Bars in Riga

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Ezītis Miglā

Truly local, respect it!

Ezītis Miglā

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The locals in Riga would probably like nothing more than to keep this place to themselves. Named after a famous Soviet cartoon "Hedgehog in the Fog" the full funkiness only connects with someone with a background like the Latvians. Read more ›

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Terrace Riga

Largest summer roof terrace in Baltics

Terrace Riga

15

There aren't many places with panoramic view in Riga. Terrace Riga, located in Galleria Riga shopping centre, is one of few and you can enjoy a 360° panorama there. The cafes and bars here are quite touristic and Russian-oriented, but the good thing is that the roof is public and you can just visit it to take some pictures! Read more ›

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Tims Mints

3 Siblings and 1 great Social Cafe

Tims Mints

16

For a while three siblings worked in the town with an idea of making their own bar and one day they actually did - opening their own social pre-party café that also hosts amazing parties and after-parties! If you know these guys, you'll understand it's all them - from interior they made with their own hands to family food recipes. Read more ›

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Peldošā galerija NOASS

Floating gallery + postcard view of Riga

Peldošā galerija NOASS

16

NOASS is a contemporary culture centre that has an unusual location - two river boat platforms on the Daugava River. They are based on AB Dambis - a narrow land strip, one of Riga's most popular places for walking. In NOASS you can visit different art exhibitions and cultural events. Entrance is free of charge. Read more ›

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Piens

The Milk Club

Piens

20

Situated in the regular sleeping area of Riga "Piens" is one of the local hotspots. Legendary one of the first hang-out places that opened out of the central part of Riga and was made for friends who are tired of overly fancy people to hang out. Bonus - with a safe spot to park their bicycles as well. Read more ›

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Kaļķu Vārti

Lose yourself on the dancefloor

Kaļķu Vārti

13

This legendary club has welcomed partygoers from all around the world for more than 14 years. It’s located in a spacious historical cellar and features a rooftop terrace that can host up to 100 people. It’s a great spot to spend the night dancing away to mainstream hits. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Antidote Quest Tour of Riga

Antidote Quest Tour of Riga

Night has fallen on the city and with it an unknown virus has infected everyone on Earth, including you. Your only chance to survive is to find a series of antidotes, which are hidden in different bars in the Old Town. Only teamwork will keep you alive.

Prices from

40 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Russian

Labietis Brewery

Beer Underground

Labietis Brewery

16

Probably one of the best-known hidden spots in town. The area itself hosts an underground concert venue, junk food joint, famous hipster club and now this - one of the coolest breweries we have seen. It has a cosy, laidback atmosphere, 12 in-house beers on tap and even more in bottles. Read more ›

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Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

Different Culture Centre

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

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Not really a typical Culture Centre. In fact, it’s for people who love culture but aren’t snobs about it. The building since 1895 has gone through everything from aristocratic families, artist Boheme and students from Academy of Arts and RTU. Read more ›

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Trompete

Restaurants 25 7

Live jazz + great food

Trompete

25

Peldu Street has long been famous for its vibrant nightlife. Now jazz has moved here too! In 2016 three overseas Latvians from Australia and Canada opened this restaurant where live music, food and people together create a warm and laidback atmosphere. At the moment it's one of rare places in Riga where you can enjoy regular live jazz performances. Read more ›

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Autentika

Indie club in abandoned brewery

Autentika

36

Opened in 2016, Autentika is a new and emerging indie club, similar to Kaņepes culture centre. Located in an old abandoned brewery in the centre of Riga, here you can discover new music and meet local free spirits. Usually open on Friday and Saturday evenings, check their Facebook page for events. Read more ›

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Omas Briljants

Where words end, music start

Omas Briljants

14

As Beethoven said - where words end, music starts. You don’t need to speak much, just enjoy the tunes taking over the vintage and eclectic style place. Read more ›

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Spot Kafe

Pre-party with shots

Spot Kafe

9

A small place with an atmosphere of a pocket-club, serving more than 50 shots every day and night. Due to a perfect location is a great spot to gather with friends for a pre-party, have few shots or cocktails and get ready for a bigger club. BTW, they have Karaoke every Wednesday, which is a nightmare for me, because I don't like to sing :) Read more ›

