Riga Nightlife: 52 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Riga

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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Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

Eating 53 13

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Real traditional Latvian meals

Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

53

With 16 local beers on tap, traditional meals and live music five nights a week, this place is perfect for all things Latvian. Everything is excellent - the club, the pub, the lunches - and it's all very reasonably priced. "Ala" is extremely popular both among locals and foreigners. Read more ›

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Autentika

Nightlife 35 14

By Jānis

Indie club in abandoned brewery

Autentika

35

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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Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

Nightlife 33 7

By Ance

Different Culture Centre

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

33

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

Eating 25 7

By Jānis

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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Chomsky

Nightlife 21 3

By James

Hidden Gem

Chomsky

21

Its rough edged look and quality prices bring in a fair mix of the more artistic and open minded side of society. Do not expect luxury but good service, nice teas and a whiskey price that is not good for your health. Read more ›

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Piens

Nightlife 20 3

By Ance

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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Ezītis Miglā

Nightlife 18 3

By Laura

Truly local, respect it!

Ezītis Miglā

18

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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Peldošā galerija NOASS

Sights 16 2

By Jānis

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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Tims Mints

Nightlife 16 4

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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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Terrace Riga

Lounges 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! Read more ›

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Skyline Bar

Lounges 15 4

By Ivar

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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Labietis Brewery

Nightlife 15 4

By Ance

Beer Underground

Labietis Brewery

15

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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Bufete Gauja

Pub Food 14 6

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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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Omas Briljants

Nightlife 14 1

By Laura

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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Shot Cafe

Nightlife 13 2

By Ance

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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Teātra Bārs

Eating 11 2

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Mingling with entertainment industry

Teātra Bārs

11

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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AUSTRA

Eating 10 4

By Jānis

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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Aussie Backpackers Pub

Nightlife 10 4

By Ance

True Aussie Spirit Live in Riga

Aussie Backpackers Pub

10

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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Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

Pub Food 10 0

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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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Cuba

Nightlife 10 0

By Laura

All about Caribbean

Cuba

10

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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Spot Kafe

Eating 9 5

By Artem

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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B-Bārs Restaurant

Eating 8 2

By Ance

Lounge with great drinks & food

B-Bārs Restaurant

8

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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La Belle Epoque

Nightlife 8 6

By Laura

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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Taka

Nightlife 7 0

By Jānis

Culture + craft beer

Taka

7

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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ONE ONE

Nightlife 7 2

By Ance

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

Eating 7 0

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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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Paddy Whelan's

Eating 7 3

By Ance

First & legendary Irish pub in Riga

Paddy Whelan's

7

First pub in Riga, and a legendary meeting place. The locals' love for this Irish joint is unwavering. Since 1994 it's dished out live sports, music and fun, while serving 20 different draught beers and ciders plus grilled food, Irish and even Indian cuisine. “Paddy” is also THE place for watching football, rugby and ice hockey. Read more ›

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Leningrad

Nightlife 7 2

By James

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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The Armoury Bar

Nightlife 6 2

By Artūrs

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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Aleponija

Nightlife 6 3

By Jānis

The hidden hipster bar

Aleponija

6

Hidden in a small wooden building on a lonely street, one can only wonder how people have found this place but all the occupied tables and sofas confirm that locals love it. Perhaps the fact that Aleponija is run by musician Juris Simanovičs, leader of Latvian indie-rock band Bērnības Milicija, explains the special artistic atmosphere here. Read more ›

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Walters & Grapa

Nightlife 6 2

By Jānis

Craft beers from the Baltics

Walters & Grapa

6

The hip Miera Street district has several places where you can get craft beers from local microbreweries. Opened in 2015, Walters & Grapa is one of the latest additions to the emerging craft beer scene. Here you can get also Lithuanian and Estonian beers. Read more ›

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Lokāls "Veldze"

Eating 5 1

By Artūrs

Party in Pārdaugava

Lokāls "Veldze"

5

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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Depo

Nightlife 5 0

By James

Rock and Booze

Depo

5

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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Riga Beer District

Eating 4 1

By Jānis

Nine pubs and microbreweries join forces

Riga Beer District

4

Craft beer is becoming more and more popular in Latvia and in 2018 nine pubs and small craft beer breweries decided to join forces and work together under one concept - Riga Beer District. They say they have the most craft beer varieties per square kilometre in Northern Europe! Read more ›

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S. Brevinga Beer & Whisky

Nightlife 3 1

By Laura

Beer, beer, BEER! Whiskey!

