Quintessentially Lifestyle Prague City Guide 2014

QUINTESSENTIALLY LIFESTYLE

PRAGUE CITY GUIDE

2014

CONTENT WHEN TO GO 3

GETTING AROUND 4

WHERE TO STAY

5-star Hotels 5

4-star Hotels 14

WHERE TO EAT

Michelin starred * 16

European 18

Asian 22

Japanese and Seafood 24

With a view 26

Beerhouse 29

Kids Welcome 32

Café 35

New & Trendy 37

Fast & Delicious 39

NIGHTLIFE

Bar 41

Night club 47

HEALTH & BEAUTY 51

THEATRES / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES 53

WHERE TO SHOP 59

WHEN TO GO Weather in Prague varies according to the four seasons. The warm summer season (June to August) sees comfortable maximum temperatures of 25 to 28°C. On the other hand, Prague weather is known to be fairly cold in winter (December to January) with average highs of -3 to 1°C. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) can be cool, but there is less rain at this time.

BANK HOLIDAYS

1st January - New Year's Day

March/April - Easter Monday

1st May - May Day8th May - Liberation from Fascism

5th July - Cyril and Methodius 6th July - Burning at Stake of Jan Hus

28th September - Czech Statehood Day 28th October - Establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic

17th November - Freedom and Democracy Day 24th December - Christmas Eve

25th December - Christmas Day 26th December - Christmas Day

GETTING AROUND

AIRPORT VÁCLAV HAVEL AIRPORT PRAGUE is approximately 19 km from the center of Prague. Allow 30 – 45 minutes depending on traffic. Airport information - nonstop phone line: +420 220 111 888 www.prg.aero/en/

TRAIN STATION HLAVNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ PRAHA – Main Station Prague Wilsonova 300/8, Prague +420 840 112 113 www.cd.cz/en/cd-online/station-info/default.php

TAXI Tick Tack Taxi +420 721 300 300 or 14 222 www.ticktack.cz

LUXURY CAR RENTAL Limousine Mercedes – Car with chauffeur +420 608 949 446www.limousine-mercedes.cz

CAR RENTAL AVIS + 420 221 851 225 Reservations: 810 777 810 http://www.avis.cz/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Public transport of Prague +420 296 191 817 http://www.dpp.cz/en/

WHERE TO STAY – 5-star Hotels

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Veleslavínova 2a/1098, Prague 1 http://www.fourseasons.com/prague/

On the banks of the celebrated Vltava River, Four Seasons interweaves centuries of architecture with highly personalized service and tomorrow's technology. The Hotel encompasses three historic structures from the baroque, classical and Renaissance periods united by a new, modern building with interior décor inspired by historical Czech eras.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- American Breakfast - Spa voucher per room and per stay - Upgrade upon availability at check-in

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL

Nebovidská 459/1, Prague 1 http://www.mandarinoriental.com/prague/

This exclusive and chic hotel is housed in a former monastery dating back to the 14th century. Among its many authentic historical features are remnants of an ancient church displayed in the spa building under a glass floor, as well as stunning vaulted ceilings in many public areas and rooms. The hotel’s 77 elegant rooms and 22 suites were designed by Khuan Chew Interiors and combine traditional Czech craftsmanship with subtle Asian touches.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- American breakfast - Internet Access - For any booking in a Suite, voucher to use at the Spa per room and per stay - VIP Welcome

ARIA HOTEL

Tržiště 9, Prague 1 http://www.ariahotel.net/default-en.html

Boutique Aria Hotel Prague is a luxury Prague hotel just steps from Charles Bridge or Prague Castle. A virtuoso hotel is composed of 51 luxurious Prague suites and rooms dedicated to a specific style of music or particular artist or composer. Its CODA restaurant belongs to the best Prague fine dining restaurants thanks to amazing food created by Executive Chef David Šašek.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- full a la carte breakfast - welcome amenity in the room (white wine & fruits or red wine & cheese plate) - free afternoon refreshments in hotel lobby daily from 4-5 pm - free access to Vrtbovská Garden

U ZLATÉ STUDNĚ

U Zlaté Studně 166/4, Prague 1 http://www.goldenwell.cz/default-en.html

The Golden Well Hotel is an intimate boutique Prague hotel that offers a superb choice of luxury Prague accommodation with rooms and suites with incomparable views and all reflecting the building's rich heritage. Hotel is centrally located below the walls of the Prague Castle and surrounded by the Castle rose gardens in the quaint Malá Strana or the "Little Quarter" of Prague.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- welcome amenity in the room (white wine & fruits or red wine & cheese plate) - turn-down service with homemade desserts - personal iPad during your stay - free afternoon refreshments in Executive Lounge daily from 4-6 pm

