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@ Karlovo Náměstí 40 (E5).
The house where ’the infamous’
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DR. FAUST LIVES
THIS IS CITY SPY PRAGUE...
the international
dialling code to
... centrum *MĚSTA*- (City) (G4), the TRAIN STATION &
NATIONAL MUSEUM (free 1’st Mon/month) ST.WENCESLAS
00 42 0
SQUARE. (*Václavské nám.*) (but it
is not square at all!) ..
.... is ’THE’ PLACE to meet up on a
1 Café Louvre ‚Grand Kavárna‘Est. 1902...
P1. Národní 22
date... so when she says the...
PRAHA:
Mon-Fri: 08:oo-23:3o
Sat-Sun: 09:oo-23:3o
www.cafelouvre.cz
: Café-Louvre
Forget the others, this is ‚THE‘ Olde‘
Prague experience.! Slick Bohemian café
gallery, from the golden years. The menu is
GREAT, breakfast, fresh, crispy. eggs easy.
infusions, real hot chocolate. Lunch. Lots for
vegetarians. Fine dine within your budget!!
Break your game in the billiard salon (from
Noon) .. get the ball rolling before dinner..
E4 come any time & be impressed
Metro B & trams 6,9,18,21,22,23,
- “Národní Třída”
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ROXY club ...NoD venue-cafe
P1. Dlouhá 33
Open all nights
except Sundays
www.roxy.cz
:Club Roxy Prague www.nod.roxy.cz
F3
Legendary for great parties & concerts. Two
stages, main hall, four bars.. major sound
systems !!.free gig on Monday!!. NoD (up top)
No Dimension. Venue daily 10.oo-o2.oo, art
exhibit, events & a cool day café/ nite bar ! A
place to ‘BE’ when you want to ‚BE‘ about the
local arty scene...
Metro B-“Náměstí Republiky”
For a
SMALL NATION
(10 million, 2+ of which live in
Prague) the Czechs have they’re share
of international debates… Temelín
nuclear plant, Anti-Euro politic &
pervitin/ meth’,…however locally it
seems the biggest issue is
’AT THE HORSE’
that’s where you go. .!!. If you are
wondering about the memorial, the
flowers & pictures .. it is a long & sad
story from 1969.....
...& a place where history is written..
THE RIVER VLTAVA
Národní street of the NATIONAL
THEATRE (with the golden roof)
(E4), built 1881... Burnt down
two days later & rebuilt in time to
premiere SMETANA’S opera LIBUŠE
celebrating the creation of Praha & the
Story goes .. :
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Bar No.7
central-international
hangout-bar
P1. Na Struze 7
Mon-Fri: 16.oo-o2.oo Sat & Sun: 18.oo-o2.oo
www.BarNumberSeven.com
: BarNumberSeven
The nice guys riverside...Wifi days & garden
BBQ nights (BYO grill food!). good cocktails,
coffee.. or a delicious homemade veg &
meat pie! Eat free if you complete The Pie
Challenge! (who ever downs it the fastest,
very popular!) !. Smoke a shisha.. ! . Czech
‚4Corners art gallery‘.. happy hour- 24Kč
Beers & Mixed drinks 1+1 Before 7pm.!
E4 Sunday from midnight: 20Kč SHOTS.. !
trams: 6, 9, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24
“Národní Divadlo”+ALL Night trams!
who looked out over these lands cca
870AD from here VYŠEHRAD (high
castle) (E6) (a more relaxing option
than the current Queens castle)..
from her bath she pronounced
’’I HAVE A VISION’’...
the rest is history ..
another long decomposed composer,
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK & many other
famous dead are buried in this most
fascinating graveyard in the castle
gardens..
nice for a stroll..
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F3
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THRESHOLD-DOORWAY
A motto for you as you hit the streets..
‚DON’T LOOK DOWN… LOOK UP’.
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& Merchandise
P1. V Celnici 4
Daily: 10.oo -20.oo
www.thelab-praha.cz
..the best sunglasses in the world? They
look great on your face & the world looks
great through them too!! This is THE official
store in CZ... biggest choice of sport, casual
& prescription eye-wear.. service, Extreme
clothes, out-door & accessories 100% Oakley
G3 !. hi-tech spectacle specialists..
trams 5,8,24,26- „Náměstí Republiky“
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G3
Hostel One Home Prague
new dowtown place
P1.
Hybernská 22
tel: (+420) 222 212 720
www.districthostel1.com
[email protected]
.. they took the ‚NO bunk dorm ‚ standard
up here.. Expect the tops in service & extras.
Fresh made breakfast, family style dinners
each evening.. on the house !!! spacious,
stylish, en-suite ... sleep nice .. & they will
take u out to party..
Masarykovo Nádraží
Awesome location
P1. Dlouhá 33
tel: (+420) 224 826 662/3
Open non stop
www.travellers.cz
: TRAVELLERS.HOSTEL.PRAHA
in the center of city center.. more then great
breakfast & a wide choice of comfortable
accommodation, plenty of dorms, private
rooms & apartments, space to suit everybody
! surrounded by history, night life & shops..
Member of HI gets discounts :))
Metro B, trams: 5, 8, 24, 26, bus 207
- „Náměstí Republiky“
THOUGH
the Russians have again taken over
the St.Wenceslas Square ... (maybe
they just never left)... Every now &
then they shoot at each other. . But
don’t worry they are very good at
it & each bullet has a name on it..
so unless your own name is ‚BORIS
OR IVAN’ & you are lounging in the
bordellos . . . ! . don’t be a victim. . .
famous last words. .
