Lani Seelinger

It should come to the surprise of absolutely no one that Prague, a city overspilling with fascinating history, endless culture and an unrivalled drinking scene, is also a marvellous destination for all kinds of foodie. The days of the Czech capital being dominated by heavy, substance-first food are over: an increasingly diverse population is transforming Prague into a thriving and exciting food city. Here you’ll find traditional Czech cuisine sitting alongside international innovation and a bunch of estabs catering to a vast variety of dietary requirements. It’s time to add gastronomic excellence to the many, many existing reasons to visit Prague! RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Prague🪩 The best nightlife spots in Prague🛏 Where to stay in Prague This guide was recently updated by Prague-based writer Amanda Bell. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Prague’s obsession with beer is no secret. Beer in the Czech Republic is like candy to a baby, and my, do they know how to drink it. It’s no surprise, then, that the beer loving culture lends itself to a seriously good bar scene – but it doesn’t stop at pints of ale and cider. Prague is actually home to a bunch of cool cocktail bars, swanky DJ parties, huge beer gardens and industrial hangouts. Here, the possibilities are endless. Fancy sipping rosé at an outdoor summer film screening? Sure. Cocktails in a swanky bar full of chandeliers and stained glass windows? You got it. The magic of this city’s nightlife is there’s something for absolutely everyone, whether you’re a lover of beer, chicken wings or hidden speakeasies. Read on for the best bars in Prague.  RECOMMENDED:🪩 The best nightlife spots in Prague🍴 The best restaurants in Prague📍 The best things to do in Prague🏨 The best hotels in Prague🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Prague Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

The name translated, “beer and hot dogs”, sums up the full extent of what’s available at this chilled out mecca for local beer-lovers. A chalkboard of brewery names and descriptions outlines the array of weekly offerings on tap. Czech beers are measured in degrees, not the alcohol percentage, which may cause some confusion. The Balling scale refers to the weight of ingredients in the brewing process, which translates loosely to how much sugar is in the beer: 10- or 12-degrees are fairly typical. For a full lesson, catch the bartender in a quiet moment and ask them to explain in detail, but as a rule of thumb, higher degrees translate to more alcohol. Time Out tip: Take home bottles or jugs of your favorite brew from the well-stocked fridges to perk up a picnic in the park outside opening hours. Nearby: Kočkafe Freya: For coffee and cuddles at Prague’s first cat café, opened in 2014.Bibimbap Korea: For healthy portions in a hole-in-the-wall Korean restaurantŽižkov TV Tower: For a quirky monument with an observation deck, restaurant, and cocktail bar