ALCHYMIST GRAND HOTEL AND SPA

Tržiště 19, Prague 1 http://www.alchymisthotel.com/en/

The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is housed in a magnificent Baroque house dating from the 16th century. This 5-star boutique hotel is all one could wish for its location is central to all of the amenities that downtown Prague has to offer, its fairy tale charm never fails to endear and fascinate and its exquisitely furnished deluxe rooms and suites are simply beautiful.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- Upgrade to upper room category – subject to availability - Early check-in/ late check-out without supplement - subject to availability - discount on personal F&B expenses (mini bar, Lobby bar, Restaurant Aquarius, Café Barocco Veneziano)

ALCHYMIST PRAGUE CASTLE SUITES

Sněmovní 8, Prague 1 http://www.alchymistpraguecastle.com/en/

This aged residence, with the intriguing name of “At the Turk’s Head,” is privately owned by Mr. Giorgio Bonelli. As owner of the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa, Alchymist Residence Nosticova and the Alchymist Prague Castle, Giorgio Bonelli envisions a visitor’s stay in Prague as something more than simple accommodation at a five star hotel, he believes in the value of experience.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- It is not necessary to pre-pay the reservation fully and non-refundable in time of the booking - It is possible to cancel the reservation free of charge till 48 hours prior to the arrival - Bottle of sparkling wine in the room upon arrival - Fruit plate in the room every day - Presence of pianist (live music) in a lounge during the wine tasting (based on availability)

HILTON PRAGUE OLD TOWN

V Celnici 7, Prague 1 http://www.hiltonpragueoldtown.com/

Centrally located in Prague’s Old Town, the major tourist attractions are within walking distance and the Na Příkopě shopping street and the Palladium mall are around the corner. The Zinc restaurant serves innovative European cuisine based on fresh and seasonal quality ingredients and blended with exotic Asian spices. The Zinc Lounge & Bar is the perfect place to reflect on the day in Prague. A gym, renovated in 2013, an indoor swimming pool and a spa center are at guests' disposal free of charge. Various relaxing massages can be arranged at any time.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- Dedicated and Elite members will have VIP set up in the room - after you will make a reservation please ask for the set up.

BUDDHA-BAR HOTEL PRAGUE

Jakubská 649/8, Prague 1 http://www.buddhabarhotelprague.com/en/

For the first time ever, the legendary outlet is located in the heart of the brand new Boutique Hotel concept bearing its name, the Buddha-Bar Hotel, a unique urban resort that will redefine Lifestyle within the Hospitality Industry. With luxury rooms and exquisite suites, the first Buddha-Bar Hotel emboldens the essence of contemporary modern Asian interior design with French colonial influence and is located in the heart of Prague, in a historical building just few steps away from the Old Town Square.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- Complimentary breakfast - Complimentary welcome drink - Turn down service with fresh orchid and good-night chocolates - Complimentary afternoon snack - Free access to a Fitness Kotva

THE EMBLEM HOTEL

Platnéřská 19, Prague 1 https://emblemprague.com/

Located in the heart of Prague, The Emblem Hotel is a Lifestyle hotel that merges the past, present and future of the historic city into a home for travelers and a haven for locals. We are a modern take on the traditional home, with 59 rooms, a private members club, a restaurant and bar, a rooftop spa and state-of-the-art technology. The hotel and its living spaces are dedicated to creating a community. The Emblem Hotel is a place for the likeminded from Prague and from abroad to explore, discover and discuss together, and it is redefining the way we travel entirely.

WHERE TO STAY – 4-star Hotels

HOTEL JOSEF

Rybná 20, Prague 1 http://www.hoteljosef.com

A modern gem of contemporary cool, the 109-room Hotel Josef in Prague's old town elegantly blends the 20th-century tradition of Czech design with the rich history of its surroundings in Prague’s Old Town. Even from the outside the building is easy on the eye, its distinctive sun screens slanting over each window almost giving the place a seaside feel.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- VIP treatment (2 options: Welcome Cocktail&Sweet treat OR Bottle of Austrian wine) - Early check-in / check-out upon availability - Room service delivery - “Neighborhood orientation tour” (upon request) - Breakfast (buffet & à la carte option included)

MAXIMILIAN Haštalská 14, Prague 1 http://www.maximilianhotel.com/

Small Luxury Hotel Maximilian done by Eva Jiřičná provides comfort, style and location with ease. Just settle in and be spoiled by Maximilian Hotel staff and the magic of Prague and our special services stay and if you need new energy enjoy Asian Zen Massages. The Maximilian is situated on Haštalská facing Church of St. Haštal. In five minutes: you are everywhere.

