The best nightlife in Prague

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clamped down on such raucous shenanigans, leaving visitors to enjoy the real after-dark scene – which is diverse and vibrant, ranging from jazz bars tucked away in dimly lit cellars and swanky cocktail spots, to cosy, welcoming taverns and pumping techno clubs.

Much of the action is centered around Old Town and Mala Strana, though – as you can see below – there are several venues worth seeking out in neighbourhoods such as Vinohrady, Holešovice and Smichov.

Read on for our expert's top tips – plus here are guides devoted to Prague's best pubs & bars, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and how to spend a weekend in the city.

This is surely Prague’s hottest jazz club. Situated right on the Vltava, this venue is airy, modern and slick by the city’s standards – a glass-covered floating rectangle, ostensibly – but still intimate enough that there are no bad seats and you’ll likely find yourself chatting with the bass player at the bar if that’s your bag.