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Although the name seems aimed at the tourist market, this lively and always heav-
ing pub is very popular with Praguers. There are no fewer than 31 beers on tap (plus
an extensive beer menu with tasting notes to guide you). Try a sample board - a
wooden platter with five 0.15L glasses containing five beers of your choice.
COCCKTAIL B
AIL BAAR
HEMINGWAY BAR
7pm-1am Sat & Sun;
;
17, 21)
The Hemingway is a snug and sophisticated hideaway
with dark leather benches and a library-like backroom, flickering candlelight and po-
lite and professional bartenders. There's a huge range of quality spirits (especially
rum), first-class cocktails, champagne and cigars.
CAFE
AFE
KRÁSNÝ ZTRÁTY
Sat & Sun;
;
17, 18)
This cool cafe - the name translates as something like 'beauti-
ful destruction' - doubles as an art gallery and occasional music venue, and is hugely
popular with students from nearby Charles University. There are Czech newspapers
and books to leaf through, chilled tunes on the sound system, and a menu of gourmet
teas and coffees to choose from.
COCCKTAIL B
AIL BAAR
ČILI BAR
bar could not be further removed in atmosphere from your typical Old Town drinking
place. Cramped and smoky - there are Cuban cigars for sale - with battered leather
armchairs competing for space with a handful of tables, it's friendly, relaxed and
lively. Don't miss the speciality of the house - a shot of rum mixed with finely
chopped red chillis (minimum three shots).
U MEDVÍDKŮ
11.30am-11pm, museum noon-10pm;
;
Národní Třída)
The most micro of Prague's mi-
crobreweries, with a capacity of only 250L, U Medvídků started producing its own
beer only in 2005, though its beer hall has been around for many years. What it lacks
in size, it makes up for in strength - the dark lager produced here, marketed as X-
BEER HALL