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Skyline Bar

See Riga from above

Skyline Bar

15

Skyline Bar is a cocktail lounge in the sky. Not many people know this place as it is situated inside Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija (26th floor). Also drinks are quite expensive but worth the price considering the view. Depending on the day and time of visit, there are entrance charges from 3 to 5 EUR Read more ›

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Riga–Vilnius Sightseeing Tour Bus

Riga–Vilnius Sightseeing Tour Bus

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Turn the boring Riga to Vilnius journey into a memorable experience! Explore the very best of the South-Latvian and North-Lithuanian countryside on a fun-filled, small-group road trip.

Prices from

65 EUR

Duration

12 h

Languages

Estonian, English

Cuba

All about Caribbean

Cuba

11

Locals have been loving it for 8 years already. Cuba Cafe is always full of life, fun and rhythm. Personally one of my favourites. Read more ›

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Bufete Gauja

Cool Soviet Buffet style bar

Bufete Gauja

14

Gauja is a little bar reminiscent of a typical Soviet apartment. Everything inside is from the 60s and 70s, including the board games and magazines. Slip into this little slice of bohemia that has been around for over 40 years. Read more ›

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Aussie Backpackers Pub

True Aussie Spirit Live in Riga

Aussie Backpackers Pub

11

This place attracts a perfect mix of fun locals, expats and travellers. They have 14 great local beers on tap, beer happy hours from 5 to 7 pm and cocktail happy hours from 7 to 8 pm. It's probably the only pub in Riga with so many cool activities going on. The pub policy is "no soccer on TV, no big groups and no tossers allowed". Read more ›

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AUSTRA

Restaurants 10 5

Contemporary Latvian cuisine

AUSTRA

10

Located in a nice wooden building in Riga centre, this place can be easily passed by unnoticed. But if you look inside the large window you can see the minimalist industrial interior design that together with traditional Latvian wood makes it warm and cosy. Austra was created by chef Rūta Rietuma and Ģirts Točelovskis. Read more ›

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Teātra Bārs

Restaurants 12 2

Mingling with entertainment industry

Teātra Bārs

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As the name suggests, this place mingles with the entertainment industry. Local artists, journalists and the like have come to appreciate the place for their well priced food and a bit underground lounge feel in the evenings. Read more ›

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Shot Cafe

Always buzzing

Shot Cafe

13

This cocktail bar is one of the favourites in the city – a small, edgy space in a basement always teeming with young and open people, live concerts, happy hours and 111 sorts of shots. Get another drink, throw your hands up and say a toast to happiness! Read more ›

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Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

Restaurants 10 0

Embassy of Latvian music

Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

10

Now located in an incredibly beautiful historic building in Riga called "Reiterna Nams", Latvia’s first and only rock café hosts many local music events and concerts (not only rock), parties and makes sure we’re not hungry either! Read more ›

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Riga–Tallinn Sightseeing Tour Bus

Riga–Tallinn Sightseeing Tour Bus

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Turn the boring Riga to Tallinn journey into a memorable experience! Explore the very best of the North-Latvian and South-Estonian countryside on a fun-filled, small-group road trip.

Prices from

65 EUR

Duration

12 h

Languages

Estonian, English, Russian

La Belle Epoque

So cheap, so kinky, so popular

La Belle Epoque

8

Also known as the "French Bar", this is the cheapest and one of the smallest bars in Riga. It's also very reliable, it's been there for years. Read more ›

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Aleponija

The hidden hipster bar

Aleponija

7

As soon as you enter the bar, you get the feeling that you have discovered something new that nobody knows of. All the walls are made of reclaimed wood planks and the old sofas and floor lamps make this place warm&cosy. Moreover, they have their own resident cat, Bruto, that’s the first thing you’ll notice when searching Aleponija on Instagram! Read more ›

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Depo

Rock and Booze

Depo

6

This is the "pensioner" of Riga, standing tall as one of the best known alternative clubs of the past ten years. Read more ›

