Riga Nightlife: 55 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Riga

Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

Nightlife 59 16

By Laura

Real traditional Latvian meals

Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

59

They have absolutely great traditional dance nights every Wednesday, folk music nights on Fridays, and Solanka soup nights on Sundays. By all means the most folk-y and one of the most fun places in Riga!

by Laura

Labietis Brewery

Nightlife 19 5

By Ance

Beer Underground

Labietis Brewery

19

If you don’t see the entrance when you arrive, don’t give up! Walk through the little gate and turn right to find this hidden and bubbly underground brewery. Finding it alone is already a small excitement, then you go in, have a beer and it just gets better! During the early hours you can see through the glass how the beer is actually made.

by Ance

Ezītis Miglā

Nightlife 19 3

By Laura

Truly local, respect it!

Ezītis Miglā

19

If you want to catch the vibe of a truly local nightlife then treat this place with respect. It’s not all about partying though, as during the day they’ve got great food on offer.

by Laura

Trompete

Restaurants 25 7

By Jānis

Live jazz + great food

Trompete

25

Located next to the ancient Salt Carriers’ Guild, Trompete has preserved its historical aura, while adding some trendy postindustrial vibes. The restaurant offers fresh, seasonal food with local ingredients. They bake their own bread, pickle olives. During summertime you can sit outdoors in the cosy backyard and have a pizza straight from oven!

by Jānis

Tims Mints

Nightlife 18 4

By Ance

3 Siblings and 1 great Social Cafe

Tims Mints

18

Play some foosball, pick a song you love and grab a drink, or pass by during the day for a homemade meal made from their own family recipe. It feels like they actually just invited you in their own living room for a meal or a party, or both.

by Ance

Piens

Nightlife 23 4

By Ance

The Milk Club

Piens

23

Even though a bit off from the Old Town, Milk attracts artists, designers, journalists, media people, musicians and other hipsters to dance away or chat. Eclectic interior, laid back vibe and hip crowd.

by Ance

Skyline Bar

Nightlife 19 6

By Ivar

See Riga from above

Skyline Bar

19

Already elevator ride there is quite fun as elevator is made of glass and you can see everything while moving up. The walls of the bar itself are also made of glass, thus you can walk around the bar and enjoy magnificient views of Riga. Visit both during daytime and at night - it's literally the best view in Riga.

by Ivar

Kaļķu Vārti

Nightlife 14 4

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By Ance

Lose yourself on the dancefloor

Kaļķu Vārti

14

The place is laid back and easy-going. Beats are quite mainstream so you'll probably be able to sing along to almost every song that comes up. For a local person swinging through the Old town trying to find some more locals, this club is one of those where you must stop by.

by Ance

Autentika

Nightlife 36 14

By Jānis

Indie club in abandoned brewery

Autentika

36

The building has stood on the ground of Riga since 1880 and historically been a part of the first brewery complex in Riga. During summer they have a small outdoor stage where you can listen to emerging indie bands and DJs.

by Jānis

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

Nightlife 36 8

By Ance

Different Culture Centre

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

36

Bicycles, down-to-earth parties with bohemian vibe, drinks – from coffee to cocktails – a stage for live performances are just a few things to experience here.

by Ance

Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

Restaurants 11 1

By Ance

Embassy of Latvian music

Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

11

The idea itself to make a Latvian rock cafe was born in the 90ies and it did - in the local "wind city" Liepāja. Nowadays it has moved to us - Rigans and we are extremely proud of it as Liepāja is considered the city where Latvian rock was born as well. This cafe truly is LEGEN-wait-for-it-DARY! Legendary!

by Ance

Bufete Gauja

Nightlife 15 6

By Ance

Cool Soviet Buffet style bar

Bufete Gauja

15

It's a history lesson and great bar at the same time. The devoted young people opened this place inspired from the Soviet buffets that were in the area before. No sad nostalgia though, instead of a bust of Lenin you'll get local poems.

by Ance

Terrace Riga

Things To Do 15 2

By Jānis

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!

by Jānis

Aussie Backpackers Pub

Nightlife 11 4

By Ance

True Aussie Spirit Live in Riga

Aussie Backpackers Pub

11

Besides beer, beef jerkies, meat plates you can win in meat raffles and cocktails, there is free Foosball, plus events like sumo wrestling (yes really), beer pong every Thursday, traditional Aussie thing "Chase the Ace", different give aways and more cool stuff only fun Australians can come up with.

by Ance