Guidebook for Prague
Drinks & Nightlife
A somewhat grungy "dive" bar with pretty decent burgers and other foods. Can be slightly smoky. Young, expat crowd. I've been going there for 10 years and feels like my extended livingroom.
36 místní doporučují
Fraktal
178 ŠmeralovaA somewhat grungy "dive" bar with pretty decent burgers and other foods. Can be slightly smoky. Young, expat crowd. I've been going there for 10 years and feels like my extended livingroom.
Easily Prague's most scenic beer garden. Hands down - nothing like it anywhere in Prague. Stunning views and kicked-back, relaxed atmosphere.
170 místní doporučují
Zahradní restaurace Letenský zámeček
341 Letenské sadyEasily Prague's most scenic beer garden. Hands down - nothing like it anywhere in Prague. Stunning views and kicked-back, relaxed atmosphere.
Chapeau rouge is a quirky place. If you are the bohemian type and don't mind somewhat seedy characters and tourists, this isn't a bad choice. Not for families though.
202 místní doporučují
Chapeau Rouge
2 JakubskáChapeau rouge is a quirky place. If you are the bohemian type and don't mind somewhat seedy characters and tourists, this isn't a bad choice. Not for families though.
Nice, professional cocktails. Good service. Perfect for the friendly chit-chat to some jazz a cold winter day.
45 místní doporučují
Bar and Books Tynska
1053 TýnskáNice, professional cocktails. Good service. Perfect for the friendly chit-chat to some jazz a cold winter day.
Also very professional and tasty cocktails. Feels like Havana 1940 and you'd bet you saw Humphrey Bogart in the bathroom.
351 místní doporučují
Hemingway Bar
26 Karoliny SvětléAlso very professional and tasty cocktails. Feels like Havana 1940 and you'd bet you saw Humphrey Bogart in the bathroom.
Cross club is something out of a dystopic-terminator-madmax movieset with scrap metal and machines. Both a club and a bar. Could be a interesting visit for some. Again, not for families. : )
299 místní doporučují
Cross Club
1096 PlynárníCross club is something out of a dystopic-terminator-madmax movieset with scrap metal and machines. Both a club and a bar. Could be a interesting visit for some. Again, not for families. : )
American / Czech bagel and burger-place right by Prague's largest park.
25 místní doporučují
Bohemia Bagel Bar & Grill - Holešovice
48 Dukelských HrdinůAmerican / Czech bagel and burger-place right by Prague's largest park.
High-octane sportsbar that pretty much show everything. If crowds of cheering British football-fans guzzling beer in a crammed and tight cave isn't your thing, this place isn't for you.
Lion & Ball Sportsbar
606 Týnská uličkaHigh-octane sportsbar that pretty much show everything. If crowds of cheering British football-fans guzzling beer in a crammed and tight cave isn't your thing, this place isn't for you.
Again. Great wings, burger, beer and drinks. Smack dab in "Mala Strana" and close to Charles Bridge. Jazzclub in the basement.
63 místní doporučují
U Maleho Glena
23 KarmelitskáAgain. Great wings, burger, beer and drinks. Smack dab in "Mala Strana" and close to Charles Bridge. Jazzclub in the basement.
Upscale, classy bar with great cocktails and drinks. Can be pricey but worth it.
272 místní doporučují
Tretter's Bar
3 V KolkovněUpscale, classy bar with great cocktails and drinks. Can be pricey but worth it.
Bugsy's Bar
1068/10 Pařížská"Famous" cocktail bar. These guy's take their mixology seriously.
Food Scene
Some of the best Czech food I've had in Prague so far. Mostly local working-class. Traditional food with a twist. Affordable, high quality and nice selection of beers and drinks. Right next door.
6 místní doporučují
Ztracený ráj s.r.o.
9 ČechovaSome of the best Czech food I've had in Prague so far. Mostly local working-class. Traditional food with a twist. Affordable, high quality and nice selection of beers and drinks. Right next door.
Vegetarian food with a nice outdoor-space in one of Prague's most beautiful streets. Play-court for kids. Not very cosy indoors, but brilliant outdoor seating.
