Raise a glass: Here’s where to find natural wine in Prague
Vršovice
Fajnšmekr is a modest space offering a rich selection of wines, cheeses and cold cuts. In their own words, "we believe that it makes sense to drink healthy wines that are made traditionally, handcrafted and without chemicals, supporting winemakers who do not plunder, but cultivate and protect nature and the landscape". As the spring evenings continue to get warmer, it’s hard to resist finding a spot in their garden – sitting out on the street with a glass of wine, soaking up the atmosphere of the neighbourhood.
Combine natural wine with an excellent dinner or lunch at Kro, with locations in both Vinohrady or Vršovice. (Or head to the one in Karlin – see below for tips on Karlin establishments.) Try the fresh, playful wines from Burgenland winemaker Markus Altenburger.
A highlight of this summer is the reopening of Villa 63 – they’ve had a little makeover, and you can now sip natural wine inside in the café, a perfect hideout for when the weather turns.
For morning coffee and evening wine (literally), check out Ráno kávu večer víno on Kodaňská street.
Holešovice and Bubeneč
Make like the Holešovice, Letná and Dejvice locals and raise a glass at Na břehu Rhôny (you can also find them in Letná and lower Holešovice, Vinohrady, Výton and Maltézské náměstí), Sedmička on Strossmayerovo náměstí or Winegeek on Řezáčovo náměstí (nicknamed Heřmaňák). In lower Holešovice, wander down Osadní street, where you can choose from three places: Osada, The Winery – the wine bar of the nearby The Eatery restaurant, and fans of naturals and Katka Jakusová's pizza should make a beeline to Slice Slice Baby on the corner.
Enjoy an afternoon reward at bistro Šodó, whose co-founders Honza and Zuzka like to personally visit winemakers in South Moravia.
Sip a glass of natural in the afternoon and evening at Luft, a bar next to the Academy of Fine Arts. The menu includes classics from Milan Nestarec or the popular "orangeade" Vulcanica from Pivnice Čajkov.
Karlín
From Holešovice, head across the river to Karlín, taking in the modern development at Flemming's or the Veltliner garden, where interesting tastings are often held.
Savour brunch or the atmosphere in the outdoor garden with a glass of wine in hand at everyone's favourite, Etapa.
Revír, found on the water’s edge by the HolKa footbridge in Karlin also invites you to have a drink. Inside accompanied by music from a DJ, outside with friends on summer evenings.
City Centre
End your weekly stroll through the Old Town at Vin de Marie in Dlouhá street, or treat yourself to a nice evening in the adjacent tasting restaurant Marie B, where, if you wish, they will serve you some of the wines from Vin de Marie with your courses. Here too, they hold monthly tastings and sell carefully selected bottles.
On Saturdays, enjoy a glass and soak up the atmosphere of the Bokovka courtyard, and for fans of natural wines, the Alma Wines shop in V Jirchářích street is also open. Stay a little longer at Vin-arna, or grab dinner at Alma. Authentic, natural wines are also available at Autentist, in the newly opened Winist which specialises in Georgian wines, or at the renowned Vinograf in Jindřišská street.
