Best bars in Prague

On cold winter nights, Lavka Bar & Club is a good spot for a drink and a dance. On a hot summer's evening, Lavka is simply the best night out in Prague, bar none. Whether it is a quiet drink by the river or wild Prague stag nights you seek, the various terraces, bars & dance areas at Lavka have something for everyone.

The Shamrock Irish Pub, located on Wenceslas Square, is one of the largest music & sports bars in Prague. As well as 5 giant screens and TV's dotted around the bar, there is a lively atmosphere and occasionally live bands. Shamrock is a popular bar with Prague stag nights and Prague hen nights, but also a good smattering of everyone else.

The Dubliner Irish Bar in Prague has everything a good Irish pub should: lively music, great atmosphere and fine beers. This warm, welcoming pub is also a sports bar, with 2 large screens and 12 LCD TV's showing Premiership and International football, plus American NFL football. Ideal for the big match or for Prague stag nights and hen parties on a pub crawl around the city.

Bombay Cocktail Bar is a lively music bar, just a short walk from the Old Town Square along Dlouha. It’s a busy place, full of life, with a good party atmosphere and a small dance floor. The large international crowd come here for the terrific cocktails, the beautiful girls and for some of the best nights in Prague. There is a policy of no stag parties, but entry is usually possible for one and all, provided you enter in small numbers.

Duplex Dance Club & Café Bar occupies a terrific location on the top floor of a building in Wenceslas Square. By day, Duplex is a good place to chill out and admire the views over the New Town. At nights, it transforms into one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Prague, with cool lighting and the best Prague DJ's. Duplex also hosts some fairly exclusive parties.

Rocky O’Reillys offer a taste of Ireland in the centre of Prague, with friendly Irish hospitality, including cool Guinness and Kilkenny on tap. This well known bar has 10 TV's and a projection screen showing live sports, the sound of which is often drowned out by the lively tunes. There is enough space to accommodate big groups, which is just as well as some stag parties don't tend to leave for the whole weekend!

M1 Lounge is one of the smarter nightspots Prague has to offer. Located in the Old Town, M1 attracts an international crowd and has recently undergone a reconstruction, with new seating areas, an expanded dance floor, a cocktail bar, plus the most luxurious VIP room in Prague. DJs keep the place pumping with a selection of R&B, hip-hop, indie rock and house.

La Bodeguita del Medio in Prague is a lively Cuban restaurant and cocktail bar designed in the colonial style of Old Havana. The aromatic and flavoursome cuisine is South American and Creole, prepared by master chefs of Cuban cooking. Live music most nights, plus on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Cuban dancers perform traditional Latin American dances.

Papas is a stylish restaurant and bar in the heart of the Old Town in Prague. It is popular with local Czechs, which ensures a good vibe most nights. The décor is modern and the atmosphere is chilled-out, with cool, background music to get you in the party spirit. The cuisine at Papas is very good. Food is plentiful and well prepared, and very reasonably priced. Good range of cocktails, beers and wines.

Double Trouble Bar & Club is one of Prague's most popular cellar bars. Drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere gently builds, until around midnight when the dancing begins. People dance on chairs, they dance on tables, and even on the bar. In fact, that's the norm! Popular with Prague stag nights, hen nights, groups of friends, couples and everyone else who enjoy a small party atmosphere.

Aloha is one of Prague's hidden gems. Tucked away in the side streets of the Old Town, it's not easy to stumble across, yet is only 3 minutes walk from the Old Town Square. Aloha's Hawaiian theme ensures a superb range of cocktails and a friendly, easy going atmosphere. A DJ at weekends puts everyone in the party mood with a selection of 80s/90s/00s tunes.

The fiery red walls and huge circular bar in the centre of the club give a distinct first impression as you enter Solid Uncertainty. It is a decent one though, with plenty of atmosphere creating a real Saturday night party night feel. Prague stag nights and hen parties mix, couples and groups of friends hang out and everyone hits the dance floor.

Chapeau Rouge is a good party bar located in the Old Town, popular with local Czechs and the International crowd. The interior is decorated a dark red colour, resembling an old-fashioned pub. A visit here reminds you of the type of bars Prague spawned in the early 90s. Good for Prague stag nights, hen parties and other groups, with very late opening hours.

The new Nebe Celnice Cocktail & Music Bar is a smart, modern venue offering fairly priced drinks, a good atmosphere and dancing til as late as 5am on some nights. A mix of Prague locals and International visitors come for a regular party, with a large screen showing 80s/90s/00s music videos by the dance floor.

U Vejvodu is a pub and beer hall restaurant rolled into one. Along with hearty Czech pub food, U Vejvodu serves some of the freshest beer in Prague. Prague stag nights, hen parties, couples and 60th birthday parties mix in a vibrant atmosphere. Live accordion most nights.