Praha 3 Prague – All our local tips

Žižkov used to be a part of Prague with a shabby reputation. During the communist era the old art-deco houses fell apart and even though it’s a neighbourhood very close to the city center, it stayed somehow on its own. But in the end the low rents and houses led many different types of people to join the crowd of Gypsies and “white trash” – now you can meet Asians, Americans and students among others. Žižkov has became a kind of Kreuzberg for Prague.

And as every vibrant area, there are places which seemingly do not belong here. Like the cocktail bar Bukowski’s (named after the famous writer) run by Glen Emery, the veteran of expats in Prague, who was in charge of prominent bars of the 90’s like Jo’s Bar or Thirsty Dog. Now he looks after the quality of a long range of cocktails in a cozy place in the heart of Žižkov. Good music, cosmopolitan spirit and friendly staff earned the place its reputation.

There is a low-lit back room with comfortable sofas on the left, the beer tastes good and you can chat here for hours. And if you’re in the m

ood for a classic pub, you can just cross the the street and visit Nad Viktorkou, another local legend.

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Bukowski | Bars | Mai-Tai CZK 120
Bořivojova 86 | Praha 3
18:00 – 03:00 daily

I have never been to Greece (yet), but I really like Greek products – especially the savoury olive oils, big olives, yoghurt and so on. That is why I often go to Olympia – a shop specialized in Greek delicatessen and wines, which is situated near the Palác Flóra Mall.

Olympia has a really broad assortment of goods – basically all you need for Greek cuisine. Besides Greek products, they have also eg. French and Italian articles.I especially like the counter with a nice selection of fresh products – cheese, olives, dolmades, grilled vegetables, pickled seafood, traditional salads and „spreads” (I really love their melitzana) and other delicacies (try for example peppers stuffed with feta cheese).

During the season they also sell kitchen herbs in pots – especially the basil is really nice (and great for caprese salad, but Italian cuisine is another story:-)

If you are in a mood for a small Greek snack and you are looking for some ingredients, Olympia might be a good place where you can pick some… add a bottle of good wine and enjoy!

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Olympia | Shopping | Melitzana (100 g) CZK 39.00
Radhošťská 3 | Praha 3 | +420244910341
Mon – Fri 09:30 – 19:00, Sat 09:00 – 14:00

Disclaimer: be warned, this is nothing for posh people, non-smokers, wine lovers. U Vystřelenýho oka (it means: at the Shoot Out Eye – as the quarter itself is Žižkov, named after famous one-eyed Hussite military leader Jan Žižka) has been a special place for all rock enthusiasts, drunkards, musicians, bohemians since 1993.

Inside the pub there are often concerts, even though it makes the place too crowded and totally full of cigarette smoke. The bartender is always in a good mood – and he copes with all kind of crazy regulars with a great ease – and also serves some of the best Pilsner around.

In the summer I recommend the beer garden, but you shall still take a look inside – because it it hosts lot of cool items designed by Martin Velíšek, surreal artist. From pictures on the walls, t-shirts to be bought, funny menu cards, ashtrays resembling Hussite wagons to head-rests above urinals on Men toilets.

Plus you shall not miss a large portion of craut soup with sausage (for just 25 CZK) or wiener schnitzel with potato salad. Not to forget – there is also a tea-room loosely connected called Čajírna nad Vokem, which resides just above the pub.

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U Vystřelenýho oka | Bars, Music, Snacks | Cheese & Fries CZK 80
U Božích bojovníků 3 | Praha 3 | +420222540465
Mon – Sat 16:30 – 01:00