Lokál Dlouhááá
Prague, Czechia; Dlouhá 33, Staré Město, Prague 1, 110 00, Czechia
Lokál Dlouhááá makes a Czech pub feel both traditional and thoroughly current. Opened in 2009, the original Lokál occupies an exceptionally long Old Town room, with wooden benches and a stainless-steel bar setting the tone. Its scale does not guarantee a free table: the restaurant’s central location and sociable character keep it busy with regulars and visitors. Beer is treated as a craft in its own right. Tanks sit close to the taps, and different styles of pouring provide an introduction to the importance of foam and service in Czech beer culture. The food follows the same practical spirit, with familiar dishes such as schnitzel, sausages and changing Czech preparations intended to accompany a proper meal rather than merely fill a gap between drinks. Prague City Tourism highlights the restaurant’s local ingredients and traditional recipes. It belongs in this selection because understanding the city’s dining culture requires time in a good pub as well as its celebrated restaurants. Reserve for the evening, bring an appetite and let a carefully poured beer establish the pace.