Kino Aero sits slovenly in one of Prague's ubiquitous courtyards in the working class neighbourhood of Žižkov. Aero is an art house cinema where dogs are allowed and the dead air as you wait for the screening to begin is filled by a playlist designed by Prague's oldest independent station, Radio 1. Local talents are fostered with short film competitions and exhibitions. The bar serves up chilled Czech beer to audiences with discerning tastes and social consciences. The seats have drinks holders that accommodate beer and shots. And luminaries such as Terry Gilliam and Agnieszka Holland participated in Q&A sessions at retrospectives hosted by Aero. Screenings are often full, but creative seating is encouraged. Films vary from the new Sherlock Holmes to The Story of the Weeping Camel.

Biskupcova 31, Prague 3
+ 420 271 771 349
www.kinoaero.cz
Tram 9 or 26 to Biskupcova

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Delightful restaurant for that special dinner. Specialises in duck and game dishes and does not forget vegetarians. Forget the offer of Czech sparkling wine as you enter and ask for tap water not bottled as these can add a big chunk to your bill. The decor, ambience and service are fabulous.

Nebovidska 6, Lesser Quarter, Prague

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Fabulous historic rooms for a good price in a location that gives easy access to all parts of the city.

www.hotelwaldstein.cz/
Valdštejnské náměstí 6, Praha 1, 110 00
tel.: +420 257 533 938

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I'm not a big clubber but this place has to be seen to be believed. It's located in a rundown old tenement in the suburbs of Prague. When you arrive you're confronted with an entrance that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie - all shiny metal and whirling cogs. Inside some mad inventor has been at work, creating the most imaginitive interior I've ever seen using old junk. Moving mechanics, old seats from public transport and strange light shows are the order of the day. It's a visual spectacle and a half. My favourite bit is the lights made out of old lemon squeezers.

Cross Club Plynární 1096/23, Praha 7
Not far from Holesovice metro station
www.crossclub.cz/

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