The main thing you need to know about Arktic is that it's the home of Olomouc's biggest and best Hamburger.
The hamburgers are huge. And they come with fries and a coke for 100Kc. There's a normal hamburger or a chicken version and they are served with salad, cheese and sauce in a baseball-sized sesame seed bun that needs to be held together with a small skewer.
Arktic is above and behind a jewellery and watchmakers' store opposite the old cast-iron lampost where Ostruznicka and Ztracena streets run into Denisova.
Up one flight of stairs, the space has an outdoorsy feel thanks to the cane furniture, the potted plants and the big skylight. Local student artwork is sometimes exhibited on the walls, and the staff seem to have a preference for rap, hiphop and electro music, which is at least a nice change from the golden oldies radio that plays in a lot of the restaurants and cafes. The one tall guy that seems to be there most of the time speaks English quite well.
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rktic also has a fast food outlet where they make baguette sandwiches while you wait with your choice of fresh ingredients. It's on Havlickova not far from Olomouc's busiest nightlife area and is open at least until midnight.The big burgers are available at both locations and they're the best reasons to seek out either Arktic. Just don't leave your appetite at home.
Arktic cocktail bar and restaurant
Denisova 6
Tel: 585 203 003
Arktic casual food
Havlíčkova 11
Tel: 585 222 223
