The perfect picnic in Prague: What to pack and where to shop

Ideally, pack your picnic basket with foods that you can eat right away and that will stay fresh for a while. This rules out anything with mayonnaise, which spoils quickly. Your picnic essentials should also include a bottle of good wine (don't forget a bottle opener) or beer, something salty, something sweet, pastries, and if you're quick, you can even have ice cream. So, where can you pick up these treats in Prague?

Head to the Holešovice Market Hall for ham, langoš, and sweets

You may already know that Ambiente has opened three new spots at the Holešovice Market. Hall 27 is now home to a branch of the Myšák pastry shop and a second location of Naše masobutcher shop, and in Hall 28 you'll find Skô, a restaurant run by Slovak chef Tomáš Valkovič. The establishments are connected by a shared courtyard where guests can enjoy their meals all day long.

Head here to pick up cold meats, sausages, bread, Slovak langoš, cream puffs and pastries, as well as beer or coffee.

From the Market Hall, head to Štvanice or continue on to Stromovka to enjoy your picnic.

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Try Biskup for fruits and vegetables

On the corner of Hradební and Dlouhá streets, you’ll find Biskup, a store with a bistro by Ambiente. On their shelves and counter, you’ll find everything you need for the ultimate picnic, from fresh vegetables, to fruit and herbs. You can also grab sandwiches, salads, and fresh juices here.

Enjoy your picnic near the river in Lannova Park, or cross the bridge and head up to Letná.

Biskup: Lunch, Dinner, Groceries

Somewhere between a snack bar and a restaurant, where once you've finished dining, you can fill your basket with fresh fruit, vegetables and farm produce. A fast pace, small and medium plates, and an open kitchen.

To the restaurant / To the shop

Get a loaf of bread at Eska in Karlín

At Eska, they bake fresh, crusty bread using high-quality organic rye and wheat flour, a three-stage sourdough starter, potatoes, water, and caraway seeds, letting their dough ferment for at least 14 hours. Grab a loaf of their reknowned bread 33.

Enjoy your meal in the park at Karlínské náměstí, at Štvanice, or in the park at Invalidovna.

Head to Eska Letná for sandwiches

The Letná branch of the Eska bakery focuses not only on baked goods, but also has a takeaway offering. As well as sandwiches, you can also buy ham, cookies, soft drinks, and other picnic essentials here.

From Eska, it’s just a short walk to Stromovka park or Letenské sady.

Try Café Savoy for filled croissants

If you don’t feel like preparing anything but still fancy a filling snack, the croissants from Café Savoy are the perfect choice. Try the one with Gruyère cheese, Amaso ham, and horseradish spread.

Enjoy them in Kampa Park or under the cherry trees on Petřín Hill. 

Pick up sweet pastries at U Kalendů

Craving danishes, pastries, or doughnuts? Grab as many as you like and head to the park! At U Kalendů, they bake fresh pastries every day, and if you’d prefer something savoury, try the focaccia. 

Head to Vyšehrad for your picnic, or cross the river and head to Sacré Coeur Park in Smíchov.

A restaurant and bakery on the right bank of the Vltava

On the right bank of the Vltava River, we cook without frills, bake crispy sourdough bread, and serve honestly treated beer. We process whole animals, from snout to tail—under the watchful eye of chef Honza Všetečka. The kitchen meets the bakery here: we fry sourdough, recycle yesterday's bread, and aren't afraid to experiment. We've earned a Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin inspectors.

Come and taste!

Stop by Myšák for ice cream

Myšák sell their ice creams in 440-milliliter cups, so melting shouldn't be a problem is you’re heading to one of the nearest parks, for example Žofín, which is a 10-minute brisk walk away. Choose from hazelnut or almond, and even pistachio made from nuts sourced all the way from Sicily .

Besides Žofín, there’s also Střelecký Island which is just a short walk further.

Head to Burger Service for cheeseburgers

If you're really hungry, pop into Burger Service for some seriously juicy cheeseburgers, fried cheese in a bun, a serving of fries, coleslaw, and homemade iced tea. And if you’d like to try something special, add a Wagyu smash burger to your order.

Enjoy in Lannova Park, or cross the bridge and continue up to Letná.

For ham and cold cuts, head to Naše maso

Olives, cheeses, hams, and savoury snacks are an essential part of any picnic. For ham and cold cuts, stop by Naše maso, where they sell them pre-sliced and packaged. You can also pick up some of their signature "sandwiches", like rolls stuffed with smoked meat or meatloaf. 

If you’re drawn further from the city centre, head to Stromovka or Riegrovy Sady. 

Planning to make a day of it? Pack some beer or wine (and a bottle opener!) too. Drinking in public spaces is prohibited in the city, but once you head a bit further out of Prague, nothing stands in the way of enjoying a drink.

Pick up a bottle from Vin de Marie

Fans of natural wines will love the Vin de Marie wine shop. In addition to red, rosé, orange, and white wines, you can also buy sardines, cheeses, and cured meats here. 

Head to Pult for beer

To wash down all those goodies, pop into Pult for a can of beer. You’ll also find a nice selection of non-alcoholic beers in their fridge.

Dinner in a jar

Open, pour, heat, and serve. At Akonzerva in Jenč, just outside Prague, they follow recipes from Ambiente restaurants to prepare popular sauces, fill them into jars, and sterilise. They're the kind of thing that comes in handy at your summerhouse, or your apartment – anywhere with a stove. You'll be able to serve goulash soup, or classic svíčková just like that.

Find them on the e-shop.