Eat · Old Town Square & Josefov
Lokál Dlouhá
Czech pub-style hall a few minutes north of the square: go for an early dinner or a late lunch; tables fill from 18:00, so book for evenings.
- Tank beer
- Book for dinner
- Czech classics
- Order: Svíčková or goulash with a beer
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–13:30
- Queue risk: 13:30–15:00
- Bring cash
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch to late evening; check the current hours
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–13:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
Kč 300–550 (≈ US$15–30)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- SvíčkovásvíčkováThe classic; cream sauce and dumplings.Kč 320–420≈ US$16–20
- Tank PilsnerpivoHalf litre, freshly tapped.Kč 55–85≈ US$3–5
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Book online or by phone for dinner and weekends; walk in at lunch.
- Say 'ještě jedno' for another or put your beer mat over the glass to stop.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Fried cheese and salads; check stock in soups. · say: “Jsem vegetarián. Máte něco bez masa?”
- NoVegan · Little on the menu; ask.
- NoHalal · Pork on most dishes; no certified halal. · say: “Nejím vepřové.”
- AskGluten-free · Dumplings and breadcrumbs are wheat; grilled meat is safer.
- AskNut allergy · Ask about desserts.
- AskAllergy · Show a written card in Czech; staff check the kitchen willingly but cross-contact is possible. · say: “Mám alergii na ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the table and check the bill; a service charge is not added by default (check).
- Prices are on the menu; a service charge may be added on large groups: check the bill.
- Cards accepted; keep some cash for tips.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in at lunch; book for dinner (not verified).
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Book online or by phone for dinner and weekends; walk in at lunch.
- 2Say 'ještě jedno' for another or put your beer mat over the glass to stop.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| The bill, please | Účet, prosím | OO-chet PRO-seem |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí? | KOH-lik toh STOH-yee |
| Hello / Good day | Dobrý den | DOH-bree den |
| Goodbye | Na shledanou | nah SKHLEH-dah-noh |
| Thank you | Děkuji | DYEH-kwee |
Portions and sharing
- Svíčková or guláš with a half-litre of tank Pilsner.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Order beer first: it is served fresh and the waiter will bring a refill unless you say stop.
- Extra bread or sauce: Charged per piece if you take it — Say no if you do not want it.
- Refill beer: Each glass is added to your tab — Say 'stačí' (enough) or cover the glass.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the table and check the bill; a service charge is not added by default (check).
- Prices are on the menu; a service charge may be added on large groups: check the bill.
- Cards accepted; keep some cash for tips.
- Tipping: Round up or leave 10% in restaurants if service is good; say the total you want when you pay ('deset procent' or the final sum) rather than leaving cash on the table.
- Check whether service is on the bill; add about 10% only if it is not, and tell the waiter the total you want.
At the table
- Lunch is the best value: many pubs offer a set weekday menu (polední menu) from 11:00 to 14:00 at about CZK 170-280 (≈ US$9–14).Lunch is the best value: many pubs offer a set weekday menu (polední menu) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at about CZK 170-280 (≈ US$9–14).
- Skip restaurants directly on Old Town Square and Charles Bridge: prices are two to three times a normal pub.
- Late-night food: pubs serve until about 22:00-23:00; after that look for street sausage stands on Wenceslas Square, 24-hour kebab shops, and hotel snack bars. Options are limited after midnight.Late-night food: pubs serve until about 10:00 PM-11:00 PM; after that look for street sausage stands on Wenceslas Square, 24-hour kebab shops, and hotel snack bars. Options are limited after midnight.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- CZK 300–550 (≈ US$15–30) per person for a main and one beer (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted; keep small notes for tips.
Cards accepted; tap and chip common (check).
Not common.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Fried cheese and salads; check stock in soups.
Show: Jsem vegetarián. Máte něco bez masa?
- Veganno
Little on the menu; ask.
- Halalno
Pork on most dishes; no certified halal.
Show: Nejím vepřové.
- Gluten-freeask
Dumplings and breadcrumbs are wheat; grilled meat is safer.
- Nut allergyask
Ask about desserts.
- Allergyask
Show a written card in Czech; staff check the kitchen willingly but cross-contact is possible.
Show: Mám alergii na ___.
What is in the dishes
- Svíčkovásvíčkovádairy
- Gulášgulášwheat · beef
- Fried cheesesmažený sýrdairy
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Book online for dinner and weekends; walk in at lunch.
- How far ahead
- 1–2 days in season
- No-show / cancel fee
- Call to cancel.
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Public holidays | check before you go | Hours may be shorter; check. |
| Christmas Eve | check before you go | Usually closed or short hours; check. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00heavyexpect a line
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 18:00heavyexpect a line
- 19:00packedexpect a long line
- 20:00packedexpect a long line
- 21:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; Friday and Saturday evenings run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: yes · stroller: ok · Children's portions; noisy on weekend nights
- Access
- step-free: partial · A step at the entrance; a large hall inside
Hygiene
- Standards are high; busy halls turn food over fast.
- Tap water is safe; ask for 'voda z kohoutku' if you want it free (may be charged).
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in at lunch; book for dinner (not verified).
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- Dlouhá street, north of Old Town Square · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Loud and full on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Beer arrives without asking; tell the waiter when you have finished.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Svíčková | Beef in a cream and vegetable sauce with knedlíky (dumplings). | Say 'svíčková, prosím'. |
| Knedlíky | Bread or potato dumplings. | Ask for 'houskové' (bread) or 'bramborové' (potato). |
| Tankové pivo | Beer from a tank, unpasteurised. | Ask for 'tankové' by the half-litre. |
| Smažený sýr | Fried cheese in breadcrumbs. | One portion is generous. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A main is about CZK 250–450 (≈ US$12–25) and a half-litre of beer about CZK 55–80 (≈ US$3–4) in a hall like this (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Restaurants directly on the Old Town Square charge two to three times as much for the same dish.
- rule
- Prices are on the menu; a service charge may be added on large groups: check the bill.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Extra bread or sauce | Charged per piece if you take it | Say no if you do not want it. |
| Refill beer | Each glass is added to your tab | Say 'stačí' (enough) or cover the glass. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
What should I order?
Svíčková or guláš with a half-litre of tank Pilsner.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Can I pay by card?
Yes (check).
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
Yes for dinner and weekends.
Is it good for beer?
Yes; tank beer served fresh.
Is it expensive?
Mid-range and cheaper than the square.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Havelské tržiště (Havel's Market)10 min walkA small open-air market street near Old Town Square for fruit, bread and a light lunch; go on a weekday morning, and price-check the souvenirs against a shop.
- Café Louvre17 min walkA large first-republic café on Národní street: go for breakfast or a coffee and cake between the river and Wenceslas Square; sit by the windows and skip the Friday night crowd.
- U Medvídků18 min walkAn old brewery pub on Na Perštýně with its own beer and a plain Czech menu: go at lunch for a quieter hall, or book for the evening.
- U Fleků21 min walkA brewery pub with its own dark lager and a maze of halls: go at lunch or early evening, expect tourist groups, and order the house beer and a simple dish.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Prague (eat)
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