Anglo-American University in Prague Fun Winter Activities for Students in Prague
Ela Angevine
Are you studying abroad in Prague, going on Erasmus, or even visiting a friend in Europe this Fall/Winter semester and wondering what there is to do after the leaves fall and snow might be in the forecast?
Look no further, here you’ll find a comprehensive list of activities to enhance student life in Prague— whether you prefer an indoor boardgame night, exploring the sights, watching a game, or enjoying the night life.
Indoor Activities for Cold Days and Nights
Boardgames are a great activity for catching up with old friends or breaking the ice with new ones. If you don’t have a stash of games at home, there are student-budget-friendly spots where you can choose from classics, such as Uno and Monopoly, or strategy and world-building, like Catan.
- Meeples and Coffee serves breakfast and drinks with a side of games with games in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
- Geekárna is a sci-fi, fantasy, English-and-Czech-friendly café bar with themed drinks and seasonal offers.
- Bohemia Boards and Brews is more local-themed bar where you can snack, drink, and game in English and Czech
Watching sports with ambiance and a lively atmosphere is a perfect way to meet new people. Try one of the many bars with sports: from football to boxing and darts.
- The Dubliner or Gabby’s Irish Pub—Irish pubs are a good bet for English-friendly games.
- Sport Bar Pohoda or Restaurace U Zábranských are great for a more local, Czech vibe.
Bowling, laser tag, and mini golf are a good alternative to trying to accommodate a big group in a restaurant or cafe, though reservations are still recommended.
- Galaxy Laser Game and Mercuria Laser Game are good for groups and team building.
- Bowling.cz has two locations in Prague, student discounts, and a cheaper price before 17:00.
- Blight Light Adventure Mini Golf and Minigolf Park offer distinct options for practicing your putting.
Prague’s nightlife has a lot to offer those who like to dance the night away, but it can be hard to decide where to go. Whether you are looking for techno, pop, oldies-but-goodies, or reggaeton, here are some recommendations:
- Bike Jesus, Altenburg 1964, and Ankali are best for techno. Tickets and events can be found on RA.co.
- Karlovy Lazne, Friends Prague, and Dogs Bar, Roxy Prague, or Chapeau Rouge are the common student haunts for a variety of music, including pop, house, reggaeton, salsa, rock.
- Club 80s or Lucerna Music Bar’s 80s and 90s Nights are for some older tunes.
- London Underground, Durty Nelly’s, and Ber.lin Bar offer karaoke for those who want to sing and dance!
Outdoor Fun: food, drinks, activities
Want to enjoy the fresh air on a sunny, but cold day? Here are some food, drinks, and activities to try!
- Manifesto Market is perfect for exploring new foods and drinks from all around the world as well as catching a game.
- Naplavka Market and Holešovice Market are more local with farmers’ booths, meat and dairy stalls, as well as snacks and full meals. Occasionally there are special, themed events hosted in these locations, too, with music or activities!
- European Christmas Market magic at Staroměstské náměstí and Náměstí Míru will also start to open in late November, offering food and drink but also handmade crafts and apparel.
Beer Gardens are a cultural phenomenon and the winter does not scare drinking a cold one away, though they are brought inside or under a heat lamp.
- Restauraci Na Květnici: for traditional Czech food and a beautiful historic location.
- U Rarášků has attracted actors, fimmakers, and artists in Prague since the 1970s, and it offers wine for those non-beer drinkers.
- Energy Pub in Riegrovy sady hosts events all year round.
- Letenský zámeček a zahrádky na Letné offers Czech cuisine and culture with a city view. As a bonus: when the temperature drops, an ice skating rink opens at Letna park!