Czechia is, of course, a beer country — but Prague's wine scene has its own quiet, devoted following. Moravian wines from the southern vineyards, natural bottles from across the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, French classics, and tiny cellars where the sommelier pours whatever suits your mood — it's all tucked away in the lanes of the Old Town, in trendy Karlín, and in quiet Vinohrady. We've rounded up the tried-and-tested spots worth a visit, from big wine shops with hundreds of labels to fifteen-seat bars. Opening hours and prices change often, so check official websites before you go.
One of the veterans of Prague's wine scene, and arguably the best place to start exploring Czech and Moravian wine. Vinograf has two locations: a large restaurant-bar on Senovážné náměstí in Nové Město with the longest Czech wine list in the city — hundreds of Moravian labels — and a second branch on Korunní street in Vinohrady. Some wines are poured through a Coravin system, so you can try even rare and pricey bottles by the glass.
The place welcomes newcomers and connoisseurs alike: staff are happy to point you toward Czech varieties like Ryzlink rýnský or Pálava. There's a solid food selection too — cheeses, pâtés, a Czech cold-cut board. Details and opening hours on the official website.
A cult address for anyone keen to get into natural wine. Tucked away in trendy Karlín, Veltlin specialises in living, biodynamic wines from the lands of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire — Moravia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia. The twist: there's no wine list. Bottles are opened fresh each day, and the server pours you a glass based on your mood and taste.
The vibe is intimate, almost like being at someone's home, with wine served alongside local cheeses, cured meats, pâtés and pumpkin seeds. It's a place for a slow evening and good conversation rather than a loud night out. Check the website for hours.
Veltlin's younger sibling, set in a former literary café in the heart of Staré Město, on Štupartská street. Like its older sibling, it pours strictly natural and biodynamic wines, with a particular focus on Czech and Slovak winemakers, plus an impressive range of natural sparkling wine and champagne.
The interior has won design awards, so it's worth a visit for the setting alone. A great pick if you want to try something experimental and chat with people who genuinely know their wine. See the full selection on the official website.
A cosy wine bar in a quiet courtyard just off Dlouhá — the very street famous for its nightlife, from which Bokovka remains a calm exception. The bar grew out of a project by a group of friends (the founders include a well-known Czech film director and several artists) and today belongs to the Ambiente family of restaurants. The focus is on Moravian wines from small producers, though world classics make the list too.
The space is tiny, with limited seats at the bar, but the atmosphere is warm and almost club-like. A good pick for a date or a quiet chat for two. The by-the-glass menu changes regularly — check the website for what's currently on offer.
A find for lovers of French wine and unusual formats. Na břehu Rhôny has several locations in Prague — the most atmospheric one sits by the Náplavka embankment near Výtoň, with views of the Vltava, while a second is on Francouzská street in Vršovice. The focus here is on wines from the Rhône Valley and the south of France.
The main gimmick is self-service: around twenty wines are kept in bag-in-box format, and you pour yourself whatever you like, note it on your tab, and settle up at the end. Relaxed, honest and homey, with French bar snacks to go with your glass. Addresses and hours on the official website.
A modern gastronomic complex in Nové Město on V Jirchářích street: a restaurant, a coffee shop, a cocktail bar, and a separate wine bar set in a former printing house in the inner courtyard. The wine side is all about handcrafted natural wines from across Europe, curated by the head sommelier, with an emphasis on winemakers who work without chemicals.
The atmosphere is relaxed and easygoing, and the format lets you spend the whole evening here — from morning coffee to an evening glass and dinner. A great choice if you want natural wine in a more modern, urban setting. Menu and events on the website.
A genuine wine cellar in Malá Strana, on Újezd street at the foot of Petřín Hill. This one's more for classic wine lovers: the list includes German Rieslings from the Rheingau, Spanish Tempranillos from Rioja, French and Italian wines, and Moravian labels too.
The main reason to come here is the regular public tastings held several evenings a week — a great way to sample an entire line-up of wines in one sitting and get a feel for different varieties. The atmosphere is intimate, cellar-like, and unpretentious. Check tasting schedules on the official website.
A little slice of France on the border of Vinohrady and Žižkov, near Jiřího z Poděbrad square. Le Caveau is a wine bar, café and bakery all in one — a family-run place with an old piano, barrel tables, patterned wallpaper and antique Czech furniture. The wine focus is purely French, with a soft spot for Burgundy.
It's a lovely spot to stop by in the morning for a croissant and coffee, then return in the evening for a glass. A great option if you're after the feel of an old European bistro, away from the tourist trails of the centre.
A small, cosy wine bar in Vinohrady, on Londýnská street (entrance from the Bruselská side). Vínečko has a homey, slightly bohemian vibe, with a list dominated by Czech wines alongside the occasional bottle from South America.
This is the kind of neighbourhood wine bar locals visit regularly — no pretension, genuine hospitality, and fair prices. A good pick if you want to feel like a regular rather than a tourist.
A glass of wine at Prague's wine bars usually runs about 80–200 CZK, depending on the venue and the wine's quality, while bottles start around 400–500 CZK and climb from there. Prices and opening hours change often, so it's worth checking official websites before your visit and booking a table for weekend evenings — many of these bars are tiny and fill up fast. And don't be shy about asking staff for advice: at Prague's better wine spots, the ability to match a glass to your mood is valued just as much as the collection itself.
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