32 místní doporučují
Vegtral
243/12 ČechovaVegetarian food with a nice outdoor-space in one of Prague's most beautiful streets. Play-court for kids. Not very cosy indoors, but brilliant outdoor seating.
Enjoy quality sushi and authentic Korean foods for a really reasonable price. Nice selection of foods and native Korean staff. Usually full though, but people come and go quickly at lunch.
8 místní doporučují
Mamy
3 BenediktskáEnjoy quality sushi and authentic Korean foods for a really reasonable price. Nice selection of foods and native Korean staff. Usually full though, but people come and go quickly at lunch.
Prague's coziest cafe? Swedish news says so at least. Me too. :) Relaxing "homy" place with good coffee and cakes and outdoor seating in a pretty garden. Weekdays from 7:30! Weekends 10:30.
61 místní doporučují
Cukrárna Alchymista
975/7 Jana ZajícePrague's coziest cafe? Swedish news says so at least. Me too. :) Relaxing "homy" place with good coffee and cakes and outdoor seating in a pretty garden. Weekdays from 7:30! Weekends 10:30.
Not a bad place for some tapas and red wine. Questionably authentic but actually really welcoming.
17 místní doporučují
La Bodega Flamenca
5 ŠmeralovaNot a bad place for some tapas and red wine. Questionably authentic but actually really welcoming.
A really good and romantic Thai place just down the hill. Enjoy the panoramic river-view and night lights.
6 místní doporučují
Občanská Plovárna
1 U PlovárnyA really good and romantic Thai place just down the hill. Enjoy the panoramic river-view and night lights.
The cafe right next door. Stylish but yet relaxed. Have breakfast or just stop by for their homemade juices and ice-teas. Weekdays open from 8:30 / Weekends from 11:00.
37 místní doporučují
Cafe Pod Lipami
310 /1 ČechovaThe cafe right next door. Stylish but yet relaxed. Have breakfast or just stop by for their homemade juices and ice-teas. Weekdays open from 8:30 / Weekends from 11:00.
Go have a real american burger. Listed as one of Prague's top 10 burger-places, run by a bunch of guys from the US.
121 místní doporučují
The Tavern
1521 ChopinovaGo have a real american burger. Listed as one of Prague's top 10 burger-places, run by a bunch of guys from the US.
Another burger-place. This time run by Czechs, and they do a hell of a job. Probably ranks in top 3 in Prague.
260 místní doporučují
Dish {fine burger bistro}
1196/29 ŘímskáAnother burger-place. This time run by Czechs, and they do a hell of a job. Probably ranks in top 3 in Prague.
The Farm
923/17 KorunovačníGood place for coffee and brunch. Weekdays from 8. Weekends from 9.
Hands down the best pizza-place in Prague. Small, but you can often find a table. Try the #10 all meat pizza. Smack dab in the center of the action.
18 místní doporučují
Pizzeria Giallorossa
66 JakubskáHands down the best pizza-place in Prague. Small, but you can often find a table. Try the #10 all meat pizza. Smack dab in the center of the action.
Craving a good curry? Relax. Curry Palace got you covered. If you like it spicy, original Indian taste, don't forget to let the waiter know that you can handle it.
9 místní doporučují
Curry Palace
13 JirečkovaCraving a good curry? Relax. Curry Palace got you covered. If you like it spicy, original Indian taste, don't forget to let the waiter know that you can handle it.
Craving a quick Mexican / taco / burrito? This place makes descent texmex and wraps to go.
16 místní doporučují
Burrito Loco Milady Horákové / Stross
831/3 M. HorákovéCraving a quick Mexican / taco / burrito? This place makes descent texmex and wraps to go.
Get some really great Sushi and a chilled bottle of Sonoma Chardonnay here.
56 místní doporučují
Hanabi Sushi House
11 PetrskáGet some really great Sushi and a chilled bottle of Sonoma Chardonnay here.
A chain of restaurants that reinvent Czech food and serve Pilsner in a vat straight from the Brewery. Doesn't get closer to heaven than that my friend. Clean, simple and fresh.
