The Czech pub reimagined with perfect Pilsner Urquell, outstanding svíčková, and a buzzy neighborhood atmosphere. The Dlouhá Street original is the best.
Why It Belongs on the List
Lokál is what happens when you apply serious hospitality thinking to the Czech pub tradition. Pilsner Urquell is kept and poured with obsessive care — the tanks-fresh lager here is among the best in the country. The food menu covers Czech classics with precision: svíčková (beef sirloin with cream sauce and bread dumplings), schnitzel, and goulash all done properly. The Dlouhá Street branch in Old Town is the most iconic; there are several locations across Prague but the original is the best.
What Stands Out
- Tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell
- Known for some of the best svíčková in Prague
- Old Town location
- Elevated take on traditional Czech pub dining
- Multiple locations across the city