PRAHA
The Lab Oakley shades
TRAVELLERS HOSTEL PRAHA
It SEEMS AS
... in the Czech language means :
...When was the last time you saw so
many beautiful women in one place?..I
forget now why I came here, if it was
BEAUTIFUL ladies & CHEEP beer, or
was it the other way around..??
...... so hats off & bottoms up...
*Nazdraví* cheers !NB!= when you
drink & clink glasses you must make
deliberate eye contact otherwise it is a
VERY rude non-gesture..!
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E4
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The Madhouse
Burrito Loco
Mexican fast food
non stop fresh
(not ulice) 6
tel: (+420) 221 711 631
Mon-Fri: 11.3o-23.3o
Sat-Sun: 12.oo-23.3o
www.restaurace-maitrea.cz
Good foods, drinks & relax all parts of the
personality. physical, mental spiritual.. concept,
a fascinating aura. Feng Shui where important
energy lines meet. The interior, created of
natural materials. fountains & a panoramic
fireplace. ZERO meat. Mon-Fri & specials on w/
F3 ends... fresh juices.. good to reserve !!?
just off Old town sq. under Týn church
KARLŮV MOST
CHARLES BRIDGE (E3) w/ the
statues on- is as I say viewed best
from a farther vantage point, than it
is whilst standing on it. If you take a
ramble around this area, you will see
some really beautiful places.
KAMPA PARK
under the bridge on the Castle side..
also an island with a hang-out-in-thepark culture & a dance around naked
in the rain typa’ vibe !
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OLD CLOCK
K
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Shakespeare & Sons
largest select of English language
books in town
P1. U Lužického
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Kavárna Mlýnská
Kampa island cafe
bar-terrace
P1. U Sovových mlýnů
Daily: from 12.oo till Midnite
from the grass over the “Čertovka” Devil‘s
stream the big wheel keeps on turning
in the old Mill works .. the offer & the
service is simple, no exaggerations. nice
price! Come drink & enjoy, it‘s magic Prague..
D4
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Tribo professional tattoo & piercing
since 1996
P5. Lidická 8
tel: +420 257 219 042
www.tribo.cz
P1. **Klimentská 2
tel: (+420) 222 311 679
Open: 10.oo-20.oo Sat: from noon
Czech/English speaking staff with many
years experience, come down see the big
picture... Wide selection of attested Wildcat
Cloths, Dickies, Sailor Jerry,
D5 jewellery.
Rebel 8.. books, art prints & hand-made
F3 diaries.. **is a serious hairstyling works..
Metro B - “Anděl”
Metro B - “Nám. Republiky”
Lehká Hlava - the clear head
tel: (+420) 222 220 665
Mon-Fri: 11.3o-23.3o
Sat & Sun: from Noon
www.lehkahlava.cz
Metro A - “Malostranská”
City Bike bike rentals & tours
Musicians of real fame. Reproduced! This
club is specialising in cover bands / revival
groups. They do have original artists even
living legends play too but this is a party
place & the people like to hear music they
know that‘s why they go... for those about to
E4 rock!!!. Expect to pay -4€ / 6€
Metro B & trams 6,9,18,21,22,23
night trams 53,57,58,59 - “Nár. třída”
P1. Mostecká 4/53
c/o Prague Tourist Information
tel: (+420) 257 213 420
mob:(+420) 606 155 373
[email protected]
www.charlesbridgehostel.cz
: charlesbridgehostel
www.prague-information.eu
Beautiful ancient gate house at the bridge &
you have a chance to stay here.!. delight at the
attention to detail of the renovations.. the 14th
Ct‘ walls & these rooms have seen it all.. now
it‘s your turn to take your place my princesses..
you will be more than comfortable.!
Metro A - “Malostranské Nám.”
D3
tram 12,18,20,22,23,57
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www.vagon.cz
Open: Mon-Thurs: 19.oo-05.oo
Fri-Sat: till 06.oo, Sunday only to 01.oo
Daily gigs @ 21.oo
18 vegetarian heaven
P1. Boršov 2
you will need to reserve
by Maitrea
hostel & info service
tram 6,9,12,20,22,23 -”Újezd”
SMOKING..
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for the busy hours:
The oldest house of the city? becoming very
famous!!.. Imaginative in décor & menu.
4 amazing moody rooms… Daily lunch ‚vege‘
frenzy, perfect ingredients, humus, tofu,
salad, quesadilla, ww\wines, teas & home
squeezed juices… balanced energy is the
vibe.. Come as you are, leave with a happy
F4 belly & a clear / refreshed head! Kitchen
closes at 22.oo, tapas till 23.oo.
Old town hidden at Charles bridge
MALÁ STRANA
THE SMALL QUARTER (D3). More
than simply the other end of the 1357
Charles IV bridge! the landmark above
is the *HRAD* - PRAGUE CASTLE! In
between you & it, pours the
*VLTAVA RIVER*
You can go up there from the
*Hradčanská* metro stop or from
Old Town (walking up a mega hill /
lots of steps. . . You are surrounded
by ’embassies’ here so no leaving your
rucksack/bag unattended & all political
jokes or intellectual anecdotes are
being recorded...
& are going to be used against you at a later date!
