Karlin is the riverside district that turned from a flood hit industrial quarter into the city's most talked about food and drink address. The list below runs from fresh tank lager to natural wine and a Hilton rooftop. Compare them with our best wine bars in Prague and the full Prague bar guide.
Sokolovska · $$
Dva Kohouti brews on site in Karlin and pours fresh unpasteurised lager across a busy taproom and a street side standing area. It helped make Karlin a beer destination. Expect a crowd on warm evenings.
Krizikova · $$$
Veltlin pours only wines from the old Austro Hungarian regions, served in a spare Karlin room with deep knowledge behind the bar. Natural and historic bottles dominate the list. It draws wine travellers from across Europe.
Pernerova · $$$
Eska from the Ambiente group anchors a converted Karlin factory with a bakery, restaurant and bar. The drinks lean Czech and seasonal beside the kitchen's modern cooking. Mornings start with bread and coffee.
Krizikova · $$
Pivovarsky klub stocks one of Prague's widest beer ranges, with six rotating taps and a bottle wall covering Czech and imported brews. The cellar room fills with beer enthusiasts. The kitchen sends out hearty Czech plates.
Karlín · $$$
Erhart's mixes classic and seasonal cocktails in a polished Karlin room tied to the historic Erhartova patisserie. The service is precise and the list is short. It suits a quiet evening over spectacle.
Pobrezni · $$$
Cloud 9 sits on the rooftop of the Hilton near the river in Karlin, with wide terrace views over the city and a long cocktail list. It runs DJ nights through summer. Sunset tables go first.
Pernerova · $$
Na Kopecku hides a small cocktail and wine bar on Pernerova away from the main Karlin strip. The room is intimate and the welcome is warm. Regulars treat it as a local secret.
Krizikova · $$
Le Petit Cafe Noir brings a French corner cafe to Krizikova, pouring wine and simple drinks from morning to late. The pavement tables suit a slow afternoon. It anchors a quiet stretch of Karlin.