Prague is the world's beer-drinking capital. Czechs drink more beer per capita than any country on earth. The 10 below show both the historic Pilsner pubs and the modern craft scene.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Prague
01 · Prague
Old Town
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Workers' pub · Pilsner
Where Václav Havel and Bill Clinton drank together.
Order: A pilsner from the tank
02 · Prague
Žižkov
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Craft beer · Local
Žižkov craft beer pub. The modern reference.
Order: A flight of three Czech craft IPAs
03 · Prague
Old Town
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30+ Czech taps
Despite the touristy name, the rotating tap selection is one of the city's deepest.
Order: A flight of dark and pale beers
04 · Prague
Old Town
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Rooftop · Craft beer
Casual rooftop craft beer pub.
Order: A craft beer + the spires view
05 · Prague
Old Town
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1466 · Brewery
Operating since 1466. Their X-Beer 33 is the strongest beer in Prague.
Order: X-Beer 33
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06 · Prague
Vinohrady
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Brewpub · Vinohrady
Vinohrady brewpub.
Order: Their flagship Vinohradská 12 lager
07 · Prague
Vinohrady
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Casual pub · Local
Vinohrady neighbourhood pub.
Order: A pilsner + Czech beer snacks
08 · Prague
Old Town
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Wine + craft beer
Old Town wine-and-craft-beer hybrid.
Order: A craft IPA + a glass of wine
09 · Prague
Karlín
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Casual craft beer pub
Karlín casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three modern Czech IPAs
10 · Prague
Vinohrady
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Casual neighbourhood pub
Vinohrady casual neighbourhood beer pub.
Order: A pilsner + Czech bar food
More Prague craft beerThe full Prague craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Prague drinks beer seriously
U Zlatého Tygra is the historical pilgrimage. Beer Geek is the modern reference. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM.