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TRAVEL2RIGA

tel. 66164349, book@travel2riga.com www.travel2riga.com

Travel2Riga was founded in 2005 and has experienced

and multilingual staff. The Agency helps trips to Riga to

be easy and stress free. Currently there are around 100

services on offer: 70 day time activities, 30 evening

events, late evening helpline for parties in old town, last

minute bookings. Among best selling activities are airport

transfers, party bus, pub crawls, beer bike, zorb football,

karting and many more.

BALTIC TRAVEL GROUP

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In-depth knowledge of the Baltic Sea region, 23 years

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one day tour from Vilnius with guide-driver with stops in

Hill of Crosess, hiking in Viesata River bank and many

more activities, wildlife tours, excursions, tasting tours,

also business conferences and MICE in Latvia, Estonia,

Lithuania.

ALKOHOLA LIETOŠANAI IR NEGATĪVA IETEKME. TĀ DZĒRIENU PĀRDOŠANA, IEGĀDĀŠANĀS UN

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ROYAL CASTLE HOLIDAYS

As Buddhists say, we all were kings and queens in our previous

lives. We invite you to recall those simple royal pleasures with your

darlings, spending a few days with your Valentine or family in a real

castle in Latvia. Here’s a top five of exceedingly beautiful manors,

offering full hospitality services, including restaurants, SPA, accommodation,

horseback riding, excursions and even medieval style weddings.

To have the possibility to stop for a walk in small fairy-tale

Latvian cities, why not rent a car with GPS for your ‘royal travel’.

Neo-Gothic BIRIŅI CASTLE (birinupils.lv) was built in 1860 and

is considered the most impressive representative of Latvian

manor architecture. Close to Riga (just 55km), it is located near

the picturesque lake Biriņi, surrounded by parks, ponds, hills and

meadows. Offers horseback riding, saunas, event celebration,

conferences, children activities. DĪKĻI CASTLE (diklupils.lv), a

neo-Baroque palace, built in 1896 is surrounded by a 20 hectar

park with a duck pond. The original interior is well preserved, and

it has a collection of beautiful stoves and fireplaces. The manor offers

eco SPA, romantic holiday packages. We recommend to take

an extreme off-road hiking tour around the palace, the beautifully

rapid Gauja river and enormous (up to 25m!) high sandstone cliffs.

KUKŠU MANOR (kuksumuiza.lv) was built in 1725. It is the only

manor in the Baltics where original wall-paintings have been preserved

and restored. 11 accommodation rooms are decorated

with impeccable preciseness. The owners are professional antiquarians,

so each object is a piece of art and history. Adored

by local and overseas diplomats, interior designers and stylists.

Medieval JAUNPILS CASTLE (jaunpilspils.lv) was built in 1301

as a fortress for the Livonian order. The site is famous for its reenacted

theatrical tours. Get familiar with the daily life of medieval

monks, jesters, lords and servants of the castle. Serves as

a hotel, restaurant, medieval pub and a museum. Wonderful church

and water mill. Neo Gothic/Art Nouveau JAUNMOKU PALACE

(jaunmokupils.lv) was built in the first half of 19 th century as a hunting

residence for Riga mayor George Armitstead. One of Jaunmoku

Palace’s highlights is its forestry museum with the finest collection

of hunting weapons. Participate in a winter orienteering game—with

snowshoes—around the palace area. Works also as a hotel, conference

facility and restaurant.

EDITOR’S PICK

Dīkļi Castle

Kukšu Manor

Jaunmoku Palace

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CULTURAL AGENDA

17.02,

Just Her, Maze

23.02,

Katō,

Angārs x

Tu jau zini kur.

FEBRUARY 1, THURSDAY

19.00 opera Madama Butterfly

Conductor: Mārtiņš Ozoliņš.

Latvian National Opera.

FEBRUARY 2, FRIDAY

19.00 ballet The Sleeping Beauty

Conductor: Farhads Stade.


19.00 avant pop Sveta Ben &

Galya Chikiss /Belorussia/.

Laska V21.

22.00 queer/techno Ekstra. Jette

Loona Hermanis, Marss The Person,

Freiya March, Ford Eskort.

Avant-garde, queer, self-expression,

energetic, colorful, techno,

trance. Ours (59 Dzirnavu iela).

23.00 drum’n’bass BLAZE DNB:

Critt, Katti, MSK. One One.

FEBRUARY 9

THE ART ACADEMY OF LATVIA

84TH CARNIVAL

DECADENT RIDERS

From 21:00 to 5:00, the 84th

carnival will take place at the

Art Academy of Latvia with the

theme “Decadent Riders” this

year. It will be the 84th time

that carnival-goers are invited

to enjoy music and art performances

throughout the Academy

building.

Tickets for culture enthusiasts

are also available on the Bezrindas

website. The number of

tickets is limited. 18+

6.03, That’s All We Can Do,

Ģertrūdes Street Theatre

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18.02, Kaspars Zemītis,

Dzintari Concert Hall.

FEBRUARY 3, SATURDAY

11.00, 13.00, 15.00 family For

The youngest. About Mari, the

doll Zhouzhou and the traveling

circus.Live music and theatre performance

for children from 3 y.o.

Spīķeri Concert Hall.

