Hospoda Microbrewery

Hospoda Microbrewery bills itself as Singapore's only Czech microbrewery, a small bar at #01-19, 180 Albert Street, near Rochor. It was started by Darryl Chuan, who left a career in finance to pursue craft brewing, and its focus is the Czech approach to lager brewing, a rarity in Singapore's craft beer scene.

In-house brews take centre stage. The Bohemian Pilsner is light, easy-drinking and gently hopped with soft carbonation; the Bohemian Dark Lager, the strongest of the house beers, is malty and savoury with a hint of chocolate; and the Bohemian Mix blends 70% pilsner with 30% lager for a bolder finish. Pilsner Urquell pours as a guest benchmark. Beers come in half pints, pints and jugs, served in the pub's signature branded glassware.

Prices are moderate. Seth Lui's review listed a pint of Bohemian Pilsner at $10 during happy hour and $14 otherwise, with jugs from around $20, and deals through The Entertainer and Cheers apps have offered 2-for-1 drinks and 1-for-1 mains.

The compact, laid-back space draws a loyal following, with hearty Czech-inspired bites to match the lagers; the pork burger with sriracha mayonnaise is a recommended order. It opens from late afternoon until around midnight. It suits lager lovers, anyone curious about how a Czech-style pilsner compares with the usual pale lagers, and groups sharing a jug before dinner nearby.