Old Rīga
A huge cavern filled with the bubbling magma of relentless beer-infused joy, folk-punk music, dancing and Latvian nationalism, this is an essential Rīga…
Must-see nightlife in Rīga
Central Rīga
This crumbling former musical school is now a culture centre with a fabulous bar. Choose from an alluring line-up of craft beers, then grab a mismatched…
Brasa & Teika
With a minimalist design that makes it feel a bit like a Gothic church, this place is on a mission to promote more obscure Latvian breweries and local…
Tallinas Kvartāla Ezītis Miglā
Brasa & Teika
The moribund former headquarters of the city's ambulance service has been transformed into an events space with a huge and hidden inner courtyard. Right…
Central Rīga
Opposite a popular theatre, this grungy cavern is a beloved ancient local institution with gobs of atmosphere, right down to the tiny, mismatched wooden…
Central Rīga
This unassuming barn-red wooden building is the modest cover for some of Rīga's most audacious brews. The wizards at Alķīmiķis (which fittingly means…
Central Rīga
Skyline Bar sits on the 26th floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija and offers sweeping views of Rīga. The glammed-up interior verges on self-parody: you…
Brasa & Teika
Above a bike shop in a courtyard off a busy street, this innovative brewery has eight core beers available year-round and an ever-rotating cast of new…
Central Rīga
Apart from a semi-industrial fit-out (polished concrete floors, metal chairs), there's nothing even vaguely garagey about this chic little place with…
Central Rīga
Set in a veteran old wooden building, this cultural space is a local hub for all things indie. Free-spirited locals mingle on mismatched furniture inside…
Old Rīga
Split between a noisier half with live music most nights (everything from folk to rockabilly), and a quieter half (which generally closes earlier), this…
Old Rīga
The name means trumpet and you'll hear Louis Armstrong blowing his as you pass by the speakers outside. The bar has a big courtyard and cosy rooms inside…
Central Rīga
Punk lives on at this Soviet-themed cafe – which indeed feels like the average cafe by day, but by night, shows a grittier side with a live music scene…
Brasa & Teika
An old-timer in the hipsterish Miera iela area, Taka sports bright murals on the walls and extra-comfy couches. It's an excellent place to try craft beers…
Central Rīga
A charming wooden cottage set within the park, Apsara is a veritable library of rare teas imported from beyond the Himalaya. Daintily sip your imported…
Old Rīga
Specialising in electronic underground, this tiny bar hiding in a tiny lane lets young DJs master their talent under the condition that the music is quiet…
Central Rīga
Soaring high over the grand boulevards of Central Rīga, on the 8th-floor roof of the Gallerija Riga shopping mall, Herbārijs is a big open-air space with…
Brasa & Teika
This bar-club in an old factory is surrounded by a few other excellent bars. There's an appealing mix of eclectic decor, sunny terraces and live music…
Old Rīga
Dance to pop and disco in a big courtyard or inside under the lasers at this big bar that books top-notch DJs. Be ready for sets of the same Latvian music…
Central Rīga
This sweet unassuming hipster den (its name translates as Rabbit) has an impressive array of Latvian-produced drinks – from Malduguns craft beer and cider…
Old Rīga
An authentic mojito and a table overlooking Doma laukums is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of sightseeing. On colder days, swig your…
Central Rīga
The golden boy of Rīga's gay scene (admittedly that's not saying much), Golden is a friendly little place with a conservatory-like bar and a weekend-only…