Quintessentially Benefits:

- VIP treatment (2 options: Welcome Cocktail&Sweet treat OR Bottle of Austrian wine) - Early check-in / check-out upon availability - Room service delivery - “Neighborhood orientation tour” (upon request) - Breakfast (buffet & à la carte option included)

WHERE TO EAT - Michelin starred *

LA DEGUSTATION BOHÊME BOURGEOISE

Haštalská 18, Prague 1 http://www.ladegustation.cz/en/#index

Unique lighting and an open-plan kitchen. The simple, functional interior is fully subordinated to the guest’s concentration on the finest degustation courses and captivating wines. The restaurant is unique thanks to its several-course (up to fourteen) degustation menu and has no equivalent in the Czech Republic. Specialties of this amazing restaurant are Snails from the Lužické hory, Prague ham and Leek foam.

THE ALCRON

Štěpánská 40, Prague 1 www.radissonblu.com/hotel-prague/dining/the-alcron

An intimate dining room with seating for 24, The Alcron restaurant offers Prague guests a delectable seafood menu by premier chef Roman Paulus. A recipient of the Michelin star in 2012 and of the coveted Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, this restaurant offers Prague visitors a truly exclusive dining experience.

WHERE TO EAT - European

LE TERROIR

Lodecká 4, Prague 1 http://grand-cru.cz/en/#/our-story

Beautiful space which combines a charming spirit of old Prague with unique gourmet culture and where the delight in food and wine reaches a new dimension. Unique combination of restaurant and wine bar will enthrall you by excellent international cuisine of renowned chef Jan Punčochář and wide choice of beautiful wines from all over the world, which are carefully selected by the best Czech sommelier Jakub Přibyl.

V ZÁTIŠÍ

Liliová 1, Prague 1 www.vzatisi.cz/?lang=en

KAMPA PARK

Na Kampě 8b, Prague 1 www.kampagroup.com/en/restaurants/kampa-park-restaurant.html

LA TRUFFE

Týnská 12, Prague 1 www.latruffe.cz

DIVINIS

Týnská 21, Prague 1 http://www.divinis.cz/en/

AROMI

Mánesova 78, Prague 2 http://www.aromi.cz/en/home/

Chef Riccardo Lucque focuses on the import of interesting Italian products and, recently, also organic products from small suppliers. The restaurant is dominated by an eight-meter design bar, and you can find a large cheese table in the middle. In the summer you can relax in the open garden. The wine cellar has 300 Italian wine labels and over 100 types of grappa. Specialty of Aromi restaurant is Sea bass baked in a crust of sea salt.

WHERE TO EAT – Asian

SASAZU RESTAURANT

Bubenské nábřeží 306, Prague 7 www.en-prague.sasazu.com/

SaSaZu, The creation of Chef Shahaf Shabtay is the alchemy of tastes, colors, sounds, passion and design brought together to create an enchanting experience. Chef Shahaf Shabtay inspiration comes from his years of cooking and traveling in Asia, his recollections of the streets of Southeast Asia, local life, food, culture and customs. SaSaZu, The Award winning restaurant is based on five techniques and elements of Asian cooking - Sambal, Otak Otak, Flame, Roti, and Tai Tai Grill, all based on the freshest ingredients that are available in the destination of each and every SaSaZu.

SANSHO

Petrská 25, Prague 1 http://www.sansho.cz/en

In Sansho Chef Paul Day cook according to availability of the best produce and meat cuts. Sansho team doesn't publish any fixed menu. They simply do not have any as they cook from only the freshest and finest products readily available. Sansho menu features their classic dished and many new. If you want to learn more about what is happening in the kitchen, follow Paul on twitter @SanshoChef and always ask the staff for the daily special.

WHERE TO EAT – Japanese and Seafood

HANABI Petrská 11, Prague 1 http://www.ihanabi.cz/default1.html Elegant hidden Japanese Restaurant with lovely interiors boast warm colors enlivened with bonsai and bamboo trees. The main role here is played by sushi. It is made from fresh fish and other traditional ingredients before the guests’ eyes. The restaurant took place in TOP 10 restaurants by food in Maurer's Grand Restaurant Selection

ZDENĚK'S OYSTER BAR

Malá Štupartská 636/5, Prague 1 www.oysterbar.cz

There is no sea in Bohemia? It doesn’t matter, because here you will feel it is in reach! The fruits of the sea served here are fresh and smell as though they were just taken out of the ocean. The first restaurant of its type in the Czech Republic follows the motto that oysters are good for love, but with clams you will last longer.

