| Prague is, and probably long will be, best known as a | | | | English, but the local bar scene isn't the place to find |
| well-preserved historic city rich in tales spanning | | | | staffs (or customers) familiar with your way of |
| centuries. From the Prague Castle to the Charles | | | | speaking. If you completely lack the necessary |
| Bridge, this amazing Old World capital screams | | | | language skills and can't find someone who has them |
| "HISTORY!" However, in recent years, the Prague | | | | to accompany you, a journey into the "real Prague" |
| nightlife has been attracting increased attention. This | | | | at night can be a little problematic! |
| ancient city has developed a vibrant and wild late | | | | If you can't stand the smoke, stay out of the |
| night party scene. | | | | neighborhood bars. The Czech Republic isn't on the |
| You won't see Prague's every day citizens packing | | | | same "ban smoking everywhere" kick you see in the |
| the dance halls and hot clubs, though. While some | | | | United States and elsewhere. Many Czechs enjoy a |
| local youth may enjoy late nights with | | | | few cigarettes with their evening's libations and the |
| out-of-towners, most of Prague's residents | | | | old local bars, which often don't have the best |
| understandably find their ways to watering holes that | | | | ventilation systems, can get pretty smoky! If you're |
| still attract a homegrown crowd. If you're visiting | | | | the type who crinkles up his or her nose at even a |
| Prague and want to experience the nightlife with the | | | | hint of tobacco smoke, these bars probably won't be |
| locals, you may want to track down a few of the | | | | your cup of tea (or glass of beer). |
| traditional bars in the area. | | | | Speaking of beer, prepare yourself for a slice of |
| If you're interested in experiencing some local flavor | | | | Prague nightlife free of fancy mixed drinks. If your |
| after the sun goes down, you should prepare | | | | tastes run in the direction of Technicolor fruity drinks, |
| yourself for a wildly different experience than is | | | | light beers and the latest high-profile Hollywood |
| offered at the many popular westernized clubs in the | | | | concoctions, the old school bar scene in Prague may |
| city. | | | | shock you. You can drink beer - real Czech beer with |
| You're more likely to find yourself elbow to elbow | | | | bite - or liquor. There may be some water and ice |
| with someone's great uncle Vaclav that with a | | | | around. Beyond that... Well, don't expect too much! |
| would-be European supermodel. In Prague, people of | | | | What you can expect is a great time. While the new |
| all adult ages enjoy an evening out and the local bars | | | | clubs may be the aspect of Prague nightlife attracting |
| are populated by people of all age groups and | | | | the most attention, the bars populated by the |
| socioeconomic positions. If you feel compelled to | | | | citizens actual residents are among the most friendly |
| hang out with an exclusively younger crowd, you | | | | and interesting in the city. There's nothing wrong with |
| might want to avoid the local joints. The Prague | | | | hitting the latest disco, but you can develop a |
| nightlife in traditional bars is more likely to feature an | | | | stronger sense of what Prague and her people are |
| accordion in the background than a hot club re-mix. | | | | really like by taking a side trip to a bar that's slightly |
| Your English isn't going to do you much good. You | | | | off the standard tourist's radar. |
| may encounter a few people who know a little | | | | |
