NIGHTLIFE

Bars

Alcohol Bar

A cocktail bar offering a wide range of whisky, tequila, rum, and cigars.

Address: Dušní 6, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Hours: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Website: www.alcoholbar.cz

Bugsy's Bar

Voted one of the world's top 20 bars by Newsweek, this famous Prague bar offers over 300 cocktails and hundreds of other drinks, presented in an original menu called the "Blue Bible".

Address: Parížská 10, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Website: www.bugsysbar.com

Chateau Bar (formerly Chapeau Rouge)

Great party place.

Address: Jakubská 2, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B to Námestí Republiky

Jágr's Sport Bar

Sports bar owned by hockey player Jaromír Jágr.

Address: Václavské námestí 56 (Palác Braník), Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B or C to Muzeum
Website: www.jagrsportbar.cz

Jo's Bar

Open since the early 1990s, popular with expats.

Address: Malostranské námestí 7, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Malostranská

O'Che's

Cuban-Irish bar near Charles Bridge.

Address: Liliová 14, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Website: www.oches.com

The Thirsty Dog

Another popular old-timer.

Address: Elišky Krásnohorské 5, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Website: www.thirstydog.cz

Újezd

Unique bar/pub on three floors.

Address: Újezd 18, Prague 1
Getting there: Tram 12, 22 or 23 to Újezd

Discos & Music Clubs

Duplex

Popular club with a restaurant and casino. Mick Jagger celebrated his 60th here on July 26, 2003.

Address: Václavské námestí 21, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A or B to Mustek
Website: www.duplexduplex.cz

Karlovy Lázne

The largest disco in Central Europe, right off of Charles Bridge. Different music genres on different floors - Paradogs, Discothéque, Kaleidoskop, MCM Café.

Address: Novotného Lávka 5, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Website: www.karlovylazne.cz

Klub Lávka

Tequila bar, music from the 1960s to present.

Address: Novotného lávka 1, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská
Hours: 9:30 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Website: www.lavka.cz

Lucerna Music Bar

The popular Pop 80's & 90's Video Party (Fridays & Saturdays, 80 Kc) is a fun experience; casual, jeans and t-shirt, frequented mostly by 20-something locals. Be prepared for a high dose of cigarette smoke due to the non-existent ventilation - get a hand stamp and step outside for some fresh air. Simple bar. Spolek Písnicka (original Czech and Slovak hits from the 1960s-1970s) on Tuesdays. Check the schedule for live music concerts.

Address: Vodickova 36, Nové Mesto, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Mustek (exit towards Václavské námestí/Vodickova)
Hours: 8 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Website: www.musicbar.cz

Malostranská Beseda

Old-time music club and bar. Rock, jazz, blues, country, folk.

Address: Malostranské námestí 21, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Malostranská
Hours: Daily from 5 p.m.; for ticketed customers only after 8 p.m.
Website: www.mb.muzikus.cz

Mecca

Music club with a restaurant and café. Concerts, parties, visiting bands.

Address: U pruhonu 3, Prague 7
Getting there: Metro C to Vltavská
Website: www.mecca.cz

Radost F/X

One of the most popular dance clubs in Prague.

Address: Belehradská 120, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro C to IP Pavlova
Website: www.radostfx.cz

Rock Café

The club's ground floor houses the Jim Beam Bar, an internet café, concert hall, CD bazaar, and a store that sells recording and sound equipment. The Absolut bar (offering the complete assortment of Absolut vodka), a movie theater, and a gallery are located in the basement.

Address: Národní Trída 20, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B to Národní Trída
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. (Mon-Fri), 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. (Sat)
Website: www.rockcafe.cz

Roxy

One of Prague's most popular clubs since 1993. Live bands, local and international DJs, concerts.

Address: Dlouhá 33, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B to Námestí Republiky
Website: www.roxy.cz

Jazz Clubs

AghaRTA

A few minutes from Wenceslas Square. 24-hour record store with a large selection of jazz recordings, jazz bar with live music from 9 p.m.

Address: Krakovská 5, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro B or C to Muzeum
Hours: Live music daily 9 p.m. - midnight, jazz club & bar daily 7 p.m. - midnight, jazz shop 5 p.m. (7 p.m. Sat-Sun) - midnight
Website: www.agharta.cz

Jazz Club Železná

Café and bar, located in gothic cellars. Evening performances of classic and modern jazz, vocals, world music.

Address: Železná 16, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Mustek or Staromestská
Hours: Daily 3 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Website: www.jazzclub.cz

Reduta Jazz Club

Founded in 1958, this legendary jazz club has hosted the most prominent local jazz musicians and international performers. Live performances and jam sessions from traditional jazz to dixieland, jazzrock, soul, and modern jazz, expanding into R&B and rock.

