Best cafés in Prague near concert venues

One of the best ways to enjoy Prague is to choose a nice café, sip a cup of tea or coffee, and observe the buzz around you. Many Czechs go to cafés to play chess, discuss the current politics, well, just as others do in their hometowns, it's deeply ingrained in us and perhaps more so as during the Communist regime cafés were one of a few places where people often discussed politics even when there were spies around... Below are our favorite cafés. Places with genuine history, remarkable interiors, and a location that puts you steps from Prague's most celebrated venues. Each one has been visited many times by our team — these are honest recommendations, not filler.

Café Louvre
Municipal House Café 
Café Imperial
Anežka
Siddharta Café Prague
Elias Coffee Shop
EMA espresso bar

Café Louvre  Národní 22, Prague 1

The iconic café in the centre of Prague opened in 1902 and still offers an unmistakable atmosphere which is sought after by people across all classes. In the past, Czech writer Karel Čapek, Albert Einstein, artist Jan Zrzavý, and Franz Kafka were regular guests at the Café Louvre. Even nowadays, you can notice many cultural and political personas having a drink or sharing a meal. In the café, you can also enjoy a lovely afternoon "Five o'clock tea" with black teas, sweet pastries, and sandwiches, or have a game or two of billiards. 

 Why we love Café Louvre:

  • The grand café is vibrant and full of life, spacious, and the place is filled with history
  • The café offers a large selection of beverages
  • The cuisine is delicious. From breakfast and lunch to dinner and desserts, the chefs of café Louvre prepare exquisite food. We absolutely love the warm apple strudel...yummy! 
  • The service is superb - polite and warm. We always feel welcome and looked after
  • We simply love the area as well as the feeling we sit where perhaps Franz Kafka used to sit. Imagine!

Cultural places and events to visit nearby: 

Reduta Jazz Club - a famous jazz club is located literally next to the Café Louvre. 
Black Light Theatre Image  - popular black light theatre just opposite the Café. Walk across the street. 
National Theatre - you'll find the theatre a few hundred meters away. Worth a visit if you've never seen an opera or are an avid opera visitor who wishes to explore the Czech and world opera. 

Municipal House Café  Obecní dům, Náměstí Republiky 5/1090, Prague 1

The café is located on the ground floor of the Municipal House, the Art Nouveau pride. The interior boasts large windows, high ceilings, and crystal chandeliers. At the head of the café is a fountain with a marble relief of a nymph. Even if you're in Prague for a short period of time, we highly recommend getting a coffee at the Municipal House Café. Forget the present, dive deep into the past. What an experience.

Why we love Municipal House Café: 

  • The café menu offers a large selection of coffees, teas, drinks, homemade cakes (you choose the one you want from a cake stand and the waiter brings it to you), salads, light meals, sandwiches, and desserts (TIP: for dinner, visit the Municipal House Restaurant, the café serves only light meals)
  • If you want to indulge yourself and really experience something out of this world, you must visit the café. It's simply classy on all levels.
  • In the evening, you can enjoy a piano session. It's very relaxing
  • The café brings us back to the 1920's

Cultural places and events to visit nearby: 

Café Imperial Na Poříčí 1072/15, Prague 1

OK. This is next-level, cherry on top, absolute class. Part of the Art Deco Imperial Hotel Prague, the café is one of the most famous traditional cafes in Prague and a prominent place to visit. Composer Leoš Janáček and Franz Kafka were guests of the Café Imperial as well...The atmosphere is enhanced by its original Art Nouveau ceramic wall decorations and mosaic ceilings from 1914. Since the café is quite busy, we recommend making a reservation beforehand. Café co-owner Zdeněk Pohlreich is a renowned chef in Czechia, so apart from coffee, you can imagine the heavenly dishes awaiting. 

Why we love Imperial Café: 

  • The first republic atmosphere and the decorations are out of this world
  • The cuisine is top-notch. Great place for anniversaries, celebrations, this café is just so unique
  • You can also have breakfast, lunch, or dinner; the café is a first-rate restaurant, and people are queuing to visit
  • We expect nothing less than perfection, and that's what we always get
  • The venue is absolutely a must-see in Prague

Cultural places and events to visit nearby: 

Anežka Anežská 812/2, Prague 1

Café Anežka is a charming café and brunch spot set inside the Gothic Convent of St. Agnes (which we recommend visiting) and the National Gallery, just minutes from Old Town Square in Prague. Come for a divine brunch on weekends or a daily menu during weekdays. Highlights include iced batch brew in the garden, rose-petal tea, and seasonal Czech dishes like hearty breakfasts and sweet spelt pancakes. Seating spans the café, a garden shaded by a century-old linden tree, and Vilemína — a Gothic-vaulted hall in the convent's original 13th-century gatehouse. The café and garden are wheelchair accessible. A top pick for coffee, brunch, or a peaceful break near Prague's Old Town.

