Just went over last weekend and it was one of the best short breaks I have had in a long time! The walk through the cobbled streets, over Charles Bridge, through the festive markets eating trodl, a hollow barrell-like delicacy made from caramel and almonds, a must to try with some warm grog!

The best thing for me was going to Cafe Slavia (opposite the National Theatre) and Cafe Louvre (Narodni 20). Try to get a table by the window and enjoy their great coffees, hot chocolate (the real deal) looking over Charles Bridge and taking in the atmosphere.

Whether you are travelling alone or with someone, it will definitely relax you and might even give you some inspiration. Cafe Louvre, though without a great view, has this unexplainable charm and has entertained the likes of Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. A city where the pace is slow but still with a vibrancy that touches your soul.

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Rivalling the nearby Cafes Slavia and Louvre, this establishment is archetypal Mitteleuropa, although it's been in its current form for just a few years, after being transformed from a trendy haunt to a more traditional cafe again. It was actually established in 1893.
Good service and old-fashioned style at very reasonable prices. Fantastic cakes too. It always seems a bit less well-known than the others, but this can be an advantage.

In Mala Strana, Just across the Most Legii (bridge). Vitězná 5, Tel, 257 311 562. Trams 6, 9, 22 and 23 run close to the cafe (tram stop Újezd).

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Traditional, lavish cream-and-coffee establishment in the heart of the Old Town (immediately opposite Old Town Hall off Old Town Square). Go upstairs to main cafe, inspect calorie-stuffed cream / chocolate / cake concoctions in chiller unit, order by number from the table (preferably with Viennese coffee). Don't eat the small bags of nuts on the table - they'll charge you!

Off Old Town Square, opposite Old Town Hall: can't miss it.

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One of the world's finest Art Nouveau buildings: impressive outside, stunning within, right down to the light fittings and door handles. Includes bar, restaurant and cafe, as well as concert hall and other facilities (guided tours available). The ground floor cafe is an inexpensive place for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in exquisite, stylish surroundings.

Metro : Namesti Republiky (straight across the square)

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The best place to spend an afternoon in Prague! Marketed as a Parisian style cafe there are plenty of places to sit and enjoy your meal, a terrace area and a Billiard Hall. The food is freshly cooked and includes local dishes as well as Vegetarian options, alcohol is also served and there are international newspapers available.

Louvre Cafe
Narodni trida 20
New Town, Parague 1

Nearest Station: Narodni trida (line B)

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Go to the Museum absorb some modern Czech Art & Culture, then if the sun is shining eat at Restaurant belonging to the museum, The Sovovy Mlyny. Sit on the terrace, have a long leisurely lunch. Enjoy beautiful views of The Vltava and Charles Bridge. Listen to the Wier. Don’t let the cold put you off. They bring blankets!

www.museumkampa.cz/ Sovovy Mlyny Restaurant U Sovovych Mlynu 2 Mala Strana, Prague 1 Czech Republic.

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Ornate,art nouveau hotel- excellent value for a cake and a drink and fabulous, if slightly worn surroundings- real character and a welcome break from all that walking and absorbing the sights!

Wenceslas Square- central prague you can get there by tram- the best way to travel around Prague.

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This old-style cafe is very central, but tourists rarely visit - despite the fact that it's clearly signposted with a hanging lantern, serves good coffee, has reasonable service, and - best of all - has an art-deco interior that adds to the charm. Reasonably priced, too.

Vodickova, just off Wenceslas Square.

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Beautful Art Deco building which hosts nightly classical concerts. Best bit is the cafe on the ground floor (on the left as you go in): everything a MittelEuropean coffee house should be. Ideal for killing an hour or so.

Namesti Republiky, Old Town

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The Globe is a cafe, bookstore, gallery, internet stop, live music bar and just all round nice place. It has good food (sometimes a real find in Prague) and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.

Find the Globe at www.globebookstore.cz/ , or in Prague on Pštrossova, next to Národní Třída metro.

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A modern, smart restaurant with Czech and some Italian dishes - reasonable prices with most main courses around 200Kc. Great afternoon cakes.

Tynska 12 (Only 3 minutes from the Old Town Square - go down the alley at the left of the Tyn church.)
tel: 224 829 043
www.restaurantescape.cz
Metro: Namesti Republiky

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Excellent coffee, salads, panini and breakfasts away from the tourists. Reasonable prices.

Vodickova 8, Nove Mesto;
tel: 222 231 869

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Secluded tea house off Wenseslas Square - wander off into a small and very quiet courtyard. Not cheap, but has a stupendous selection of black, white and green teas amongst others. Also has nice "ceremony" about it all. Great atmosphere.

Vaclavske namesti 14, Praha 1; www.tea.cz

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Best cafe in Prague. Tried a few, yet this one was most oft visited (and on more than one occasion per day). Best place to get a consistently good espresso & double espresso. Hot chocolate is another highlight. Food is limited in selection, but again very good. The toasted chicken sandwiches/ rolls are a must (if still on the menu).

Parizska 18
Stare Mesto
Prague 1

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