Prague’s top 11 Irish pubs, ranked: Where to find the city's best craic

St. Patrick’s Day—a national holiday in Ireland and a celebration of the country’s patron saint—is soon upon us, occurring March 17. 

With over 800 registered Irish nationals living in Czechia —and tens and thousands of Irish tourists coming to Prague every year—the Czech capital has a plethora of Irish pubs dotted around its center to welcome this beer-loving clientele with lively celebrations, traditional folk music, and—of course—plenty of Guinness.

But where can you find the best craic? We inspected ratings and reviews on global travel platform TripAdvisor to see what tourists said their favorite Irish pub was—ranked from one to 11.

Nestled in Prague 1’s Mala Strana, just a few minutes’ walk from Prague Castle and on the cobbled Nerudova Street, this cosy pub was tourists’ favorite overall. Even more notable is that, out of over 5,200 Prague restaurants and pubs listed on TripAdvisor, this was the 22nd-highest rated overall.

If you’ve walked around the heart of Prague, chances are you’ll have come across this lively Irish pub. Complete with TVs showing live sports on a huge screen, live music, and karaoke for the majority of the week, this Prague 1 pub ranked number two overall. "We offer the closest thing to a pub in Dublin city center available in Prague," its website reads.

 Walk a few steps from Charles Bridge and you’ll come across this large Irish pub, complete with live music and TVs (19 screens to be exact). An all-year-round terrace also allows guests to soak up the sun and warmth (which, slowly but surely, will appear in Prague in 2025).

Located close to Prague 1’s Jewish Quarter and a few minutes from the Vltava embankment, this pub claims it is the capital’s “first, oldest, and still premier Irish pub." This central, homely pub prides itself on weekly (Monday) quiz nights, and also offers live sports on its TVs.

A huge venue just meters from Wenceslas Square, this Irish pub claims to be the biggest of its kind in Prague. Karaoke and live music multiple times weekly are a huge attraction, as well as its offerings of live sports. Its Guinness Irish stew is a standout part of its Irish-themed menu.

This is the highest-rated pub outside of Prague. Nestling in leafy Vinohrady, close to Náměstí Míru, this friendly Irish pub offers hearty Irish pub grub—like the Beckett's Burger, which includes Irish cheddar—and live sports. It also has an outdoor terrace and offers happy hours.

Another pub located outside the epicenter of Prague, this Karlín-based venue has a special Guinness lounge where you can enjoy the country’s well-known pints. Groups can rent a large space that used to be a dance hall for a special party. Its spacious garden also appears a hit during the warmer months.

The second pub on the west side of the Vltava to make this ranking, J.J. Murphy's Irish Pub—just off Malostranské náměstí and nearby John Lennon Wall—has two floors full of live sports and music.

Arguably the busiest and liveliest Irish pub in the city—probably because it lies just steps away from Old Town Square and close to Wenceslas Square—this huge four-floor pub offers karaoke and live music seven days a week. The pub often turns into a club-like party on the weekends.

Also right in the center of Prague, this large Irish bar has multiple rooms and a huge main room, allowing for a sociable atmosphere. It also comes complete with billiard tables, live music, and sports. According to its website, the pub boasts one of the most spacious gardens in Prague.

The only Holešovice-based venue to make the ranking, this Prague 7 pub—relatively new—has an atmospheric interior, complete with darts and live music. Take note also of the pub’s “Spin the Wheel Wednesdays,” which includes prizes to the tune of free drinks and exclusive merchandise. Being able to build your own burger and load handmade chips with toppings of your choice is a welcome—and tasty—addition.

A wave of green will roll through Prague this weekend and on Monday as the above Irish pubs all celebrate Ireland’s national holiday.

For the first time, the Czech-Irish Business & Cultural Association will hold its city-wide St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Saturday, March 15, will see a watch party for the Six Nations rugby tournament (of which Ireland is a part) at Manifesto Market from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., including Irish dancing performances.

On Sunday, March 16, a Kids Céilí & Craft Workshop occurs at Duplex nightclub from midday to around 2 p.m. (registration required). 

The standout event is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Wenceslas Square on March 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by an afterparty at Old Town Square directly afterward. Green costumes and attire are expected and encouraged. 

Separately, four Irish pubs in Prague 1—Rocky O’Reilly’s, Durty Nelly’s, McCarthy’s, and Waxy Malone’s—will come together to make their own St. Patrick’s Festival from March 13 to March 17. Irish dancing, live music, drinks deals, and karaoke—all accompanied by a handy Guinness (or 10)—until the early hours await as parts of the capital turn green.