Prague in major drunk Brits crackdown as it bans boozy pub crawls and seeks 'more cultured tourist'

The Czech capital is a hotspot for boozed-up Brits and is one of the top destinations for stag dos in Europe

Prague councillors have had enough and are putting a stop to organised pub crawls in an effort to tackle the issue of drunken tourists causing mayhem in the city into the early hours.

The Czech capital, known for attracting boozy Brits and being a prime spot for stag parties, saw over 113,000 visitors in just the first quarter of this year. The city offers a variety of wild entertainment options, including mud sex shows and performing dwarves who can be hired to join the party for "an extra dose of madness".

However, Prague's officials are taking action by banning these organised drinking tours from 10pm to 6am, with enforcement coming from the police, reports the Mirror. Deputy Mayor Jiri Pospisil has expressed that Prague is aiming to attract "seeking a more cultured, wealthier tourist not one who comes for a short time to get drunk".

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Vaclav Starek, Head of the Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants, commented: "Nobody will be banned from going to a pub but these nightly organised pub crawls... are nothing we would need."

Meanwhile, Prague Pub Crawl, a company that arranges these outings, slammed the ban as "a populist move to cover up the city management's inability to address real issues, such as the lack of municipal police officers".

Prague has become a destination for drinkers due in part to its beautiful architecture, but more so its insanely cheap beer and great selection of boozers - with beer cheaper than water in some parts.

This crackdown is part of a wider European backlash against disruptive tourists. Cities like Amsterdam, Munich, and Budapest have already prohibited beer bikes.

Majorca has gone further, imposing fines for street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and restricting the sale of alcohol after 9.30pm, except in licensed establishments.