Guidebook for Rīga
Food Scene
Stylish bar/restaurant with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, friendly stuff and live dj sets every now and then.
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Stabu Mākonis
42 Stabu iela Stylish bar/restaurant with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, friendly stuff and live dj sets every now and then.
It is a small artsy design gift shop downstairs and very cosy restaurant upstairs. Really nice place to go either for just a coffee, or for dinner.
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Galerija Istaba
31B Krišjāņa Barona ielaIt is a small artsy design gift shop downstairs and very cosy restaurant upstairs. Really nice place to go either for just a coffee, or for dinner.
Super tasty for the price you pay! Vegetarian buffet in Hare Krisna Center open to everyone for a light meal.
ISKCON Riga, lativa
56 Krišjāņa Barona ielaSuper tasty for the price you pay! Vegetarian buffet in Hare Krisna Center open to everyone for a light meal.
The favourite Latvian traditional cuisine buffet type restaurant chain venues only a short walk away.
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LIDO Ģertrūde
54 Ģertrūdes ielaThe favourite Latvian traditional cuisine buffet type restaurant chain venues only a short walk away.
A lovely local family owned pancake place with a Post-Soviet charm. Not for cozy sitting and long chats but the pancakes are one of the greatest (cash only).
Pankūkas
13 Artilērijas ielaA lovely local family owned pancake place with a Post-Soviet charm. Not for cozy sitting and long chats but the pancakes are one of the greatest (cash only).
Tokyo City
40A Krišjāņa Barona ielaMost famous restaurant chain in Riga for sushi.
Pakistānas Kebabs
79 Aleksandra Čaka ielaFast food chain option few steps away and all over the town.
Considering the city’s history, Café Osiris’ 20 years of service is noteworthy characteristic and probably it is the only restaurant that reflects part of Riga as it was at the beginning of the ’90s.
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Osiris
Considering the city’s history, Café Osiris’ 20 years of service is noteworthy characteristic and probably it is the only restaurant that reflects part of Riga as it was at the beginning of the ’90s.
Atmospheric Rigan's favourite restaurant and drinks place with nice outdoor table set in a sunny day at the famous Berga Bazārs quarter.
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Andalūzijas Suns
83 Elizabetes ielaAtmospheric Rigan's favourite restaurant and drinks place with nice outdoor table set in a sunny day at the famous Berga Bazārs quarter.
Trendy restaurant and a wine bar with a terrace where you can also occasionally enjoy live dj set.
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Vest Riga
1 Stabu ielaTrendy restaurant and a wine bar with a terrace where you can also occasionally enjoy live dj set.
Decorated in original Soviet style 60s - 70s interior Gauja has been one of local's (creative intelligences) favourite bar that also offers great traditional food options. Extremely cosy and affordable, and there is also a nice garden for warmer days.
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Gauja, kafejnīca
32 Stabu ielaDecorated in original Soviet style 60s - 70s interior Gauja has been one of local's (creative intelligences) favourite bar that also offers great traditional food options. Extremely cosy and affordable, and there is also a nice garden for warmer days.
Really tasty vegan coffee and food with big portions. Very friendly staff and cosy, stylish space. Even if not a vegan or vegetarian, if you like to try out something different, you will love what they have to offer.
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Terapija Vegan Cafe
69 Bruņinieku ielaReally tasty vegan coffee and food with big portions. Very friendly staff and cosy, stylish space. Even if not a vegan or vegetarian, if you like to try out something different, you will love what they have to offer.
One of the locals favourites. Latvian - Latgalian Kebab place with a groovy atmosphere and pretty busy which means sometimes a bit of waiting time. There is a vegetarian option - cheese instead of meat, and some soups and beers available too.
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Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas ielaOne of the locals favourites. Latvian - Latgalian Kebab place with a groovy atmosphere and pretty busy which means sometimes a bit of waiting time. There is a vegetarian option - cheese instead of meat, and some soups and beers available too.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the nicest places to go out late at night in Riga. They have a nice yard and frequently have music gigs/live djs playing outside in summer.
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카네페스 문화 센터
15 Skolas ielaOne of the nicest places to go out late at night in Riga. They have a nice yard and frequently have music gigs/live djs playing outside in summer.
Gigs, raves, comedies and all sorts of late night or afternoon events, depending on the schedule! Great summer terrace. Check for more details on their FB page.
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Autentika (B2)
2 Bruņinieku ielaGigs, raves, comedies and all sorts of late night or afternoon events, depending on the schedule! Great summer terrace. Check for more details on their FB page.
Contemporary craft beer bar with very friendly staff. Serves food as well.
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Alķīmiķis
12 Lāčplēša ielaContemporary craft beer bar with very friendly staff. Serves food as well.
Cosy place with interesting interior – to enjoy your favorite coffee in the morning, calm lunch and unforgettable weekend with drinks and juicy burgers.
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Avotu Ezītis miglā
32 Avotu ielaCosy place with interesting interior – to enjoy your favorite coffee in the morning, calm lunch and unforgettable weekend with drinks and juicy burgers.
Known as a sports bar with wide variety of food and colorful interior. Possible to sit outside and enjoy urban Avotu Street with its character.
