Stag-Do City Guides: Prague

A heady mix of medieval architecture, old world charm, modern bars and clubs and outdoor adventure. The Czech Republic capital of Prague is a stag weekend favourite, with target shooting, quad biking, an eclectic mix of pubs and the biggest nightclub in Europe, it’s a no-brainer. Perhaps most important of all, Prague has a reputation for cheap (and pretty decent) beer. What’s not to like? As a starting tip don’t forget most hotels offer discounts for payments in cash ranging from 5-40% depending on the hotel and time of the year.

NIGHT CLUBS

Lavka: Popular cheesy club and tequila bar by the river open til 6am. Entry fee is 50CZK www.lavka.cz +420 222 222 156

Karlovy Lane: Largest club in Europe five stories of mainstream, techno and drum n base.  Admission 70 -120 Koruna www.karlovylazne.cz

M1: Smart, upscale R&B, house and Indie club in the Old Town. Free admission. www.m1lounge.com +420 227 195 235

XT3: Eclectic mix of reggae, ska, pop rock, hip-hop, punk, funk and bands. Sunday it becomes “beer, stories and table football”. www.xt3.cz +420 222 783 463

Roxy: Big Dj’s playing house, techno and drum n base, with big spaces and cheap drinks. Popular with locals and tourists. Entry: 50czk – 250czk http://klub.roxy.cz +420 224 826 296

DECENT PLACES TO GET A BEER

Fraktal: Cool and friendly mix of expacts and locals, eclectic music and the best burgers in Prague. (Smeralova 1, Prague 7) www.fraktalbar.cz/ +420 777 794 094

Harley’s Cocktail Bar: As in rock, motorcycles and Jack Daniels. www.harleys.cz +420 227 195 195

3 top Sports Bars: Tip Games www.tipgames.cz/, +420 311 633 910, The Pack www.thepack.cz tel.:00420222210251 and Zlata Hvezda www.sportbar.cz (+420) 296 222 292 bar

Three Lions pub: Biggest British bar and one of the best places to get rat-arsed with your favourite mates, sports and drinks. 775 712 240 (Krakovska street 19, Prague 1)

Caffrey’s Irish Bar: Modern Irish bar in Old Town Square with sports on big screens and food served all day. www.caffreys.cz/Caffreys.cz +420 (0) 224 828031

George and Dragon: British beers, food and 12 screens of sports on Old Town square. www.georgeanddragonprague.com (Staromestske Namesti 11 Prague 1, 110 00)

Joe’s Bar: Chilled out atmosphere near the castle walls in Malostranska. Will let in groups of up to 10. 290 011 612 (Malostranské náměstí 7, 11800 Praha 1)

Maleho Glena: Bar, restaurant, jazz and blues club and accommodation in Karmelitska. www.malyglen.cz tel +420 257531717

Tlusta Koala: Aussie themed pub the Fat Koala has 11 beers on tap, two floors, meals after midnight and not bad prices. +420777136203 (Senovazna ul. 8, Prague 110 00, Czech Republic)

Shadow Café: Great atmosphere with locals, expats and two football tables, A Mojito will cost you around CZK 90.00. www.shadowcafe.cz/ (Újezd 16)

DECENT RESTAURANTS

Flambee: Top restaurant for service, international food and large groups. www.flambee.cz +420 224 248 512

Cantina: Mexican restaurant serving great food and jugs of margaritas. www.restauracecantina.cz +420 257 317 173

The Taj Mahal: Good down-to-earth Indian curry house. www.tajmahal.cz +420 224 225 566

Kogo: Italian with a large selection of reasonably priced pasta/seafood dishes. www.kogo.cz +420 224 214 543

Pivovarsky Dum: Microbrewery and restaurant with English and Czech menu including ‘Drinker’s Zesty Pork’. www.gastroinfo.cz +420 296 216 666

ALL NIGHT FOOD

U Sadu: Czech pub with pool tables and a pretty good kitchen serving food till 4:00am – and beer until dawn. www.usadu.cz (+420) 222 72 70 72 (Praha 3, Škroupovo nám)

Solidní nejistota: Meat market at the bar and dance floor and in the kitchen until 05:00am. www.solidninejistota.cz. (+420) 224 93 30 86 (Praha 1, Pštrossova 21)

Zlatý strom: A hotel and club with the restaurant’s kitchen serving up salads, pizza, pasta and the usual non-stop. http://zlatystrom.com (+420) 222 22 04 41 (Praha 1, Karlova 6)

Sherlock’s Pub A new Old Town British pub for groups and the kitchen is open till 03:00am. www.sherlockspub.cz (+420) 226 21 19 39 (Praha 1, Bartolomějská 11)

Roma: 24 hour pizza restaurant with Staropramen, bottled Gambrinus and good home-made Slivovice. McDonalds or KFC nearby (+420) 222 71 41 54 (Praha 3, Jagellonská 16  Also at I-5, I.P. Pavlova kiosk).

STRIP CLUBS

Note: have plenty of cash and never hand over a credit card.

Darling Cabaret: Big, popular and expensive with cabaret, lesbian shows, Thai Fire shows and table dancing. www.kabaret.cz +42 775 021 971 (Ve Smečkách 32, Prague 1)

Atlas: Opposite Darling you will find go-go dancers, strippers, topless showgirls and live lesbian shows for entry fee plus price of a drink. www.atlas-cabaret.cz (50% off entrance fee coupon on the website) Tel: 00420 296 326 067 (Ve Smeckach 31)

Goldfingers: Luxurious and classy club at Hotel Ambassador +42 224 193 111 (Václavské námesti 5, Prague 1)

K5 Relax: Themed rooms where you can dress-up and role play, saunas and roman baths. www.k5relax.com (+420) 224 250 505 (Korunní 5, Prague 2)

Big sister: if you just want to watch live camera action of girls. www.bigsister.net +42 257 310 043 (Nádražní 46, Prague 5)

TRAVEL

Best Airport Transfer:

Cedaz mini-bus will take up to 8 people to hotel door in city centre for 960 CZK, leaves every half hour and takes about 40 minutes. www.cedaz.cz (+420) 221 111 111

Taxis:

AAA Radio Taxi: tel. (+420) 222 33 32 22

City Taxi: tel. (+420) 257 25 72 57

Prague Airport Transfers: tel. (+420) 800 87 08 88

Prague Tourist Information: www.prague-information.eu +420 257 213 420 (Mostecka 4 118 00 Praha 1)

Airport RUZYNE INTL: +420-220 113 314

Train station: Hlavni Nadrazi (Main Prague Train Station) Tel: 00420 221 111 122

Florenc Coach station: +420 2 2481 4450

General emergency number 112
Fire 150 – Ambulance 155
Municipal police 156 – Police 158
First aid 141 23 – Pharmacy first aid 141 24
Dental first aid 141 22

ESSENTIAL VOCAB

Hello (formal) – Dobrý den

Sorry! – Promintě!

Please/You’re welcome – Prosím

Help! – Pomoc!

Two beers, please – Dvě piva, prosím

Do you speak English? – Mluvite anglicky?

ESSENTIAL TRIVIA

Prague is known as the “City of Spires” thanks to the hundreds of spires reaching towards the sky from the towers, churches and synagogues.

You are in the right place for meat. People in the Czech Republic consume more meat than just about any place on the planet.

Over the centuries, powerful people in Prague tortured heretics, witches, and state enemies. See the tools of pain at the Torture Museum. (Mostecka 21, Mala Strana) +420 603 889 361