Mad men do Prague

We thought we would do something a little more 'fun' this time and decided to group a few designer objects and places we love around a single theme. And since everyone seems to be obsessed with Mad Men...


The top 5 Mad Men inspired things to do when in Prague:

1/  GET A HAT

You can't be Don Draper without a good hat and there isn't a better company in the Czech Republic that knows how to cover your head in style than Tonak. 

 2/ SUIT UP

A slim-fit suit is a must and for a true gentleman a custom suit is the only option. Made to measure suits are now available with Blažek or Le Premier.

3/ WALK IN STYLE

Let's kick it up a notch with some tailor-made shoes. You heard me. Salon Lawart has been making them for the Czech elite since 1995. 

4/ CHECK THE TIME

There is nothing classier a man can wear than a stylish watch. Prim is a brand with tradition, the sort of company that was around when your grandfather got his first watch.

5/ PERHAPS A DRINK AND A CIGAR / ETTE ?

The perfect place to do it is at Bar and Books in Prague.

Images courtesy of Tonak, Blažek, Salon Lawart, Prim and Bar and Books.

Tower Park Prague / Žižkov TV Tower, Prague

The Prague TV tower (also know as the Žižkov tower - located in Prague's Žižkov district) is a dominant feature of the city skyline. Built between 1985 and 1992, the 216 meter high tower has been a target of criticism much too often. It has even made the list of the ugliest buildings in the world on several occasions, both at home and internationally. If you try to compare the tower to some of Prague's iconic buildings you may perhaps agree with the building's critics. But if you view it as a stand alone structure, you might just discover its unique nature and beauty.

Photos courtesy of Tower Park Prague

Since the year 2000 the tower has been decorated with fiberglass sculptures in the shape of babies; the work of art of David Černý. The installation was originally temporary but with the babies' increasing popularity, the sculptures became a permanent feature of the tower.

Photo courtesy of Tower Park Prague

As much as the exterior of the tower has been the center of many debates, it is on the interior that we will focus today. Over the past year, the tower underwent construction and opened its doors to the public only yesterday. The result is a more modern and practical interior. Apart from dazzling views of Prague, the tower's observatory now also offers comfortable seating in original bubble chairs.

Photos courtesy of Tower Park Prague

The tower also houses three restaurants with just as unique interiors. The visitor has a choice between the luxurious Oblaca (a play on the Czech word for skies - oblaka) restaurant, a bistro and a bar, which recently won an award for its interior design.

Photos courtesy of Tower Park Prague

Finally, perhaps the most unique feature of the tower is its newly opened One Room Hotel. As the name indicates, it consists only of one room with undoubtedly the most beautiful and holistic view of Prague. The price for a nights stay is yet to be announced but is expected to be around 1,000 EUR per night.

Photo courtesy of Tower Park Prague

So whether you're looking for the best view of Prague, a romantic dinner, a fab night out or a unique nights stay, the Prague TV tower (now branded as Tower Park Prague) is the place to be. A visit to the observatory will cost you 150 CZK, dinner ranges between 200 and 300 CZK, a drink is around 150 CZK and a sleepover will come to 25,000 CZK. 

Jazz Dock, Prague

If you're a fan of great jazz then Prague is the place to be. And if you're a fan of modern design then make sure to drop by Jazz Dock.

Jazz Dock offers a new stage for Prague's music scene. Its isolated location is perfect for live music gigs lasting till early morning hours. Its interior works well for chamber like concerts, as well as modern jazz performances.

  

And you'll love the ten meters long bar!

Photos courstesy of Jazz Dock.

Radost FX, Prague

Do you know where Rihanna filmed her "Don't stop the music" video? In Radost FX in Prague.

"Radost" is the Czech word for "happiness" and if you're a fan of great vegetarian cuisine, cozy design and good music then happiness is all you'll feel in the Radost FX complex.  

 ...and I'm using the word "complex" intentionally because Radost is not just a bar, it includes a cafe, restaurant, lounge and club. All under one roof.

Photos courtesy of Radost FX.

Výtopna restaurant, Prague - Brno - Orlová

Imagine a bar interlinked with railroad tracks, where your beer and food is delivered on a tiny choo choo train! Sound like a crazy idea to you? Try visiting one of the Výtopna restaurants, now opened in Prague, Brno and Orlová. The concept was founded by Petr Fridrich, who opened the first restaurant of its kind in Brno in 2009.

Photos courtesy of Výtopna.

Café Rozmar, Prague

Looking for good coffee in Prague? Try Café Rozmar. You'll LOVE their green interior! Architects of the project are Ing.arch. Helena Sudková, Ing.arch. Daniel Snížek and Ing.arch. Pavol Remšík.

Photos courtesy of Café Rozmar.

Music club Phenomen, Prague

The recently opened music club Phenomen stands out from the crowd with its original retro design.

Buddha-Bar Hotel, Prague

For the first time in its history, the world famous Parisian bar/restaurant/lounge concept Buddha-Bar opens a new boutique hotel in Prague. The images best reveal the atmosphere of the hotel rooms and suites.

As every Buddha-Bar concept, the Prague hotel includes the infamous bar and Siddharta Café.

Sasazu, Prague

The recently opened club and restaurant Sasazu brings new life to the rather isolated part of Prague - Holešovice. The 1500 m2 club is now a favored location for world famous DJs & music artists and the Sasazu restaurant tops all Czech gastronomy charts.