Tourists are no doubt familiar with the bars and restaurants that can be spotted on the avenues and tourist streets that the Czech capital abounds in. Stopping for a drink with friends in classic downtown bars, often reserved for tourists, or spending evenings in the best ambient bars remains commonplace when visiting Prague.
But did you know that there’s a whole host of hidden bars, both downtown and a little further afield, but still easily accessible by public transport?
Discover Prague's best hidden bars
When visiting Prague, you might pass by without even realizing it, and yet the capital’s hidden bars are well worth a visit. In this article, we’ll introduce you to 10 of them to enhance your Czech experience during your stay. If you’d like more information on Prague’s bars, we suggest you read one of our articles on the best cocktail bars in the Czech capital.
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Located in a former industrial district in North Prague called Holešovice, Vnitroblock is one of the city’s most attractive hidden bars. Indeed, this former hangar, completely renovated, impresses by its size and its atmosphere mixing the hipster and casual side.
Craft beers are on offer at the central bar, which you can enjoy either at the many tables around it, or upstairs, which seats a maximum of 15 people.
You can come here to eat, work, and even buy clothes in the indoor boutique. Alternative music is played in a convivial atmosphere. A good address for a drink with friends or as a couple. Go to Tusarova 791/31, 170 00.
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Address : Tusarova 791/31, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 09h – 22h
Phone number : +420 732 373 069
What we think of Vnitroblock
Advantages
- Exhibition, dance classes, pop-up store
- Great drinks
- A hidden cinema
What we like best
The whole place is really nice. An alternative place to rest is very pleasant.
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If you’re right in the center of town, and have just strolled across the Charles Bridge or visited the Astronomical Clock, feel free to extend your Old Town stroll to Konviktská 24, 110 00, which will lead you straight to the hidden CP1 Café & Wine bar.
With a lovely terrace at the entrance, you can enjoy a barbecue and discover Bernard beer, filtered or unfiltered, in a friendly atmosphere with welcoming staff.
Beyond the bar, it’s the little square that’s well hidden, and well known to the locals. For a short break with family or friends, just a few minutes from Prague’s famous monuments, you should give it a try.
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Address : Konviktská 24, 110 00 Staré Město
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 11am – 11pm
Phone number : +420 607 079 121
What we think of CP1 Café & Wine bar
Advantages
- A great welcome
- A place away from tourists
- Outdoor tables to enjoy the fine weather
What we like best
The staff is really nice. The food is very good, we recommend the burgers.
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Rather rustic in style, Dobrá Trafika is unconditionally a Czech bar, where most customers are regulars. Located in the residential district of Vinohrady, this hidden bar is on the courtyard side of the building.
To get there, you’ll have to cross the equivalent of a tobacconist’s shop, where you’ll discover a medium-sized room with 7 tables accompanied by a piano, and a terrace at your disposal. We recommend you try the famous Primator beer, not easily found in the city’s more touristy bars.
Here you’ll have the opportunity to discover beers brewed in the eastern Czech Republic. For a tasting of local beers in a cosy atmosphere, head to Korunní 1174, 120 00.
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Address : 42, Korunní 1174, Vinohrady, 120 00 Praha
Opening hours : Mon – Sun : 08h – 23h
Phone number : +420 737 907 635
Our opinion of Dobrá Trafika
Advantages
- Great coffee and great beers
- A quiet place, far from the hustle and bustle
- Homemade cakes
What we like best
Be sure to try the Carot Cake.
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Make way now for a hidden underground bar, also located in the Vinohrady district, the Večerní kavárna. With a young clientele, this bar offers small concerts both on weekdays and weekends, where you can consume good-quality, inexpensive local beers.
Its cosy ambience and architecture worthy of a wine cellar are sure to make you want to stay for more than one Czech beer. For those who enjoy underground parties, the address is Bělehradská 82, 120 00.
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Address : Bělehradská 82, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 4pm – 11pm
Phone number : +420 721 299 187
What we think of the Evening café
Advantages
- A café serving excellent beers
- Concerts are sometimes held here
- Intimate atmosphere
What we prefer
No dinner. It’s a chill place, or to settle down with friends after a day of work or walking!
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Just a few blocks from Grebovka Park, whether you want to enjoy a small coffee, a hot chocolate, a beer, or even a cocktail, all in a hipster / street atmosphere, the Café V Lese will be a good address during your visit to Prague.
