Blog
Whiskey, a properly poured Guinness, cocktails and Irish culture, written by the Little Island team.
17 Years of Little Island: The Pub's History Since 2009
Little Island Irish Pub has served Frydek-Mistek since July 2009. Look back on 17 years of a little piece of Ireland on tr. T. G. Masaryka.
10 July 2026 · 4 min read
How to Choose a Cocktail When You Cannot Decide
Not sure what to order? Choose by taste: sour, sweet, bitter or strong. A simple guide to the cocktail list for beginners and seasoned drinkers alike.
10 June 2026 · 4 min read
Teeling and the New Wave of Irish Distilleries
The first new Dublin distillery in 125 years. What makes Teeling Small Batch, Single Grain and Single Malt exceptional, and why you should taste them.
14 May 2026 · 4 min read
Black Velvet and Other Mixed Drinks with Guinness
Guinness can be mixed too: the Black Velvet with sparkling wine dates from 1861, the Black and Tan layers stout on lager, and Guinness even turns up in whiskey cocktails.
22 April 2026 · 4 min read
Where to Go for a Pint and a Night Out in Frydek-Mistek
A guide to Frydek-Mistek after dark: where to get a good pint, where they play live, and why the night so often ends at the Irish pub Little Island.
15 April 2026 · 4 min read
Pairing Whiskey and Food: What to Pour with What?
Chocolate with sherry casks, smoked salmon with a gentle blend, mature cheese with pot still. A practical guide to pairing whiskey and food.
19 March 2026 · 4 min read
Baileys Drinks: From Baileys Coffee to the Flat White Martini
Baileys Irish Cream was created in Dublin in 1974 from cream and Irish whiskey. A guide to the best Baileys drinks, over ice, in coffee and as a martini.
18 March 2026 · 4 min read
St. Patrick's Day: What We Celebrate on 17 March
What St. Patrick's Day is, why it falls on 17 March, and how we celebrate the feast of Ireland's patron saint at Little Island Irish Pub in Frydek-Mistek.
1 March 2026 · 4 min read
How to Drink Whiskey: Neat, on the Rocks or with Water?
Does ice ruin whiskey? And how much water should you add? A clear answer to the eternal pub question, free of dogma and full of practical tips.
19 February 2026 · 4 min read
The Most Popular Cocktails at Little Island
Out of more than 30 cocktails at Little Island, the classics lead the way: Mojito, Cuba Libre, Aperol Spritz, Whiskey Sour and Irish Coffee. A guide to what flows most here.
14 February 2026 · 3 min read
Sports Broadcasts with Us: Football, Rugby, Six Nations
At Little Island in Frydek-Mistek you can watch football and rugby, including the Six Nations, with a Guinness in hand. Here is what we show and when.
3 February 2026 · 3 min read
The History of Irish Whiskey: From Monasteries to Renaissance
Irish monks, 1,200 distilleries, a collapse to just two and a triumphant comeback. The story of Irish whiskey is a drama in four acts.
22 January 2026 · 5 min read
How to Book the Irish Function Room for a Birthday Party
The Irish function room at Little Island in Frydek-Mistek holds up to 40 guests with space for a DJ or a band. Book by phone on +420 775 354 883.
20 January 2026 · 3 min read
Irish Coffee Step by Step: The Original Recipe
Irish Coffee was invented in 1943 by Joe Sheridan at Foynes airbase. Hot coffee, Irish whiskey, cane sugar and a layer of cream. The exact method.
20 January 2026 · 4 min read
Bushmills vs. Jameson: The North-South Showdown
The world's oldest licensed distillery takes on the Dublin legend. We compare the history, style and taste of Ireland's two biggest brands.
18 December 2025 · 4 min read
Why Irish Pubs Are Named After Families and Islands
Irish pubs traditionally carry the names of owners, places and islands. Read where the tradition comes from and the story behind the name Little Island.
9 December 2025 · 4 min read
Why Guinness Has a Creamy Head
The creamy head on a Guinness comes from nitrogen carbonation instead of carbon dioxide. Nitrogen bubbles are finer and smoother. And in a can, the widget does the work.
5 December 2025 · 4 min read
What Is Single Pot Still Whiskey and Why Should You Want It?
A unique Irish style made from both malted and unmalted barley. We explain why Redbreast 12 is a legend and what pot still tastes like.
27 November 2025 · 4 min read
Irish Music: From Traditional Sessions to U2
What an Irish music session is, which instruments belong to it, and how live music sounds at Little Island in Frydek-Mistek every Friday and Saturday from 8pm.
18 November 2025 · 4 min read
Stout vs. Lager: How Irish Beer Differs from Czech
Stout and lager differ in yeast, malt and carbonation. Irish stout is top-fermented and tastes of coffee, Czech lager is bottom-fermented and built on hops. A full comparison.
12 November 2025 · 4 min read
How to Taste Whiskey Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide
The right glass, a few drops of water and a little patience. Learn to taste whiskey like a professional with our five-step guide.
6 November 2025 · 5 min read
An Office Party in an Irish Pub: Why It Works
An informal setting, a function room for up to 40 people and a night that runs until morning: that is why office parties work in an Irish pub. Bookings: +420 775 354 883.
4 November 2025 · 4 min read
Irish Toasts: What Slainte Means and How to Raise a Glass
Slainte is Irish for "health" and the best-known Irish toast. Learn how to pronounce it properly and discover more toasts from Irish pubs.
21 October 2025 · 3 min read
Tullamore Dew: A Guide to the Range from the Original to the 14 y.o.
The triple blend, the XO Rum Cask and a fourteen-year-old single malt. Walk through the whole Tullamore Dew range we keep at Little Island.
16 October 2025 · 4 min read
Magners and Irish Cider: What It Is and How to Drink It
Magners is an Irish apple cider from Clonmel, made since 1935. We explain how to serve it properly over ice and what sets Irish cider apart from the rest.
8 October 2025 · 4 min read
A Guide to Jameson Whiskey: From the Classic to the 18 y.o.
Jameson Original, Black Barrel and the rare eighteen-year-old. How do the individual expressions differ and which one should you choose? We have them all behind the bar.
25 September 2025 · 4 min read
The History of Irish Pubs: From Public Houses to Today
How Irish pubs came to be, why they are called public houses, and what part of their centuries-old tradition you will find at Little Island in Frydek-Mistek.
14 September 2025 · 5 min read
The History of Guinness: From 1759 to Today
In 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease and founded a brewery at St. James's Gate in Dublin. The story of the world's most famous stout.
10 September 2025 · 5 min read
What Is the Difference Between Irish and Scotch Whisky?
Triple versus double distillation, an extra letter e and peat smoke. A clear explanation of what sets Irish whiskey apart from Scotch.
4 September 2025 · 4 min read
How to Pour the Perfect Guinness
The perfect Guinness comes from a two-part pour that takes exactly 119.5 seconds. We explain the method, the ideal temperature, and why the pint is left to settle.
15 August 2025 · 4 min read