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seedbank.cz seed & need store
P5. Újezd 15
Mon-Fri: 10.oo-18.oo
www.seedbank.cz
Exotic plants & special strains... visit the
stone shop & e-shop...the world‘s leading
brands... constantly expanding & to answer
D4 your questions, talk to the specialists..
trams 6,9,12,20,22,23 -”Újezd”
DECRIMINALISATION
at the time of print it was still
OK to SMOKE IN ALL BARS & Under the new law you can carry
RESTAURANTS.. now only the Czechs without risk of prosecutions, 10g weed,
in EU who still ’tap the ash’.. indoors
0,5g blow, 4 E’s, 4 LSD & 2g of speed
‚FOR PERSONAL USE’ .. This mean
CZ is now the most liberal ’drug’
country in the EU. Czech citizens may
home grow 5 plants... studies show
64 % of young Czechs between 16-20
have tried smokin´ ’J’s.. & inhaled -
with gallery
spaces between
Generations of wasted youth... a marvellous
mixture of clients 3 pubs under one roof…..
Furniture (join the bar stool mile high club)
& art are all original; some comfortable,
some not ... Ska, punk, wave.. party, What
more could Ú want. Dj‘s. See also occ venue
D4 w w w . k r a v i n u n e t i c e . c z
trams 6,9,12,20,22,23 - “Újezd”
night trams 57,58,59
Composer
left of the castle, The green belt,
beautiful hill rolling out… (C4)
...P
ETŘÍN....
- the OBSERVATORY, the ROSE
GARDENS, MIRROR MAZE, the
MINI EIFFEL TOWER & the great
views you get.. Time to get down!!??
The PETŘÍN FUNICULAR rail from
Újezd will take you up in no time, but if
you fancy a walk….
10 years ago whilst i was walking
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK’S barefoot here I met a small Wild Boar
MUSEUM is on Ke Karlovu No. 20. but NO-ONE, not even YOU believe
.. Otherwise you can hear his work me!! The romantic among u should
find the MÁCHA’S STATUE, poet &
restrung by your local rock band...
smooth talker Karel Hynek’s former
THE OLŠANY CEMETERY (K4)
’inspiration’ location..love is in the air.
@ Metro A *Želivského*, finally at Further down @ Újezd
rest tried & metamorphosed
THE MEMORIAL TO THE VICTIMS
FRANZ KAFKA
OF COMMUNISM..
pushin’ up the daisies here !
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Kmotra pizza-cave-bar
P1.
V Jirchářích 12
(+420) 224 934 100
Open: 11.oo-00.oo
www.kmotra.cz
Grab a table (or a private group room)
tossed & baked before your eyes. Simple,
comfortable deco, multilingual staff in the
cocktail cafe & (no smoking) bar. Daily 3
course lunch menu 120-150 Kč. olive oil,
melting mozzarella, plump tomato‘s...homemade dough & fresh pastas.. Pizza-to-go with
E4 selection of local Moravian & Italian wines.
Metro B - “Národní třída”
BOHEMIA
has it ever actually been located.. With
a lady to love & a flagon of wine, oh,
the world is the village for me! to laugh
at Fortune if she be generous or unkindto spend freely when one has the money
& to hope positive when one has noneto fleet the time carelessly, LIVING
FOR LIFE, LOVE & ART..
...the Bohemian life is the life for me...
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ARTHARMONY pension & hostel
P2. Ječná 509/12
Tel: +420 222 542 931
GSM: +420 776 788 166
www.artharmony.cz
[email protected]
: Artharmony Pension & Hostel
A wonderland of all seasons, living spaces
by/for people with imagination.. Be welcome...
amazing suites & rooms, common spaces.
Emphasis on feeling, environment.. earth,
materials re-created for your maximum comfort
& overall joy .. VERY NICE place to stay!
tram 4,6,10,16,22 - “Štěpánská”
Metro C - “I.P. Pavlova”
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F5
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P 10
Krymská 12- Vršovice
Open 12.oo-03.oo
www.cafevlese.cz
: Café V lese
Very proud of their local brews.. excellent
choice of liqueurs rum, absinthe, mezcal
& wine. classic cocktails in a retro mood..
experimental programs the deep of the local
& international pool for your kicks! concerts,
performance, circus, Dj sound system
installation & movies. A Cult place with the
i6 big ‚C‘ .. in fact the whole block is ‚B‘usy!!
tram 4, 22, 57, 59 - „Krymská“
G1
F3
You MAY
NOTICE lots
of LITTLE INDIANS around in the
streets...Known locally as *Cikani*
(rude) or *Romy* (polite). The local
Gypsy population is half/half ratio here
with the Czechs (a delicate balance).
...More cute BLACK BABIES can be
seen climbing up the TV TOWER . .
trying to find the radio . . . ;-)).. I will
tell u about the cowboy’s later...
Bohemia Bagel bakery-diner
1): Lázeňská 19
1): over by Charles Bridge
2): tram: 1,3,5,8,12,14,17,25 “Strossmayerovo nám.”
3): just off Old Town Square
VINOHRADY
THE VINEYARD (H5) Charles IV did
a lot for ‘the future’ when he brought
grapes in 1385 ...
Lets talk about Emperor
RUDOLF II.
1583... the RENAISSANCE FRUIT
KING (famous portrait by Arcimboldo)!
The colorful one who never had notime for the ’AFFAIRS OF STATE’.
Rudolf II brought to Prague much
ARTS, MAGIC & a certain sense for
the bazaar.. his effects are some of the
most noticeable on old Prague..
the Swedish TOOK WHAT THEY
COULD CARRY after the 30 YEARS
WAR 1618–1648..