Many young locals and expatriates go there with friends for the atmosphere and the occasional concert. You can have a drink at the entrance, or head for the basement to discover some one-man shows and meet new people. The address is Krymská 12, 101 00.
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Address : Krymská 12, 101 00 Praha 10-Vršovice
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 16h – 02h
Phone number : +420 720 410 703
What we think of Café V lese
Advantages
- The hipster/street vibe
- Great cocktails
- An intimate little place
What we like best
The hot chocolate is really good, you should try it!
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Back to the Holešovice district for gin lovers who want to taste it in complete discretion. The hidden bar Garage 22 Prague Distillery will delight you with its high quality of strong spirits and the detailed explanations of the staff who will accompany you.
A good time to be had with friends or as a couple, with decor to match the quality of the spirits on offer. Experience Tusarova 791/31 najdete nás uprostřed Vnitroblocku, Holešovice, 170 00.
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Address : Tusarova 791/31, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice
Opening hours : Mon – Fri : 12h – 17h
Phone number : +420 602 202 731
What we think of Garage 22 Prague Distillery
Advantages
- A team dedicated to quality service
- Guided tour of the distillery
- Home-made products
What we like best
Their Gin22, a real killer.
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Located in the nearby Jewish quarter between the main square and the Vltava, Kavárna – Cukrárna Elvíra is a small café bar in an alleyway where you can easily wander in out of curiosity.
This little hidden spot nestles between two large, expensive restaurants. In a coffee-shop atmosphere, you can take a break and enjoy a drink accompanied by affordable, quality desserts. The address is Kozí 858/13, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague 1.
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Address : Kozí 858/13, 110 00 Staré Město
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 09h – 20h
Phone number : +420 721 600 502
What we think of Kavárna - Cukrárna Elvíra
Advantages
- The staff, top
- Excellent coffee
- Brunch to devour
What we like best
We recommend you try Café Latte. It’s one of the best in town!
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Here’s anotherhidden Prague bar/café with a nice hipster vibe mainly frequented by a young clientele. Prices are relatively affordable, although some of the coffees on offer can sometimes be more expensive than elsewhere.
We recommend going to the Kavárna co hledá jméno in the early afternoon, where you can easily find a table. On the beer front, you’ll enjoy bottles from a small local brewery. The address is Stroupežnického 493/10, 150 00.
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Address : Stroupežnického 493/10, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov
Opening hours : Mon – Sun : 08h – 20h
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Advantages
- Coffee, brunch and beer
- The place, very nice and cozy
- A hidden bar just the way we like it
What we like best
If there’s one thing you can have, along with your coffee or beer, it’s Eggs Benedict !
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In the center of Prague near the Louvre café, the Vzorkovna doesn’t look like much at first glance, but it hides a small concert hall with high spaces to admire the artists on stage, a foosball room, as well as a beer bar.
In a very special and original atmosphere, you’ll have the right to leave a comment with your signature (in the foosball room) on one of their walls, acting as a guest book.
At Vzorkovna, you’ll mostly find a clientele of young expatriates, which will enable you to make some nice, friendly encounters. To give it a try, you’ll need to go to Národní 339/11, 110 00.
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Address : Národní 339/11, 110 00 Staré Město
Opening hours : Mon – Sun : 19h – 04h
What we think of Vzorkovna
Advantages
- Low prices
- The labyrinths, the overall atmosphere
- The dogs
What we like best
This is perhaps our favorite bar (hidden and not hidden) in Prague. We’ll let you find out why.
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The Kafe & Hrnky is a little hidden gem. With a very relaxing atmosphere, we recommend you sit on their small terrace and enjoy the soothing location. Although this little hidden bar is in a tourist area, prices are very reasonable. After a nice stroll and visit to Prague Castle, consider heading to Nerudova 25, 118 00, for a well-deserved beer.
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Address : Nerudova 244 /25, 118 00 Malá Strana
Opening hours : Mon – Sun: 09h – 21h
Phone number : +420 257 311 786
What we think of Kafe & Hrnky
Advantages
- Location, next to Prague Castle
- Prices, reasonable for the location
- Pastries, homemade
What we like best
It’s a really hidden place. You have to go through a porch, down a staircase and open a door!
Take time to enjoy Prague's nightlife
Whether you’re in the city center or in the residential districts, Prague hides some beautiful little places that you don’t necessarily see, but which are well worth a visit. You have a number of good addresses for hidden bars to drink and dine in the company of locals. A great added value to your stay !