Must-see nightlife in Bohemia

  • Cafe Datel

    České Budějovice

    Arguably the city's best cafe-bar, offering coffee-prep methods from standard espresso to filter and aeropress, and using carefully sourced and roasted…

  • Měšťanská Beseda

    Plzeň

    Cool heritage cafe, pub, expansive exhibition space and occasional art-house cinema – the elegant art nouveau Mêšťanská Beseda is hands-down Plzeň's most…

  • Republica Coffee

    Karlovy Vary

    This cool upstairs space with modern art on bare brick walls, '80s tunes on the sound system and comfortable armchairs serves the best coffee in town,…

  • Moccacafe

    Bohemia

    You won't find a better flat white anywhere in town, or for miles around for that matter (Moccacafe uses specially roasted beans). It also serves…

  • Galerie/Café Ve Věží

    Bohemia

    Inside the medieval Prague Gate tower, this atmospheric cafe and art gallery spreads across three floors and is served by an ingenious dumbwaiter: write…

  • Fér Café

    České Budějovice

    'Fér' is the Czech term for 'fair', a nod to the cafe's policy of using only carefully sourced, organic coffee beans in its drinks. That same commitment…

  • Žlutá Ponorka

    České Budějovice

    Serious cocktail bar with a sleek, modern interior, high-quality cocktails, attentive service and an (occasionally) over-zealous doorman to keep the riff…

  • Kavárna na Kozím plácku

    Kutná Hora

    This cute cafe with big timber beams and mismatched 1950s furniture serves vacuum pot Doubleshot coffee, and real hot chocolate with chilli, ginger and…

  • Výčep

    Bohemia

    Spare, industrial space on the main square offers a selection of high-quality craft beers from the family-owned Obora micro-brewery. There's a small menu…

  • Walter

    Plzeň

    Chic, minimalist coffee spot with excellent coffee drinks and a breakfast and brunch menu (including eggs benedict and pancakes) that have rapidly become…

  • Café Pokrok

    Bohemia

    This tiny, cute cafe on the main square serves excellent coffees, as well as milkshakes, smoothies and various cakes and sandwiches. Some of the cakes are…

  • Zapa Cocktail Bar

    Český Krumlov

    Most of Český Krumlov empties out after dinner, but Zapa keeps going until after midnight. Expect a relaxed vibe and the town's best cocktails.

  • Regent Brewery Terrace

    Bohemia

    One of the most pleasant places in town to enjoy some home-brewed Regent beer is at the brewery itself. In nice weather, find half the town sitting at an…

  • Staré Časy

    České Budějovice

    It's hard to pinpoint why exactly, but we love this old-style pub by the canal. Maybe it's the wood-panelled walls, dotted with old photos and maps, the…

  • New York Barcaffe

    Bohemia

    One of those tough-to-pigeonhole places, this is a popular cafe most of the day, but transforms into a lively bar at night. We like it because they also…

  • Egon Schiele Café

    Český Krumlov

    A lovely cafe housed in the Egon Schiele art gallery, with ancient oak floorboards, mismatched furniture and a grand piano with sawn-off legs serving as a…

  • Modrý Dveře

    České Budějovice

    By day Modrý Dveře is a welcoming bar-restaurant with very good Pilsner Urquell on tap, decent Czech food and a lively local vibe. The bar also hosts…

  • Cafe Plaza

    České Budějovice

    The kind of breezy, busy cafe that every big town needs, right on the main square next to the Municipal Information Centre. Run in for a quick coffee,…

  • Irish Pub

    Bohemia

    Old typewriters and vintage green bicycles create a suitably Irish ambience for the best craic in Mariánské Lázně. Lots of Irish whiskeys are on hand, as…

  • Singer Pub

    České Budějovice

    This popular bar and microbrewery boasts the largest selection of beers on tap in town. There's occasional live music; on quieter nights, challenge the…

  • Zapa Cafe

    Český Krumlov

    Perfect spot along the main drag to stop for a coffee or grab an ice cream or something sweet. Friendly staff and reliable wi-fi add to the charm. They…

  • Olala Cafe

    Plzeň

    This clean, modern cafe right on the central square is a lifesaver if you need a strong cup and/or good wi-fi. A nice selection of cakes, sweets and ice…

  • Galerie Azyl

    Plzeň

    Locals kick-off the morning with an excellent espresso here. Later in the day, Galerie Azyl morphs into a classy cocktail bar. Quirky artwork surrounds…

  • Freedom Cafe

    Karlovy Vary

    No-frills, central cafe has good coffee, plenty of cakes and sweets, and reliable wi-fi, making it an ideal pitstop to recharge, check email and post…

  • MP7

    Bohemia

    Dance music, jazz, reggae and house all occasionally feature at this art gallery/garden cafe/cocktail bar. It's a good spot to ask about live gigs around…

  • Barracuda

    Karlovy Vary

    This Caribbean-themed cocktail bar away from the spa area has been going strong for many years. It's about the only place in town you can be assured of…

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