WHERE TO EAT - With a view

BELLEVUE

Smetanovo nábřeží 18, Prague 1 www.bellevuerestaurant.cz/?lang=en

Bellevue is full of magic. Top-class cuisine in modern design space with glass elements by Rony Plesl. A place of tradition and also progressive European culinary trends. Thanks to its position on the Vltava embankment you can enjoy an unrepeatable view of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.

TERASA U ZLATÉ STUDNĚ

U Zlaté studně 4, Prague 1 http://www.terasauzlatestudne.cz/en/

The restaurant is characterized not only by delicious cuisine and masterpieces of the executive chef Pavel Sapík, but also by beautiful rooftop terrace which is ideal place for lunches, dinners or just sitting with a glass of wine. Forget the romantic sunsets for a moment and start your day with a royal breakfast in a unique area below the Prague Castle.

With this exclusive breakfast you get the unlimited à la Carte consumption, which includes a wide range of dishes such as "Benedict Eggs" with roasted potatoes, salmon and hollandaise sauce, or "Mediterranean breakfast" with goat cheese and mushrooms. If you prefer sweet, let your taste buds to be spoiled with delicious "French Toast" with crème fraiche and strawberry sauce which will dissolve on your tongue! or homemade pancakes served with wild berries sauce and whipped cream.

AUREOLE Hvězdova 1716/2b – City Tower 27th floor, Prague 4 http://www.aureole.cz/ The Japanese say that the Tamago omelette in the Aureole Restaurant in Prague is ‘like grandmother made it’. Is there any better recommendation? Have you ever enjoyed a plate of good food and felt like you’re in seventh heaven? It’s easy to feel like that in the Aureole restaurant, as it’s based on the 27th floor of the skyscraper in Prague-Pankrác. The enchanting view makes sitting over a plateful of fine food 109 meters above ground level a unique experience. Aureole only uses fresh ingredients and the cuisine is European – sometimes with a noticeable Asian influence, sometimes forgotten Czech dishes from grandmother’s cookbook.

WHERE TO EAT – Beerhouse

LOKÁL U BÍLÉ KUŽELKY

Míšeňská 12, Prague 1 http://lokal.ambi.cz/en/#restaurace

Homemade Czech cuisine and carefully handled beer that is draughted straight from the tanks into the glass. The head chef, Marek Janouch, prepares and seasons his meals in such a way that they are suitable for everyday consumption. The quality of Pilsner Urquell is supervised by Lukáš Svoboda, International Master Bartender.

U MEDVÍDKŮ

Na Perštýně 7, Prague 1 http://www.umedvidku.cz/index.php/en

The history of the restaurant U Medvídků dates back to 1466. In the past century the original brewery was converted into the first Prague cabaret and also into the one of the biggest beerhouse in Prague. Several generations of Czech people and also a lot of foreigners are visiting this restaurant for very good Czech cuisine and for famous Czech beer - Budweiser.

U Medvídků restaurant and microbrewery offers you the unique opportunity to brew your own beer with the assistance of our experienced brewer.

U VEJVODŮ

Jilská 4, Prague 1 www.restauraceuvejvodu.cz/?page=home&lang=EN

This restaurant is famous not only for its typical Czech atmosphere in the style of the Old Bohemian alehouse, but also for its "Plzeň" beer of excellent quality and traditional Czech and international cuisine.

WHERE TO EAT – Kids Welcome

LA CASA ARGENTINA

Dlouhá 35, Prague 1 http://www.lacasaargentina.cz/?lang=en

Your very own unique taste of Argentina, at the best steak house restaurant right here in Prague. From the captivating nautical tavern, to the Buenos Aires Piano Bar or to the Parana River at the Iguazu Falls, you will immediately be enticed by the atmosphere and find yourself in another world.

Playroom in La Casa Argentina is unique for live animals. For example rabbits, turtles or the smallest monkeys in the world- marmosets. Fairy tales are screened in 3D cinema.

HERGETOVA CIHELNA

Cihelná 2b, Prague 1 http://www.kampagroup.com/en/restaurants/hergetova-cihelna/

Hergetova Cihelna is a lively and stylish restaurant on the bank of Prague`s Vltava river with a spectacular view of the Charles Bridge. Locals and visitors come here for creative variations on Czech and international favorites, gourmet salads, and the freshest seafood anywhere. Specialties of Hergetova Cihelna are Tuna fried in tempura, wasabi-potato purée, gari ginger, veal juices and enoki mushrooms and Lamb shank, fava beans, ricotta gnocchi and a tomato demi-glace.