84 místní doporučují
Lokál Nad Stromovkou
232/31 Nad Královskou oborouA chain of restaurants that reinvent Czech food and serve Pilsner in a vat straight from the Brewery. Doesn't get closer to heaven than that my friend. Clean, simple and fresh.
This is where travel agencies bring Chinese tourists desperate for some home-cooking. Usually empty if not full of Chinese groups - but kickass food.
花园饭店中餐馆
344/2 KeramickáThis is where travel agencies bring Chinese tourists desperate for some home-cooking. Usually empty if not full of Chinese groups - but kickass food.
PIZZA LETNÁ
3 HaškovaVery good Pizza, delivered to your door.
If all-you-can-eat brunch of lobster, prawns, steak, asian, Czech (you name it) sounds like a good idea, head down to Hilton for a feast every Sunday. I think it's around 30-40 euro's. Well worth it.
7 místní doporučují
Hilton Prague
311/1 PobřežníIf all-you-can-eat brunch of lobster, prawns, steak, asian, Czech (you name it) sounds like a good idea, head down to Hilton for a feast every Sunday. I think it's around 30-40 euro's. Well worth it.
Very nice French. Good vibe, wine and food. I had pigs-ear and veal kidney last time I went. Really great.
27 místní doporučují
La Gare
1038/3 V CelniciVery nice French. Good vibe, wine and food. I had pigs-ear and veal kidney last time I went. Really great.
Great steak, french-fries and Cafe de Paris sauce. Small and intimate in a cute area of Prague.
28 místní doporučují
Cafe De Paris
4 Velkopřevorské nám.Great steak, french-fries and Cafe de Paris sauce. Small and intimate in a cute area of Prague.
Expat bookstore and restaurant. Decent brunch and pretty ok Burgers., if you are in the area and wish you were back in the US.
28 místní doporučují
Globe Bookstore and Cafe
1925/6 PštrossovaExpat bookstore and restaurant. Decent brunch and pretty ok Burgers., if you are in the area and wish you were back in the US.
Restaurace Jáma
1671/7 V JáměAnother 90s expat, American run place for good burgers and beer.
Have authentic Czech food in calm settings at a monastery on the outskirts of the city. They make their own beer and don't be surprised if you see a monk with a cold one on the next table.
42 místní doporučují
Břevnovský klášter
Have authentic Czech food in calm settings at a monastery on the outskirts of the city. They make their own beer and don't be surprised if you see a monk with a cold one on the next table.
Great steakes, wine and great outdoor seating area with playpen. "Stejkarna" specializes on steaks of all kinds and quaintly nestled among the the many embassies in the area.
Stejkárna Bubeneč Villa Schwaiger
59 SchwaigerovaGreat steakes, wine and great outdoor seating area with playpen. "Stejkarna" specializes on steaks of all kinds and quaintly nestled among the the many embassies in the area.
Good South-American / Mexican. A lot of expats and international residents frequent this restaurant.
45 místní doporučují
La Casa Blů
857/15 KozíGood South-American / Mexican. A lot of expats and international residents frequent this restaurant.
Modrý zub
5 JindřišskáFeel like a quick spicy Asian / noodles? Modry zub is the place.
The classic Prague cafe of all classics. A must visit. The meeting place of writers, poets and intellectuals. Frequented by Vaclav Havel.
291 místní doporučují
Cafe Slavia
1012 /2 Smetanovo nábř.The classic Prague cafe of all classics. A must visit. The meeting place of writers, poets and intellectuals. Frequented by Vaclav Havel.
The city library! They have fairly nice public toilets and a Cafe with prices that will knock the socks of any tourist. NOONE except locals go here. Right to the left at the main entrance. Try it. : )
19 místní doporučují
Městská knihovna v Praze
98/1 Mariánské nám.The city library! They have fairly nice public toilets and a Cafe with prices that will knock the socks of any tourist. NOONE except locals go here. Right to the left at the main entrance. Try it. : )
Trendy vegetarian bistro with good coffee and unique beers. Garden seating.
19 místní doporučují
Kido bistro
22 ŠmeralovaTrendy vegetarian bistro with good coffee and unique beers. Garden seating.
