Prague is absinthe capital of world! My alcoholic drink of choice is absinthe. While I don't drink often, when I do, absinthe is one of my choices, so of course I was going to drink absinthe while I'm here. Not only does Absintherie serve as a beautiful absinthe bar, it's also a small absinthe museum! They have displays with fascinating information about the history of absinthe, and items related to the making of absinthe. Since it's a Prague specialty, I chose to drink macerated absinthe. It was so fun to watch the bartender expertly handle the drink and the flames. Once my drink was made, I wandered around Absintherie while enjoying my drink and enjoying the displays and learning omre about absinthe. They used to sell absinthe ice cream here, according to a blog I read back in the early 2010s. Unfortunately, due to regulations in Prague, absinthe ice cream is no longer offered. However, the bartender who served me quickly whipped up a small bowl for me. When I asked him how much I owe him, he said don't worry about it, they only give it to nice people. That was so sweet and nice of him!!! 5 stars for sure!!!!! Thank you Absintherie for being such a memorable absinthe bar in Prague! read more

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Oof where should I start. Started with this bar and ask for good recommendations which were provided. A little bit distant service but maybe it's my American love for service. Atmosphere is fantastic- nice decor and quite nice and quiet. Don't no if they have food but won't there for it. read more

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Interesting place. Bartenders were very knowledgeable. The vibe was weird and quirky which I think is normal for absinthe. No food other than bar snacks. Absinthe is a process and a little pricey. Overall, I would say worth the experience at least once. read more

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Seemed like a very authentic experience. If you want to be introduced to absinthe, come here. Jan was great.

This place was so special we made a point to come back a second time. They offer live music, delicious snacks and above par service! This place has so much character and charm it's a must stop in and try! read more

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Must try establishment if in the Old Town area. I'm no absinthe drinker by any stretch of the imagination, but their specially crafted cocktails made me fan! The wait staff was welcoming, knowledgeable and detail oriented. I also loved their look. It's some of the coolest uniforms I've ever seen. The same is true for the ambiance. read more

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Such a cute bar with tons of drink options! If absinthe isn't your thing....there are other options and the locale isn't to be missed. There's live music certain times. The staff are very busy and go out do their way to help you! Fantastic fun!! read more

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There are a few absinthe Bars downtown. Both are good, though this one stands out with their Absinthe selection and presentation earning it my number once choice. The staff is very friendly and helpful while also being knowledgeable about the different types of absinthe, its history, and the preparation methods associated with them. I tried a few different selection and enjoyed them all, especially the choices the staff recommended. I picked up some Absinthe chocolate which also proved to be a neat purchase. If you are new to the scene or a Absinthe Connoisseur this is the place for you. read more

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I can't comment on the Absinthe, since I don't drink alcohol, but my husband loved it. I CAN comment on the Absinthe ice cream and it was DELICIOUS! The guy helping us gave us a ton of information and he was so great, it became and experience, rather than a quick visit. The interior is newly designed and freaking awesome. Everywhere you look, your eyes will feast. Super fun! read more

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Swanky and warm welcoming. Loved this place. Enjoyed the piano player. We sat upstairs and had some nice cocktails. Even gave us little bar type snacks! They had some merch and I got an awesome T-shirt!! Ask for sizes! read more

One of the best places. Love the uniqueness, service was great, she explained the origin of the drinks. Ambiance is great since they give your space and you can have a talk or being in your own I would definitely will go back! My first time trying this drinks!! read more

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Incredibly cool spot. Amazing drinks, phenomenal service. Old school vibes. The staff was incredibly helpful with their recommendations. read more

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Cozy and warm bar off Old Town Square. Very friendly bar where you are likely to meet fellow Absinthe drinkers and share drinks. If you like Absinthe, I can't think of a better place to sit and enjoy. read more

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Awesome place Went twice and had a great experience Bartenders are top notch and knowledgeable Will return before my trip ends read more

The experience was great. No one in my group loves absinthe, but the overall experience was well worth it. read more

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You have to try different things in life, absinthe is one of them. I've never tried this drink before only heard the legend behind this mystical drink. You can't find a better place to try this than in the gothic city of Praha. Stop by this place and try this drink, it is definitely not your average libation, it is a different experience for sure. read more