Hergetova Cihelna pleasantly surprise you with their floor only for children visitors of restaurant. Kids can enjoy special menu, children's theater with magician or trampoline which is located outside on the terrace. Surveillance is provided by the presence of professional nannies. For older kids waiting game console Nintendo Wii.

THE ALCRON

Štěpánská 40, Prague 1 http://www.alcron.cz/en/alcron/program/sobotni-brunch/ http://www.alcron.cz/en/alcron/program/lekce-vareni-pro-deti/

Take children and visit together Saturday Brunch at Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel where delicious dishes, nice waiting staff are waiting for you and the whole atmosphere is pleasantly accentuated by live music. A play yard corner is ready to welcome your children who will be attended by teachers from the Kinder Garten preschool. Sign up your children to an exclusive cooking lesson conducted by experienced cooks from the Roman Paulus team. While your children learn the culinary basics and have fun, you can enjoy a quiet Saturday lunch in the La Rotonde restaurant. Cooking lessons conducted by experienced cooks from the Roman Paulus team with other assistants are designed for all children from the age of 4 until 8. There are healthy refreshments and beverages available, and a children’s lunch at the end of the lesson.

WHERE TO EAT – Café

CAFÉ SAVOY

Vítězná 5, Prague 5 www.cafesavoy.ambi.cz/en/#index

The café evokes the refined atmosphere of a first-republic coffee shop, boasting an airy interior with a Neo-Renaissance ceiling from 1893. Its rich breakfasts are legendary—you can try crayfish and Czech snails. The in-house bakery provides fresh bread, pastries and sweets every day. You can see them being made behind a glass wall in the cellar. Specialties of Café Savoy are Cream of crayfish soup made from fresh crayfish, Honey roast duck with homemade cabbage and Savoy gateau.

NOSTRESS CAFÉ

Dušní 10 (Entrance V Kolkovně 9), Prague 1 http://www.nostress.cz

A surprisingly calm place in the hectic city center. The attractive design space includes a permanent gallery, where you can view or buy individual exhibits. Soothing music sounds from the speakers and they serve French Asian Fusion specialties, or you can enjoy truly Italian coffee Illy with original Belgium dessert. A unique place to visit!

CAFÉ LOUNGE

Plaská 8, Prague 5 http://www.cafe-lounge.cz/en/

Café Lounge, an award-winning establishment is located on the Lesser Town side of the river and is situated in a lovely renovated building in the Hunger Wall Residence. This warm and downright lovely café and restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere together with fine food and friendly service that will have you returning time and time again.

WHERE TO EAT – New & Trendy

COTTOCRUDO, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Veleslavínova 1098/2a, Prague 1 http://www.cottocrudo.cz/

Cooked or raw? CottoCrudo has the very best of both and that’s what sets them aside from other Italian restaurants in the city. CottoCrudo includes a Crudo Bar, a “raw” bar in Italian, a mozzarella bar, a salami and prosciutto tower, pane e grissini freshly baked breads, and a creative cocktail bar.

SECRET OF RAW

Seifertova 13, Prague 3 http://www.secretofraw.cz/index.php/en

Secret of Raw brings you a new life philosophy of healthy eating which has a positive impact both on your body and your soul.

GEORGE PRIME STEAK Platnéřská 19, Prague 1 http://georgeprimesteak.com/ George Prime Steak is the premier, quintessential American-style steakhouse located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town neighborhood. Mission of George Prime Steak is to serve up the perfect prime steak every time. From the selection of the highest quality beef to the way they present the final steak to you, they aim to make their steakhouse one of the best. George Prime Steak is also more than just prime steaks. Restaurant boasts the freshest seafood, chef driven entrees, an extensive collection of Californian wines, handcrafted classic cocktails, and two private rooms, each designed for different dining experiences.

WHERE TO EAT – Fast & Delicious

MISTRAL CAFE

Valentinská 11/56, Prague 1 http://www.mistralcafe.cz/en Mistral Cafe-it is the place for meetings, appointments, lunch, that inspires you with its atmosphere. The staff is pleasant, kind and ready to answer every question. The staff is also understanding and patient with child-guests. It is the place for your relaxation, where a wide selection of newspapers and magazines. In menu card you can find traditional Czech meals as well as interesting international recipes. In Mistral Cafe always insist on quality fresh ingredients and they use herbs from their own herb garden. Also they know how to serving excellent Illy coffees and various breakfast options. Specialties of Mistral Cafe are Thick pumpkin soup with grilled chicken and ginger, baked mushrooms with spinach leaves, gorgonzola and parmesan and Grilled pork tenderloin medallions with a fine forest mushroom ragout.