A surprising wide range of both Thai and Vietnamese dishes for very agreeable prices.
39 místní doporučují
Phở u Letné
16 Nad štolouA surprising wide range of both Thai and Vietnamese dishes for very agreeable prices.
Fast food place with very good baguettes and subway sandwiches. Good breakfast croissants, eggs and toast and coffee.
67 místní doporučují
Bageterie Boulevard
774/14 Vítězné nám.Fast food place with very good baguettes and subway sandwiches. Good breakfast croissants, eggs and toast and coffee.
Únětice
Great brewery and restaurant.
McDonald's
2080 SokolovskáMcDonalds. Sometimes you just got to have it. Just a 5 minute walk.
Stylish design cafe close to the flat. Nice for a coffee in the afternoon or an evening drink. Open 12 am - 22 pm.
15 místní doporučují
NACAFE cafe
390 ŠmeralovaStylish design cafe close to the flat. Nice for a coffee in the afternoon or an evening drink. Open 12 am - 22 pm.
Crave a chili-dog? Do you miss Coney Island hotdogs and beef-franks like back in the US? This is the place. Good prices too.
52 místní doporučují
Mr.HotDoG
KamenickáCrave a chili-dog? Do you miss Coney Island hotdogs and beef-franks like back in the US? This is the place. Good prices too.
Bistro 8
8 VeverkovaNice hipster cafe and bistro. Delicious coffee and snacks.
Nice Czech restaurant off the beaten path with great patio in the summer. They have all the great Czech classics. Pig-stomach soup (Drzkova polevka) and pigs knuckle (Koleno). Fairly priced.
9 místní doporučují
Konirna
292 Maltézské náměstíNice Czech restaurant off the beaten path with great patio in the summer. They have all the great Czech classics. Pig-stomach soup (Drzkova polevka) and pigs knuckle (Koleno). Fairly priced.
Strahov monestary's brewery. Beer brewed on location and various Czech food delicacies. Can be tricky to find, but I bet you'll manage.
308 místní doporučují
Strahov Monastery
1/132 Strahovské nádvoříStrahov monestary's brewery. Beer brewed on location and various Czech food delicacies. Can be tricky to find, but I bet you'll manage.
One of the only cafés in the world built and decorated in the unique cubist style. Good for a light snack and drink. Indulge this unique piece of history.
40 místní doporučují
Grand Café Orient
Ovocný trhOne of the only cafés in the world built and decorated in the unique cubist style. Good for a light snack and drink. Indulge this unique piece of history.
A large terrace/barge on the river serving some really nice drinks, pizza and pasta. Perfect for summer as well as winter.
272 místní doporučují
Marina
110 00 Alšovo nábř.A large terrace/barge on the river serving some really nice drinks, pizza and pasta. Perfect for summer as well as winter.
Brazilian "All you can eat" meat served from waiters walking around with skewers. Pay half the price if you settle for their cold buffet which includes Sushi, oysters and some really nice dishes.
124 místní doporučují
Brasileiro Slovanský dům
859/22 Na PříkopěBrazilian "All you can eat" meat served from waiters walking around with skewers. Pay half the price if you settle for their cold buffet which includes Sushi, oysters and some really nice dishes.
Indoor Italian food-market and restaurants. Great selection of pastas, pizzas, seafood. Definitely worth a trip over there for lunch. May need to book a table as it can be pretty busy.
108 místní doporučují
The Italians – Wine Food
948/1 StrakonickáIndoor Italian food-market and restaurants. Great selection of pastas, pizzas, seafood. Definitely worth a trip over there for lunch. May need to book a table as it can be pretty busy.
Beautiful belle epoque cafe, not only do they serve great breakfasts but also traditional lunch menus.
483 místní doporučují
Café Savoy
5 VítěznáBeautiful belle epoque cafe, not only do they serve great breakfasts but also traditional lunch menus.
Another of Prague's classic cafe's ..this one frequented by Karel Capek, Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein.
568 místní doporučují
Café Louvre
22 NárodníAnother of Prague's classic cafe's ..this one frequented by Karel Capek, Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein.