If you like Absinth this is the place to drink it. Cool spot a short walk from Old Town Square. They have tons of different absinthes. I recommend trying one of the Czech ones -- different than the French style. After that grab a cocktail or two -- I personally enjoyed the Absinthe Gingerbread Mule and the one with the cat in the name (I forget what it was exactly ) . I went a few times when I was in Prague and had most of the cocktails and you really can't go wrong with any of them. read more

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This would have been a four or five star Absintherie if the waitress ever stopped making out with the random dude next to the bar and provided service of any sort. But, she didn't, so it wasn't. Eventually, the bartender made the rounds and brought us our drinks, but the wait time was crazy, given that it wasn't particularly busy. The drinks were fine, but there are certainly other bars in the area. read more

Came here for drinks after having dinner in the area with the bf and a friend when we were in town a few weeks ago. True absinthe is hard to come by in the U.S. still, and despite reading articles from locals about how absinthe isn't even worth seeking out if you're looking for unique spirits in Prague and/or the Czech Republic, we still felt like we should try some for ourselves. We chose to come here as it happened to be in Franz Kafka Square, and we felt like the 2 together just seemed so very Czech. The bar itself is fairly small, but they do do table service, so you don't have to order at the bar necessarily. The list for absinthes was quite staggering, and since I'm not a very big fan of the taste of absinthe, I decided to opt for a six-toed cat cocktail instead. The bf decided to get an absinthe zombie cocktail, and my friend opted for one of the Czech absinthes instead. We were served rather promptly, and while the cocktails packed quite the punch, both the bf and I should've done what my friend had done and ordered an actual glass of absinthe instead. It came with a very ornate fountain of water, replete with smoking dry ice, which dripped slowly onto a sugar cube on top of a slotted spoon into the absinthe, the way it's traditionally served. We were at least glad that one of us had opted to get straight absinthe so that we could witness this for ourselves, and for that reason alone, I think it's worth coming here. Also, the bar itself has tons of art nouveau ads for absinthe, so you feel like you're on the set for Moulin Rouge. read more

The brunette waitress here has the biggest RBF! Dude u work in old town with all the tourist. Smile bitch! With a diamond tattoo We opted for the cocktails but my friend got the absinthe shot and it came with an awesome contraption! Raspberry Bramble - very tatty lemonade but not sweet so it's good Fruit mojito - simple but good Wasabi Rhubarb - this is so cool!! You take a shot and then some green cotton candy! read more

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Ahead of my move to Prague, I read "do not drink absinthe!!" on local blogs. I didn't take heed, and I'm glad I was able to form my own opinion! I stumbled upon this spot twice this weekend. The first time, my roommate and I popped in, looked around, and decided we didn't feel like drinking anymore so we moved along. Last night, a group of us happened to walk by it yet again and decided to see if they could squeeze us in. By a stroke of luck, a group got up as we walked in, so the seven of us jumped on it. Shortly thereafter, a sweet server came to take our order. I selected the berry absinthe cocktail, while a few of my friends went with the raspberry bramble absinthe. While my berry drink was delicious (and had real blueberries in it!), I had a taste of theirs and knew I had to order it. By far, the raspberry bramble runs the show if you want a sweet drink without much of a kick. Only downside: the blueberry on the mixing stick is, indeed, fake. Do not try to eat it. Good news: I was not on my face after drinking the two cocktails. Thank goodness! Now, keep in mind: If you need to use the facilities here, you are WARNED: You may walk out of the single stall to a dude midstream at the urinal...which is conveniently situated directly next to the one sink. He and I both looked so uncomfortable at the interaction. I bolted out of there so quickly after rinsing my hands... Yikes. But yeah, it's a cool spot otherwise and the upstairs area is awesome. You will have to pay at the bar like most other places over here, but NBD. They prefer cash to cards, also like most places here. Check it out if you're nearby and want a good cocktail. read more

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I walked in on a lim. I mean I wasn't even planning on drinking but the decor doors really got me. After a day of traveling and walking up and down Charles bridge I thought why not ? Let's do it! I was automatically greeted by a very friendly bartender and given a menu. I ordered the front drink but there were so many more drinks that caught my eye. Sitting at this bar is an experience in its own so I would definitely recommend getting an up close and personal front row seat. Loved that they took visa here! read more

