Barhopping Across 8 of Prague's Coolest Neighborhoods

"Prague may not drink as heavily as it used to, but the country still ranks third in Europe alcohol consumption. This comes, in part, from pride in pilsner, invented in Czechia, but also the communal role pubs have played for centuries, serving as social hubs for its neighborhoods. As such, these beer, wine and cocktail bars offer an excellent window into the personalities of the capital's major districts."

"Mere steps away, down a dark flight of stairs, that same spirit manifests in the mixology at Black Angel's Bar, a leading contender for Prague's best cocktail bar. Both modern and ancient, the subterranean bar claims origins as a 12 th-century monastery, with Gothic and Romanesque masonry play off speakeasy-esque leather and glass. Its chief inspiration is Alois Krcha, a legendary Czechoslovak bartender from the early 20 th century, whose handwritten cocktail diaries were discovered during renovations."

Prague ranks third in Europe for alcohol consumption, fueled by pride in pilsner and the communal role pubs have played for centuries as neighborhood social hubs. Eight bars across the capital capture district personalities, chosen via local recommendations and summer testing. Old Town mixes cosmopolitan tourists with subterranean mixology at Black Angel's Bar, housed in masonry linked to a 12 th-century monastery and decorated with speakeasy leather and glass. Black Angel's draws on early 20 th-century bartender Alois Krcha's handwritten cocktail diaries and earned placement on the 2025 top 500 bars list. New Town, founded in 1348 by Charles IV, buzzes day and night with a Nápavlka Riverbank of beer boats along the stone promenade.

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