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Moment kavárna & bistro
cafe vegetarian-vegan diner
P2. Slezská 62
Mon-Fri: 08.oo-19.oo
Sat: 11.oo-16.oo
www.momentcafe.cz
The cutest place to sit a while & stir your
spoon. Intelligent ingredients colourful
presentation, minimalist decor. wraps,
bowls, pie & cakes! There is always
something in the air.. exhibitions, mini
concerts, DJ happening.. flea market,
fund raiser, farm fair.. simple, good for
the mood.. go go!
i5
pub-club-restaurant-museum
P1. Michalská 12
Mon-Sun:
18:oo till morning
Pizza Kitchen till o1:oo
www.propagandapub.cz
Subterranean den, nightly entertainments,
concerts, gigs, pirate Karaoke, w/ends, DJ‘s
& PARTIES happen! ... Homemade speciality
flavored VODKA‘s...., 6 CZ tap beers, full bar,
cocktails. Movies- big screen SPORTS... amazing
Communist-era decor, underground maze.
F4 ..u say u want a revolution...!
trams 6, 9, 18, 21, 22, 23 &
Metro B - “Národní Třída”
tram 4,6,10,16,22 - ”Štěpánská”
Metro C-”I.P. Pavlova“/ Karlovo Náměstí
Bagels freshly baked daily, burgers,
breakfast all day, salads, homemade
American-style desserts, free wifi, free calls
to USA & Canada. Customer‘s discounts
for holders of ISIC & ITIC..
D3 available
show this Spy map get u 10% off the bill !
will know Xxxx por’no star ‚Dolly Buster’
- she is Czech & was to have run
(horizontal jogging) in the last e-Rlections... un- fortunately she couldn‘t
just bend over & just take it like that,
lying down!…;-()… Hey, do you know
the difference between a CACTUS &
THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ? . . .
A CACTUS
-ALL THE PRICKS ARE OUTSIDE !
...& that ain’t no joke.!
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P2. Lipová 1444/20
tel:(+420) 222 517 518
mob:(+420) 776 686 719
[email protected]
www.dahliainn.com
... High Style services & cheap rates ...
peacefulness & privacy, a smaller boutique
pension. sleek & modern, comfortable
& inviting. A family business with a
dedicated team, cater to guests on a nice
personal level. they also have DeLux ‚world
apartments‘ in the Expo Building
(under the castle)
too much TIME on your hands…
Vodka Bar Propaganda
Dahlia Inn design hotel
Daily: 7.3o-18.oo
2): Burger Bar
Dukelských hrdinů 48, P7. Holešovice
Daily: 10.oo-24.oo
3): Masná 2, Old Town Daily: o8.oo-21.oo
www.bohemiabagel.cz
Café V lese
bar-lounge-gallery-venue
THE
OVER THE TOWN,
Újezd cafe-pub, pub-cafe, pub-pub
P1. Újezd 18
Open: 14.oo to 04.oo
www.klubujezd.cz
(passage basement)
Charles Bridge Economic Hostel
F4
F4
P1. Králodvorská 5
open everyday April to
Oct: o9.oo-19.oo
(+420) 776 180 284
www.citybike-prague.com
There is NO better way to discover Prague,
‚do it‘ the world famous City Bike Tour! .. the
best places, like BEER GARDENS & BARS,
restaurants, CLUBS & off the beaten track
locations, see all the sights you would never
find alone.. or so fast! Daily 10:3o, 1:3o,
16:3o inc‘ a drink.. Feeling adventurous?
!! Rent !! .. ‚do‘ the City of BEER & Spires on
F3 your bike!
tram 5,8,24,26, Bus 207
Metro B - “N. Republiky”- Old town Sq
The
OLD TOWN SQUARE
*Staré Město* (EF3) so named coz it
is very Old.... it’s a long story... ..If you
can see it through all the bloody tourists
... The BIG GREEN GUY in the centre
is JAN HUS who was burned @ the
steak on that very spot in 1415 & in his
ch religious
absence was the cause of much
a)..
& other wars (see Jan Žižka)..
Around the same time THE
Maitrea vegetarian paradigm
11 by Lehká Hlava
P1. Týnská ulička
semináře 10
Daily: 11.oo-19.oo
www.shakes.cz
Thousands of handpicked new & used. Fiction,
guides, poetry, politics, history,... Hard-to-find
periodicals & international news mags. Trade
used books for other books or cash! (German
& French too). Reading lounge down in
D3 ancient catacombs, listen to the river pass by.
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Metro B, tram: 5, 8, 24, 26. Bus 207,
“Náměstí Republiky“
osses liked it
SQUARE in the *Stavovské*-Estates was erected & the town bosses
theatre, end of Železná street (F4) (which so much that they cut the poor clock
in Czech translates as metal/Heavy metal) makers EYES out to prevent him from
ever making something more beautiful
YOUNG MOZART
in some other city….
debut his new Opera of
*DON GIOVANNI* AD. 29.10. 1787 16 Vagon live music club - pub
... to a stunned local crowd ...
P1. Národní třída 25
1): P1. Masná 2
2): P1. Spálená 43
3): P5. Štefánikova 7
4): P7. Milady Horákové 3
Open 24/7
www.burritoloco.cz
AYes believe it.. it’s true, may seem like a
mirage but it is an Oasis... 24/7 - Taco 500gm!!,
F3 Burritos, Quesadilla hot salad, Nachos
& all that good ol‘ stuff... just like u like..
F4 drinks &..kick ass....
