Kate's Tips for Prague
Food Scene
Reservations are very common in the Czech Republic. If you want to guarantee a table, call in advance!
Mlsnej Kocour
116 BelgickáDelicious Czech food, modern restaurant
Veggie restaurant with hip interior, best weekend brunch in town - also dance club downstairs, serves food late
211 locals recommend
Radost FX Club
234/120 BělehradskáVeggie restaurant with hip interior, best weekend brunch in town - also dance club downstairs, serves food late
Typical Czech pub with tons of beers (and good pub-grub too)
32 locals recommend
Restaurace Kulový blesk
34 JečnáTypical Czech pub with tons of beers (and good pub-grub too)
Unsuspecting authentic family-owned Italian restaurant (go downstairs!) - reservation recommended
24 locals recommend
Trattoria Cicala
43 ŽitnáUnsuspecting authentic family-owned Italian restaurant (go downstairs!) - reservation recommended
U Zlateho Tygra
Bustling local pub with deep history and best Pilsner in town
Lokál
33 DlouháOld school beer hall with a modern twist
Pivnice a restaurace U Rudolfina, s.r.o.
10 KřižovnickáClassic local grub in the center
U Parlamentu
52 ValentinskáCentral local fare
Fantastic hummus, shawarma, and other Middle Eastern favorites
9 locals recommend
PAPRIKA - Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
8/16 RumunskáFantastic hummus, shawarma, and other Middle Eastern favorites
Throwback to the old Czech cafeteria days but with a major upgrade: beautiful domed interior and best burgers in the city! Beware of crowds and loud noise
155 locals recommend
Kantýna
1511/5 Politických vězňůThrowback to the old Czech cafeteria days but with a major upgrade: beautiful domed interior and best burgers in the city! Beware of crowds and loud noise
Johnny Pizza
685 /16 KoubkovaTrue Italian grab-and-go pizza right around the corner from home
T-Anker
Marginal food but good selection of beers and beautiful rooftop patio
Getting Around
For a cheap and thorough overview of the city, hop on historical tram #41 (http://www.dpp.cz/en/historical-tram-line-no-41/)
I.P. Pavlova station
Metro C (red line) and many trams
Náměstí Míru
Metro A (green line) and many trams
Drinks & Nightlife
Student favorite with small disco (basement of restaurant) and large dance club next door
250 locals recommend
Retro Music Hall - EDM Club
Student favorite with small disco (basement of restaurant) and large dance club next door
James Dean Prague
922 V KolkovněPopular club with tourists for dancing to rock, R&B, pop
Lucerna Music Bar
36 VodičkovaHuge dance hall with 80s & 90s party every weekend
Live music almost every night with 'rock-o-tecka' disco party until the wee hours on weekends
50 locals recommend
Vagon Klub
25 NárodníLive music almost every night with 'rock-o-tecka' disco party until the wee hours on weekends
U Sudu
677/10 VodičkovaDark and winding labyrinth bar
Vinárna Vínečko
5 LondýnskáFavorite wine restaurant with lovely winter garden
Hopping bar with a young crowd and small but fun dance floor
212 locals recommend
Nebe Cocktail & Music Bar
178/10 KřemencovaHopping bar with a young crowd and small but fun dance floor
Lively and crowded underground Irish bar with nightly live music and sport
11 locals recommend
The Dubliner Irish Bar
639/1 TýnLively and crowded underground Irish bar with nightly live music and sport
Yet another large and touristy Irish bar with nightly live music
41 locals recommend
The Irish Times Bar
20 KarlovaYet another large and touristy Irish bar with nightly live music
NAPA bar & gallery
296/8 ProkopskáBest local bar close to the Charles Bridge
Hidden alternative underground bar with multiple rooms and live music - look for the unmarked door, usually a line outside
59 locals recommend
Vzorkovna
339/11 NárodníHidden alternative underground bar with multiple rooms and live music - look for the unmarked door, usually a line outside
BER.LIN BAR
59 LublaňskáCocktails and karaoke
Sightseeing
Prague Castle
Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstíKampa Island
Wenceslas Square Terraces
841 Václavské nám.Charles Bridge
Karlův mostDancing House
6 Jiráskovo nám.Nearby exhibition garden and overlook atop old city fortification
18 locals recommend
Bastion Prague Restaurant
1751 HorskáNearby exhibition garden and overlook atop old city fortification
Prague Venice Boat Trip
191/3 KřižovnickáStart here when visiting Prague Castle - less tourists and one of the most charming old streets in the city.
9 locals recommend
Nový Svět
Nový SvětStart here when visiting Prague Castle - less tourists and one of the most charming old streets in the city.
Parks & Nature
Local favorite with bustling beer garden and hill overlooking the city
1237 locals recommend
Riegrovy sady
Local favorite with bustling beer garden and hill overlooking the city
Popular beer garden with nice views of Old Town
170 locals recommend
Zahradní restaurace Letenský zámeček
341 Letenské sadyPopular beer garden with nice views of Old Town
Petrin Park
Romantic hill with fake Eiffel tower and great views
Park Folimanka
Small neighborhood park
Essentials
Lékárna U svaté Ludmily - pohotovostní výdej nonstop
238/37 Belgická24-hour pharmacy
Tesco Expres
474/11 VocelovaSupermarket
BILLA
177/4 Na HráziSupermarket
dm-drogerie markt
11a U PrůhonuDrugstore
Raiffeisenbank
11 EvropskáATM / cash machine
Entertainment & Activities
If you are interested in live music, check out my cover band "Heart & Lungs" on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/heartandlungsmusic to see where and when we're playing!
Náplavka
NáplavkaSummertime hotspot promenade with food and live music
Slovanský ostrov
Slovanský ostrovPaddleboat rentals - great way to see the center from the river