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This is a tiny place just around the corner from the old town square and its Meet Burger. Look for the door with the green glow... follow the green fairy. There is not much room to sit, but it doesn't take much time (or money, really) to get a bit happy here. Not that I'm any kind of expert, but I would recommend the beetle absinthe. That's what was recommended to us and it is prepared here in the Czech style: lit on fire. Watch them prepare it; that's worth the price right there. When they say sip it and alternate with water... LISTEN TO THEM. Wow. An experience if you're in Prague and have never had absinthe prepared in this style before. I encourage you to experience absinthe on its own, even if you share 40 ml with others, before you get one of the many cocktails or other absinthe-containing products. I am pretty sure they don't do food or much beyond the absinthe stuff, so eat first :) read more

Absintherie - Two absinthe-based drinks: raspberry mojito and zombie (with the flower in it). the absinthe hides really well in these. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious cocktails and plenty of authentic absinthe to enjoy from Swiss, French and Czech of course. A+

I'm Czech and hop over to visit family frequently. This time, the boy met me in Praha for a little tourist-in-my-home fun. I put together a list of spots for us to hit, and this was one of them. Absintherie was rad! I was worried it would be a tourist trap, but it was not. Service was decent, and the atmosphere is very cool. We ended up sitting at a table on the 2nd floor which overlooked the bar and really enjoyed it. I would absolutely come back here! Sure, it's a *bit* touristy, but it's still fun for anyone. I'm pretty ruthless when it comes to this stuff, so if I give it the green light, it's good. // Byla jsem příjemně překvapena Absintherie. Bála jsem se, že to bude plno turistů, ale nebylo. Měli jsme skvělé nápoje a služba taky byla dobrá. Určitě bych se vrátila! read more

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Might look like a tourist trap, but let me assure you it is not. The staff were very informative, which was great because it was my first time playing around absinthe. It's also very cool looking inside. read more

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This is the nastiest shit that has ever had the honor of passing down my throat...just the smell of absinthe makes me want to vomit like Peter and Brian in that one Family Guy episode, oh God. I cannot believe I managed to down two shots, anything more and I probably would have woken up in jail with stripper nurses speaking in their native tongues offering me tongue, I mean this is Prague after all. "No ragrets!" Try if you're brave, atleast once in your life so you could tell all your friends about the one time you almost died. I recommend but I don't recommend, if that makes sense. read more

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Great bar with great cocktails! I do enjoy absinthe but go to this wonderful bar and have an absinthe cocktail. Incredible how balanced they made these tasty drinks. Our table enjoyed the Merry Berry, smashed frog, Singapore sling and gingerbread mule. All very well made and extremely tasty. Will be coming back tomorrow. read more

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We came so the guys could try Absinthe and we all ended up trying it. They had a huge list of Absinthe but we wanted to try a Czech brand. He explained the difference between macerated and distilled. He said the macerated would be less harsh so we went with that. I thought that it was just going to be a small drink in a little glass and we would be done, but it was a show! He started with sugar cubes on the top of metal containers, one for each drink, then lit them on fire.. He then lit the alcohol on fire and poured fire into the glasses. I videoed it but even the smaller ones were too big to post here. The place is beautiful especially the mural in the front room with a green Absinthe fairy and Vincent Van Gogh giving her his ear as he sits at the bar and drinks Absinthe. I love his work and it was in that style. Very pretty. I didn't feel any effects from the Absinthe. Maybe you have to drink a lot? I was a little worried about its reputation, but all for naught. I am glad we did it. read more

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Cool place to try Absinthe..... had never tried it and they had a tasting plate. The decor is cool and music is good. Laid back atmosphere read more

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Love this place. Great service and knowledgeable bartender on the different absinthe products here. Not to mention you can also pay in bitcoins which is handy for those traveling. read more

