The Strahov Monastic Brewery is located near the Prague Castle in the building of the Strahov Monastery and it was founded in 1140 by king Vladislav II. The first mentions of the brewery date back to the turn of the 13th and 14th century. The decision on the construction of a new fully functional brewery in the place of today's restaurant was made by Abbot Kaspar Questenberg in 1628. In 1907 the brewery was closed and the buildings were used as farm houses. The brewery was renewed only three years ago during an extensive and difficult reconstruction of the whole complex. The current Strahov Monastic Brewery has a total capacity of 380 seats in three special premises - the brewery itself, St. Norbert Restaurant and Brewery Courtyard. Each space has its specific atmosphere and can be used for different occasions.