Restaurant Scams in Prague, Czech Republic
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Prague — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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Total in Prague
How it works
Bars and strip clubs on Wenceslas Square and surrounding streets present tourists with inflated drink bills. Attractive staff encourage rounds of drinks, and the bill at the end bears no relation to any menu. Bouncers prevent departure until paid.
How it works
Attractive women near Old Town Square invite tourists to nearby strip clubs. Tourists' drinks are sometimes spiked to increase intoxication and compliance. Bills of thousands of Czech Koruna appear, with guards preventing exit.
How it works
In beer halls and tourist pubs, waiters bring unrequested rounds of drinks and add them to your tab without asking. This is particularly common in Old Town and at beer hall style establishments during tourist season.
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