Czech Folklore Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks Prague

The Folklore Garden in Hlubočepy

The show takes place at the Folklore Garden, a restaurant venue at Na Zlíchově 18 in Hlubočepy, a quiet district of Prague 5 on the left bank of the Vltava, south-west of the centre. The setting is rustic, with wooden tables, folk decoration and a garden that comes into its own in the warm months. Close by stands the small historic manor of Hlubočepy, and behind the district opens the Prokop Valley, a limestone nature reserve loved by locals for weekend outings.

How to get to the Folklore Garden is straightforward: take a tram from the centre to the Hlubočepy stop, right in front of the venue, a ride of about 20 to 25 minutes, or come by taxi or car, as there is a large car park at the door. If you prefer not to cross the city at night, choose an option with hotel transfer: our driver collects you in central Prague between 18:30 and 19:00 and brings you back after the show.

Bohemian and Moravian folk traditions

Czechia joins two historic lands with distinct folk cultures. Bohemia, in the west, is the cradle of the polka, a lively dance that appeared here in the 1830s and swept across Europe, and of bagpipe and brass music. Moravia, in the east, is famous for its fiery violin and cimbalom bands, its richly embroidered costumes and the leaping dances of its young men. Folk songs were collected and celebrated in the 19th century during the Czech national revival, and villages still sing them at their festivals.

The show brings both traditions to the stage. Musicians and dancers in colourful costumes perform songs and dances from the Bohemian and Moravian regions, from polkas and mazurkas to playful courting dances. The band invites everyone to sing along and the dancers lead a short lesson, so even shy guests often end up on the floor. The evening closes with songs from the guests' own countries, a warm finale that makes this one of the best things to do in Prague at night.

A four-course traditional Czech dinner

Czech cooking is hearty country food built on potatoes, cabbage, dumplings, roasted meat and rich sauces, made for cold winters. The dinner opens with a light cottage cheese spread with fresh bread, followed by bramboračka, the classic Czech potato soup, often seasoned with marjoram and found on almost every family table in winter. Food arrives in generous portions, either served to the middle of your table or, on some evenings, as a garden buffet.

The main course of the default option is a roasted quarter chicken with mashed and baked potatoes and a house-made cabbage salad. Other options replace it with traditional baked meats, grilled vegetables or a halal chicken skewer, so every diet in your group is covered. Dessert is a sweet apple strudel, a speciality shared across Central Europe from Prague to Vienna, served with coffee or tea, and drinks are refilled throughout the evening.

Planning your evening in Prague 5

The show runs every evening from 19:30 to about 22:00, which leaves the whole day free for sightseeing. Hlubočepy lies a short tram ride beyond Smíchov, so the evening combines well with an afternoon at Vyšehrad across the river or time along the Smíchov embankment before you head to the venue. The show is indoors, so it is a good plan in any season, including the cold, dark months.

Is the Prague folklore show worth it? For families, groups and first-time visitors it is one of the easiest ways to experience Czech traditions in a single evening: food, music and costumes come together in a friendly atmosphere, and children are welcome. Smart casual clothes are fine and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Book a transfer option if you want a relaxed evening without public transport, especially with young children.