Terasa U Prince

This building is a stack of history. The foundations and the basement go back to the 1100s. Back then, the square was a trade hub. The back wall sits right next to what was St. Michael’s church. That’s where Jan Hus used to preach in the early 1400s. Later, during the Renaissance, the place was a pharmacy called "At the Black Angel." Look at the facade. That’s 18th-century Baroque work. You can still see the statue of St. Florian by Ignatius F. Platzer. It only became a luxury hotel in the 1900s. It's seen everything from the 1918 independence to the 1948 communist takeover.

The kitchen focuses on high-end international plates. Their secret is the Josper grill. It’s a heavy-duty charcoal oven that hits massive temperatures. It seals in the juice and adds a faint smoke to the meat. Order the 900-gram Tomahawk steak or the wild boar chops. They also do a lot of Mediterranean flavors. Look for the terasa u prince menu staples like tagliatelle with fresh autumn truffles or scallops with saffron risotto. Don't leave without the Astronomical Clock dessert. It's a mousse shaped like the clock you can see from your table. It’s smart, tasty comfort food.

The drinks here aren't an afterthought. They're based on recipes from Alois Krcha. He was a local legend who ran a bar here in the 1930s. He modeled his place after an American public house. Today, that heritage lives in the basement bar and up here on the roof. Try the Prince Julep. It was created in 2000 for the hotel's opening. It swaps out bourbon for Becherovka, the spicy Czech herbal liqueur. But it still has that classic mint kick. You can also grab a Basil Swizzle or a Mitch Martini. The bartenders are pros. They make sure the drink matches the view.

Terasa U Prince knows why you're here. They built the #bubblepointview just for your social feed. It’s a small corner that hangs over the square. You get a clean shot of the Astronomical Clock without any glass or people in your way. By keeping the photographers in one spot, the rest of the terrace stays quiet for dinner. It’s a playground for influencers. You're paying for the access as much as the food. But the view is real. And it’s one of the few places where you’re guaranteed a private moment with the skyline.