Belgian fare, specialising in mussels and oysters. For those travelling with children - they have a varied kid's menu and BIG play area (on weekends with babysitting)!
210 místní doporučují
Bruxx
9 Náměstí MíruBelgian fare, specialising in mussels and oysters. For those travelling with children - they have a varied kid's menu and BIG play area (on weekends with babysitting)!
Entertainment & Activities
Some say it's one of the worlds 10 best. I'm not surprised. a 35 minute stroll from Nicolas' flat (perfect for sunny spring/summer days).
706 místní doporučují
Zoo Praha
120/3 U Trojského zámkuSome say it's one of the worlds 10 best. I'm not surprised. a 35 minute stroll from Nicolas' flat (perfect for sunny spring/summer days).
A museum showcaseing everything about Czech car, motorcycle and aviation history. Really nice for kids (+4) and parents alike. For the true nostalgic.
322 místní doporučují
National Technical Museum
1320/42 KostelníA museum showcaseing everything about Czech car, motorcycle and aviation history. Really nice for kids (+4) and parents alike. For the true nostalgic.
Kick-back in the park with a beer at this grungy makeshift bar. All sorts of rentals for the kids and other activities.
10 místní doporučují
Šlechtovka
20 Královská oboraKick-back in the park with a beer at this grungy makeshift bar. All sorts of rentals for the kids and other activities.
Záletná
1300/44 KostelníLittle outdoor cafe, good for kids. Some animals and place to play.
Need to cool off on a hot summer day? In the rocky area visible when riding into the city from the airport you find a little oasis, kids love it here.
11 místní doporučují
Divoká Šárka Swimming Pool
8/2 Divoká ŠárkaNeed to cool off on a hot summer day? In the rocky area visible when riding into the city from the airport you find a little oasis, kids love it here.
Outdoor swimming for hot summer days. Lot of activities for kids and beer for parents.
31 místní doporučují
Petynka Swimming Pool
1072 OtevřenáOutdoor swimming for hot summer days. Lot of activities for kids and beer for parents.
Need to give your brain a work-out? Try the Puzzle Room. Great for rainy days.
PUZZLE ROOM Escape Game
10 ČechovaNeed to give your brain a work-out? Try the Puzzle Room. Great for rainy days.
HUGE indoor model train exhibition. Really awesome for kids and nerdy dads. :)
42 místní doporučují
Králodvorská železniční říše
23 StroupežnickéhoHUGE indoor model train exhibition. Really awesome for kids and nerdy dads. :)
This model railway restaurant is great for kids, big and small. Model trains deliver your drinks right to the table.
244 místní doporučují
Výtopna Railway Restaurant - Wenceslas Square
802/56 Václavské nám.This model railway restaurant is great for kids, big and small. Model trains deliver your drinks right to the table.
RADAVA
37 M. HorákovéFancy bowling? The place can be hard to spot from the outside but is huge inside.
Planetarium Prague
If astronomy is your thing...shows in English too.
Large open space where the official New Year's fireworks take place (on the 1st in the afternoon so kids can enjoy them). Also the sites for most big events like Olympic parks, Cirque de soleil, etc.
776 místní doporučují
Letenské sady
Large open space where the official New Year's fireworks take place (on the 1st in the afternoon so kids can enjoy them). Also the sites for most big events like Olympic parks, Cirque de soleil, etc.
Sightseeing
Stroll all across "Letna" park and ultimately arrive at Prague castle. No introduction needed. The walk is level (no strenuous hills) and very scenic.
2060 místní doporučují
Pražský hrad
Stroll all across "Letna" park and ultimately arrive at Prague castle. No introduction needed. The walk is level (no strenuous hills) and very scenic.
Seriously scenic vista out over Old-Town and the bridges, take out your camera and start snapping away. I don't know about the food but the building and the view is worth a visit.
24 místní doporučují
Hanavsky Pavilion
173 Letenské sadySeriously scenic vista out over Old-Town and the bridges, take out your camera and start snapping away. I don't know about the food but the building and the view is worth a visit.
The former sight of the worlds largest Stalin statue, now however a symbol for science and progress.