1): @ Old town Sq & Metro B
2): “Národní třída”- Metro B
trams 6,9,18,21,22,23, 53,57,58,59
3): „Anděl“ - Metro B
trams 4,6,7,9,10,12,14,16,20, 54,58,59
4): trams 1,8,12,14,17,24,25,26,
51,53,54,56- „Strossmayerovo nám“
G3
BESIDE OLD TOWN
Hostel
trams 6,9,18,21,22,23 & Metro B“Národní Třída”+ALL Night trams!
The Cave maze bars
trams 3,9,14,24 & all night trams
X-point - “Lazarská”
Prague‘s party palace
P1. Spálená 39/Ostrovní 34
tel: (+420) 222 240 009
www.themadhouseprague.com
[email protected]
Home base for travellers desiring to meet
‚n‘mingle w/ others. ‚THE‘ most sociable
circumstances - activities, events & ideas
each night, a party or 3... a hostel full of
‚mates‘.. everyone gets to knows each other
- common meals & beer pong! yes & it is also
clean, safe, very DOWNtown!!
U Sudu
P1. Vodičkova 10
Mon-Thurs: o8.oo-o3.oo
Fri & Sat: o8.oo-o4.oo
Sunday: till o2.oo
www.usudu.cz
Don’t settle by the 1‘st wine-bar (a good spot
for a glass of local vino)… go in through BACK
& DOWN! There you will find the biggest
& most varied ‚underground‘ labyrinth (7
zones) of ‚core‘ music bars, techno/house.
Mexican-cocktails.. Pils 12%... smokin‘ rooms
F5 & Summer courtyard garden happening!.
THE FIRST QUEEN
WHO ACTUALLY INVENTED ?
* Ve p ř o - K n e d l o - Z e l o *
The Bavarians, Austrians & all other
central European country zones claim
it is their own … ask any local & they
will also insist that ’A SLICE OF PORK
MEAT WITH BREAD DUMPLINGS
& CABBAGE’ is a CZ National
heritage… You can get a portion in any
decent pub...
best accompanied with the beers..
… etc (also this side of the Square is
a non-stop Pharmacy?!) & around
the corner @ the CHURCH OF CYRIL
& METHODIUS on Resslova the
bullet holes mark the spot where
the brave assassins of Nazi boss
HEYDRICH 1942 were murdered.
There is a exhibition in the cellar where
they held out the final gun battle.
...Fascinating memorial..
Rawcha
raw food & tea house
P1. Na Poříčí 8 in the yard
Mon-Sat: 11.oo-22.oo
Sunday: 16.oo-22.oo
www.rawcha.cz
: Rawcha
Vegan, organic, gluten/dairy free... fusion of
the finest natural flavours in a choice
characteristic location. You‘ll taste foods as
you‘ve never seen before, pleasing to your
eyes & taste buds. Groundbreaking yet
primeval... In harmony with a remarkable
selection of teas carefully prepared & served
with a kind smile... quite an oasis.
tram 10,16 - „Vinohradská Vodárna“
Metro A & tram 11- „Jiřího z Poděbrad“
AS FOR ABSINTHE
One!.. is more than enough. No ’Allusion
or wormwood’ in it any more, it is just
a very strong Alcohol. LOOKS LIKE
MOUTHWASH & TASTES LIKE ACID.
Don’t mix it with the beer, no matte
matter
how good an idea it might seem
m
...You will puke!
... ‘YOU MUST NOT MIND THAT
THE POET IS A DRUNK,
BUT KNOW THAT EVERY DRUNK
IS NOT A POET ’...
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CD-LP- second hand
P1. Krakovská 2
Mon-Fri: 11.oo-19.oo
Sat: 10.oo till 13.oo
www.cdkrakovska.cz
: cdkrakovska
Over 5000 titles, 10 000 LP‘s, unofficial
discography’s, bootlegs, off cuts, rarities &
heaps of Euro inde stuff LP’s, DVD, video etc
etc... far out jazz. specialising in cult Dvd’s ..
F5 also instruments. They do mail order so..
tram 4,6,10,16,22 - “Štěpánská”
Metro C - “I.P. Pavlova”
Re’PUB’lic
of
ŽIŽKOV AREA
34 hostel Elf busy buzzin‘ hostel hang
90
23
is World renowned for the
wealth of drinking dens &
WILD PARTIES ON EVERY
CORNER. For a breath taking
cultural experience try the local
day starter of a CIGARETTE &
A RUM FROM THE BAR........
..the breakfast for zhampions !!..
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Boulder v siti
drink-eatclimb-kick
P3. Bořivojova 104
October-June:
Mon-Sun: 15.oo- ?
June-Sept:
Mon-Fri: 17.oo- ? Sat,Sun: 19.oo- ?
www.bouldervsiti.cz
get a grip! 260m2, 3000 grabs, 80 routes of
equipped climbing cave.. 80Kč/3€ per
person, no time limit.... & serving Pilsner, good
music, cool friendly staff, a place to unwind.,
Friday shots-party...much rums.., have
strength have baguettes, quesadillas, salads,
Italian café.. & now take on the locals for
i4 some serious foosball.... hangin’ out..
trams 5,9,26
night trams 55,58 - “Husinecká”
Žižkov park
PRAŽAČKA/ VÍTKOV
(iJ3) CYCLE TRACKS.. fantastic
nature areas, you can come face to face
WITH A TANK …& the war museum.
