Prague: Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey

Prague nightlife gets a jump-start in one bar. This crawl funnels you into Drunken Monkey first, where you get drinking games and an open bar early in the night, then you roll into more party spots with hosts keeping things moving. Two things I like a lot: the open-bar drink list is broad (beer, wine, mixed drinks, plus shooters like vodka juice/energy and absinthe), and you end with VIP entrance to a nightclub.

One thing to plan around is that the experience is busiest during the open-bar window, and drinks can feel like a rush if the crowd swells. Also, city rules affect the format later in the night: after 10pm there is no guided tour, so the energy shifts from hosted herding to more self-directed wandering.

Key Highlights You’ll Actually Notice

• 2-hour (or 1-hour) open bar at Drunken Monkey with unlimited beer, wine, mixed drinks, and multiple shooter options
• Drinking games on-site like beer pong, flip-cup, and giant dare Jenga
• 3-4 venues in one night with welcome shots or drinks at partner bars/clubs
• VIP club entry at the end, with vouchers included depending on your start time
• Route changes nightly based on what’s happening that day, so it feels less repetitive
• English hosts/greeters who keep the group together during the guided portion

Drunken Monkey Open Bar: the real heart of the night

This pub crawl is built around a big early hit of value: you start at Drunken Monkey and get an open bar there for either 2 hours or 1 hour, depending on which group you book.

For the 8pm start, the open bar is listed as running roughly 7:45-9:45pm, and you get a guided start at the Monkey. Then the format shifts: the next stop is self-guided with a token for a free shot on arrival, and the final stop is a club where you receive a voucher for free entry.

For the 10pm start, the open bar runs 10-11pm at Drunken Monkey. You also receive vouchers for free welcome shots and free club entrance. Once the open bar ends after 11pm, you can choose to stay at the Monkey and buy drinks, or move on with the self-guided group.

What’s included in that open bar matters. You’re not just getting beer—your unlimited list includes beer, wine, mixed drinks, vodka juice shooters, vodka energy shooters, absinthe, and rum shots. If your idea of a Prague night out includes sampling without doing mental math all evening, this is where the money mostly gets “earned.”

The Games and Social Mode: how the night stays fun

The crawl isn’t only about drinking. At Drunken Monkey, you’ll find party-game options like beer pong tables, flip-cup, and giant dare Jenga. There are also sports on flat screens (and, depending on the setup, an HD projector), so the vibe stays active even if your group wants a break from the games for a minute.

This is also the part where you tend to meet your people. The structure pulls you into one group early, and then hosts help keep the flow tight as you move between venues. In the feedback I saw, hosts and bartenders earned a lot of praise for being friendly and generous, and you might meet guide names like Vinci who’s specifically mentioned as helpful and safety-minded.

If you’re traveling solo, this format can be a relief. You’re not trying to translate menus or hunt down the next bar on your own. You show up, take your welcome drink, and let the night unfold with other international party people plus local Prague nightlife energy.

The 3-4 Venues Plan: what changes between stops

You’re aiming for 3-4 different bars and clubs during your roughly 6-hour night out. The exact route shifts each evening since the operator picks what looks best for that particular night. That’s a double-edged sword: it can make the experience feel fresh, but it also means you’re not getting a single fixed itinerary you can “optimize” for.

Here’s the practical way to think about the sequence:

• You always start at Drunken Monkey, with guided hosting during the early portion (for the 8pm group) or an open-bar pregame window (for the 10pm group).
• You’ll then move to partner venues where you get a free welcome shot or drink on arrival.
• The last part ends with free VIP entrance to a nightclub via voucher.

A key detail for your expectations: some parts are guided and some are self-guided, and after 10pm there is no guided tour due to city regulations. The operator recommends following the 10pm noise curfew and alcohol ban on the streets. Translation: if you try to keep moving like it’s a midnight movie montage, you’ll feel friction.

Also, because the route can vary, the venues you land in may feel different in size and vibe. In the best-case scenario, you get a mix of party spots with welcoming staff. In a less-perfect case, you might find the last club doesn’t match your music preference, or it feels more like a temporary setup than a full club experience. The upside is that you’re not stuck with only one venue all night—you have multiple chances to find your groove.

VIP Club Entrance: the payoff and the risk

The big finish is a nightclub where your entry is handled with VIP entrance via voucher. For the 8pm start, the club voucher is part of the later self-guided flow. For the 10pm start, you get a club entrance voucher as part of the pregame group.

