Must-see nightlife in Czech Republic

  • V Cafe

    Prague

    This pretty summer terrace may be the nicest place within the Vyšehrad citadel area to relax over a coffee, beer or light meal of grilled sausages.

  • Té & Café Kratochvíle

    Olomouc

    A global array of tea and coffee, an interesting selection of beers and wines, and a laid-back Zen ambience make this a good spot to recharge.

  • Kavárna Vrátka

    Moravia

    This family-friendly coffee house has excellent coffee concoctions and homemade cakes, and is just steps away from the Rear (New) Synagogue.

  • Kofarna

    Malá Strana

    Very good, home-roasted coffees, fresh-made lemonades and lots of appetising cakes and sandwiches to eat in at this tiny cafe, or take away.

  • Cukrárna-Kavárna Haas

    Moravia

    Delicious chocolates, cakes, sweets and coffee, just a few steps from the main square.

  • Dobrý Ročník

    Moravia

    A pleasant little wine and coffee bar, serving local wines by the glass or the bottle.

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    Žlutá Pumpa

    Prague

    There aren’t many student watering holes left in trendy Vinohrady, but the ‘Yellow Pump’ has been a neighbourhood fixture for over a decade. There’s a…

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    Sokolovna

    Prague

    It might be a little unfair to consign Sokolovna to the ‘pub’ category; after all, it’s also a pretty good restaurant, serving excellent traditional Czech…

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    Al Cafetero

    Prague

    This quirky little cafe and wine bar, just between Vinohradská and náměstí Míru, has several things going for it, including arguably the best coffee…

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    Art & Coffee

    Prague

    Art & Coffee is tucked away off busy boulevard Na příkopě on a quiet passage belonging of the Czech National Bank. The cafe is unique thanks to the…

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    Mama Coffee

    Prague

    One of several Mama Coffee branches around town that specialise in home-roasted, fair-trade coffees imported from around the world. Mama Coffees are…

  • Bukowski’s

    Prague

    Like many of the drinking dens popular among expats, Bukowski’s is more a cocktail dive than a cocktail bar. Named after hard-drinking American writer…

  • Back Doors

    Prague

    This upmarket cellar/bar/restaurant/club is inspired by similar spaces in New York and Amsterdam (though the subterranean Gothic-cellar look could only be…

  • Šenkýrna Hlubina

    Prague

    This neighbourhood pub serves very good Staropramen 11° beer from large tanks (tankové pivo) to ensure freshness. The pub is bigger than it looks and…

  • Klášterní Pivnice

    Prague

    Not for the mild-mannered, this old-man's pub serves excellent, hard-to-find Klášter beer. Smoking's not allowed anymore, but the place still gets crowded…

  • Pivnice Pegas

    Brno

    Pivo melts that old Moravian reserve as the locals become pleasantly noisy. Don't miss the 12° wheat beer with a slice of lemon. Try to book a table in…

  • DRN Café

    Prague

    DRN Café wraps around the corner of the DRN building, one of Prague's most unique new structures, just a stone’s throw away from the National Theatre. The…

  • James Joyce

    Staré Město

    Join English speakers at this Prague original, a friendly pub that boasts something rarely seen in the city's bars: an open fire. Toast your toes while…

  • La Bodega Flamenca

    Prague

    La Bodega resides in an atmospheric, red-brick cellar. With the Latin music turned down low, the crowd seems a bit more reflective (at least compared with…

  • Pivovar Národní

    Prague

    While this microbrewery looks like an ordinary restaurant on the outside, the garden out back is massive – it's the largest in the city centre, which is…

  • Cafedu

    Prague

    Students love Cafedu and are usually in the majority. The ground-floor cafe serves quality coffee, cakes and baguettes, ideal for enjoying a cup with a…

  • Hells Bells

    Prague

    In spite of the glitzy office towers, Smíchov is still a down-and-dirty kind of place, and this Goth-friendly, heavy-metal bar is where the locals let it…

  • Kumbal

    Prague

    This stylish coffee bar in a 1930s functionalist building manages to be both hip and comfortable at the same time. There’s good coffee and tea, though not…

  • Hospůdka Obyčejný Svět

    Prague

    This traditional pub has something of a darkly lit, British gentlemen’s club feel about it. There's an excellent range of beers on hand, including harder…

  • Pitomá Kavárna

    Prague

    This likeable and popular neighbourhood cafe has friendly service and a quiet back room that's perfect for writing postcards home or having a friendly…

  • Café Celebrity

    Prague

    This cafe is part of the cluster of gay-friendly places that make up the old Radio Palác building. The Celebrity offers early-morning breakfasts on…

  • Kafe U Zelených Kamen

    Prague

    This cosy cafe-bar five minutes’ walk from the castle has a friendly, antique atmosphere and makes for a nice, quiet retreat. Freshly roasted coffee,…

  • Saints

    Prague

    Sealing the deal on Prague’s booming ‘gay quarter’ in Vinohrady, this British-run bar is laid-back, friendly and serves good drinks. With a multinational…

  • Hells Bells

    Prague

    This raucous beer pub with a mostly student-age clientele makes a good place to move on to after the Letná Beer Garden closes. There's decent Czech food…

  • Phenomen

    Prague

    This upscale dance club draws a well-heeled crowd in their 20s and 30s who come for the cocktails, champagne, DJ theme nights and occasional live music…

  • 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…

  • Kavárna Alibi

    Prague

    Lively coffee house usually packed with students. It’s a perfect spot to curl up with a coffee or a beer, write some postcards, read your book or have a…

  • Minach

    Brno

    More than 50 kinds of handmade chocolates and bracing coffee make this an essential mid-morning or mid-afternoon detour. You'll find it inside the small…

  • Galerie Kavárna Róza K

    Prague

    This cosy, out-of-the-way cafe is popular with students, who come for the relaxed mood, decent cakes and an interior fitted out like your auntie's drawing…

  • Vinotéka V Zámecké Bráně

    Moravia

    Situated just to the right of the front of the Valtice Chateau, this little wine shop and bar is a friendly place to sip the local varietals.

  • Vertigo Club

    Olomouc

    A dark, dank student bar that reeks of spilled beer. In other words, a very popular drinking spot in a college town like Olomouc.

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