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Bagsy's Bar:

Visit Bugsy's up-market cocktail bar for good times in a retro-inspired atmosphere.  This hotspot is a terrific place to start your evening by having a few cocktails, or to simply kick back and relax. Bugsy's is located just down the street from The Old Town Square (Staromestske Namesti) and is one of the two main squares in the city centre. Patrons can enjoy a little something different with the bar's 1950s American theme and decor. Bagsy's also ensure educational programs, seminars, and degustation from any part of the gastronomical field. Bugsy's is most suitable for couples and small groups of around 4 people.

The atmosphere at Bugsy's is elegant and classic featuring a cocktail-lounge with dining by candle light and music. As you can imagine, the atmosphere at Bugsy's is laid back yet refined. Its bar and catering service provide you with the best service and the most professional bartenders. They prepare high quality cocktails in a most pleasing fashion. The cocktail waiters are dressed in braces and bow ties, lending a sense of elegance and timeless appeal to the setting. What's more, they have won more bartending awards than anyone else in the country.

When it comes to the drink menu, you get an especially classic treat at Bugsy's. They carry such items as Madeira "roasted" wine, which was typically served and produced in the year 1795. In 1899, a bottle of Canadian Club was born. It was so important in production of the Manhattan and the bar serves up the classic drink today.

Bugsy's honors some of the most traditional drinks. For instance, the original receipt of Angostura Bitter's has been used to produce this drink in Trinidad since 1824 and since then it has been used by bartenders all over the world and at Bugsy's. It's actually the original receipt of J.G.B Siegert from Krosvaldice, who then immigrated to Venezuela. The specimen bottle originates from the time before the Second World War. It was hidden from the communists in a cellar by Mr. Paukert who lived in the National Street in Prague.

The establishment is a memorabilia enthusiast's dream. Some of the bottles are marked Hencho En Cuba, which can be seen in the bar the Mr. Antonin Truhlar presented. There are also some bar tools that belonged to Mr. Slavik. In addition you can see the first hand decorated Bugsy's Bar apron; the ponder that was worn to make over 41,328 drinks. Not to mention the smallest mixer set in the world, and the Hennessy bottle signed personally by Maurice Hennessy, can be found along with a variety of unique bar items.

You can also sample an intriguing selection of rum from the exotic Caribbean island of

Anguilla. Also available is a great mixture of 15 year old rums that are painstakingly aged in oak casks. An array of rum tinged flavors tantalizes your tastebuds including marzipan, lemon fruits with a hint of vanilla. Another nifty drink includes a small Saffron Gimlet (135,- Kè), which is perfect chilled with gin and lime juiced.

Next is a drink that propelled Czech bartending far and wide called the Almond Cigar (135,- Kè). To get a true awakening guests should try the Coffee Martini (135,- Kè). Or try the English distillate of fresh fruit, mint cucumber and lemonade in the Pimm's Cup (145, Kè). For something more savory try the Fine Line (145,- Kè) made with an assortment of apples, cinnamon and grapes.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just in the mood for a little bubbly, try any one of the famous champagne brands offered like Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon, Louis Roederer, Krug, and Billecart-Salmon. Plus, they offer the favorite drink among ladies, a Cosmopolitan. A very popular cocktail, it mixed with vodka, lime, cranberry juice and triple sec. This fabulous drink was served by the legendary Dále DeGroff in the New York Rainbow Room bar on the 65. Overall, you can choose from a cocktail menu that includes upwards of 200 varieties. For example, sip the intense cognac in the legendary Raffles Singapore Sling *1915 (160,- Kè).  Additionally, the bar provides a wide line of Cigars in their humidor, which are then moistened by exclusive cognac Hennessy Paradise -- available for a mere 190,- Kè extra.

Always on the cutting edge, the bar offers the latest premium water, Bling H2o. This water originates from the English Mountains, Dandridge, in the American state of Tennessee. The exclusive Bling H2o is created in limited quantities and small batches. The glass bottles with cork screws are decorated with hand cut Swarovski stones, which can be seen in the name of the water. The goal of H2o is a liquid and bottling of only the finest quality. Bling H2o is rightly called the Rolls Royce among waters and enjoyed by all the Hollywood celebrities. With its own unique image, this bottle of water is the star on the red carpet. Bling H2o is truly pop culture but it is not for all tastes.