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Leningrad

Debauchery at its finest

Leningrad

7

Looking like a 1986 apartment with the furniture true to Soviet rationalism, this place represents the crazy side of the Riga pub scene. Almost never closed during the summer, "Leningrad" is very likely to give you a hardcore partying experience next to none. Read more ›

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ONE ONE

Probably the trendiest party in town

ONE ONE

7

Hidden in a buzzing courtyard in the hip Miera Street area, this late-night social venue takes the neighbourhood to a whole new level. Not only you can eat and drink good beer in the area now, you have THE One ultimate party place where you can find the vibe as in the finest alternative clubs is Europe. Read more ›

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HHC Bar

Harcore Hangover Club

HHC Bar

7

Drink prices are so democratic that this place buzzes with a young local crowd willing to party and have fun. This place is already legendary as this bar surrounded by few local nightclubs and the street is completely buzzing in the evenings. Read more ›

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Taka

Culture + craft beer

Taka

8

This is the place where the young crowd from the hip Miera Street Republic head to in the evening to enjoy the wide range of microbrews, play board games, listen to poetry readings or live music. When the rest of the Miera Street Republic is sleeping, this place is filled with lively crowd! Read more ›

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Soviet Ghosts of Riga Walking Tour

Soviet Ghosts of Riga Walking Tour

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Visit must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past, find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain, and taste typical Soviet-era food on a fascinating walking tour with a friendly local guide.

Prices from

20 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English

B-Bārs Restaurant

Restaurants 9 2

Lounge with great drinks & food

B-Bārs Restaurant

9

Hidden in the corner of the main square in Riga, B-Bar is a restaurant with a metropolitan feel. The design is slick, the chefs are true professionals and the bartenders are the local cream of the crop in this "Riga Black Balsam" inspired place. Read more ›

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Lokāls "Veldze"

Restaurants 6 1

Party in Pārdaugava

Lokāls "Veldze"

6

Any new addition to the left bank (Pārdaugava District) venues is always welcome, especially if they feed you well and on the cheap during the day and help you get tipsy in the evening. Veldze is both a lunch place by the day and a party spot on the weekend nights. Read more ›

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The Armoury Bar

Guns, whiskey and craft beer.

The Armoury Bar

6

Nicely tucked away from all the tourist crowds in Riga's former warehouse district, this nicely sized pub is decorated over it's two floors with guns, bullet cases and modern wooden detail. Good selection of local and imported craft beers, whiskey and anything else you might need in the perfect bar. During summer outside tables are a hit. Read more ›

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Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

A whirlwind of cocktails, dances, ideas

Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

3

Sapņi un kokteiļi is a whirlwind of cocktails, dances and ideas – it offers levels of comfort worthy of a king. This is a truly unique place that is still in search of its soul. You have to see it to believe it! In the words of the owners, this sumptuous bar is “a bit of everything” and a “place in which you want to stay”. Read more ›

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Brick Bar

Outdoor bar in abandoned factory

Brick Bar

2

As part of Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art, artist Andris Eglitis and Martins Mielavs, co-owner of the iconic Piens cafe, have opened a summer bar in the middle of nowhere - in the territory of an abandoned textile factory Boļševička. This place feels absolutely out of time and space. Read more ›

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Vēl Nav Vakars

Tiny and cozy bar in Old City

Vēl Nav Vakars

1

A very nice bar and friendly atmosphere! The cocktails are nice and despite of location on main street of Old City prices are cheap. Incredibly welcoming and pleasant staff. Bar is very small but by the way it's a very cozy place! Read more ›

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Alibi Room bar

Hemingway breakfast or Jalisco Punch

Alibi Room bar

2

It is a really stylish cosy bar. Old fashioned, wood-paneled, low noise level, very posh and sweet place for a cocktail. A wide range of cocktails on offer, they were even willing to make us a special one off menu. Read more ›

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Culture & Food Tasting Experience in Riga

Culture & Food Tasting Experience in Riga

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This small-group walking tour is a perfect way to get to know Riga’s must-see districts! Enter the heart of medieval Riga in the Old Town, admire the world’s largest collection of art nouveau architecture, and sample delicious local food at the Central Market.

