Historical context
Visit a site central to the city's democratic history.
Understand how this venue reflected the political ideals of early 20th-century Prague.
Overview
The American Bar, situated in the basement of the Municipal House, represents a vital piece of Prague history as the oldest bar in the city and the second oldest in Europe. First established in 1912, the space maintains a striking Art Nouveau aesthetic, characterized by walls lined with black Rako tiles, white grout, and brass-framed folk paintings by Mikoláš Aleš. Guests are seated in black leather armchairs, surrounded by vaulted ceilings illuminated by a notable heron-motif chandelier designed by František Křižík. Today, under the management of the Vyšehrad 2000 group, it provides a unique opportunity to enjoy a high-standard cocktail experience in a room that historically served as a space for public discourse regarding the formation of a democratic republic.
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
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| Category | Food and Drink | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Bar | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Food and Drink > Alcoholic Beverage Venue > Bar | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | náměstí Republiky 1090/5, 110 00 Praha, CZ | Unavailable |
| Phones | +420222002784 | Unavailable |
| Emails | vysehrad2000@vysehrad2000.cz | Unavailable |
| Websites | http://www.americkybar.cz | Unavailable |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.087702, 14.428024 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e35418cb06e2 | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | d8bee236-0af5-4175-a79d-3916796126e4 | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.9264877438545228 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | Unavailable | |
| Republic Square | H3 cell: 881e35418dfffff | Unavailable | |
| 0.91 | Walker's Paradise | Unavailable | |
| 0.78 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | Unavailable | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | Unavailable |
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| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| New Town | 31 |
| Josefov | 555 |
| Holešovice | 734 |
| Lesser Town | 1,051 |
| Smíchov | 1,552 |
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Artistic discovery
View the heron-motif chandelier by artist František Křižík.
Appreciate the rare functional art found within the Municipal House basement.
Architecture tour
Examine exquisite Art Nouveau design in daily operation.
Study the brass-framed paintings and period tiles while enjoying a signature cocktail.
Opening hours
Mon11:30–23:00
Tue11:30–23:00
Wed11:30–23:00
Thu11:30–23:00
Fri11:30–23:00
Sat11:30–23:00
Sun11:30–23:00
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