Prague is known for many things: Rococo and Gothic architecture, a charming old town, world-class culture and, of course, beer. But what’s so bad about that? Czech beer is a tasty beer, after all.

Of course, it’s not the beer itself that’s the problem, it’s actually the kind of people who flock to town to guzzle it – we’re talking about the beer. guys.

Prague has long attracted stag and hen parties – largely because a A pint of this local lager can cost less than €3. Bbut after it was announced a ban on silly costumes was under study in the spring, and a bill aimed at capping the number of short-term vacation rentals in historic city neighborhoods was proposed last month, it is clear that Prague is growing tired of its own reputation.

It has now been announced that all beer tours run by travel companies will no longer be allowed in the city between 10pm and 6am. Deputy Mayor Jiri Pospisil said Prague was “looking for a more cultured and wealthier tourist… not one who comes for a short time.” only to get drunk”, according to the Tutor.

Although such tourist restrictions can harm local businesses, the president of the Czech Hotel and Restaurant Association, Vaclav Starek, welcomes the decision: “Traveling to the center in search of beer is a problem for the local population and for other tourists as well. I don’t think it will hurt our sales. No one will be banned from going to a pub, but these organized nightly pub crawls… are nothing we need.

Prague has a lot to offer besides noisy bar crawls, after all – check out our roundup of the best things to do in townand our essential guide to the city’s nightlife.

Fancy a pint?

Give Prague a break and discover The other main beer destinations in Europe. On a limited budget? These are the the cheapest cities in the world to buy a bev. And if you’re thinking about cutting back on your spending, don’t worry: sober evenings are on the rise, and there are many nightlife cities who are It’s so much fun you don’t even do it need a glass.

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