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Curious about Czech food and Slovak food? You can enjoy it in
London at the Czech and Slovak Club...
Located in West Hampstead, London NW6, the Czech and
Slovak
Club (officially called the Czechoslovak National House), a meeting place of Czech and
Slovak nationals living in or visiting London, extends a warm welcome to all who want
to
experience the atmosphere of a Czech bar and restaurant and sample Czech and Slovak
cuisine and beverages without having to cross the English Channel.
Called in one newspaper "London's premier dumpling
establishment", it is usually full of Czechs and Slovaks made happy by a
combination
of good beer and Europe's finest dumplings. However, do not let the word
"dumpling" deter you, the Czech dumpling does not even resemble what the
English
word normally describes. To appreciate the light and self indulgent Czech dumpling,
you
simply have to taste it.
The Club has a bar area where visitors can sit and chat
over a drink of their choice, including Czech beer and a selection of wines and
spirits,
before dining, if they wish to do so, in the Club's restaurant. Decorated in
flock wallpaper, the restaurant's
atmosphere
is informal.
The restaurant's menu includes a selection of Czech and
Slovak
dishes such as pork with sauerkraut and dumplings, meatloaf - yes, you have guessed
it - with sauerkraut and dumplings, svickova, roast duck, goulash and Wiener
schnitzel. However, the best
treat
is, probably, the sweets. The choice includes pancakes, apple strudel or apricot
dumplings, the restaurant's speciality: when they arrive the apricot dumplings sit
lordly
on the plate, lapping at their edges a small amount of melted butter while on their top
lies
an enticing crust of sugar.
The Czech and Slovak Club is a uniquely delightful
place,
the perfect antidote to the modern West End eateries and the prices are implausibly
low.
It is usually necessary to book a table, especially if you wish to
visit
at the weekend.
We look forward to your
visit
We are pleased to announce that the Club Restaurant is now fully operational under a new management team from 1st October 2004. Come and sample the many Czech, Slovak and Central European dishes, at very reasonable prices, complemented by genuine Czech beer, Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar, both draft and bottled.
Opening hours:
Club:
Tuesday to Friday 17:00 - 23 hours
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 23 hours
Restaurant:
Tuesday to Friday 17:00 - 22:30 hours
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 22:30 hours
Closed on Mondays, with the exception of Bank Holiday Mondays, when the Club is closed on the following Tuesday.
For further information please call
Club - 0207 328 0131 *
Restaurant - 020 7372 1193
Address:
74 West End Lane, London
NW6 2 LX
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