John and George Café & Restaurant

John & George is at its most attractive in the spring and summer, when the outdoor seating allows guests to gaze upon the Velkopřevorský palác’s garden, tucked away behind the gaggles of picture-snapping visitors making peace signs in front of the John Lennon wall.

A few tourists do occasionally make their way into the secret garden, but the crowd is generally an interesting mix of Czechs and local foreigners, including some from the French embassy located across the square. Despite its location just steps away from some of the most heavily-touristed streets in Prague, you won’t find any rowdy tour groups here – the blossoming flowers, well-manicured lawn, and ancient plane tree make the outdoor area so peaceful that few visitors dare raise their voices.

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