Fun and entertainment Prague

The Cross is known to all festival-goers from Central Europe who visit it during their brief stay in Prague. Cross Club can be identified by the tram (which acts as a bar). From there, a door leads underground into a vast space with about ten surprisingly decorated rooms. Some rooms are not very accessible, but those who find them will not be disappointed. The concerts are on the floor where we mix reggae or electro. Obviously, the clientele is very rooted and you haven't seen me at all.

Laterna Magica is the experimental scene of the National Theatre that exists since 1959. It is the oldest theatre in the media world. Its program was very successful at Expo '58 in Brussels. Today, it combines theatre, dance, mime, acrobatics and black theatre which has been very successful. Cirque magique is the oldest and most played of Laterna Magika directory (established in 1977), Graffiti introduces viewers to the world of modern dance, Rendez-vous is a project of French-Czech co-production. 2011 saw the creation of a new project called Légendes magiques de Prague. These are wordless international representations and performances of high quality.

The Lucerna has been entertaining the people of Prague since 1911! It is the oldest cinema in Europe to have never closed its doors. And one of the most beautiful as well, located above the passage of the same name and within an Art Nouveau building. Major productions and independent films are screened there. The cinema is owned by the family of Václav Havel, the former Czech president. Its ideal location, in the heart of Prague, makes it one of the city's leading cinemas. Most of the films are shown in their original version with Czech subtitles.

Get a little high by getting drunk (in moderation!) on Letna Hill. Once dominated by a gigantic statue of Stalin, it now houses a giant metronome, setting the tone for Prague's new personality. The green spaces stretch all the way up the hill and provide an idyllic setting for the most convivial beergarden in the Czech capital. The views of Prague and the Old Town are of course breathtaking.

At the bar, rock music, sandwiches and hot baguettes, potatoes "in costume" and a variety of toppings. In the basement, candlelit live concerts under a vaulted ceiling; predominantly jazz, but Monday reserved for blues. Stan The Man Blues Band, Leimonarion Jam-Session, Naj Ponk Trio and Leona Prokopcova are just some of the international artists who have played here. Populated by young Czechs and expatriates. The owner also rents out two beautiful apartments just above the bar, a good deal given the location and condition of the apartments.

A once emblematic rock club whose quality has declined slightly in recent years. However, the programming remains of a very regular quality, with many Czech rock bands but also quite a few international posters, especially Anglo-Saxon ones. The place is nice, the entrance is often free (except when very famous groups pass by) and the price of drinks is not exaggerated as in other rooms of the same kind. The audience remains mainly Czech or expat. Some evenings can be very crowded!

The café of the Imperial Hotel is a mythical place, above all known for its exceptional setting: walls and ceilings covered with coloured mosaics, unique in the world. It's always crowded. Nothing original is drunk here, but the place is so pleasant... Like the hotel it belongs to, this café was opened at the beginning of the century, in the midst of an Art Nouveau architectural boom, but its atmosphere and the waiters' clothes are more reminiscent of the 1950s. The walls covered with earthenware mosaics recall the motifs of ancient Egypt. It's a unique address.

A new favourite place for young Czechs, the Náplavka quays between the Palackého bridge and the stop sign Vytoň have been built since 2012 to the delight of walkers and hedonists. Over a short distance, there are an incredible number of small temporary cafés that serve excellent homemade beers, tiny "holes in the wall" bars, improvising impromptu concerts, boat bars, places of celebration until late... Anyway, you will have understood, it is one of the best places to hang out in Prague during the summer months!

Prague's most popular beer garden in the heart of the magnificent Riegrovy Sady Park, which offers a superb view of the Czech capital. With its dozens of large wooden tables that can accommodate up to 1,400 people, it is a great place to drink beer outdoors in the summer, watch sporting events on the giant screen, snack on a few grilled sausages on the barbecue and mix with the neighbouring tables in a good mood.

One of the two emblematic rock clubs on rue Nationale, Le Vagon is a warm and festive basement space. Every evening, Czech groups ranging from amateurs to the famous Plastic People of the Universe regularly perform, followed by DJs who keep the party going until the early hours of the morning. Evenings featuring mythical groups such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones or the Pink Floyd are often scheduled. As for drinks, it's also very rock, beer and whiskies in the spotlight, as well as rums and cocktails.

In the heart of the working-class district of Smíchov, in the former premises of the Czech Railways, the Meet Factory is the mainstay of Prague's alternative scene. Created by Czech artist David Černý, known for his highly controversial sculptures, this multi-disciplinary venue is renowned for its commitment to promoting Prague'sunderground: exhibitions, screenings, concerts, performances... The Meet Factory is perhaps the best place to get an idea of what the most ebullient tip of today's Czech creation is all about.

The Slavia is an institution. Located on the banks of the Vltava River, it offers a superb view of Prague Castle and has hosted the country's entire intelligentsia. Its walls and Art Nouveau decor are witnesses to the great nationalist debates of the beginning of the last century, as well as to the whispers of the dissidence of the last regime. Artists and poets also used to seek inspiration here. Today, one can still find the muffled atmosphere of these places that made history, a sort of quintessence of the Central European soul.

A newcomer to Krymská Street, Café V Lese has quickly become one of the most popular temples for Prague's trendy youth. Many concerts and events take place in the vaulted cellar in the basement and the atmosphere alternates here between quiet evenings with a hushed atmosphere and absolutely demonic parties. The quality of the programming ensures a full house every evening and a good variety on stage and in the audience. A beautiful place to mingle with the Czechs and get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere.

A very warm café, overflowing on the sidewalk of the alleyway, where one slides into sofas and armchairs with particularly comfortable coloured cushions, all in a cheerful bric-a-brac. In the heart of the old town, however, the atmosphere is quite Czech with a pleasant and clever mix of artists, students and expats, musical impulses, and a drink to discover: the boss's nut alcohol! Pleasant in the evening but also to take a little authentic break during the day, and sit down in front of an attractive pastry shop.

Extraordinary wine bar that seems to stretch without end in vaulted cellars under the bowels of the Czech capital, U Sudu cut a legendary reputation from a small café neighbourhood that of bar unmissable. Sit at one of the many tables in the maze of rooms and taste one of the delicious wines of the place. In the evening it becomes particularly busy for night owls, insomniacs and other festive crowd, which will find themselves to the rhythm of the DJ that combine until late at night.

The same owner as the Caffreys, the oldest Irish pub in the city, the place is frequented by the Irish humanitarian in Prague. Side food, chicken wings are exceptional, Irish breakfast at any time of day: a good value for money.

Well established in the Vinohrady district, Blatouch is a small and timeless café, where you can come all day long for a coffee, tea, a glass of wine, an aperitif, a snack or a well-drunk evening. In other words, all the reasons are good to go there. A cosy setting, jazzy or Latin music depending on the time of day... Young Czechs, teachers, intellectuals and a few French expatriates rub shoulders in this discreet and very typical bar-café of an artistic, contemporary and cultured Prague.

Located in the mythical Lucerna Passage, this very popular downtown concert hall is packed with a solid weekday schedule (DJ, live music...) and legendary 80s parties on Fridays and Saturday nights that have always been sold out for years. There will be a very mixed audience between Czech 30-year-olds, young tourists and many expats. One of the best clubs in Prague, neither overrated nor too cheap: the atmosphere is guaranteed and seduction is on its way.