Still the most popular bar in the district among the post-1989 generation, the Akropolis is a Žižkov institution of drinking, networking and gig-going. It has four separate...
Kubelíkova 27Launched as an alternative to the Žižkov district's countless beer pubs, this self-billed dive bar is a magnet for mischievous expats, bohemians and pretty much everyone else...
Bořivojova 86It may look like a car spares shop, but don't be deceived as you hike north from the Metro station to find it. This magnet for arty types is a centre for music, film, dance and...
Plynární 23The Guru Club has a very irregular programme and, in that sense, is very Žižkov. With the right act in place, it can offer a brilliant dive-bar experience, but do some research...
Rokycanova 29Newly toned up, Infinity draws a dressy crowd for parties and general carousing, and has added a light menu of antipasti and treats such as lamb carpaccio. Meanwhile, its...
Chrudimská 7Once a key venue on the expat clubbing scene, Jo's is pretty sleepy these days, but occasionally rouses itself for amusing parties for backpackers and students. It's another...
Malostranské námêstí 7Offering that thrill of insider exclusivity yet with a surprisingly democratic ethic, Le Clan only advertises itself at street level with a small glowing crescent moon and a...
Balbínova 23This classy 1930s functionalist gallery combines art (it's the Czech Fund for Art Foundation's most important exhibition space) with another, living, culture: it's a run-down...
Masarykovo nábřeží 250Saints is a friendly, casual gay bar, with a welcoming, open atmosphere (dykes like it, too) and a small but amusing dance space. Saints is run by British owners who excel at...
Polská 32Here's one of the strangest combinations in the Staré Mêsto area: a non-stop disco, strip club, bar, restaurant and hotel. Descend into the cellar labyrinth of bad pop and...
Karlova 6