The 70-year-old Aero sets the standard for indie and art cinema fans in Prague. It programmes the best of festivals and other gems rather than relying on...
Biskupcova 31
Still the city's most soulful venue, this 1927 art deco theatre and coffeehouse is alive and more than kicking in the heart of Žižkov. The Akropolis lives...
Kubelíkova 27
The epitome of the smart cocktail scene in Malá Strana, the Mandarin Oriental's gorgeous little design bar is a great place in which to witness the city's...
Nebovidská 19
Inside this multipurpose building, your quarry is upstairs. Bordo seems to be permanently in a state of renovation but always generates a buzz, booking the...
Vinohradská 40
It 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...
Plynární 23
This comfy, well-worn art bar is a trashy, convivial place where pretty much anything goes. Mojitos and tequila gold with orange and cinnamon cocktails make...
Šmeralova 1
Friends is a relaxed, comfortable, grown-up sort of place, a great spot in which to get acclimatised to Prague's scene. It was originally located around the...
Bartolomějská 11
A leafy enclave on the hill above the Vltava, this bar is home to what's arguably the city's finest summer beer garden. A local crowd gathers under the...
Letenské sady 341
Not only an excellent shop but a wine bar as well, Monarch offers more than 25 varieties of cheese to accompany its various offerings to Bacchus. It's a...
Na Perštýně 15
This modern microbrewery should be on the agenda for any serious beer fan. It makes and sells excellent traditional lager plus possibly Prague's best pivo,...
Lípová 15
Prague's original house party is going strong after more than a decade, with the best all-night mix you'll find in the city: a combination of creative...
Bělehradská 120
Saints 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...
Polská 32
The Black Ox is one of the last authentic neighbourhood pubs in this district, with murals that make it look as if it's been here forever when it was...
Loretánské náměstí 1
A nice little double act, Little Glenn's is a relaxed, dimly lit bar and restaurant at street level, and a downstairs club that heats up fast with primo...
Karmelitská 23
Five centuries of cred as a beerhall have made the Little Bears a mecca for Budvar drinkers. The menu goes well beyond pub grub, with pork in plum sauce and...
Na Perštýně 7