8 Best Nightlife in Letna, Holešovice, and Troja, 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.

If you're a fan of alternative culture and really memorable nights, Cross Club will not let you down. It's a glorious mixture of many different things: otherworldly metal sculptures; floors and floors of different music, including lots of drums and bass; interesting artistic happenings, such as poetry readings, theater shows, film screenings, author readings, and an afternoon kids' theater; and a gorgeous garden lit in a variety of bright colors. But, it all comes together for a great night out, if not one for the fainthearted. Its closing hours are listed as "??," which should give you some idea of its general ethos.

This very traditional, welcoming gathering spot offers a convivial drinking place from morning to midnight, following in the tradition of the grand cafés of Prague's past, where literary greats would gather and debate till morning. To get a hit of that vibe, head in, take a seat at one of the dark wood tables, order a beer, and start setting the world to rights. There are dance, art, and theater performances, too. 

An old-school Czech microbrewery with views of the river in summer and a cozy beer-hall vibe in the winter. There's also some surprisingly fancy Italian food at the restaurant. Try the wheat beer in particular.

A restaurant and nightclub and music venue in a warehouse in the middle of a market isn't really the place you'd expect to draw Prague's high-heeled glitterati, but SaSaZu often does. The gorgeous restaurant serves delicious and inventive pan-Asian fusion cuisine, and the vast club can be fun, too: it hosts performances by big international names, from Kesha to Public Enemy, and diners get their own doorway to the club, making an evening here—involving dinner and tickets to see a global music star—a pleasingly swanky experience.