SWEET & PEPPER DAYS

Anglická 39, Prague 2 https://www.facebook.com/SweetPepperDays?fref=ts

SISTERS

Dlouhá 39, Prague 1

EMA ESPRESSO BAR

Na Florenci 3, Prague 1 http://www.emaespressobar.cz/

NIGHTLIFE – Bar

TRETTER´S

V Kolkovně 3, Prague 1 http://www.tretters.cz/en/uvod

With its 1930s New York décor, old school cocktails and fashionable Czech clientele, Tretter’s Bar is one of Prague's sharper, dressier bars. Attracting a good-looking, elegant crowd sometimes lightly peppered with models. Moodily lit interior, blues and jazz soundtrack and excellent drinks give the place real charisma.

HEMINGWAY BAR Karolíny Světlé 26, Prague 1 http://www.hemingwaybar.cz/bar-prague/ Named after and influenced by Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest American authors ever to live and grace the world of writing with his genius, Hemingway Bar is a lovely place to sample a variety of high quality liquors and more, and with the bar’s extensive rum selection of over 200 different brands and types you will not want for more! This classic cocktail bar serves up strong, delectable cocktails, some of which are expressive twists on original cocktail favorites, all made with premium products and the freshest of ingredients. To make it all the more interesting and worth your evening of bar hopping, Hemingway Bar offers a unique collection of Absinthe, ensuring that you can hang with the elusive green fairy all the colorful night long.

BLACK ANGEL Staroměstské náměstí 29, Prague 1 http://www.blackangelsbar.cz/bar Black Angel's Bar is designed in the style of 1930s the so-called 'public houses', where people met their friends after a hard day’s work to cheer the spirit with a good drink. Black Angel's Bar is located in the second basement of the hotel U Prince in the Old Town Square. The premises with the original Gothic and Romanesque masonry, which creates an atmosphere of secret 'getting together’, immerse you into the mood of black and white films, where the names of cocktails are not just empty names.

CLOUD 9, SKY BAR

Pobřežní 1, Prague 1http://www.cloud9.cz/?lang=en

Listen to music is best in a lounge bar or sky bar. Prague nightlife has only one bar for this occasion. A nice bar where professional bartender prepare unique cocktails, have special cocktail recipes, use fresh products, create a special cocktail party in a modern bar design on top of the Hilton Prague: this bar is called Cloud 9.

BAR AND BOOKS

Týnská 19, Prague 1 http://www.barandbooks.cz Located in the center of the city’s atmospheric Old Town, it’s an attractive lounge bar of the best kind. The interior is decorated in rich leather and darker wood, complimented by deep red, book-lined walls making for a cozy, warm and inviting space. The place exudes sophistication, sink into an arm chair with a martini or a Bond-inspired Vesper cocktail, maybe avail yourself of a cigar from their wide array and let yourself revel in life’s finer things.

BUGSY’S

Pařížská 10, Prague 1 http://www.bugsysbar.com

Attractively renovated in 2002, this appealing American-style cocktail lounge near Prague's best shopping street, is decked out in a sleek but minimal fashion. Fancy design flourishes may be thin on the ground, but that's because, in Bugsy's, the drinks are very much the thing.

NIGHTLIFE – Night club

MAXIM BAR Melantrichova 5, Prague 1 http://www.m-bar.cz/ Maxim Bar is a club concept in an impressive modern environment where program is charged with high quality music and escalating show, an entertainment until the morning hours. Maxim bar is set on two floors, made up of several zones - a bar area overlooking the Old City, a club area with independent boxes, VIP lounges, a large bar, a dance floor and a separate Lounge area. This original concept of entertainment program has been perfected by a team of professionals of the club business in several projects for fifteen long years. In Maxim bar, you will experience an extraordinary evening, full of fun, passion and unique atmosphere.

FASHION CLUB

Náměstí Republiky 8, Prague 1 http://www.f-club.cz

Fashion Club has set a new level in Prague nightlife by going back to basics impeccable service, combination of high class kitchen, signature cocktails, the best DJs, stunning decor and lighting. Club is located directly in the historical heart of Prague and offers you a superb panoramic view opening into Old Prague. A favorite spot for our guests during the sunny days is our scenic terrace. Here you can comfortably dine at the same time you take in one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the historic center of the town.

COCO CAFE DISCO BAR

Kaprova 8, Prague http://www.cocobar.cz

Coco Café Bar is located in the heart of historic downtown of Prague. This club is trying to make its mark as best club in Prague and its dedicated staff is doing their best to achieve it. Coco Café Bar is about unique atmosphere with fantastic music, delicious drinks and if you get hungry we have a restaurant open till midnight with great food. This club is owned by world famous DJ Uwa and often visited by Czech celebrities. Coco has something for everyone. If you want to have only quite catch up with your friends than upper part will offer you calm atmosphere and if you want to party till the morning then walk down a few stairs and you will arrive to a real party house full people, modern music and bar loaded with any drinks you can imagine.

