Lucerna Music Bar
Location: Vodičkova 36, 110 00 Praha 1
Phone: 420 224 217 108
Website: http://lucerna.musicbar.cz/
Best Night to Go: Friday
If a time warp to the ’80s is what you’ve always dreamed of, the iconic Lucerna is just the place. Every night of the week you can expect to hear the ’80s and ’90s blaring through the speakers as seemingly ancient music videos play on jumbo screens surrounding you. The stage at the front invites anyone who thinks they can dance (most cannot), as the crowd sings in disharmony to Whitney, Michael and Freddie.
It’s a hodge-podge of old and young, creating a semi-weird dynamic of creeps and tourists. Be sure to go with a big group of friends, otherwise you can get lost amongst strangers in the large layout. Drinks are pretty expensive so be sure to come amply pre-gamed and ready to dance the night away.
Keep in mind that the bartenders tend to speak only Czech and give the wrong change. So to keep from getting ripped off, break your 1,000 Kč bills before you go. Gin and tonics are a crowd favorite due to Lucerna’s spin on the age-old drink (they use cucumbers instead of limes).
Also, Lucerna is a great venue to hear popular artists for incredibly low prices. During spring semester alone, Reel Big Fish and M81 played and tickets didn’t exceed 30 Euros.
The night tram conveniently picks you up right at Lucerna’s doorstep. But before you stagger home, be sure to curb your drunken munchies with a late-night sausage or smažený sýr from the stand that sits ideally on the corner of Wenceslas Square.
And beware: Trying to get “I Want to Dance With Somebody” out of your head is next to impossible after a night at Lucerna.
Average Prices: Beer, 45 – 65 Kč; Shots and mixed drinks, 125 – 165 Kč
Phone: 420 224 217 108
Website: http://lucerna.musicbar.cz/
Best Night to Go: Friday
If a time warp to the ’80s is what you’ve always dreamed of, the iconic Lucerna is just the place. Every night of the week you can expect to hear the ’80s and ’90s blaring through the speakers as seemingly ancient music videos play on jumbo screens surrounding you. The stage at the front invites anyone who thinks they can dance (most cannot), as the crowd sings in disharmony to Whitney, Michael and Freddie.
It’s a hodge-podge of old and young, creating a semi-weird dynamic of creeps and tourists. Be sure to go with a big group of friends, otherwise you can get lost amongst strangers in the large layout. Drinks are pretty expensive so be sure to come amply pre-gamed and ready to dance the night away.
Keep in mind that the bartenders tend to speak only Czech and give the wrong change. So to keep from getting ripped off, break your 1,000 Kč bills before you go. Gin and tonics are a crowd favorite due to Lucerna’s spin on the age-old drink (they use cucumbers instead of limes).
Also, Lucerna is a great venue to hear popular artists for incredibly low prices. During spring semester alone, Reel Big Fish and M81 played and tickets didn’t exceed 30 Euros.
The night tram conveniently picks you up right at Lucerna’s doorstep. But before you stagger home, be sure to curb your drunken munchies with a late-night sausage or smažený sýr from the stand that sits ideally on the corner of Wenceslas Square.
And beware: Trying to get “I Want to Dance With Somebody” out of your head is next to impossible after a night at Lucerna.
Average Prices: Beer, 45 – 65 Kč; Shots and mixed drinks, 125 – 165 Kč