Prague Nightlife

First things first – Prague offers a great night out. Its bar and club scene rightly enjoys renown, but these days the reputation is founded on far more than stag friendly strip dens. If you’re after high culture, great beer, quality DJs or anything in between, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

The choice of discos and dance clubs is far greater than it was a decade ago, although when it comes to nighttime entertainment, partyers are spoilt for choice and its best to plan big nights in advance. Be aware too that just as the city’s drinking venues vary widely, so too do its prices – there are some seriously swish bars in town, but you’ll pay for the privilege. Old Towns boasts some lovely spots, with rooftop bars offering freshly shaken cocktails to Gothic style cellars flogging clandestine mixtures.

Lap-dancing clubs can still be found here in abundance, although many bars, restaurants and clubs (especially around the Old Town) have banned or actively discouraged stag parties, so Prague isn’t quite the destination it used to be for budget debauchery.

Of course, the traditional recipe for a great night in Prague involves beer and music - two ingredients the Czechs excel both at making and enjoying. For many, rubbing shoulders with locals while enjoying world-class lagers in a welcoming bar or traditional beer hall provides the perfect authentic evening. Jazz enthusiasts can then move on and revel in one of Prague’s unique and vibrant clubs.