LA BODEGUITA Kaprova 5, Prague 1 http://www.labodeguitadelmedio.cz/?lang=en La Bodeguita del Medio is situated in the historical center of Prague with much more to offer than just its exquisite culinary delights. From the very beginning in 2002 La Bodeguita has thrived off a rich social and cultural scene and as such guests can expect to stumble across more than one familiar face. You name it, we supply it: from aromatic and flavorsome Cuban cuisine with succulent steaks and fresh fish to fantastic Caribbean mixed drinks Cuban cigars and first rate entertainment of Cuban musicians and dancers. Indeed once emerged in this authentic atmosphere, La Bodeguita del Medio offers you a generous slice of real Havana life.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

SPA BEERLAND

Žitná 9, Prague 1 http://www.pivnilaznespabeerland.cz/?lang=en

Spa Beerland is a relaxation room that provides you a unique experience and original spa care based on the exclusive use of natural ingredients, materials and classic Czech medical procedures. The actual Spa Beerland procedure consists of: beer spa, unlimited consumption of light and dark Krušovice® beer, sauna in an original barrel-shaped hop sauna, cooling using traditional oak buckets, relaxation in a genuine wheat straw bed by a warm fireplace and consumption of home-made beer bread.

THE ECSOTICA SPA & HEALTH CLUB

Tržiště 19, Prague 1 http://www.alchymisthotel.com/en/ecsotica-spa/

The Ecsotica Spa & Health Club is the finest luxury spa, executing restful rejuvenation in unrivalled privacy and comfort, combining exclusive pampering treatments with extraordinary design elements. Ecsotica Spa includes five intimately-furnished treatment rooms, one of which is designed specially for couples wishing to share a romantic experience. Guests can also enjoy a variety of Indonesian-inspired signature treatments, ranging from deep muscular massages and relaxation aromatherapy to bathing rituals, detoxifying wraps and Darphin facials provided by an experienced team of Balinese therapists. The Ecsotica Spa in the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is a true gem amongst spas in Prague. You really should not miss the opportunity to visit the spa, even if you are not a great spa enthusiast.

THEATERS

NATIONAL THEATRE

Národní 2, Prague 1 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/en/national-theatre

The National Theatre is the Czech Republic’s representative stage. It is one of the symbols of Czech national identity and a part of the European cultural arena. It is a bearer of national cultural heritage and at the same time an arena for free artistic creativity. The theatre is a living artistic organization which understands tradition as imposing a task and duty to find constantly new interpretation and an endeavor to achieve the highest artistic quality.

IMAGE THEATRE

Pařížská 4, Prague 1 http://www.imagetheatre.cz/english/en-index.asp

MUSEUMS

MUSEUM KAMPA

U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 http://www.museumkampa.com/en/

Museum Kampa has in its care several very important end extensive collections, which includes two icons of 20th century art František Kupka and Otto Gutfreund and Central European modern art. The collection of Central European art serves not only as a reminder of the so called Eastern Bloc but also contributes to the awareness of modern Czech culture. Museum Kampa provides the general public access to these art collections and, at the same time, organizes a wide range of temporary exhibitions of both Czech and international artists.

FRANZ KAFKA MUSEUM

Cihelná 2b, Prague 1 http://www.kafkamuseum.cz/ShowPage.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=1

The long-term exhibition The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague was opened in Prague in during the summer of 2005. Franz Kafka was born in Prague on 3July 1883, died in a sanatorium at Kierling on 3June 1924, and was buried in the New Jewish Cemetery in Prague - Strašnice on 11 June. The exhibition opened in Barcelona in 1999, in 2002–2003 it transferred to the Jewish Museum in New York, and in 2005 it opened in Prague, in the unique Hergetova Cihelna [the Herget Brickworks] on the Malá Strana [Lesser Town] bank of the river Vltava [the Moldau].

MUSEUM MOSER IN PRAGUE

The Old Town Square 15, Prague 1 http://www.moser-glass.com/en/pages/museum-moser-in-prague/

We cordially invite you to the Museum Moser in the heart of Prague, where you can meet a mystery of a production of the unique crystal productions. You can see some authentic glass tools used for making products till now and you can discover a beauty and history of famed Moser sets. There are exhibited the most famous and substantial exhibits of Moser glassworks’ history and you can compare them with the contemporary modern art of glass makers. You can see the well-known crystal cups decorated with various initials, state emblems or emblems of sovereign or royal families, maharajas and Caesars. An interesting film about a beauty and uniqueness of glass craft is an inseparable part of the showing round. Although the heart of glassworks beats in Karlovy Vary we have tried to transfer its beating into a crystal model which dominates the whole exhibition. We believe you will enjoy this place and have a nice experience and you will like coming back to us.

