Historical exploration
Learn about the Balbin Poetic Party's influence on local life.
You can explore the history of this eccentric movement within the pub.
Overview
Balbin's Poetic Little Pub is a neighborhood institution that functions as much more than a standard bar. Located on Balbínova, it is the home of the Balbín Poetic Party, an organization with a history of satirical political activity. The venue serves as a cultural hub where patrons can enjoy live theater performances in an intimate, basement-style setting. Whether you are there to see a play or simply to soak in the quirky political history that defines the space, it offers a distinctively non-touristy environment that reflects a very specific, eccentric side of Prague's local culture.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bar | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy primary | Pub | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Food and Drink > Alcoholic Beverage Venue > Bar > Pub | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Brand | Balbínka | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Address | Balbínova 323/6, 120 00 Praha, CZ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Phones | +420723889143 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Emails | balbinka@balbinka.cz | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Websites | http://www.balbinka.cz/ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/220641467958841 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.076924, 14.433868 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541ab10143 | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GERS ID | a38113bf-1762-4a02-8b4c-8d6fbba17dc9 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9875199794769288 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Area
| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague 2 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| náměstí Míru | H3 cell: 881e3541abfffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.68 | Somewhat Walkable | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.95 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.39 | Moderate Exposure (50-150m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Transportation
How to get to Balbín's Poetic Little Pub from common arrival points.
| Origin | Air distance (m) |
|---|
| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
|---|---|
| New Town | 185 |
| Žižkov | 693 |
| Vršovice | 925 |
| Nusle | 1,143 |
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Evening entertainment
Catch a live show at this classic neighborhood cultural hub.
Regular performances ensure a rotating schedule of fresh, local content.
Artistic discovery
Discover local performance art in a historic, non-traditional space.
The pub hosts varied stage performances that foster a close connection.
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