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Best Nightlife in Prague (2026)

Beer is at the heart of Prague's nightlife, and an evening in a traditional pub is an essential experience. U Zlatého tygra in the Old Town, once the favourite of the writer Bohumil Hrabal, is the classic example, though seats are scarce and booking by phone is the safest way in. For something more refined, Hemingway Bar near Národní třída is one of the city's most respected cocktail bars, with a large collection of absinthes and rums, and Vinograf near Wenceslas Square is the place to discover Czech and Moravian wines with the help of sommeliers.

Prague also has a strong live music scene. Reduta, on Národní třída since 1958, is the city's oldest jazz club, where Bill Clinton once played the saxophone, and Jazz Dock on the Smíchov embankment hosts jazz and blues most nights in a modern riverside setting. For electronic music and alternative culture, Cross Club in Holešovice is a landmark, with its machine-like sculptures and two stages that stay open until morning at weekends. Night trams run through the night, so getting back to your hotel is straightforward. Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded venues, and check bills carefully in bars around the main squares.

6 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 nightlife in Prague

  1. Hemingway Bar Cocktail and absinthe bar, Nové MěstoA small cocktail bar inspired by Ernest Hemingway, known for classic cocktails, a large absinthe collection served the traditional way and fine rums.
  2. U Zlatého tygra Traditional Czech pub, Staré MěstoA legendary Old Town beer hall, once the favourite of writer Bohumil Hrabal, serving Pilsner beer and simple pub snacks to tables of regulars.
  3. Jazz Dock Riverside jazz and blues club, SmíchovA modern jazz and blues club on the Smíchov embankment of the Vltava, with live music most nights, river views and a kitchen open until midnight.

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1. Hemingway Bar

Cocktail and absinthe bar$$$Nové Město

A small cocktail bar inspired by Ernest Hemingway, known for classic cocktails, a large absinthe collection served the traditional way and fine rums.

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3. Jazz Dock

Riverside jazz and blues club$$Smíchov

A modern jazz and blues club on the Smíchov embankment of the Vltava, with live music most nights, river views and a kitchen open until midnight.

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5. Cross Club

Alternative club and café$Holešovice

An alternative club and café in Holešovice, filled with futuristic machine-like sculptures, with live bands and electronic music on two stages most nights.

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6. Vinograf

Wine bar and restaurant$$$Nové Město

A wine bar and restaurant near Wenceslas Square with a wine wall, sommelier advice, Czech and Moravian wines and seasonal food with pairings.

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