So why isn’t this just a guaranteed win? Two reasons.

First, nightclub entry is still subject to the club’s on-their-own rules at the door. Your voucher helps, but bouncers can still make calls. Second, the “best nightclub” you end at is not always identical night to night, because the operator is adapting to what’s going on in Prague that day.

My practical advice: treat the VIP entrance as the perk that reduces friction, not as a promise of instant perfect conditions. If you go in expecting a fun end-of-night stop where you might need to line up briefly, you’ll be less frustrated if it’s a little chaotic.

Price and Value: is $44 a good deal in Prague?

At $44 per person, this crawl is priced as a “pay for structure and drinks” product. Whether it’s a great value depends on what you would otherwise do with the same evening.

Here’s what you’re buying for the money, based on the inclusions:

• Entry to the bars and clubs on the crawl
• Welcome shots or drinks at partner venues
• An open bar at Drunken Monkey for either 1 hour or 2 hours, with unlimited beer, wine, mixed drinks, absinthe, and multiple shooter options
• Party hosts during the hosted portion
• Skip the ticket line
• VIP entrance to a nightclub at the end

The open bar content is the main reason this can be good value. A 2-hour window with unlimited mixed drinks and shooters is hard to recreate cheaply in central Prague on your own. You’re effectively compressing a lot of spending into one early payment, plus you’re paying for the organized route and the door/VIP handling.

That said, you still need to think about your drinking pace. If you drink slowly, you might feel like the value peaks during the open-bar rush. And if you prefer a specific music style all night, route variability means the last spot might not be your exact taste.

Who This Pub Crawl Fits Best (and who should skip it)

This is a solid fit for you if you want:

• A social group format with party hosts
• A planned route through multiple venues in one night
• Drinking games like beer pong and flip-cup rather than only bar-hopping by instinct
• The convenience of included entry and a VIP-style club finish

It’s not for you if you’re looking for a calm, cultured evening, or if you prefer to control every stop yourself. It’s also not suitable for pregnant women, and you must be 18+ with ID available if asked.

One more compatibility check: the tour is in English and is built for people who are comfortable in a lively nightlife setting. If you’re easily overwhelmed by crowds or you dislike loud environments, you’ll likely find the late-night club portion less pleasant.

Timing and logistics that can make or break your night

The crawl runs about 6 hours, and there are two start times: the 8pm pub crawl group and the 10pm club pregame group. That choice affects more than just your bedtime. It changes how long you get in the hosted structure and how the night transitions from guided to self-guided.

For the 8pm start, you’ll get a more guided flow earlier, with the next bar and the club handled through tokens/vouchers as you go. For the 10pm start, you’re basically pregaming at the Monkey and then switching to self-guided movement after 11pm when the open bar ends.

Also remember the city regulation note: after 10pm, there is no guided tour, and the operator recommends following the 10pm noise curfew and alcohol ban on the streets. If you plan to move around outside during that window, expect limits and more friction than earlier in the evening.

Finally, one small but important point: this is a pub crawl, and it’s common for groups to shift fast. If you lose the group during a self-guided segment, it’s on you to re-find the next meeting spot or venue using the tokens/vouchers you were given.

Should You Book the Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a high-energy Prague party night with a real open-bar perk, drinking games, and a VIP-style club finish, all without doing the planning work yourself. At $44, it’s easiest to justify when you’ll actually use the open bar and you’re happy with a night that adapts to what’s going on in Prague that evening.

Skip it if you hate crowds, you want a fixed itinerary with a guaranteed music style at every stop, or you’re sensitive to the fact that after 10pm the format becomes self-guided due to city regulations.

FAQ

How long is the Prague pub crawl with open bar?

The activity lasts about 6 hours. Starting times depend on the group you choose.

What drinks are included in the open bar at Drunken Monkey?

The open bar includes unlimited beer, wine, mixed drinks, vodka juice shooters, vodka energy shooters, absinthe, and rum shots.

How many bars and clubs will I visit?

You’ll visit 3 or 4 different bars and clubs during the night.

What are the start times?

There are two start times: 8pm and 10pm.

Is it guided after 10pm?

No. Due to city regulations, after 10pm there is no guided tour. The operator recommends following the 10pm noise curfew and alcohol ban on the streets.

Do I need to be 18+?

Yes. You must be aged 18 years or older and be able to show ID if asked.