"Český Krumlov's serious Czech kitchen and the only tank Pilsner Urquell in town — walk in for a team dinner."
About DEPO Restaurant
DEPO sits on Latrán 74, the curving street that climbs from the river toward Český Krumlov castle, and has been a fixture there since it opened in 2014. In a UNESCO old town thick with tourist traps, it is the local pick: proper Czech cooking from fresh, largely regional ingredients, and the only address in town pulling Pilsner Urquell straight from the tank. We list it among the world's best no-reservation walk-in restaurants. For the wider picture, see our Český Krumlov dining guide.
The Kitchen
The kitchen cooks traditional Czech and South Bohemian food without dressing it up: svíčková, beef sirloin in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with bread dumplings; a slow-roasted pork knuckle; goulash; and braised beef cheeks. Each season brings a short list of specials — white asparagus in spring, a full goose feast for the St Martin's season in November. Mains run roughly 250 to 450 CZK, fair for a town that charges a premium for its location. The beer is the other reason to come: tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell, kept colder and softer than the bottled version. Read our guide to the best restaurants worldwide, or compare the cellar tavern at Krčma v Šatlavské nearby.
The Room
The setting is a brick-vaulted room with a pub feel, plus a terrace for the warmer months on Latrán. The sound is cheerful and easy, the lighting low and candle-warm under the vaults, and the spacing relaxed. Dress is whatever you like — this is a no-rules room where hikers, locals and visitors mix. Service is friendly and unhurried, and the staff take real care with the beer, which is half the point of coming.
Best for a Team Dinner
Book DEPO for a team dinner because it handles a group the way a good local should: hearty Czech plates made for the table, tank Pilsner that keeps the evening sociable, and a vaulted room that stays comfortable when the conversation gets loud. The price is honest for the old town, walk-ins are welcome, and the seasonal goose or asparagus gives a visiting group a real taste of South Bohemia. Call ahead for a larger table and order the svíčková. See more team-dinner restaurants.
Not for
Not for a formal, white-tablecloth occasion — DEPO is a relaxed Czech pub-restaurant built around honest cooking and tank beer, not fine-dining ceremony.
Frequently Asked
Is DEPO Restaurant in Český Krumlov worth it?
Yes — it is the local pick in a town full of tourist traps. Open on Latrán since 2014, DEPO cooks proper Czech and South Bohemian food from fresh, largely regional ingredients, and is the only place in town serving Pilsner Urquell from the tank. Mains run roughly 250–450 CZK, fair value for the old town. See our Český Krumlov dining guide for more.
What should I order at DEPO?
Order the svíčková — beef sirloin in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with bread dumplings — or the slow-roasted pork knuckle, with a tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell alongside. In season, the white asparagus in spring and the St Martin's goose feast in November are worth planning around. Mains sit at roughly 250–450 CZK, and the tank beer is the reason regulars keep coming back.
Do you need a reservation at DEPO?
No — DEPO welcomes walk-ins, and we include it among the world's best no-reservation restaurants. That said, Český Krumlov gets busy in high season, so a quick phone call ahead helps if you want a larger table on a weekend evening or during the goose-feast period in November. The terrace fills first on a warm day, so arrive a little early.
Is DEPO good for a group or team dinner?
Yes. The brick-vaulted room and terrace take a group comfortably, the hearty Czech plates are made for sharing a table, and the tank Pilsner keeps the evening sociable without a big bill. It is a relaxed, no-rules room rather than a formal one, which suits a visiting team well. Call ahead for a larger party. See our team-dinner guide for more.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at DEPO Restaurant
Walk in or call ahead. It is the town's standout walk-in, but a quick phone call helps for a larger table on a busy evening.
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Practical Information
AddressLatrán 74, 381 01 Český Krumlov
NeighbourhoodLatrán
CuisineCzech & regional
PriceMains roughly 250–450 CZK; tank Pilsner Urquell by the glass; seasonal goose and asparagus specials priced higher
Dress CodeNo-rules / casual
SeatingBrick-vaulted dining room and pub on Latrán, with a terrace; walk-ins welcome
ReservationWalk-in / phone
