Prague
Famous speakeasy-style bar inside Hotel U Prince. Gothic vaulted ceilings, 200+ spirits, signature Absinthe-based cocktails. Order the Black Rose. Black Angel's draws serious cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate period authenticity. Newer rooms widen the field: Beyond The Bar on Liliova, Minus One at W Prague, The Refectory Bar inside the Augustine, and the themed Nightmare Horror Bar in Mala Strana.
U Radnice 1, Staré Město · $$$
Famous speakeasy-style bar inside Hotel U Prince. Gothic vaulted ceilings, 200+ spirits, signature Absinthe-based cocktails. Order the Black Rose. Black Angel's draws serious cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate period authenticity. $$$
Karolíny Světlé 26, Staré Město · $$$$
Tiny, precise cocktail bar specializing in pre-Prohibition recipes. Maximum 23 guests. Book weeks ahead. Every cocktail arrives balanced and executed with laboratory precision. This is Prague's most demanding cocktail reservation. $$$$
Mánesova 87, Vinohrady · $$
Neighbourhood craft cocktail spot with rotating seasonal menu. Natural wine alongside cocktails. Low-key crowd who appreciate thoughtful spirits selection. Bar Cobra proves serious cocktail culture thrives outside tourist squares. $$
Dlouhá 14, Staré Město · $$$$
Eight-seat bar run by former Hemingway bartender. Tasting menus only. Expect intense focus on balance and technique. Ondřej represents the future of Prague's fine cocktail scene. Reserve well ahead. $$$$
Korunní 48, Vinohrady · $$$
40 Negroni variations, Italian aperitivo hour 5-7pm. Good jazz soundtrack. The Vinohrady location draws locals who understand aperitivo culture. We recommend the Negroni Sbagliaato with Campari. $$$
Máchova 3, Vinohrady · $$$
American-influenced cocktail bar, Mezcal and Bourbon focus. Great terrace in summer. Parlour serves some of Prague's best Margaritas. The Vinohrady location attracts bartenders from competing venues. $$$
Jáchymova 2, Josefov · $$$
Science-themed cocktails, theatrical presentation, smoke and mirrors. Popular with tourists but genuinely good. The Alchemist balances entertainment and craft. The bartenders take their technique seriously beneath the showmanship. $$$
Wenceslas Square 38, Nové Město · $$$
Rooftop setting, long cocktail list, views over central Prague. Signature offers reliable craft cocktails with a spectacular vantage point. The sunset views compete with the cocktails for attention. $$$
Americká 22, Vinohrady · $$
French-inspired aperitif bar, Spritz variations, light bites. Bar Soleil captures the essence of Parisian café culture translated to Prague. Our pick for pre-dinner drinks in Vinohrady. $$
Blanická 19, Vinohrady · $$
Unpretentious craft cocktail bar, local following, experimental menu changes monthly. Štos represents the new generation of Prague cocktail culture. We recommend arriving without expectations. $$
Žitná 10, Nové Město · $$
Specialist absinthe bar with Czech and Swiss selections, theatrical service, low lighting. Absinthe Time treats the green fairy with genuine reverence. The staff conduct absinthe rituals with perfect precision. $$
Malá Štupartská 9, Staré Město · $$
Chocolate cocktails and classic bar menu, best for after-dinner. Čokoteka offers an unexpected category. The chocolate Martini works better than expected. Come with an open mind. $$
Opletalova 33, Nové Město · $$$
Whisky bar with 300+ bottles, cocktail bar service, knowledgeable staff. Spirits Republic works equally well for whisky enthusiasts and cocktail drinkers. The staff never condescend to beginners. $$$
Blanická 28, Žižkov · $$
Late-night neighbourhood bar, DJs Thursday-Saturday, strong pours. Barbar stays open later than anywhere else on this list. Come late, expect chaos, get quality cocktails anyway. $$
KARLÍN · $$ · COCKTAIL BARS
Neighbourhood craft cocktail spot with rotating seasonal menu. Natural wine alongside cocktails. Low-key crowd who appreciate thoughtful spirits selection. Bar Cobra proves serious cocktail culture thrives outside tourist squares.
Eight-seat bar run by former Hemingway bartender. Tasting menus only. Expect intense focus on balance and technique. Ondřej represents the future of Prague's fine cocktail scene. Reserve well ahead.
40 Negroni variations, Italian aperitivo hour 5-7pm. Good jazz soundtrack. The Vinohrady location draws locals who understand aperitivo culture. We recommend the Negroni Sbagliaato with Campari.
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