.…Up the hill is a wonderful monument
to the man after whom the area is named
i3
P3. Husitská 11
tel: (+420) 222 540 963
fax: (+420) 222 540 927
www.hostelelf.com
[email protected]
Fridge stuffed with chill beers or there‘s
a nice hot mug to be enjoyed around the
common room couch ...socialise, relax,
garden, BBQ’ing (3x gratis per week all
Summer))).. monument & the park..new
kitchens & bathrooms!. a fun place & funny
enough, modern clean & comfortable...
bus 175, 133, 207 „ U Památníku”,
trams 5,9,26 - “Husinecká”
THE FIRST BOOK
printed in Praha was in the year
1487…… & for Ten points guess.....
WHICH BOOK WAS THAT ?
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boutique
Bohemian Retro vintage
glam pop shop
P3. Chvalova 8
Tues-Fri: 11.oo-19.oo
Sat: “by appointment“
www.bohemianretro.com
: Bohemian Retro Vintage
Packed full of Fabulous Original Men‘s
& Women‘s Clothing, Hats, Accessories,
Jewellery, curio collectibles. from 1930‘s80‘s Czechoslovakia (as was) a fun friendly
shop to visit & rummage... vintage shopping
parties.. MTV say, ‚one of ‚THE‘ places to
shop. A „hidden gem“ for all vintage lovers‘.
i4 so nice . . i love it
Metro A - “Jiřího z Poděbrad”
tram 5,9,26 - ”Lipanská”
Pivnice U Sadu pub-restaurant
In 1440 he & his 36
P3. Škroupovo Nám. 5
army of angry farmers attacked Prague
FULL KITCHEN PUB
from TÁBOR (cute, cheap & fun08.oo-04.oo
labyrinth city 100km south www.tabor.
www.usadu.cz
cz) they fought the Roman Empire, the
.. why Praha?.. Beer, pork, sights & se*…
reformists & any other extremists &
by the TV tower 3 outa‘ 4 ain’t bad, DRINK
Imperialists they found, killin’ them all!
they‘re own beer ‚Sádek‘ & eat CZECH style!
They then established a commune style
Authentic place as you can find these days..
society, the one in which
wood & junk.. Sunny days the terrace fills up
with song, swine & so on! football on TV..&
THE ONE EYED
pinball flipped! .Stay home?? they deliver.!. The after-party.. Kitchen & bar from 8am !! IN
MAN IS KING
i4 the next morning !!
“four legs good.... two legs better“
Metro A - “Jiřího z Poděbrad”
Down the hill in the district *Karlín*
FLORENC BUS STATION, among
Clown & Bard
other attractions.... If you are here by 37
the Legendary hostel
car & they tow it away- the pound is 116
here (J2). .. if / when your car stereo 23
P3. Bořivojova 102
tel: (+420) 222 716 453
is stolen, save time, go to the pawn
www.clownandbard.com
shops *Zastavárna / Bazar*.. THE
[email protected]
COWBOYS! (open 24/7) & buy it back
. . . . rather than waste all your day
it‘s got soul & a brave reputation, fresh
& ready for action this is a party hostel
filling out the protocol with the police
!. Surrounded by the Nite pubs.... you get
(*Fízláci*)
settled in & they will point you in the right
direction. the lounge bar is open & has
Palác
Akropolis
club-bars-cafe
30 -restaurant
‚live‘ events.. Lots of choice in solid rooms,
delicious breakfast buffet & it‘s cool there!
P3. Kubelíkova 27
JAN ŽIŽKA,
Cafe: 10.oo-00.oo
Restaurant - DAY BAR: 11.oo-01.oo
Clubs & Music hall: 19.oo-05.+
www.palacakropolis.cz
Famous MULTI level /active /versatile /culti
venue- nightly theatre, stage‘ big World gigs,
happenings.. later all bars below free‘ Dj‘s &
scenes, suprizing cocktails & nite tails.. they
got it all & all goes ... Over the corner the DAY
BAR offers great value international meals &
inspiring vibes.. you should go & you will find
i4 yourself in there...
Metro A - “Jiřiho z Poděbrad”
just by the TV tower
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Základna
pub-club
P3. Lipanská 3
Mon-Sun:
18:oo till morning
www.zakladna.com
You will be surprised here.. think it is really
alternative, the regulars’ all young punkers
& new thinker‘s.. Music, maybe never heard
before.. only thing louder is the carry on &
flirting by the foosball tables.. & then you
realise that they have specialist ‚Rum‘s‘..
long drinks & very good beer.. & you says
to yourself.. “this place is great! ” !! & NEW
i4 SUMMER GARDEN 2014 !!
tram 9,26,5 - “Lipanská”
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Camp & Hostel Žižkov Prague
the only CITY CENTER CAMPING:
P3.
Nad Ohradou 17
(+420) 607 296 507
(+420) 775 102 808
www.praguecamping.com
[email protected]
To the town center, walk, bike or tram.. Fun
& safe place for everybody. All mod cons
& facilities... Space & trees. Indian Bar-Grill
House & Rock’n’roll Open-Air Stage, Festivals,
Parties. Tepee, Totem Pole... grass, campfire..
