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Food and Drink (By Area)

Old Town
Coffee / Breakfast
  • Cafe 11 – perfect cappuccinos and tasty breakfasts
  • Miners Coffee Old Town – best specialty coffee off the old town square
  • Venue – fantastic brunch and coffee spot in the center
  • Kafe Damu – local spot on a touristy street, great coffee/drinks
  • Cerná Madona – great breakfast in a unique cubist building
Czech Food / Beer
  • U Rudolfina – classic Czech food and experience for a good price
  • Lokál – renowned local beer hall for retro feel and high-quality food 
  • Střídačka – excellent food for a fair price; make reservations!
  • Mlejnice – goulash in a bread bowl and other traditional Czech choices
Bars
New Town
Coffee / Breakfast
  • Mamacoffee – tasty coffee, good food vegan and otherwise
  • Café Neustadt – tucked away with full English breakfast
  • Café Slavia – Art Deco café where intellectuals and dissidents met throughout the 20th century
  • Café Louvre – historic café, frequented by the likes of Einstein, Kafka, T. G. Masaryk, and many 20th-century philosophers.
Czech Food / Beer
  • Kantýna – great food and beer near the center in an old bank building, specializes in meat dishes, works like a cafeteria
  • Restaurace Tiskárna – local lunch favorite, great dinners as well
  • Restaurant Zvonice – delicious, upscale, tucked away in a gothic tower
  • U Fleků – huge historic brewery, touristy but worth the spectacle; try the dark beer and watch out for waiters sneaking drinks on your tab
Bars
  • Bar No. 7 – Casual bar with Unetice on tap, one of the best small breweries in CZ
  • Joystick Bar – a “barcade” off of Wenceslas square
  • Hemingway Bar – elegant cocktail bar, reservation recommended
Mala Strana / Castle District
Coffee / Breakfast
  • KAFÉRNA – Indoor / Outdoor seating, great coffee, right by castle
  • Cafe Savoy – Classy historic cafe from the early 20th-century
  • Kavárna V Sedmém Nebi – Great bar and cafe for starting or ending your day.
Czech Food / Beer
  • Vikárka – Fantastic food, drink, price, and service right next to the cathedral.
  • St. Martin – Nice food for good prices, Czech and non-Czech cuisine
  • Pork’s – If you like pork, here’s an essential spot. Casual and quality.
  • Krčma U Krále Brabantského – medieval tavern with a candle-lit cellar and live performances. Great food and excellent homemade beer as well – no cutlery!
  • Lokál U Bílé kuželky – Local favorite with atmospheric cellar, perfect food and Pilsner.
Bars

Other Tours

The Ultimate Prague Food Tour

Try 3 different classic Czech places for appetizers at a beer hall, main courses at a pub, and dessert at a bakery, accompanied by a charming guide like myself to give you all the Czech food and drink lore. Book it here.

Legends and Beer Tour

Prague is a city with a shadowy past. Hear stories of the magicians, alchemists, murderers, and ghosts of the city, and enjoy a beer in a legendary pub while you’re at it. Book the free tour here (beer included).

Day Trips

See my article on day trips for recommendations on where to go.

Other Dining

Fine Dining
Outdoor Food and Drink
Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Lehká hlava – Friendly staff, tasty food, lovely decor in the historic part of town
  • Maitrea – Hidden gem. Great food, great atmosphere, loved by Czechs and visitors alike, very close to old town square.
  • Dhaba Beas – Cafeteria-style restaurant where you pay by weight. Everything is tasty, cheap, and there are many locations.
  • Shromaždiště – vegan restaurant with classic Czech dishes in cool part of town
Gluten-Free
  • Pizza Nuova – Great Italian food with gluten-free options
  • Bassotto – My wife is celiac, and this is the best gluten-free pizza we’ve ever tasted. 
  • Meat & Greet – Awesome burgers, including gluten-free bun option
  • Babiččina Spíž – Gluten-free bakery

Going Out

Museums
  • National Gallery Prague
    • Your best bet for a broad art collection in Prague. Lots of classic artists’ lesser-known works. The institution has many buildings throughout Prague. You can get a 10-day pass for ~$20 which will allow you into any location. Check the website to see what’s where in case it piques your interest. 
  • National Museum
    • A thorough and well-designed survey of Czech history spread between two buildings at the top of Wenceslas Square – plan to spend several hours here. The beautiful neo-renaissance interiors are nearly worth the ticket price alone (the location where Mission Impossible was shot).
  • Museum Kampa
    • Modern art from central Europe. Houses many pieces by František Kupka, one of the founders of abstract art.
  • Czech Museum of Music
    • Interactive exhibits, including unusual instruments from the 18th century onward. One of my favorites, but I’m biased.
  • Museum of Communism
    • A deep dive into life during communism in Czechoslovakia. The only drawback is the exhibit involves a lot of reading, but the information is illuminating. It also has a very “Western” point of view.
  • National Technical Museum
    • Check out the many exhibitions on vintage vehicles, old astronomical instruments, coal mining, and more. 
  • DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
    • Excellent contemporary art exhibitions.
  • Speculum Alchemiae
    • Underground tunnels for alchemical labs from the 16th century. It’s 200czk for a 30-minute tour, but I think it’s worth it.
Dancing
  • Lucerna – 80’s and 90’s dance nights and live music shows
  • Vagon – live music, fun cover bands, free entry for DJ show with pop music after midnight
  • Vzorkovna – huge and unique underground space with a grungy atmosphere and fun shows. Lots of football tables and young folks dancing. Be prepared for the very rude dudes at the gate.
  • Altenburg 1964 – techno party on a boat, what else to say? (Only open in summer)
  • Cross Club – one-of-a-kind steampunk-style venue for high-quality electronic music acts.
Classical Music

Search Performances and Book Tickets Here

  • Estates Theater – Historic site of the premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787, beautiful neoclassical interior worth the ticket price alone 
  • Rudolfinum – Neo-renaissance concert hall from the late 19th century. Home of Prague’s philharmonic orchestra.
  • Municipal House – art nouveau interior, home to Prague’s symphony.
Jazz Clubs
  • Jazz Republic – Free entry, great music, drinks, and food
  • Agharta Jazz Club – 14th-century underground cellar with wonderful acts right near the old town square.
  • Jazz Dock – Great shows in a romantic spot on the river
  • U Malého Glena – intimate atmosphere, great prices, excellent music

Miscellaneous

Souvenirs
Activities for Kids
Outdoor Activities

Swimming

Hiking

Money Exchanges / ATMs

Money Exchanges

ATMs

Opening Hours & Prices

Prague Castle
Exhibitions/Buildings (ticket required)

Open:

  • April 1 – October 31 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
  • November 1 – March 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*

Cost:

  • entry 450 czk (~18 eur) 
  • audio guide 350 czk

more info

Prague Castle Complex (FREE)

Open: 6am – 10pm

Jewish Quarter & Museum

Open:

  • 2 January – 26 March 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.*
  • 28 March – 28 October 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
  • 30 October – 31 December 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.*

Cost: 500 czk (20 eur)* last entry 30 min before

Shops

Shopping Centers / Department Stores 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Small Shops 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Convenience Stores 7 a.m. – 10p.m. or later

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