Dark little spot tucked away on a pedestrian block not far from the Astronomical Clock. Never having had absinthe and it being very close to the apartment I was renting, I went in completely clueless. The bartender/waiter came over and I explained I was an absinthe newbie and asked what he recommended - they have well over 50 different bottles from different countries. He asked if I wanted to try a Czech brand and he suggested one which was macerated (King of Spirits). From the little reading I had done, I had read macerated is more like moonshine and distilled would be a better drink (not sure how true this is, but I went with it), so I asked for a distilled kind instead. He sort of rolled his eyes and suggested one which I went with (St. Antoine). I didn't get a very friendly feeling from him which I was bummed about, since it seemed people had great experiences here and I was hoping to have the same. After a little bit, he came over with all the required equipment - water dispenser, spoon, sugar cube and explained how it worked. Off he went. Pretty much never to return again for a long time until I had to flag him for the check. 5* for the environment/drinks 2* for service. read more

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Great Place! Got to experience the true way of consuming absinthe. What better place to go for that than here?! We ordered 2 King of Spirits and 2 Absinth Beetle. Pretty rough! They gave us a bottle of water and a basket of veggie chips, both were very helpful in drinking the harsh alcohol. Check out the menu photo for other drinks offered here if you're not up for the real thing. read more

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You get what you ask for: Absinth! Nice staff, knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection of Absinth drinks, even Absinth Ice Cream. Did not experience the green ferry tho... Place is great, even it's in the middle of the tourist areas. read more

From the moment you see this place from the outside, you know it is going to be good. Lots of green lights which I imagine is to symbolize the green fairy that you may see if you drink too much absinth. The music was modern roaring twenties ish the decor was spectacular, and there were plenty of places to sit downstairs or upstairs. Our server was not super friendly, but in Prague this seems to be the norm. I would suggest you don't take it personally and chalk it up to a cultural way of getting to the point. We ordered a couple of absinthe drinks and both were spectacular. We enjoyed the music so much we asked the bartender what it was and he shared us the playlist on Spotify. The prices are super reasonable, I think our drinks were maybe seven u.s. dollars each, and I call them drinks but they were closer to works of art. If you are in Prague and you want to try absinthe or just go to a cool place to hang out at night, I suggest you give this place a try. We loved it and will probably go back the next time we are in Prague. read more

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Perfect place if you want to try out different varieties of absinthe. Highly recommend this place!

Ambiance: a dark place that looks like was decorated by someone drinking absinthe lol Service: when we were there it was one bartender and one waitress who took and served orders for the first and second floor... The waitress was a little impatient with us, but it might be due to the slight language barrier... Nonetheless we got or orders in and our drinks came relatively quickly. She did also recommend drinks when we asked what was good. Drinks: I've come to realize absinthe is not my drink of choice, but because we were there to try absinthe we decided to order a variety of absinthe shots, ordered the absinthe beer and cocktails. There is one absinthe shot in particular that you should get... It's the one with the beetle in the bottle yes.. You might also be lucky and land a beetle leg in your glass. The mule cocktail was one of the better cocktails imo. All in all worth a visit to check it out! read more

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The service here was great. The server took the time to explain everything and really let us know about the products. I settled for the King of Spirits in the traditional Czech way. She warned me not to just shoot it as it was strong. After showing me the process of melting the sugar I took a sip of it and man was it bad. It was worse than Chinese liquor. After a minute of trying to recover from the taste I just shot it whole even though I was warned not to do it. Next I ordered it the French way with the water and the dried ice. It created a cool effect with the dripper. The absinthe was much smoother this way and I was able to actually sip this one though it still didn't taste very good. The price was close to $8 for each drink but was a good price for the experience and service. Though I found out I don't like absinthe, it was a cool novelty experience that was well worth it. read more

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Cool place right off old town square by the meet burger. The green lights drew me in. We stopped by at dinner time and did not have a problem finding a table. Like others mention, drinks are expensive but you are definitely paying for ambiance. 170cz for basic absinthe over fire. For 95 I got the winter absinthe punch (delicious). They had a live piano player which added to the Prohibitionist vibe. read more

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Service: Products: ++ Prices: Atmosphere: + The Absinthshop may look like a tourist trap from the outside and the high prices (for Prague) may confirm this, but the products and the drinks are absolutly worth the visit. You can have good drinks from an unrivaled variety in a great atmosphere if you are able to find a seat and I really enjoyed the stay. If you want to drink absinth this is a good place, but this is not were any of the locals would go. read more

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