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Roxy (Dlouhá 33)
Long-running Old Town club; house, techno, occasional gigs.
Karlovy lázně (Novotného lávka 1)
Prague’s largest club — 5 themed floors. Touristy but genuinely fun for a big night.
Radost FX (Bělehradská 120)
Vegetarian restaurant-turned-club; long-running, mixed crowd, house-focused.
Neone (Vršovice)
Warehouse-vibe electronic music venue; underground scene favorite.
Live music
- Jazz Republic — nightly jazz in the Old Town.
- Reduta Jazz Club — historic jazz venue, Bill Clinton played saxophone here in 1994.
- Palác Akropolis (Žižkov) — indie and world music.
- Lucerna Music Bar — long-running Old Town venue; 80s parties, gigs.
What to avoid
- Strip clubs / hostess bars with doormen inviting men in from the street around lower Wenceslas Square. Systematic overcharging (€500-2,000 “surprise” bills). Simply don’t enter.
- Bachelor-party pub crawls at 200+ CZK per shot venues if you want a Czech experience.
Getting home safely
See our safety guide. Night trams 91-99 run 00:30-04:30. Bolt/Uber run 24/7 and cost 200-500 CZK to most central destinations.
What to bring
- Zero Grid RFID travel wallet — pickpockets work night crowds.
- TSA combination padlock — hostel lockers.
- Cash for cash-only venues and tips.
FAQ
Is Prague good for nightlife?
Excellent — world-class cocktail bars, cheap beer, extensive club scene, and reasonably safe streets.
How late do bars stay open in Prague?
Traditional pubs close 23:00-01:00; cocktail bars 02:00-03:00; clubs 04:00-06:00.
Is Prague nightlife safe?
Yes for the most part; specific scam warnings around strip clubs + late-night lower Wenceslas Square. See our safety guide.