Prices from

15 EUR

Duration

4 h

Languages

English, German

Alķīmiķis

Best brewpub in town

Alķīmiķis

2

It's a great stop while exploring the city centre and an establishment like this will be far less touristy and of higher quality than the so called brewpubs of Old Riga. Sit back and try and go through the taps, then, if you're still thirsty, they've got plenty of bottles too. It's beer o'clock! Read more ›

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Vieta

Restaurants 3 1

Modern variations of Latvian food

Vieta

3

For many locals (me being one of them) this is the favourite place to have business lunch. Vieta has it all: an affordable breakfast and lunch offer, a great menu for dinner, a variety of wine and great parties on weekend nights. The best part is the food! Their chef experiments with Latvian cuisine and comes up with amazing recipes. Read more ›

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Cartel Bar

Cocktails galore at Torņa St Republic

Cartel Bar

2

Part of what is called the Torņa Street Republic, Cartel is not what the name might suggest, unless the first thing you think of is cocktails, as that is what they do and are good at. Sister bar of the Shot Cafe next doors, Cartel offers a more laid back atmosphere, suitable to enjoy a crafted drink in the basement of the old Czar era barracks. Read more ›

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Funny Fox

Pub in a local version

Funny Fox

3

"Funny Fox" is more modern and more Latvian version of a pub. Why? Because we love our DJs, live music, karaoke, Latvian food and sofas. And the vibe is set right in between a lounge bar and pub. Sit by the tables outside and take in the city, one beer at a time. Read more ›

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Tallinn Street Quarter

New creative district in Riga

Tallinn Street Quarter

1

In Soviet times this used to be a depot for ambulance cars. Now this industrial area is managed by Free Riga movement that helps revive abandoned houses. Several bars and art venues have opened here - Tallinas Pagalms, as well as a branch of the popular Ezītis Miglā bar, art venue Tu jau zini kur (You know where), street food court (from May 2019). Read more ›

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Nurme bar

Small and cosy craft beer bar

Nurme bar

1

Avotu street which is so close to the centre yet used to have not the best fame, is slowly turning better with new nice places opening up. Nurme bar opened in early 2019. It’s run by guys from Nurme brewery which is a so-called "gypsy brewery", meaning they don’t have their own brewery but they’re making beer in different partner breweries. Read more ›

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Bar Six

The unique speakeasy bar

Bar Six

0

This unique speakeasy bar located in the center of Riga is offering great cocktails with local spirits and well know spirits. Also feel free to ask for special cocktails from the bartenders. Must visit in Riga if you love cocktails! To get in you shall call "6" in gate at the arch. Read more ›

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Full Riga tour with car

Full Riga tour with car

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This 3 hour tour with car will give you comprehensive view of Riga, Latvia. Extensive view to our country. Your private guide will show you most important and exciting places in Riga. Plus sights that are not in tourism brochures. During tour interesting stories about our history and nowadays.

Prices from

12.25 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Russian

Mirage/ Vine & Cocktail Bar

Great cocktails

Mirage/ Vine & Cocktail Bar

0

Located just a stone's throw away from the busiest walking street in Riga, this cocktail bar is a rare gem. No matter the season or time of day, stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee, exquisite cocktails, or a glass of wine. The professional service and chic interior make it a must if you're in the Old Town and want to impress a date or treat yourself. Read more ›

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Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

20 craft beers on tap

Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

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This is currently one of the biggest craft beer bars in Riga, opened in late 2018 by Reinis Plavins from the popular local brewery Labietis. Besides wide selection from Labietis, Miezis & Co also offer craft beers from Estonia, Lithuania and Nordic countries. Here you can get everything from gose and Berliner weisse to bestselling IPAs and stouts. Read more ›

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Brooklyn Pub

Sports & Beer in the city centre

Brooklyn Pub

1

One for the sports lovers, this is the greatest sports pub/eatery in Riga. In the central district of Riga very few tourists make it here. Read more ›

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de flou

Beautiful women & dirty dancing

de flou

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Locals love it due to the most authentic hip-hop vibe in the whole city. The best place for experiencing dope parties with hot women and great drinks. The perfect place to lounge at - glamorous hip-hop interior, which is perfect for creating social media content. Read more ›

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