Housed in a former bakery, Eska is the temple of "flour and water." They mill their own grains and bake bread over an open hearth. The open kitchen allows you to watch them butcher whole animals and ferment vegetables. It is lifestyle entertainment as education.
The 27th best is Puppetry. A UNESCO treasure, seeing a traditional marionette show of Don Giovanni (which premiered in Prague) is not for kids—it’s high art.
The 28th best is the Christmas Markets in Brno or Olomouc. Not the overhyped Old Town Square in Prague, but the smaller ones where you drink svařák (mulled wine) from a ceramic mug while eating trdelník (chimney cake) that doesn’t come from a tourist stall. czechbitch 30 best
The 29th best is the Technical Museum in Brno—specifically for the motorcycle exhibit. It explains the Czech obsession with mašinky (machines), from ČZ motorcycles to Tatra cars.
Finally, the 30th best is the quietest: Lázeňství (Spa culture). Not the glamorous Karlovy Vary, but the medical spas like Jáchymov. Here, you drink radioactive water from a spring, wrap yourself in peat, and walk the forest in felt slippers. It is the ultimate Czech lifestyle—slow, scientific, and deeply restorative. Housed in a former bakery, Eska is the
Beyond dumplings and beer, the culinary scene has exploded in recent years.
13. Pilsner Urquell Brewery (Plzeň): A pilgrimage for beer lovers. Take the tour to see the raw ingredients and taste unfiltered, unpasteurized beer straight from the oak lager barrels. 14. Lokál (Prague & others): A chain of pubs run by the Pilsner Urquell group that simulates a traditional Czech pub but with perfect quality control. The fried cheese and tartar steak are legendary. 15. Moravian Wine Region (Mikulov/Valtice): Visit the "Wine Salon" in Valtice Castle to taste the top 100 wines of the year. Mikulov is a picture-perfect town sitting on a lake surrounded by vineyards. 16. La Degustation (Prague): A Michelin-starred experience. It offers modern Bohemian cuisine with heavy French influence—proof that Czech dining is world-class. 17. Trdelník (Old Town Markets): Touristy? Yes. Delicious? Also yes. Watch the "chimney cake" being grilled over coals, coated in sugar and nuts. 18. Savouring "Smažený Sýr": The ultimate Czech street food. A thick slice of Edam cheese, breaded and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce. Best eaten at a busy stand after midnight. The 27th best is Puppetry
A legendary revue cinema. They play cult classics, old Czech films, and midnight horror marathons. The bar serves Kofola (Czech Coke) and rum. It is the hipster cinema experience.