S. Brevinga Beer & Whisky

3

It is a beer lover's paradise in the city! Read more ›

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Funny Fox

Nightlife 3 0

By Ance

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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Brick Bar

Nightlife 2 1

By Jānis

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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Alibi Room bar

Nightlife 2 1

By Elena

Hemingway breakfast or Jalisco Punch

Alibi Room bar

2

The drinks are balanced and presented exceptionally well. Every cocktail we tried was fantastic! This place is as much about the experience as the drinks and we thought it was great. A lot of cocktails that I could see were presented in their own quirky way Read more ›

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Cartel Bar

Nightlife 2 0

By Artūrs

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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Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

Nightlife 2 2

By Irena

A whirlwind of cocktails, dances, ideas

Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

2

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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Vieta

Eating 2 0

By Laura

Modern variations of Latvian food

Vieta

2

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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Alus Brūzis "Ziemeļu Enkurs"

Nightlife 1 0

By Artūrs

Must visit for beer lovers

Alus Brūzis "Ziemeļu Enkurs"

1

Located in one of central Riga’s 19th-century industrial courtyards, this new brewpub is run by experienced enthusiasts and extremely helpful staff. It’s the place to go for delicious and unique local craft beers that you won’t find elsewhere. They also offer hearty pub meals, beer snacks, and awesome brunches on weekends. Read more ›

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Alķīmiķis

Eating 1 2

By Artūrs

Best brewpub in town

Alķīmiķis

1

A true brewpub in the sense that they actually make the beer on the spot, not just display fancy equipment to lure in the by-passers. Located in a splendid wooden building just moments from St Gertrude Church, it's modern interior and wide beer range + food attracts anyone who's into local, crafted beers. Read more ›

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Vēl Nav Vakars

Nightlife 1 1

By Elena

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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Brooklyn Pub

Nightlife 1 0

By James

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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Tallinn Street Quarter

Eating 0 0

By Jānis

New creative district in Riga

Tallinn Street Quarter

0

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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Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

Nightlife 0 0

By Jānis

20 craft beers on tap

Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

0

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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Nurme bar

Nightlife 0 0

By Jānis

Small and cosy craft beer bar

Nurme bar

0

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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de flou

Nightlife 0 0

By Ivo

Beautiful women & dirty dancing

de flou

0

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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Mirage/ Vine & Cocktail Bar

Nightlife 0 0

By Artūrs

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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First Dacha

Nightlife 0 1

By Elisaveta

Great music, extraordinary atmosphere

First Dacha

0

Great summer club in the industrial area, with a view to river Daugava and yacht harbour. Extravagant dancers, all-night entertainment, outside pool, popular DJs and artists, chill out zone, shisha and much more. Read more ›

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Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

Live jazz + great food

Trompete

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Chomsky

The Milk Club

Piens

Truly local, respect it!

Ezītis Miglā

Floating gallery + postcard view of Riga

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Lose yourself on the dancefloor

Kaļķu Vārti

Embassy of Latvian music

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Pre-party with shots

Spot Kafe

Probably the trendiest party in town

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Kaļķu Vārti

Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

Autentika

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Trompete

Chomsky

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Tims Mints

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Bufete Gauja

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Shot Cafe

Teātra Bārs

AUSTRA

Aussie Backpackers Pub

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Spot Kafe

B-Bārs Restaurant

La Belle Epoque

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HHC Bar

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Leningrad

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