Eating and Shopping in Old Town

U Medvidku

U Medvidku, or At the Little Bears, is one of a dwindling number of classic Czech pubs operating in Old Town. In a popular tourist destination such as Prague you often come across ‘Czech Pubs’ that are not at all traditional; U Medvidku is the complete opposite, you will be completely satisfied with U Medvidku’s traditional atmosphere, and the fact that Czechs still frequent this real-deal establishment is all the proof you need. The cozy interior is complete with rows of wooden tables and chairs (usually packed full of people, so arrive early!) and an army of servers bearing

U Vejvodu

This classic blue collar dive was given a dramatic makeover in the late nineties. Now, large swathes of refurbished copper adorn the bars and the grandiose main room opens up onto what was once a third-story ceiling. The spacious room features rows of well-tended, comfy tables and booths nestled among alcoves and balconies and big screen TVs showing sporting events. Although it has more or less shed its working class origins, U Vejvodu manages to keep the Czech pub spirit alive. Pilsner is a reasonable CZK 34 per half liter, and the food is traditional Czech fare with some pasta and salad

Kolkovna V Kolkovně

Thirsty for a delicious pint of Pilsner? Skip all those tourist-oriented restaurants and bars that line Old Town Square and head over to Kolkovna V Kolkovně. This award-winning restaurant and pub (labeled “The Best Pub” by Prague 1 City Hall, etc.) is located in a beautifully renovated building in a space that used to house a printing studio. The interior of the restaurant successfully evokes an old-world atmosphere, which is underlined by the beautifully restored original brewery equipment, the antique advertising posters, and old photographs. Kolkovna’s star is its fresh

U zlateho Tygra – At the Golden Tiger

If you wish to experience a traditional Czech pub in the heart of Prague, U Zlateho Tygra is your one-stop shop for a traditional Czech pub with true unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell on tap. This is one of the most centrally located authentic Czech pubs and should be a must on your list of things to see and do in the city of Prague. Be aware that this pub belongs to the locals, which means that the majority of the tables at the pub have reserved signs on them for these thirsty regulars, most of the staff do not – or will not – speak English, and the interior is extremely smoky. If

Manufaktura

Established in 1991 Manufaktura, a popular gift shop chain selling a variety of handmade Czech goods, is a 100% Czech company, and is famous for selling traditional handmade wooden toys and folk art plus a wide variety of natural cosmetics and soaps inspired by balneology and made from natural Czech ingredients such as Czech beer, Moravian wine, Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) thermal salts, Dead Sea salt, curative herbs, and more. Manufaktura was created with the idea of protecting traditional Czech and Moravian village folk art by making it more readily accessible for the general public, especially

La Casa Blů

The flavors of South America are very much alive in this cozy, colorful cantina in the heart of Old Town. There is an amazing, unique atmosphere in this restaurant as the scene is very casual, colorful and lively and full of people clustered around intimate small tables and gathered at the bar to sip coronas, margaritas and shots of yummy tequila. La Casa Blů is non-smoking as well, which makes it even more welcoming. La Casa Blů features a native South American staff and is decorated with a mix and match of wooden furniture, an old but very appropriate wooden floor and just about anything you

Beas Vegetarian Dhaba

Beas Dhaba is a great option for vegetarians and vegans in Prague. Beas Dhaba has various locations throughout Prague - what a great way to eat your way around the city! Beas focuses on Northern Indian cuisine and offers dahl, sabji, basmati rice, soup, chutney, dosa, parantha, thali, chai, and fresh juices. The food is affordable and excellent, prepared from scratch daily and contains no traces of eggs, meat, or fish. The decor in all of the Beas establishments is attractive and simple; some feature original bright jungle paintings by Milos Vacik while others are dripping with lush gree

Hard Rock Cafe

Started in London by two American fellows Hard Rock Café is famous all around the world with its 138 locations in 42 countries. The memorabilia found in the Hard Rock Cafes is a collection of over 70,000 items that is by far the largest of it’s kind, but it all started with one guitar (a Fender Lead II) from Eric Clapton who was a regular at a hip café in London where the attitude was anything goes. He gave the guitar to the men to hang on the wall and the next week a Gibson Les Paul arrived from Pete Townsend with a note that stated “mine’s as good as his. Love, Pete.”

Yami Sushi House

Yami Sushi House, which is exactly as the name states (yummy!), serves traditional sushi rolls and fusion rolls with interesting creative spins that will leave your taste buds drooling and wishing for a return performance from the clever Chefs. Located in Prague’s Old Town just a few blocks from famous Old Town Square, Yami is bright and attractive inside and with the inventive menu featuring sushi rolls such as the Mermaid Roll (fried shrimp in batter, avocado, cucumber, crab cream and teriyaki sauce with tempura sprinkles), the Dragon Roll (barbequed eel, avocado, cucumber, crab cream

Hanabi Sushi House

Located in Prague's magical historic center, Hanabi is family to the Yami Sushi House and therefore offers the same huge menu with an amazing variety of traditional rolls and fusion rolls with new exciting culinary spins. The interior is clean, sleek and calm. You will find yourself returning time and time again with your friends to try new innovative rolls. Some interesting sushi rolls offered at Hanabi include the Seoul to Soul Roll (deep fried roll with tuna, cucumber, snow crab, flying roe fish, and teriyaki sauce with tempura sprinkles), the French Kiss Roll (fried shrimp in batter, salmo