1Výčep Na stojáka
Standing beer bar·Jakubské náměstí·Kč·20s
A small taproom on Jakubské náměstí, the square locals call Jakubák and the centre of Brno's social life, pouring beers from small Czech breweries. On warm evenings the crowd spills out onto the square with a glass in hand, and talking to strangers is part of the ritual.
Běhounská 16, 602 00 Brno · Walk-in
2Bar, který neexistuje
Cocktail bar·City centre·Kč Kč·30s
A legendary New York-style cocktail bar open since 2012, with signature drinks, burgers and hundreds of bottles from floor to ceiling. Busy every night of the week and open late, so it is easy to strike up a conversation at the bar.
Dvořákova 1, 602 00 Brno · Takes bookings
3Pegas
Brewpub·City centre·Kč·All ages
A classic brewpub with its own beer, hearty Czech food and long tables, a few steps from Jakubské náměstí. Sharing a table with strangers is completely normal here.
Jakubská 120/4, 602 00 Brno · Takes bookings
4Lucky Bastard Beerhouse
Craft beer pub·Veveří·Kč·30s
A pub pouring only ales from its own craft brewery, open Monday to Saturday from 16:00. Relaxed and friendly, with a crowd of beer fans happy to talk about what is on tap.
Bratří Čapků 95/8, Brno · Takes bookings
5Ochutnávková pivnice
Craft beer pub·Lidická·Kč·30s
A long-running tasting pub for beer lovers, with a constantly changing line-up of draught beers from small breweries listed on its website. Regulars compare notes across the tables.
Lidická 1860/10, 602 00 Brno · Walk-in
6Fléda
Music club·Štefánikova·Kč Kč·20s
One of the city's best-known music clubs, with concerts by Czech and international bands and big themed parties. Going to a gig is an easy way to meet people who like the same music.
Štefánikova 95/24, 602 00 Brno · Takes bookings
7Kabinet Múz
Club and bar·City centre·Kč·20s
A small music club and bar with concerts, DJ nights and regular jam sessions, open from the afternoon on weekdays. An intimate space where you end up chatting with the people next to you.
Sukova 49/4, 602 00 Brno · Walk-in
8INDUSTRA
Culture centre·Židenice (Nová Zbrojovka)·Kč·All ages
A large independent culture centre in the old Zbrojovka factory halls, with a gallery, theatre, new circus, cinema, fablab and its own coffee roastery. Events of every kind attract a curious, creative crowd.
Lazaretní 925/9, 615 00 Brno · Takes bookings
9CUBANA bar
Rum and cocktail bar·City centre·Kč Kč·30s
A rum and cocktail bar with more than 500 rums, signature drinks, rum tastings and a summer terrace. A tasting evening is a fun, sociable way to meet people.
Jezuitská 7/3, 602 00 Brno · Takes bookings
10SKØG Urban Hub
Café and bar·Dominikánské náměstí·Kč·20s
A popular café and bar open from morning until late, which asks guests to spend weekday evenings after 19:00 and weekends offline. Without laptops on every table, people actually talk to each other.
Dominikánské náměstí 187/5, 602 00 Brno · Takes bookings