Prague Guide
Prague
Nightlife
1 Abaton Na Košince 8, Libeň 
602 324 434 
www.prostorabaton.cz metro Palmovka Cavernous factory venue in the suburbs that hosts some of the city's best raves and gigs.
2 Futurum Zborovská 7, Smíchov 257 328 571 www.musicbar.cz metro Anděl Smíchov's turn-of-the-twentieth-century Národní dům is the unlikely home of this impressive, high-tech club which hosts Czech bands and DJs playing anything from retro nights to house. Opening time: Daily 8pm–3am
3 Mecca U Průhonu 3, Holešovice 283 870 522 www.mecca.cz tram #5, #12 or #15 from metro Nádraží Holešovice to U Průhonu Despite being out in Prague 7, this converted factory is one of the best, and most popular, clubs in the city. Opening time: Café/restaurant daily 11am–11pm; club Fri & Sat until 6am
4 N11 Národní třída 11, Nové Město 222 075 705 www.n11.cz metro Národní třída Funky, medium-sized, central club with several bars, an OK restaurant, a decent sound system and DJs who play a whole range of dance tunes from hip-hop to Latin, plus the occasional live act. Opening time: Tues– Thurs & Sun 8pm–4am, Fri & Sat 7pm–5am
5 Palác Akropolis Kubelíkova 27, Žižkov 296 330 911 www.palacakropolis.cz ; tram #5, #9 or #26 to Lipanská Two live venue spaces and a whole complex of bars in scruffy Žižkov, this place is the nerve centre of the city's alternative and world music scene and puts on the most eclectic programme of gigs in Prague. Opening time: Live venue doors open 7pm
6 Radost FX Bělehradská 120, Vinohrady 224 254 776 www.radostfx.cz metro I.P. Pavlova Still the slickest (and longest-running) all-round dance club venue in Prague; good veggie café upstairs (see Vinohrady above). Opening time: Daily until 4am
7 Roxy Dlouhá 33, Staré Město 224 826 296 www.roxy.cz metro Náměstí Republiky The centrally located Roxy is a great little venue: a laid-back rambling old theatre with an interesting programme of events from arty films and exhibitions to exceptional live acts and house DJ nights. Opening time: Daily from 7pm