Tynska Literary Cafe

Tucked away secretly in a winding lane not far from Old Town Square and Tyn Church is the hugely popular Tynska Literary Café, named so as many publishers use it as a venue to promote newly published books. Open the double wooden doors and step down into a world of Czech intellectuals, interesting expatriates and tourists nestled in small intimate rooms, conversing in all languages while sipping on inexpensive but good coffee and full glasses of wine. The café is quiet and relaxing during the day, a perfect place to write, read or work, but around 5 p.m. the crowds start to come in and the place fills up quickly and becomes very lively and very smoky. During the summer months the café features a large courtyard with views of the spires of Tyn Church. Tynska Literary Cafe is the perfect spot for a relaxing drink and stimulating conversation in one of the coolest cafes in Prague.

Týnská 6, Praha 1, +420-224-827-807, www.tynska.cz