Zizkov has long carried a reputation as the district with the most pubs per resident in Prague, a working class hill that now mixes old beer halls with concert rooms and late cocktail bars. The list below covers the rooms our editors return to. Compare them with our best craft beer bars in Prague and the full Prague bar guide.
Kubelikova · $$
Palac Akropolis is the cultural anchor of Zizkov, a 1920s building that runs concerts across several rooms plus a long bar and cafe. The programme spans Czech and touring acts. The bar stays busy on show nights.
Tachovske namesti · $
U Slovanske Lipy is one of Zizkov's oldest beer halls, pouring Czech lagers including hard to find regional brews at low prices. The plain rooms fill with locals and beer travellers. Food is classic Czech pub fare.
Borivojova · $$
Bukowski's keeps a dark candlelit room on Borivojova with a strong cocktail list and a literary theme. The crowd is local and unpretentious and the music runs loud. It stays open very late.
Cimburkova · $$
WingHaus pairs American wings with big screens and craft taps on Cimburkova. It fills for major matches and draws a steady Zizkov crowd otherwise. Booths take groups well.