Best Craft Beer Bars in Prague

13 craft beer bars in Prague, ranked and reviewed by our editors.

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Craft Beer Bars in Prague

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BeerGeek Bar
Vinohradská 62, Vinohrady

32 taps, curated Czech and Belgian selection, nerdy beer conversation welcome. BeerGeek Bar celebrates beer as serious subject matter. The crowd here discusses fermentation temperatures naturally. This is a bar for beer nerds by beer nerds.

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Curated Selection Belgian Imports
Zlý Časy
Čestmírova 5, Nusle

Serious craft beer bar, 30 rotating taps, best selection in south Prague. Zlý Časy brings craft beer culture to Prague's south side. The rotating taps mean each visit discovers new breweries. This bar rewarded locals for following serious beer culture.

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Czech Craft Rotating Taps
Lokál U Bílé Kuželky
Míšeňská 12, Malá Strana

Traditional Czech pub with Pilsner Urquell from tank, tank lager culture. Lokál U Bílé Kuželky preserves Prague's original beer culture. The tank lagers here continue a 500-year brewing tradition. Come for history, stay for perfect beer temperature.

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Tank Lager Traditional
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Pivovar Matuška Taproom
Holečkova 30, Smíchov

Brewery taproom, Czech craft pioneer, Raptor IPA on tap. Pivovar Matuška Taproom represents the Czech craft brewery movement's foundation. The Raptor IPA changed how Prague understood beer boldness. This taproom sits at Czech beer culture's origin.

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Brewery Taproom IPA Pioneer
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Čilichilli
Milešovská 9, Žižkov

Relaxed craft bar, Žižkov neighbourhood crowd, guest taps from Czech micros. Čilichilli works as neighbourhood local with craft sensibility. The guest taps rotate monthly. This bar proves you needn't be central to be serious about beer.

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Neighbourhood Bar Guest Taps
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Na Rychtě
Mánesova 71, Vinohrady

Classic Czech pivnice with craft additions, large beer garden, summer favourite. Na Rychtě blends Czech tradition with modern craft beer selection. The beer garden expands significantly in summer. We recommend arriving at sunset.

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Beer Garden Czech + Craft
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Pivovarský Klub
Křižíkova 17, Karlín

Legendary Czech craft bar, 30 rotating taps, excellent food pairings. Pivovarský Klub sits at Prague's craft beer history. The food pairings match the beer seriousness. Every rotation brings new Czech breweries to discover.

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Rotating Taps Food Pairings
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Strahov Monastery Brewery
Strahovské nádvoří 301, Hradčany

Brewing inside a monastery since 1720, dark and light house lagers. Strahov Monastery Brewery offers history few bars match. The lagers brewed continuously since 1720 taste like centuries of Czech brewing mastery. Location alone justifies the trip.

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Monastery Brewery House Lager
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Holešovická Šachta
Jateční 2, Holešovice

Taproom in post-industrial space, food truck, weekend DJs. Holešovická Šachta proves craft beer culture transcends traditional bar format. The food truck collaboration works surprisingly well. Weekend DJs add cultural texture.

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Post-Industrial Food Truck
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TapTap Bar
Náměstí Míru 9, Vinohrady

20 Czech craft taps, friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. TapTap Bar works as neighbourhood hangout with serious beer selection. The Vinohrady location makes this a regular stop for locals. Friendly staff help beginners without judgment.

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Neighbourhood Czech Craft
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The Brew House
Ovenecká 33, Bubeneč

British-style pub with Czech craft additions, good pub food. The Brew House merges British pub tradition with Czech craft beer culture. Good pub food elevates this beyond typical beer bar. We recommend ordering the poutine with local IPA.

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Pub Food British-Czech

Prague's Craft Beer Neighbourhoods

Vinohrady
4 bars in this guide
Žižkov
1 bar in this guide
Holešovice
1 bar in this guide
Staré Město
1 bar in this guide
Smíchov
1 bar in this guide
Nové Město
Other craft areas

What Makes a Great Craft Beer Bar in Prague?

Prague's craft beer scene splits into two cultures. The brewery taprooms—Zichovec, Matuška, Pivovarský Klub—serve as headquarters for Czech craft brewing. These venues represent Prague's identity and future. They deserve primacy.

Meanwhile, curated bars like Craft Beer Spot and BeerGeek Bar introduce Czech and international craft beers to serious drinkers. These bars educated Prague's palate. They demonstrate what beer could be beyond mass-produced pilsner.

We recommend starting at a brewery taproom to understand Prague's modern beer story. Then visit curated bars to understand European craft context. The best nights combine both perspectives—local pride and international curiosity meeting over perfect beer temperatures.

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