indicate that the average amount of drawn beer in Czech gastronomic facilities amounts to 19 hectolitres of beer a month.
Most of the drawn volume last year went to Budweiser Budvar Krausened Lager drawn directly from the beer tanks. Its share of the volume drawn was approximately 87 %, i.e. 1,365 hectolitres, the rest of the beer drawn being draught beer, dark lager and drawn alcohol-free beer. "During the past 12 months, our waiters served 290,102 large beers and 36,712 small beers," adds the "Masné krámy" restaurant's manager Tomáš Olejník.
Guests look to the "Masné krámy" restaurant also for its great cuisine. 86,862 main meals and 32,914 portions of soup were served during the past 12 months, the most successful being traditional Czech cuisine, in particular the "Brewer's Goulash" (9,186 portions), the "Old Czech Roasted Pork" (5,272 portions) and "Grilled Pork Ribs" (4,574 portions).
The "Masné krámy" restaurant's capacity is presently 190 places. The restaurant is open daily; the opening hours are Mon – Thu 10.30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Fri – Sat 10.30 a.m. – midnight, Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations can be made on 387 201 301 or by email info@masne-kramy.cz. Detailed information about the "Masné krámy" restaurant including menu and price list can be found at www.masne-kramy.cz.