K3 another world... Heated outdoor pool.. relax..
open 1/5 till 30/9
Tram 9 (or night 58) “Vozovna Žižkov”
GPS- 50° 5‘ 31“ 14° 28‘ 23“
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growshop.cz
great deal for
growers
P3. Bořivojova 89
Mon-Fri: 10.oo-18.oo
Sat: 12.oo-17.oo
www.growshop.cz
The oldest, largest & best! wholesale, retail,
e-shop... major fertilizers, cultivation systems,
scales, discounts, gifts.. consultation w/ a
qualified personal gardener.. if you need even
i4 more the new store www.growcity.cz ... smokin‘
trams 5,9,26 - “Husinecká”
i4
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trams 5,9,26. Night trams 55,58 “Husinecká”
ALienDNA shop
street & club
wear & special stuff
P3. Seifertova 24
Mon-Fri: 11.oo-19.oo
www.aliendna.net
: Alien DNA
A little piece of history.., me say‘ TECHNO !
legendary CZ system ‚Cirkus Alien‘, in-store
design localized ‚alternative‘ t-shirt, hoodies,
caps... loose fit boys, Nice fits girls.. ALL original
prints/designs & of Prague/ Žižkov:. read
i4 GIFTS.. DJ records & acc.. interesting one..
trams 5, 9, 26 - “Husinecká”
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Blind Eye
backpacker hostel
P3. Dalimilova 4
www.blindeye.cz
mob: (+420) 775 149 736
Simple, clean, grass roots ol‘ skool, run by
travellers & students.. they put a lot of effort
to make welcome each guest . Free breakfast
spread ‚the next day’. slowly.. watch a movie
first?.. nice to stay. Private’s, Girls & mix dorms..
BBQ, ping pong & a ‚quiet@night ending..
trams 5, 9, 26
night trams 55,58 - “Husinecká”
Little México
P3.
Seifertova 93
Mon-Fri: 12.oo-23.oo
Sat: from 13.oo
: Little México Prague
every day special on a meal & unique
tasty treats Them cooking in there & the
ingredients used are the real thing.. the
genuine Great Mexico City article! & that‘s
why it taste so good! You can eat in there,
sit down relax enjoy or take your taco & fly...
diner tasty fast foods
trams 5, 9, 26 - „Lipanská“
Storm Club Prague
Club Space proper parties
P3.
Tachovské náměstí 7
open: Wed - Fri - Sat:
21.oo-06.oo
www.stormclub.cz
....watch the prog
Electronic music club by Let It Roll crew!
Biggest events on two stages, high quality
sound system by Funktion-One, concerts,
summer garden with good beer & barbecue.
Bus 133,175,509 from Metro B-
J3 “Florenc“, stop- „Tachovské nám.“
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Final
music & art - Mini-club bar
P3. Příběnická 8/977
Mon-Thurs:
17.oo-01.oo
Fri & Sat: 17.oo-05.oo
www.finalclub.cz Sunday: 17.oo-00.oo
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80
11
Buzz the bell. It‘s a privat klub.. you are
welcome.. ever changing, must be a cafe or
pub.. night club vibe.. or rotation about
some instalation.. there is more below w/
space for concerts, dj, expo, performance &
abstraktactions.. a place for like minded late
types... like the person next to you..
H4
trams 5,9,26 -”Husinecká”
metro C - “Hlavní nádraží”
Time to work it out...
FITNESS & SWIMMING POOL
w w w. h o t e l o l s a n k a . c z ( J 4 )
Hostel One Prague
43
uptown lodgings
108
19
P3. Cimburkova 8
tel: (+420) 222 22 14 23
www.hosteloneprague.com
[email protected]
Comfortable, subtle, more at home,. .. a
personal touch. Then, have a good time,
a chill beer on patios, in the cave bar,
the beautiful garden.. (BBQ), relax on
balconies, spaces.. wide choice of rooms
i4 each with its own bathroom, & the place
is shiny clean.!!
trams 5, 9, or 26 - “Husinecká”
The 2’ND
TRAIN station&
J3
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Hostel Marabou
a colorful
calm home
P3. Koněvova 55
tel: (+420) 222 581 182
www.hostelmarabou.com
[email protected]
& now for something different!.. probably
only hostel with 100+ types micro brew
beers !! Nice bar & lounge to enjoy them
at…? a good one for those who like to settle
in. calm’n’cool ambiance & LOTS to do in
the area.. .. the downtown is convenient
you can come & go. !
from Old Town bus 207, from Florenc.
bus 207,133 -“Černínova” (3rd stop)
Thrift store 2‘nd hand stuff
Save money - save the planet !
P2. Vinohrady
Šumavská 1050/29
P7. Dukelských Hrdinů 21
Mon-Fri: 10.oo-19.3o
Sat & Sun: 10.3o-16.oo
www.thriftshop.cz
Quality Bohemian Recycling! Clothing=
dress good, feel good! Buy for less, books,
music, accessories, furniture items & curio,
Gifts & Souvenirs. whether you donate or
i5 shop it is a good cause & really good stuff!
H5
tram 10 or 16 - “Šumavská”,
nearest metro A - ”Náměstí Míru”
& tram 1,8,12,14,17,24,25,26„Strossmayerovo nám
BEST PHOTO SHOT
over the city - THE METRONOME
(E2) on LETNÁ PARK. ..On this site
stood the BIG STALIN STATUE ........
they blew it up in 89’,..
to get the view..
..WoW faktor..
the 2’nd HARDEST TO PRONOUNCE
CZECH WORD, *HOLEŠOVICE* (H1).
The 1’st position goes to *Čtyři*
(=4) & third goes to *Vejce*
(=eggs). I could tell you the story of
how I had to do egg laying chicken dance to buy 4 eggs in a *Potraviny* (grocer
store) . . . . . . They say the reason for the long legged big breast ladies in CZ is
due to the steroid used in commercial
poultry farming. I DON’T KNOW
44 Kavárna Liberál classic easy
café corner-diner bar
ABOUT THE HENS BUT IT SUITS
P7. Heřmanova 6 THEM CHICKS JUST FINE !!!!
