Dear Watson
The few British pubs in Prague try too hard, like trying to wear an outfit that doesn't fit. Dear Watson jumped into that gap by themeing itself around Sherlock Holmes instead of trying to be a generic British pub.
Route54
All-American diners in Europe tend to be brash and over-the-top but that's not the case with Route54. I was puzzled by the British Union Jack motifs, but I didn't want to restart the Boston Tea party, so I didn't mention it.
Greenhouse
The rooftop bars at the Fairmont Golden hotel, like Goldeneye, may be the glamorous locations but the ground-floor Greenhouse is far from the ugly step-sister of the lot. With river views, the castle prominently watches over you as you dine and imbibe your favourite tipple.
Ribs of Prague
The hoarding's finally disappeared and Ribs of Prague's new outlet on Náměstí Republiky is open in time for summer. They focus on ribs, obviously, but then have tacos, which is unusual (and they're drenched in BBQ sauce, which confused me).
Wine Office – Tapas & Vinos
Another of my favourite off-the-beaten-tourist-path-yet-still-in-the-centre watering holes is Wine Office. Specialising in Spanish wines, and with a selection of authentic Spanish nibbles that pairs incredibly well, it's always busy on Friday nights and it's not hard to see why.
AUGUST
Having soft opened a month ago, AUGUST bakery is in the right place to be packed on the weekends nestling, as it does, a few paces away from Náměstí Republiky.
WineList
With brushed concrete and a neo-Scandinavian decor, WineList attracts the eye for all the right reasons. Step in, and admire their state-of-the-art facilities. They've numerous European wines hermetically sealed in their fridges with the ability to extract a glassful, or just a taster if you want to dip your toe into their selection.
Kabul restaurant
The immense variety of cuisines you can find in Prague show you what a great foodie scene the city has. Kabul restaurant, the only Afghan restaurant in the city, is tucked behind the typical tourist trail. Afghan food is well-seasoned, hearty food. While the menu looks like it came from a Middle-Eastern restaurant, each mouthful tells a different story.
Fly Vista
With milder weather, Prague's roof top bars spring into existence again. Fly Vista, perched on top of the revamped and psychedelic Maj building, is one such bar. Their unique selling point is the amazing 360-degree view, but don't discount their expert barmen who do a fabulous line in drinks.
OBLACA restaurant
There's plenty of jokes* about the Žižkov tower so few bother to visit it or think about it as a place to go to. Which is a shame because the Oblaca restaurant inside the tower pairs a great menu with sumptuous views of the city.