It feels like I'm cheating - a coffee shop in a shop, really? The thing is, Swedish fashion chain ARKET didn't want a place that's just a place to park bored partners while shopalholics bounce off the walls of their elegant shop. There's great coffee, and a good selection of teas.
You'll go to RiBro for the ribs but you'll stay for the relaxed atmosphere and great food (not just ribs). They do a great selection of ribs but having succulent steaks as well as other items on the menu shows the kitchen's versatility. Best enjoyed with beer, obviously.
Boasting a magnificent view - from the Old Town Square to Letna - Golden Eye is a stunning Asian restaurant I really enjoyed their Ube Halaya which is an Oriental variant of a Ramos Ginn Fizz, and their topical twists on familiar cocktails are what will keep me coming back for more!
Čevapčiči are a key sign you're in the Balkans and as they say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". I went to U Sedmi Koulí in the non-touristy part of Hradčany to indulge and wasnt disappointed. I can't speak to the rest of the menu though it looks authentic enough.
To succeed in the suburbs, you've got to have something people will come back for. Mo's focuses on cooking great quality surf and turf and I can see why they survived the pandemic with ease. Their steaks are delicious and they do a mean range of sauces to go with them too.
The popularity of this place means you really should book. While popularity doesn't always translate into goodness, Kantyna bucks that trend. They have a great selection of sublime meat options, freshly prepared on the spot.
I don't think of Karlovo Namesti when going out. There's nothing wrong with it (even if it could look better) but it feels like there's so many better neighbourhoods to go to. If you think like me you'll miss the opportunity for some excellent #Indian food at Ekant.
The relaxed vibe at WAID bar is not quite "student digs" but isn't far off either. They make a mean Vesper Martini which is top of my wishlist, and their pricing isn't expensive either. Which just goes to show that you can find great cocktails and atmosphere if you move 500 metres out of the city centre.
Am I the only surprised by the sudden appearance of The Miners almost everywhere I look? It feels like this coffee chain mushroomed out of nowhere, but it actually is a Czech success story with outlets from Madrid to Malta. The calming modern minimalist interior style pairs well with their choice of hipster drinks and/or coffee. Apart from something sweet, what else do you need from a modern-day coffee shop?