GALLERIES

NATIONAL GALLERY IN PRAGUE

http://www.ngprague.cz/en/

The National Gallery in Prague houses domestic and international art collections. With over 400 000 objects of art the National Gallery in Prague is the largest and most important art institution in the Czech Republic that cares about the national art treasure and heritage. The background of the National Gallery in Prague goes back to 1796.

Where to find Prague’s main exhibition?

In Sternberg Palace in Hradčany you will find a collection of European art from antiquity through the Baroque. The works on display include those by Tintoretto, Ribera, El Greco, Rubens, van Dyck and Rembrandt, as well as one of the most famous paintings in the world, The Feast of the Rosary by Albrecht Dürer. In St. Agnes Convent in Old Town you can see an exhibition of medieval and early Renaissance art from the Czech Republic and Central Europe. On display in the authentic environment of the first monastery of the Poor Clares in Bohemia, probably founded in 1231 by St. Agnes Czech, are rare panel paintings by Master Theodoric or a painting of the Madonna and Child by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Baroque art is on display inside the Schwarzenberg Palace on Castle Square, with paintings by Hans von Aachen, Karel Škréta, Petr Brandl and Jan Kupecký. You can also see a graphical cabinet with a unique collection of the work of Václav Hollar and an exhibit of Baroque crafts from the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts. At the Fairgrounds Palace, in its time the first functionalist building in Prague, the famous Slav Epic by Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha was introduced to

the public for the first time in 1928. It is still on display here even now; in addition you can also see the paintings, sculptures and applied art of Czech and foreign artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. You will discover here the works of French Impressionists, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele and Joan Miró. The art of Asia and the ancient Mediterranean is on display on Old Town Square in Kinský Palace, the most beautiful rococo building in Prague.

PRAGUE CASTLE PICTURE GALLERY

http://www.kulturanahrade.cz/en/prague-castle-picture-gallery/index.shtml

The permanent exhibition on show at the Prague Castle Picture Gallery introduces visitors to a splendid collection of over one hundred prime paintings which have been carefully selected from some 4,000 in the possession of Prague Castle. Those pictures on display provide a fair representation of the finest available works of art.

WHERE TO SHOP

PAŘÍŽSKÁ STREET

Pařížská, Prague 1 http://www.parizskaulice.cz/en/

PALLADIUM SHOPPING CENTER

náměstí Republiky 1, Prague1 http://www.palladiumpraha.cz/en/

“CZECH MADE” – Gifts

MANUFAKTURA Original Czech Tradition Melantrichova 17 / Karlova 26 / Celetná 12 / Mostecká 17, Prague 1 http://www.manufaktura.cz/en/

BOTANICUS Týn 3/1049, Prague 1 http://www.botanicus.cz/en/

“CZECH MADE” – Design

DE.FAKTO Michalská 7 (entry is possible from the street Vejvodova), Prague 1 http://defakto.cz/en/index.html

FUTURISTA UNIVERSUM Betlémské náměstí 5a, Prague 1 http://www.futurista.cz/

MATERIAL Bohemian Crystal Týn 1 – Ungelt, Prague 1 http://www.i-material.com/

QUBUS Design studio Rámova 3, Prague 1 http://www.qubus.cz/en/

MOSER Na Příkopě 12 / Staroměstské náměstí 603/15 (Old Town Square), Prague 1 http://www.moser-glass.com/en/

“CZECH MADE” – Jewellery

ALO DIAMONDS http://www.alo.cz/en-US/alo-diamonds.html

HALADA Pařížská 7, Prague 1 http://www.halada.cz/en

GRANÁT TURNOV Dlouhá 28 / Na Příkopě 23, Prague 1 http://www.granat.cz/en/

“CZECH MADE” – Fashion

BLANKA MATRAGI U Prašné brány 2, Prague 1 http://www.blankamatragi.cz/en/

BEATA RAJSKÁ Dlouhá 3, Prague 1 http://www.beatarajska.com/

KLÁRA NADEMLÝNSKÁ Dlouhá 3, Prague 1 http://www.klaranademlynska.cz/en/

JOZEF SLOBODA Rytířská 11, Prague 1 http://www.jozefsloboda.com/

QUINTESSENTIALLY PRAGUE +420 222 222 220 / Spálená 14, Prague 1

www.quintessentially.com