So, I went to Jazz Dock for the first time last weekend, to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It’s located right on the river bank, in Smichov, and being inside, you almost feel as if you aren’t even in Prague.
The interior has a bright and fun feel, with neon colors and lights, and nice views on the river.
It was a bit smaller than I had imagined from the pictures, with some seating outside as well.
There's a nice mix of bar seating, high and low top tables, and a couch in the back.
We went on a night when there actually wasn’t jazz music, but instead a band called Caribe, who played Latin-Caribbean music. The music started around 10PM, but we arrived around 8PM for dinner and drinks beforehand.
The menu has limited fare, with an extra summer menu which has a few more choices. It’s mostly appetizers, salads, with a few different types of main courses.
I ordered the Penne with roasted prosciutto (145 CZK), and it was okay. Too much rucola on top, and a bit dry, but the prosciutto was good.
The boyfriend had the Roastbeef Sandwich (155 CZK) which I tasted. It was assembled similar to a club sandwich, and it was quite good, especially the homemade tartar sauce.
The birthday girl had the Grilled chicken on skewers (175 CZK), which had a nice char to it, although it looks to have been cooked in a pan and not on a grill.
After dinner we all decided to stay for the show. The price of admission was 250 CZK and it was quite entertaining. There were salsa dancers who gave lessons to anyone who wanted to join in, and the music created a very fun atmosphere, although it did get a little loud after a while (or maybe I’m just getting old).
Overall, we had a pleasant experience there. The service was good, and the food was average, but serves its purpose of satisfying hungry customers before the show. I think we will venture back on an actual Jazz Night, to see if the vibe is any different.
Jazz Dock - Jazz & Blues Bar & Café
Praha 5 - Smíchov
Janáčkovo nábřeží 2 (riverbanks)
phone: +420 774 058 838
e-mail: info@jazzdock.cz
Interior photos courtesy of Jazz Dock website.
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