Best Burgers in Prague: Vinohrady to Karlín

The best burgers in Prague are spread across the residential districts east and north of the historic centre: Vinohrady, Žižkov, Karlín and Holešovice. The New Town (Nové Město) around Wenceslas Square adds central options. Expect thick beef patties in soft buns next to a growing number of thin, crisp-edged smash burgers.

Burgers are a recent arrival in Prague. They were almost absent before the fall of communism in 1989, and the first wave of dedicated burger bars opened in the early 2010s, starting in Vinohrady; a Prague Burger Fest was already running by 2013. Czech habits shape the meal. A burger here usually comes with a draught lager, and smažený sýr, the breaded fried cheese Czechs eat in a bun from street stands, is still its local rival.

Burgers in Prague: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Vinohrady, Žižkov, Karlín (Prague 8), Holešovice (Prague 7) and the New Town.
• Local rival: smažený sýr, a thick slab of breaded cheese, fried and served on a plate or in a bun, usually with tartar sauce.
• What to drink: Czech lager on draught. Czechia has the highest beer consumption per person in the world.
• Currency: the Czech koruna (CZK). Czechia does not use the euro, so check that a menu quotes koruna before ordering.
• Getting around: three metro lines (A, B and C) and a dense tram network that keeps running through the night.

Every guide we publish on Prague is dated and lists only venues, addresses, prices and ratings we could verify. To compare the Czech capital with other cities, browse our burger restaurant guides by city.