Absintherie Jilská — Restaurant in Prague

This is the first time I am writing a review on a Bar. I haven't tasted alcohol for all my life and hopefully will never do that in future with God's grace. I am a forensic anthropologist and got the opportunity to present my research in one of the biggest forensic conferences of Europe and the world EAFS which happened in 2015 at Prague. I had two papers that I represented there. During conference I made friend with Irene Chuha, a forensic chemist. She was Indonesian and was doing her PHD in Australia. We were roaming on Old town square and she asked if I know best shop for Absinth. I said I have no Idea what Absinth means. She laughed and asked me if i ever tasted alcohol. I said I never tasted. She was surprised and told me that this is alcohol and native to Czech people. She then googled the best absinth shop in Prague. Later we followed the google path and reached Absintheria. I really admire the opening gate of the shop which was adorned by a vintage bicycle. The wholes hope was all green and many non-alcoholic beverages were also there. She bought two bottles of Absinth for her friend and I was looking around the shop. There was an original human skeleton decorated with different things. I was thinking about the laws about carrying human bones for decoration. May be it is OK in Czech Republic. For one moment I was thinking about the ethics for human bones as they deserve the same respect as like a living human being. She told me that this Absinth is known as green fairy and is a popular drink even in Australia. I have seen many people not native to Prague buying absinth from this store. I guess this is an authentic store for Absinth. With this review I don't promote Alcohol drinking by any mean. I do not promote it instead I discourage people from drinking alcohol. This review should not be considered as a promotion. I hope you will have great time in Prague. be safe and wear your mask....

As an absinthe nerd, this is a liquor library worth visiting and coming from a country where it's ridiculously hard to find absinthe, an absintherie sounds like heaven.

When I tell people my favourite spirit is absinthe they think I am either lying for clout or plum crazy. As such, I'm aware of the generally bad reputation of Czech and Polish absinthes (and how fake they are). What I enjoyed about this place is that they balance both types of people, tourists and purists. While it is very touristic and certainly appeals to people who know nothing about absinthe and think it's all shots lit on fire, they also have an incredibly good collection of high-end, international, and rare absinthes, including the beloved preban Pernod Fils. The decor is beautiful and classy. It's gorgeous and comfortable.

I think for someone new to absinthe, it's a good place to start and the staff here really, really know what they're talking about. And they're so friendly and good-natured. Lovely people, and it was super cool to see an all-female bartending staff which is quite rare in the male-dominated bar industry.

Now, absinthe is not a cheap hobby, and their top shelf offerings are extremely pricey, for good reason. So, so tempting though!

As I was in Czechia, I decided that I would try a Czech absinthe as long as it was good quality. They do also have a large selection of French, Swiss, and other absinthes. I went for a Žufánek preban-style that wasn't cheap but also not going to break the bank. It's very highly regarded in absinthe circles and the server mentioned that it doesn't even need the sugar cube. She explained the process of louching, which I knew, but I appreciated how attentive they are to make sure you get the best from your drink.

Thank you for the once in a lifetime chance to sip...

A Must-Visit for Absinthe Lovers!

I wanted to try somewhere that truly specializes in absinthe, as you don't really find absinthe-focused bars in the UK (at least not where I'm from). Usually, it's just a shot in a club. This place, however, took us into a whole new world under the green light, where it felt like we were stepping back in time. The decor was stunning—lots of Art Nouveau touches, cool drawings, paintings, and a chap on the piano who played amazingly with so much enthusiasm.

We were taken upstairs, where we had a great view of the entire bar. The menu was extensive, with different types of absinthe, cocktails, and beers. We ended up choosing the Taster, which included five or six different absinthes, starting with a milky white one and going all the way to one of the most bitter absinthes in the world.

We also had some snacks, and the server explained each absinthe, describing what to expect and advising us to drink water in between to cleanse the palate and not mix the flavors. I'd say three out of the five were really tasty. The others were a bit more difficult to appreciate—you had to let them settle on your tongue to help mix the flavors, or they just dissipated like meth.

We also tried a cocktail each. I had the Zombie, and my friend had something called Cats Nine Toes or something along those lines. Both cocktails were presented beautifully, and you could still taste the absinthe in them—strong and delicious. We took our time, knowing how potent the absinthe was.

Overall, I was really impressed. On the outside, it may seem a bit gimmicky and potentially touristy, but we really enjoyed the evening there and felt like we'd experienced...