Czech Pub

Within the topical survey of cultural, social and historical aspects of Czech pubs and beer, questions were asked about the image of a Czech pub in the eyes of the public, and obviously the most often given association relating to a Czech pub was beer. The survey shows that pubs function as a sort of mediator of aid of all kinds, moreover as a place of winding down from every day concerns. Another three important aspects of Czech pubs as seen by people include their cultural and traditional dimension, information potential and the possibility of creating hinterlands for meeting friends, acquaintances - etc. On the other hand a pub is considered to be one of the main reasons for alcoholism and is blamed for the disintegration of the family environment. Compared with the situation before 1989, a weakening of some functions, which are traditionally associated with the pub environment, is noticeable.