Cafe Imperial

Since its opening in 1914 the Café Imperial has been one of the favorite Prague´s cafés. The structure has been built in the Art Deco style with cubist and Art Modern elements. It reflects the time when it was built. It was the time when archeological excavations in Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece appeared. The Orient Express used to go regularly and the Hotel Imperial was suitably locatedin neighborhood of two largest Prague´s railway stations.

This establishment occupies a stylish high-ceilinged room in which gorgeous historical ceramic detailing on the ceiling, walls and striking columns draws the eye. Featured on the classic-leaning menu is a good selection of dishes, including Czech favourites.

The hotel in which the Café Imperial is located was built in the place of the original inn At Black Eagle (U černéhoorla), which was demolished during the urban renewal of Prague. The lot was bought by brothers Kolář, who had owned Paris Hotel.

The Hotel Imperial was constructed in the years 1913-1914 according to the design of the architect Jaroslav Benedikt. The ceramic wall tiles were manufactured according to the design of Jan Beneš, the interion was complemented by the sculptures by Josef Drahoňovský.

As during the World War II the hotel became a favorite place of German soldiers, Czech clients avoided visiting it at that time.

After the nationalization in 1948 the Hotel Imperial became a hotel of Trade Unions, and so it was not accessible for current visitors of Prague.

In 2005-2007 the hotel went thorough reconstruction and it has preserved its appearance up to now.

Café Imperial is not just a dining spot but a cultural landmark, having hosted notable figures like Franz Kafka and Leoš Janáček throughout its history.

Contact:

Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +420 246 011 440

Address: Café Imperial is located on the ground floor of the Hotel Imperial in Prague 1,

1072/15 Na Poříčí St.