In 1897 Alexander Feigler Jr., an architect and constructor, built an Electricism-style semi-terraced tenement house at the corner of 59 Palisády Street (Pallisadenweg) and the Hodžovo Square (Kohlmarket). The left part was originally occupied by the Mezey Café. The house was owned by Rosa Fleischmanová, who later rented the first floor to Béla Hackenberger. The Hackenberger family were the managers of the Café from 1904.
In 1935 Mr. Vojtech Hackenberger, the last of the dynasty, reconstructed and modernized its interior. The Café had a telephone, the visitors could listen to the radio, smoke cigars, and in the rear part of the Café were two pool tables. In the 30s and 40s of the last century, Štefánka was one of the most prestigious cafés in Bratislava. It was a favorite meeting place of Bratislava intelligentsia, writers, poets, journalists, bohemians, artists, as well as debauchers. The atmosphere of Štefánka could still be enjoyed by the citizens of Bratislava in the beginning of the 70s, albeit only in a curtailed form. Today Štefánka Café not only returns to its former name, but also to its previous spirit. A reconstruction of the premises has brought about a restoration of the original interior's spirit with elements of art-nouveau, as well as implementation of top-level modern technologies. We are strongly convinced that you will feel yourself well here, and you will express your satisfaction by another visit.
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