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Three Men in a Boat
35 Avotu ielaKnown as a sports bar with wide variety of food and colorful interior. Possible to sit outside and enjoy urban Avotu Street with its character.
Kafejnīca "Piens"
9a Aristida Briāna ielaTallinas ielas kvartāls (Tallinn Street Quarter) is an urban area near the center of Riga which is becoming popular for parties, street food, some night and weekend events etc. It is situated in a former warehouses near the hipster hood of Miera iela.
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Tallinas ielas kvartāls / Tallinn Street Quarter
Tallinas ielaTallinas ielas kvartāls (Tallinn Street Quarter) is an urban area near the center of Riga which is becoming popular for parties, street food, some night and weekend events etc. It is situated in a former warehouses near the hipster hood of Miera iela.
Not easy to find as it’s kind of hidden from the eyes of city - located in a small wooden building on a lonely street. As soon as you enter the bar, you get the feeling that you have discovered something new that nobody knows about. All the walls are made of reclaimed wood and the old furniture make this place feel warm and cosy.
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Aleponija
22 Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša ielaNot easy to find as it’s kind of hidden from the eyes of city - located in a small wooden building on a lonely street. As soon as you enter the bar, you get the feeling that you have discovered something new that nobody knows about. All the walls are made of reclaimed wood and the old furniture make this place feel warm and cosy.
Another hidden gem of the city, not far from Aleponija. Laska bar offers very relaxed atmosphere with frequent gigs and late music events over weekends. Best to check on their Facebook event page to see what is scheduled for a particular night.
Laska bar
8b Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša ielaAnother hidden gem of the city, not far from Aleponija. Laska bar offers very relaxed atmosphere with frequent gigs and late music events over weekends. Best to check on their Facebook event page to see what is scheduled for a particular night.
Essentials
Bigger supermarket where you will be able to find pretty much everything needed.
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Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaBigger supermarket where you will be able to find pretty much everything needed.
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona iela Mini shopping center
Getting Around
Riia station
Main railway station in Riga with international and national trains.
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Riga Central Station
2 Stacijas laukumsMain railway station in Riga with international and national trains.
Parks & Nature
A lovely park with kid playground, basketball court, fountain and plenty of space to lay on a grass and enjoy the sun.
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장미 정원
88 Aleksandra Čaka ielaA lovely park with kid playground, basketball court, fountain and plenty of space to lay on a grass and enjoy the sun.
Bastejkalna Park
Arts & Culture
Caka Street is named by Latvian poet and writer Aleksandrs Čaks. He was a founder of modern Latvian poetry and after his death his last place of residence has been made public for visitors for its authentic environment and aura.
Aleksandrs Čaks Memorial Apartment
48 Lāčplēša ielaCaka Street is named by Latvian poet and writer Aleksandrs Čaks. He was a founder of modern Latvian poetry and after his death his last place of residence has been made public for visitors for its authentic environment and aura.
The museum offers guided tours of the basement prison cells and an exhibition about the history of KGB activities in Latvia during the Soviet occupation.
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The Left Door Bar
12 Antonijas ielaThe museum offers guided tours of the basement prison cells and an exhibition about the history of KGB activities in Latvia during the Soviet occupation.
The sweetest entertainment place in Riga for the whole family - enjoy a chocolate adventure!
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라이마 초콜릿 박물관
22 Miera ielaThe sweetest entertainment place in Riga for the whole family - enjoy a chocolate adventure!
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsIzstāžu zāle "Arsenāls"
1 Torņa ielaWith its neo-baroque facade and neo-rococo interior, the Splendid Palace is a cinema opened in 1923. It’s a really beautiful space and the most popular spot in the city for independent movies. It often hosts film festivals, premieres and plays from around the world.
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Splendid Palace
61 Elizabetes ielaWith its neo-baroque facade and neo-rococo interior, the Splendid Palace is a cinema opened in 1923. It’s a really beautiful space and the most popular spot in the city for independent movies. It often hosts film festivals, premieres and plays from around the world.
The Latvian National Theatre is one of the leading professional theatres in Latvia. The building is in the Eclectic style and is an architectural and art monument. The country of Latvia was proclaimed in this building in the year 1918.
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Latvian National Theater
2 Kronvalda bulvārisThe Latvian National Theatre is one of the leading professional theatres in Latvia. The building is in the Eclectic style and is an architectural and art monument. The country of Latvia was proclaimed in this building in the year 1918.
Riga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923. An average of six new productions are presented each year, retaining balance between opera and ballet. In total, the opera shows over 200 performances and several symphonic and chamber music concerts a season.
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Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisRiga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923. An average of six new productions are presented each year, retaining balance between opera and ballet. In total, the opera shows over 200 performances and several symphonic and chamber music concerts a season.
The National Library of Latvia (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka) is also known as Castle of Light (Gaismas pils) was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918.
Today the Library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, providing Internet access to residents and supporting research and lifelong education.
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National Library of Latvia
3 Mūkusalas ielaThe National Library of Latvia (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka) is also known as Castle of Light (Gaismas pils) was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918.
Today the Library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, providing Internet access to residents and supporting research and lifelong education.
Entertainment & Activities
Elektrokartings High Voltage
25 Matīsa ielaExciting Go-Kart races and a variety of different attractions.