Why we love Anežka: 

  • A perfect café in a historic setting of the convent
  • Relaxed atmosphere 
  • Wide choice of refreshments available

Cultural places and events to visit nearby:

Spanish Synagogue - One of Europe´s most beautiful synagogues
Tyn Church - Church of Our Lady Before Tyn in the Old Town Square - a Gothic church in the heart of Prague
Vltava river cruises - discover Prague from a different angle. Take a boat cruise. 

Siddharta Café Prague Jakubská 649/8, Prague 1

In the very heart of historic Prague, within the luxurious Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague, lies Siddharta Café—a restaurant that captivates guests with its unique “eatmosphere” concept, blending exceptional cuisine, inspiring design, and an unmistakable atmosphere. The restaurant’s sophisticated, art-deco-inspired interior and pop-art-style lounge create a unique setting for business lunches, get-togethers with friends, and other special occasions. Siddharta Café is a place where dining becomes an experience and where every guest can enjoy the unique atmosphere of one of the most stylish venues in the heart of Prague.

Why we love Siddharta Café Prague:

  • You can begin your day with a hearty breakfast served as a combination of a buffet and à la carte service, complemented by a glass of Prosecco and excellent coffee or tea.
  • Their lunch menu features a signature lunch menu based on the Asian Fusion concept, regularly complemented by seasonal specialties that reflect current culinary trends and the availability of fresh ingredients
  • Siddharta Café’s cuisine is renowned for its cosmopolitan blend of global flavors with subtle Asian accents and an emphasis on quality. 

Cultural places and events to visit nearby:

St. James Basilica - renowned for organ festival and organ recitals, with the second largest organ in the Czech Republic
Old Town Square - take a tour and find our aboout Prague´s most beautiful square
Jewish Quarter - visit the preserved district in the Old Town of Prague

Elias Coffee Shop Štěpánská 623/40, Prague 1

The modern café in the premises of the Almanac X Alcron Prague Hotel is located just a few steps from Wenceslas Square.  Their menu is based on five core principles: think, energize, defend, recover, and chill. Whether you want to recharge for a long day at work, recover after a workout, or just unwind and relax, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. 

Why we love the Elias Coffee Shop:

  • Wide range of locally roasted coffee (Nordbeans), healthy and vegan dishes, and drinks that are both nutritious and delicious
  • Great location if you are in the centre of Prague and want to pop in for a break
  • Relaxed atmosphere of the place

Cultural places and events to visit nearby:

Prague State Opera - Prague´s grand opera house near Wenceslas Square
Estates Theatre - a historical building famous for its connection with W. A. Mozart
Prague historical centre - take a tour and enjoy learning about Prague

EMA espresso bar Palác Karlin, Thámova 289/13, Praha 8 (entrance from Křižíkova street) 

A modern, minimalist café known for excellent specialty coffee, served by attentive, knowledgeable baristas. The building itself once served as the headquarters of the ČKD Dukla company, and the café's interior nods to that industrial past through details like green-tinted panels echoing the color of old workshop machines and the rounded corners of the wooden bar counter, borrowed from 1970s–80s directors' offices. 

Why we love EMA espresso bar: 

  • Alongside coffee, EMA offers freshly baked bread, sandwiches, and pastries made at its own bakery near Palmovka
  • It's a great stop for a quality espresso in a stylish, design-conscious setting
  • We love the interior

Cultural places and events to visit nearby:

Karlín Music Theatre - great for visiting world-class musicals
Prague New Mill Water Tower - open during the weekend, hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to fires
Municipal House -Smetana Hall - one of the most famous Czech concert halls in the beautiful setting of Art-Nouveau bulidning 

Good to know:

Which café is closest to a concert venue in Prague?
Café Louvre sits right next to Reduta Jazz Club and directly opposite Black Light Theatre Image, with the National Theatre a few hundred metres away, making it the most concert-adjacent option in the city centre.

What's the best café near the Municipal House and Smetana Hall?
Municipal House Café is located inside the same Art Nouveau building as Smetana Hall, so you can have coffee and walk straight into the concert. Café Imperial is also nearby, a short walk away.

Is there a nice café near the Prague State Opera or Wenceslas Square?
Elias Coffee Shop, inside the Almanac X Alcron Prague Hotel on Štěpánská, is a few steps from Wenceslas Square and close to both the Prague State Opera and the Estates Theatre

Which café is close to a jazz club?
Café Louvre is next to Reduta Jazz Club, and Café Imperial is a short walk from AghaRTA Jazz Centre near Old Town Square

Is there a good café near Karlín Music Theatre?
EMA espresso bar in Palác Karlín is close to Karlín Music Theatre and Municipal House – Smetana Hall, and doubles as a specialty coffee stop with its own bakery.

Are any of these cafés near the Old Town Square?
Anežka, set inside the Convent of St. Agnes, is minutes from Old Town Square and close to the Spanish Synagogue and Tyn Church.

Can I get breakfast or brunch at these cafés before a matinee?
Yes. Café Imperial and Siddharta Café both serve a full breakfast, and Anežka is known specifically for its weekend brunch menu.