Address: Národní Trída 20, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro B to Národní Trída
Website: www.redutajazzclub.cz

Ungelt Jazz&Blues Club

Founded in 2000 to play jazz, blues, fusion and funk. Located in the heart of Prague, 110 steps from the Old Town Square, in 15th century subterranean rooms. Concerts seven days a week with top national performers and special guests.

Address: Týn 2/640, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Starometská or B to Námestí Republiky
Hours: Daily 8 p.m. - 0:30 a.m.
Website: www.jazzblues.cz

Gay Bars & Clubs

A-Club

Lesbian and gay club with a café, restaurant, shows. Fridays for women only.

Address: Milícova 25, Prague 3
Getting there: Tram 5, 9, 26 to Lipanská
Hours: 7 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Alcatraz

Modern club in Žižkov, parties every first and third Saturday.

Address: Borivojova 58, Prague 3
Getting there: Tram 5, 9, 26 to Lipanská
Hours: 9:30 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Website: run.to/alcatraz

Banana Café

Music, dance, funky, soul, travesty shows. Regular programs in the night hours, popular New Year's Eves.

Address: Štupartská 9, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Staromestská or B to Námestí Republiky
Hours: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Website: www.laprovence.cz

Club Termix

Gay and lesbian bar. Dark room, parties.

Address: Trebízského 4a, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro A to Jirího z Podebrad or tram 11 to Vinohradská tržnice
Hours: 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Website: www.club-termix.cz

Drakes

A non-stop club open since 1992. A wide selection of drinks and cocktails, free buffet on Sunday nights. Videocabins, dark rooms, karaoke night, happy hour daily.

Address: Zborovská 50, Prague 5
Getting there: Trams 6, 9, 12, 22, or 23 to Újezd
Hours: Non-stop
Website: www.drakes.cz

Escape

Club, restaurant, disco and shows after 10 p.m.

Address: V Jáme 8, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A to Mustek (exit towards Václavské námestí/Vodickova)
Hours: 7 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Website: www.volny.cz/escapeclub/

Friends

Modern, comfortable setting with air conditioning and ventilation. Extensive drink menu, free Wi-Fi Internet connection. A state-of-the-art sound and video projection system, dance floor and private lounge area. DJ parties Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 10 p.m.

Address: Bartolomejská 11, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B to Národní trída or tram 17, 18 to Národní divadlo
Hours: 4 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Website: www.friends-prague.cz

Gay Club Angel

Club with disco and karaoke.

Address: Kmochova 8, Prague 5
Getting there: Tram 4, 7, 9, 10 to Bertramka
Hours: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. (Mon-Thu), 7 p.m. - ? (Fri-Sun)
Website: www.clubangel.cz

Geyzee..r

Trendy, large dance club with two dance floors, two bars, videoprojections, lightshow, dark room. Popular with expats.

Address: Vinohradská 40, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro A to Námestí Míru or tram 11 to Vinohradská tržnice
Hours: 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. (Thu), 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. (Fri-Sat), closed Sun-Wed
Website: www.gejzeer.cz

maLer - Ladies' Secret Club

A large lesbian club with discos on Fridays and Saturdays. Ladies' Secret Party once a month. Breakfast and fastfood.

Address: Blanická 28, Prague 2
Getting there: Metro A to Námestí Míru
Hours: 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Mon), 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Tue-Thu), 6 p.m. - ? (Fri-Sat), closed on Sundays; breakfast 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: www.maler-club.cz

Piano Bar

A retro gay bar with billiard, games, non-smoking room. Photography and painting expositions.

Address: Milešovská 10, Prague 3
Getting there: Metro A or tram 11 to Jirího z Podebrad
Hours: 5 p.m. - ?
Website: www.sweb.cz/pianobar/

Pinocchio Gay Center

One of the largest gay centers in Prague with a bar, disco, games, and a small pension. Live shows.

Address: Seifertova 3, Prague 3
Getting there: Metro C to Hlavní nádraží
Hours: 3 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Website: www.volny.cz/pinocchio/

Rubyz Restaurant and Music Bar

Newly opened and located in the Old Town.

Address: Železná 24, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro A or B to Mustek
Website: www.rubyz.cz

Stella's

A comfortable, friendly gay and lesbian bar and café.

Address: Lužická 10, Prague 2
Getting there: Tram 4, 22, or 23 to Jana Masaryka
Hours: 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Tingl Tangl

Cabaret presenting one of the best transvestite shows in the Czech Republic. Music club, disco, cocktail bar. Birthday and New Year's Eve parties, weddings, graduations. Restaurant with a garden area, serving international food.

Address: Karolíny Svetlé 12, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro B to Národní trída or tram 9, 18, 22, 23, or 26 to Národní divadlo
Hours: Cabaret: 8 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed, Fri, Sat); Disco & bar: 8 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed-Sat); Restaurant 11 a.m. - midnight (daily)
Website: www.tingltangl.cz