The Czech capital of 1.3 million people has long been a popular destination for raucous stag parties and pub crawls, largely British.

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Prague Deputy Mayor Zdenek Hrib told reporters on Monday that nighttime pub crawls would now be banned.

“It will not be possible to organize guided tours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (8 p.m.-04 a.m. GMT),” he added.

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Jiri Pospisil, another deputy mayor, said Prague City Hall was “looking for a more cultured and wealthier tourist… not a tourist who comes for a short time just to get drunk.”

Foreign beer lovers have for years helped the Czech Republic maintain its position as the thirstiest country in the world.

In 2023, the average Czech – all citizens, including newborns – drank 128 liters of beer, a world record, despite a steady decline since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Beer remains cheaper than water in some restaurants and many pubs in the UNESCO-listed historic center offer the famous local lager for less than three dollars a pint.

Vaclav Starek, president of the Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants, welcomed the town hall’s decision.

Czech beer is more than just a drink; it is a national symbol.

It is an internationally renowned product; there is a National Beer Day on September 27 and Czech beer has a protected geographical indication (PGI).

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The oldest pub in Prague is U Fleků (Křemencova 11), opened in 1499.

The brasserie can now accommodate up to 700 customers, and all its rooms are decorated with different themes and decors.

Its craft beer, with 13% alcohol, is the only variety served here.

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