Aleb Kitchen & Bar
Wine bars are a dime a dozen in Prague with everyone claiming to be unique, not always convincingly. Aleb Kitchen & Bar is a cosy Middle Eastern wine bar with some regional, as well as European, wines.
Les Moules
I moved to Prague after having lived in Belgium and finding a good Belgian restaurant was high on my list of priorities at the time. Les Moules didn't - and still doesn't - disappoint me.
Fumo cocktail & lounge bar
It feels like more entrepreneurs are focusing on cocktail bars - I'm seeing more places with specialty menus and comfortable armchairs. I'm not complaining, mind, because this is what can really make a night out special.
Osteria Mensa
Location is important if a restaurant is to survive, but a great location without passing trade needs to be good if its to attract custom. That's one reason to value out-of-the-way places, but with the river close by I don't understand why Mensa isn't more popular already.
Revir Karlin
There's a relaxed, semi-industrial vibe to some Prague outside venues. While I'm a fan of fancy decor, the laid-back attitude has its charms especially in the summer months.
Isaac’s BBQ
Old hands will remember the Dirty Dog food truck at Manifesto and wonder where it went. Isaac is the man behind it and he's set up shop in the city centre.
The W Lounge
The W, on Wenceslas Square, has attracted lots of press especially because of the wonderful preservation work on its facade. Shimmy through the grand glass doors and find the W Lounge on its ground floor for a drink or two next time you're in the area.
Dolce Mente
The Italian community will hate me for directing more traffic to one of their best-kept secrets, but it's hard not to be delighted with Dolce Mente. Apart from whatever's on the menu, they bake fresh pastries on site.
The Dutch Pub
There's absolutely nothing Dutch about the The Dutch Pub. Maybe its just their way of attracting tourists or Heineken lovers. Either way, it's a great place to hang out, watch sports and have a beer so who cares which country it claims to represent, right?
Alriso Risotteria Italiana
A risotteria which is also completely gluten-free is an unusual concept. The name is a non-sequitur; they have more than just risotto which widens the choice. The ambience is lovely, the food is delicious and the service is second to none.