The Northern Whig

The Northern Whig Review

Housed in an elegant former newspaper building, the Northern Whig is spacious and stylish. Three 30-foot-high statues of Soviet heroes that once topped Communist Party headquarters in Prague dominate the wood-and-leather interior. In the evenings, one wall slides away so you can watch classic movies, a jazz band, or a DJ playing laid-back blues, soul, or retro music. The food is brasserie style—not astonishing, but good. It's the environment, the thoughtful wine list, and the bar—which specializes in cocktails such as The Righteous Call, made up of Jack Daniels, apple juice, and manuca honey—that are the main draws.