The best bars and cafés Prague

A lively bar in the old town with an American theme. Especially frequented, according to the programme, by students and well-off thirty-year-olds, it is a thirsty street in its own right! 1950s style decoration, with portraits of Marilyn, Harley Davidson seats and authentic Lincoln car! The cuisine is correct but expensive, and consists mainly of burgers. Try the cocktails instead, well done. In the basement, we dance to rhythms straight out of the fifties and sixties. Doo-wap and be-bop are in the spotlight, atmosphere guaranteed!

In the heart of Žižkov, famous for its countless beer bars, Tiki Taky stands out with its Polynesian décor and South Pacific cocktails. As soon as you enter, you already feel the need to move your hips to tropical rhythms. The only Tiki Bar in Prague welcomes Czechs and expats from the area, especially at the end of the night when all the other bars are closed, probably because of the time difference! Behind the counter is a beautiful range of arranged rums, and cocktails are a ray of sunshine on their own. A good little address.

Czechs have always been great coffee drinkers. And the major Anglo-Saxon chains, from Starbucks to Costa, moved to Prague as soon as they had the opportunity. But instead, settle into one of the five Prague Mama coffees. This new, authentically Czech coffee chain only supplies itself with fair trade coffee. The atmosphere is always friendly, contemporary. Free broadband Internet access. Ideal for a good coffee or breakfast while watching the lives of young Czech working people unfold.

A very successful concept for this trendy café where you can finally do everything: have a drink, eat a bite (hearty and very cheap), chat philosophy or buy ceramics from the gallery at the back of the room. As a result, the atmosphere, or rather the atmospheres, have taken hold: dominant literary and studious during the day, rather festive and musical in the evening while remaining wise. Good atmosphere, young and relaxed, the clientele is mainly students. For a little while in a quiet place or to get to know each other.

More destructive than trendy, it cannot be said whether the walls, covered with graffiti highlighted by the lighting, are older than the sofas or whether one will collapse before the other. At the bar, you have to play elbows to make room, and the crowded room always ends up overflowing on the sidewalk. But overall, it's good-natured, the atmosphere is very relaxed and festive for the neighbourhood. Strangely enough, there is no longer any draught beer but a bottle. On the other hand, cocktails with or without alcohol are still as famous as ever.

Nestled in an authentic bazaar, a traditional Czech café, but very Czech, smoky and lively, the little poetic bistro Balbínova is a legendary neighborhood institution. Check out the café's program on its website, as the evenings are always hosted by budding young artists: comedians, poets or musicians. The large tavern-style tables are ideal for mingling with the very mixed clientele. Reservations recommended.

Near the American Embassy, in the former Italian quarter, this small café is in fact... one of the smallest in Prague! A record that he is proud to hold, with his eight high chairs in the bar, three against the wall and a table for 6 to 8 people in a tiny but lively place, especially in the evening, when absinthe unties languages and takes the customers' debates to uncertain horizons. During the day, we stop for a quick coffee. A real experience, ideal to meet locals!

All day long, the little white room is busy with pastries, cookies and freshly baked cookies. These delicacies are the perfect accompaniment to the wide choice of teas and coffees on offer: espresso, filter coffee, macchiato, café frappé... It's almost religious to prepare your favorite beverage. The spacious, airy premises are much appreciated for their calm: many students come here to work, chat or read quietly. A great address, just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Andel.

Nothing is left to chance in this small space, which is also a beautiful art gallery. Raw brick, spacious rooms, wooden furniture and comfortable armchairs. The warm welcome makes you feel right at home. While waiting for your coffee, tea or homemade lemonade, your gaze moves from a painting to a photo or an antique. Pastries during the day and snacks to accompany beer at mealtimes complete the picture. Despite its prime location in the heart of the old town, the bill remains very reasonable.

The Czechs may be the world's leading beer drinkers, but Prague has a real craze for wine bars. This one, which also serves as a store and restaurant, is very popular with Prague students. There's no à la carte menu here, but our attentive staff will advise you according to your tastes and appetite. A few French and Italian labels, but most of the selected vintages come from local vineyards in Bohemia and Moravia.

If the neighboring Café Montmartre is fully booked, which is often the case, don't hesitate to drop in at this little establishment entirely dedicated to the famous secret agent, whose portraits of the various actors who played him adorn the walls. No vodka martinis "by the shaker, not by the spoonful", but a good choice of teas and coffees and some simple, inexpensive breakfast options. The welcome is friendly and the place quiet, ideal for a break while exploring the old town.

A cocktail bar and... a hot dog bar! Don't be fooled by the chic and trendy décor and the rather high prices, the atmosphere here is as relaxed and welcoming as in a neighbourhood bar where we know everyone. Shakers are at full capacity throughout the evening and the recipes of the great classics are very successful, even if chances are you will finally be tempted by the servers' creations. Premium alcohols and fresh fruit for all recipes, to better accompany hot dogs!

Granite, wood and stone in a room so cramped that you would think you were taking refuge in a Breton lighthouse, as the many watercolours decorating the walls of this cave known only to regular visitors give the illusion. You have to look for it, this lively bar where you can talk until the wee hours with pop or rock music. Wine and beer are the stars of the orders, but we can also order some cocktails, rather successful. For the aperitif, order the small hot or cold sandwiches made at home: a delight!

It's punk, it's crazy, it's open most of the night and it's cheap. In the tradition of red-light district bars, the Bohužel attracts a diverse clientele of regulars who come to order cheap beers from a warm and jovial team of bartenders. The musical atmosphere will delight those nostalgic for punk rock, and will even allow you to make a few discoveries from the days when this musical style evolved under coats on the other side of the wall. In short, a little experience for fans, a curiosity for others.

This "all-purpose" bar fills a gap in the local scene, but is also beginning to attract visitors from downtown. You can order cocktails, beer or champagne, brunch on Sundays, have a quiet chat during the day or listen to the DJs performing live from Thursday to Saturday from 9pm, and it's lively all night long! Cobra may be a bar, but it's also a highly recommendable fusion-food restaurant, whose kitchens stay open until 10pm.

Along Vinohradská Avenue, the brand new BeerGeek bar is for lovers of foam and all kinds of beer! With thirty pressure labels and at least twice as many in bottles, the place is a paradise for lovers of fine foam, including unpasteurized. The service is particularly friendly and the interiors in basements, wooded and non-smoking contribute to the charm of the place! A little further away is the shop that sells hundreds of beers from all over the world with the possibility of tasting them.