Mon-Sat: 09.oo-00.oo
Sun: from 14.oo
: Kavárna Liberál
Brown coffee house style, like from the
20‘s.. they love to smoke, it‘s the buzz. the
food fare & bar style.. a beautiful location &
grand room.. the ambiance lively, friendly ..
theatrical.. a rouges library.. Fine Beer & rich
coffee! In the cellar you will be happy to find
assorted events of an inspiring nature.
Metro C- „Vltavská“,
G2
trams 1,8,12,14,17,24,25,26,
51,53,54,56- “Strossmayerovo nám“
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F1
PRAŽSKÁ TRŽNICE
(i2) MARKET -out-door wholesale,
quite ‚a’ shopping experience.... take
your wallet & SENSE OF HUMOUR.
Whatever you are after, find it here
at much reduced prices. Metro C
*Vltavská*. Tram: 1,3,14 & 25.
Wakata
DJ live lounging bar
P7. Malířská 14
Mon-Thurs: 17.oo-03.oo
Fri & Sat: 17.oo-05.oo
Sunday: 18.oo-03.oo
www.wakata.eu
every nite, no entry fee. Art shows & live
bands.. meet the DJ known & new talent..
Fine draft beers.. a welcome... Great offer of
shots.. tap keg lemonades,. Relaxed smoky
buzz, like your crazy friends apartment .
Kicker & pinball‘s.. great elektro
trams 1,8,15,25,26
night trams 51,56 - “Kamenická”
STROMOVKA PARK
in Summer times… Winter times too.
To rest your eyes on a collection of
trees & park places.. THE DANCING
FOUNTAIN (a must do) (G1) in the
VÝSTAVIŠTĚ daily round 8pm! …..
....Next door is The ’RED LIGHT’ Or a trip to the ZOO in
district…www.redlight.cz…WISH TROJA is a short walk,
YOU WERE HER ! (every day 11.oo-03.oo?) straight through the
..if the wind pushes you this way.. park.. Hey ho !!
Cross Club live gig-DJ club45 restaurant-tea house-cafe-art-bars
P7. Plynární 23
open daily:
14.oo - morning
& PARTY OR CONCERT every day &
EVERY night www.crossclub.cz
....unique & fantastic, strange, wonderful...
beautiful... terrifying.. A-metal maze of
spaces... could be 10 or 15 rooms?.. many
mini scenes & stages, sparkle & shine from
installation illuminated exhibit. serious
art space! Music, bands, Dj‘s ..! & what.
theatre, cinema or just enjoy the babe’s
. . the great out-doors fresh air all day
garden.. kitchen for CZ flavours or Vega
H1 fare. .. !! just go get into it . !!
SERIOUS STATION
Specifically on 90.1FM / www.radio1.cz
- THE alternative, independent quality
music showcase frequency.. The word
from PRAHA HLAVNÍ MĚSTO...
Czech it out!!
..(we had to say it at last ;-))..
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Metro C - “Nádr. Holešovice”
10 Mins to town 24/7
The
Kostelní 42 (F2) Tram: 1, 8, 25,
26 (Letenské nám.) open o9.oo till
17.oo Tue-Sun... PLANES, BIKES,
BALLOON’S & clocks which bong
simultaneously every hour . . GLASS
enthusiasts may also get to blow here.
Otherwise u must travel to ’JABLONEC
NAD NISOU’ north for best!...
...If u into more quiet techno, then D6
the TRAM MUSEUM is around the
F2
back of the *Hrad*(B3)
1): trams 4,6,7,9,10,12,14,16,20,54,
58,59 Metro B - “Anděl“
2): tram 1,8,15,25,26,51,56 “Letenské náměstí“
great changes once again, evolving
arts, culture.. in an ATMOSPHERE
OF TOLERANCE
.. an alternative Europe.. Maybe..
Lets HOPE so !!! the way is long ..BE
MERRY MY FRIENDS, BE MERRY...
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Lena, Mim, Marcel @ 247HQ.
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Metro A - “Náměstí Míru”
WWW.MEETFACTORY.CZ
complex 5000m2 of multifunci studios,
ateliers, halls filled with the creative
symbiosis of active artists. For you..
Concert, Party & Festival.. high
Program quality (D7) just off map
1): creepy dark lounge, they like to make
noise & you got leathers then this is the place
to slap em‘ Live death thrash core bands
to the stage or house head banger sounds
to drink cheap shots‘n‘beer.. we like beer..
so the #2): is more like classic rock ‚n‘
steaks.. more beer of course.. You can
make a meal out of them both.
THIS CITY IS LIVING
Prague Andy’s laundromat
P2. Korunní 14
Daily: o8.oo-20.oo
www.praguelaundromat.cz
......Of course you stink.. so do us all a favor...
Here you can get your kaki’s fit for dorm
exhibition again. 54 minutes A-Z... They
got i-net & coffee & a little customer couch
corner.. meet cute little Andy!! .. now you know
H5 where to hang em ??. . . . .
1): hard rocker bar 2): beer pub
1):P5. Na Bělidle 27-Anděl
Mon-Fri: 15.oo-03.oo
Sat from: 17.oo
& Sunday: till midnight
2): P7. Letohradská 50
Mon-Thurs: 11.oo-o0.3o
Friday: till-02.oo
Sat: 12.oo-02.oo
& Sunday: till 22.oo
www.hellsbells.cz
: rockinpub
TECHNICAL MUSEUM
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