4 Best Bars in Letna, Prague

The owners set up this exceedingly cool bar when bemoaning the fact that Letná used to be entirely dead after midnight. Almost single-handedly, they've changed that, with cool, modern food, a brilliant cocktail list, a disco ball or two, no proper sign (of course: the right people know where to come), industrial-chic decor, and a welcoming attitude at all hours of the day and late into the night. A gem.

Gaze over the river and the breathtaking rooftops of Staré Město in this beer garden at the top of Letná Park. The beer is cold and the atmosphere is fantastic. Facilities, however, (chiefly, toilets) are a little basic.

This open-air party at the top of Letná Park in summer is the hottest ticket in town, for a nominal "recommended" fee of 50 Kč at some events. There are concerts, film screenings, and even secondhand clothes nights through the week, electronic music shindigs on Friday and Saturday, and a "musical siesta" on Sunday. The bar and DJs are located right next to the huge metronome monument, which marks the spot that once housed the world's largest statue of Stalin. Chill vibes, a young, international crowd, and great views over the sparkling city lights make this a cool option on warm nights. Beer is for sale, but lines can be long—good thing bringing a can of your own is acceptable. Currently it's open only May–September.

This gorgeous café-bar, all distressed walls and high ceilings, is open from 8 am till midnight, and manages to transition nicely from coffee stop by day to funky bar by night. The owners reclaimed an old Austro-Hungarian café space for their modern version, and the update is pitched perfectly, with tasty food as well as drinks, including beer from the well-regarded Matuška brewery.