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 27Still 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 up to its official...
Kubelíkova 27Inside this multipurpose building, your quarry is upstairs. Bordo seems to be permanently in a state of renovation but always generates a buzz, booking the coolest underground...
Vinohradská 40Although it's certainly not suitable for claustrophobics, the Red Hat does attract hordes of ebullient young Americans and travelling twentysomethings of all stripes and...
Jakubská 2Friends 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 corner, but this...
Bartolomêjská 11Forming a clubbing beacon for the Smíchov district, Futurum is a remade community centre, with a formal exterior that belies the hip and groovy space within. Though it's given...
Zborovská 7Newly 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 7Disco-lovers cram into this subterranean Staré Mêsto club to hear nightmarish DJs who love to announce things over the tunes. Done up in factory decor, it's a maze of rooms...
Uhelný trh 2As underground as Neo himself, this former frozen meat plant knows its jungle and drum 'n' bass, booking hip DJs and other acts. It draws a young crowd of aficionados and...
Konêvova 13These days, Mecca is a bit too slick for its own good, but it's still fun at times for its excesses. It was the first big club to set up in the burgeoning Holešovice district....
U průhonu 3Strictly local, smoke-filled and loud, the Mellon is often packed with Czech pop and disco fans, but occasionally breaks the bad DJ habit with a good blues night. More often,...
Michalská 12With a fairly tame programme of pop, rock and reggae tracks laid down by skilled DJs, N11 doesn't set out to challenge. In fact, its owner - a doctor, social critic and...
Národní třída 11It may not live up to its claim to have 'inimitable' atmosphere and 'delicious cocktails at very attractive prices', but Heaven provides a generally good time for clubbers on a...
Křemencova 10Punto Azul is so far underground that you'll need canaries just to test the air. Despite the name, there's nothing Spanish about the place: it's just a student dive on every...
Kroftova 1Prague'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 veggie café, spaced-out...
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