124 místní doporučují
Metronom
nábřeží Edvarda BenešeThe former sight of the worlds largest Stalin statue, now however a symbol for science and progress.
Vietnamese market with cheap knockoff clothes and very good food stands. Farmers-market in hall 22 every Saturday morning and weekday days. A local experience, well worth a visit.
96 místní doporučují
The Prague Market
306 Bubenské nábř.Vietnamese market with cheap knockoff clothes and very good food stands. Farmers-market in hall 22 every Saturday morning and weekday days. A local experience, well worth a visit.
A hidden rose-garden that belong to some congregation of nuns. Nice for a stroll and get away from the hustle and bustle of Vaclavske Namesti.
308 místní doporučují
Františkánská zahrada
VodičkovaA hidden rose-garden that belong to some congregation of nuns. Nice for a stroll and get away from the hustle and bustle of Vaclavske Namesti.
The original settlement of Prague. One of Europe's most well-kept Art Nouveau cemeteries. Well worth a visit on nice days.
1244 místní doporučují
Vyšehrad
The original settlement of Prague. One of Europe's most well-kept Art Nouveau cemeteries. Well worth a visit on nice days.
HC Sparta Praha a.s.
1082/419/1 Za ElektrárnouThe home of Prague's Hockey Team and the occasional music concert.
Called the "lungs of Prague" and formerly the royal gardens of the castle, Stromovka is Prague's largest and most beautiful park with ample opportunity to jog, rollerblade or just hang out.
722 místní doporučují
Stromovka
Called the "lungs of Prague" and formerly the royal gardens of the castle, Stromovka is Prague's largest and most beautiful park with ample opportunity to jog, rollerblade or just hang out.
Governor's Summer House
56 Královská oboraThe royal hunting castle. Well worth it for the view over Stromovka park.
Head up here for some of the most scenic views Prague has to offer. Quite the hike, but from here you can go through "Petrin" park back down to "Mala Strana", or "Little Side".
12 místní doporučují
Embassy of Sweden
156 ÚvozHead up here for some of the most scenic views Prague has to offer. Quite the hike, but from here you can go through "Petrin" park back down to "Mala Strana", or "Little Side".
Zahrady Chotkovy
Again, super-views of Prague.
The Prague summer-castle. Nice, romantic gardens and right next to Prague castle. Also very scenic views.
52 místní doporučují
Královská zahrada
The Prague summer-castle. Nice, romantic gardens and right next to Prague castle. Also very scenic views.
The Prague cathedral overlooking all of Prague. Right next to Prague castle.
272 místní doporučují
Katedrála svatého Víta
48/2 III. nádvoříThe Prague cathedral overlooking all of Prague. Right next to Prague castle.
Arts & Culture
Fancy watching some football while in Prague? Generali arena, the home of Sparta Prague is just 200 meters away.
13 místní doporučují
Generali Arena - Sparta Praha
98 M. HorákovéFancy watching some football while in Prague? Generali arena, the home of Sparta Prague is just 200 meters away.
Exhibition of Modernist Art. Works of the famous Czech 20th century artists and photographers here on display.
92 místní doporučují
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Exhibition of Modernist Art. Works of the famous Czech 20th century artists and photographers here on display.
Shopping
A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikyPrague's best and newest shopping mall, right downtown.
Pařížská 1073/1
1 PařížskáPrague's high-end shopping street.
Everything Else
Park tailored for inline skating. Good asphalt and long straight paths. Like being at the Winter Olympics - except for the snow.
94 místní doporučují
Ladronka
TomanovaPark tailored for inline skating. Good asphalt and long straight paths. Like being at the Winter Olympics - except for the snow.
Farmers' Market right at the waterfront. Flowers, fresh-baked breads, veggies and fruits, food trucks and much more..Every Saturday morning, from spring-fall. Scenic 17 tram takes you directly there.
171 místní doporučují
Farmářský trh
NáplavkaFarmers' Market right at the waterfront. Flowers, fresh-baked breads, veggies and fruits, food trucks and much more..Every Saturday morning, from spring-fall. Scenic 17 tram takes you directly there.