12.00, 18.00 opera for the whole

family The Birds’ Opera. Conductor:

Andris Veismanis. Latvian

National Opera.

18.00 jazz/baroque Winter Chamber

Music Jazz Baroque. A Trouvères’

Song. Participants: Jānis

Strazdiņš (voice), Jānis Rubiks

(double bass), Lāsma Meldere

Šestakova (Baroque violin), Aigars

Reinis (positive), Ingus

Macats (trouvère, French philologist).

Riga Cathedral.

19.00 classical Jörg Widmann

and Sinfonietta Riga. Programme:

Felix Mendelssohn/Jörg Widmann

Andante from Clarinet Sonata

in E-flat major, Jörg Widmann

Versuch über die Fuge for sopran,

oboe and chamber orchestra, Felix

Mendelssohn Symphony No.

5 in D minor (“Reformation”).

Participants: Inga Kalna (mezzosoprano),

Sinfonietta Rīga. Conductor:

Jörg Widmann.

Great Guld Hall.

23.00 industrial STURMKONZERT

20. Live: THINNER. DJ: KNAB, Crying

Skies. One One.

23.00 techno Phenomenon x

Venue: Latvian Art Academy

13 Kalpaka bulvāris

Further info: www.lma.lv

HAYES Collective: Nørbak. Line

up: aurora222, Michael Myth, Paul

Hnikin. Laska V21.

FEBRUARY 4, SUNDAY

11.00, 13.00 family For The

youngest. About Mari, the doll

Zhouzhou and the traveling circus.Live

music and theatre performance

for children from 3 y.o.


12.00, 18.00 ballet At the Blue

Danube. Conductor: Mārtiņš

Ozoliņš. Latvian National Opera.

19.00 Symphony rock Lord Of The

Rings in Concert by Lords of The

Sound Orchestra /Ukraine/.

Arena Riga.

FEBRUARY 6, TUESDAY

19.00 ballet Kyiv Grand Ballet

Swan Lake /Ukraine/.

Daile Theatre.

FEBRUARY 7, WEDNESDAY

19.00 opera La Traviata



20.00 jazz Jazz Jam Session

| Tribute To: Booker Little ‘Out

Front’. Participants: Reinis Puriņš

(trumpet), Artis Orubs (drums),

DACE LAMBERGA

CULTURAL C

AGENDA

16.03,

Baltra,

Laska V21

22.02,

KVB,

Laska V21

1.02,

Hogwarts Holidays,

Arena Riga

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25.04, ROCK Privet, Club Melnā Piektdiena

16.03,

Yann Tiersen,

Palladium Riga

Matīss Žilinskis (piano), Edvīns

Ozols (double bass), Toms Andersons

(saxophone). M/Darbnīca.


19.00 ballet Serenade. Carmina

Burana. in two parts. Conductor:

Mārtiņš Ozoliņš.


19.00 contemporary dance performance

‘That’s All We Can Do’.

movement theatre, without text.

Ģertrūdes ielas theatre.

FEBRUARY 9, FRIDAY

19.00 opera Aida, Verdi.



19.00 classical Anton Lyakhovsky

(piano) LNSO and Tarmo

Peltokoski. Programme: Sergei

ProkofievPiano Concerto no. 2

in G minor, Dmitri Shostakovich

Symphony no. 11 in G minor.

Great Guild Hall.


16.00 Guided Tour around the Latvian

National Opera (in English)


19.00 ballet Don Quixote, Ludwig

Minkus. Conductor: Farhads

Stade. Latvian National Opera.

19.00 mma LVBET KSPROFL Fight

Night 2. Live MMA fights. Tower.

23.00 electronical Deformat. Line

Up: Kole Audro, Kelvin b2b Kupr,

JSUS. Ours (59 Dzirnavu iela).

19.00 classical Anton Lyakhovsky

(piano) LNSO and Tarmo

Peltokoski. Programme: Sergei

Prokofiev Piano Concerto no. 2

in G minor, Dmitri Shostakovich

Symphony no. 11 in G minor.

Great Guild Hall.

FEBRUARY 11, SUNDAY

11.00, 13.00 Concert for Babies

Educational concert for families.

Latvian National Opera Dress

Circle Hall

18.00 baroque Winter Chamber

Music Bach d`amour. Participants:

Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine (soprano),

Ieva Nīmane (Baroque

oboe, recorder), Māra Botmane

(Baroque cello), Ilze Reine (positive

organ). Riga Cathedral.

FEBRUARY 10

BASKETBALL FESTIVAL

16.00 basketball game

‘Prometey’ vs BK ‘Ventspils’

17.30 Concert

19:00 “Rīgas Zeļļi” vs “Viimsi”.

Arena Riga.

Throughout the day, DJ Elvis Kozlovskis

will take care of great

music, while the dance group

‘Rīgas Zeļļi’ will delight with

beautiful performances.

Venue: Arena Riga

Further info: www.arenariga.lv

FEBRUARY 11, SUNDAY

15.00, 18.00 family ice show

Hogwarts Holidays. Arena Riga.

18.00 opera Don Pasquale. Conductor:



FEBRUARY 13, TUESDAY

19.00 classical Winterfest Arkadi

Volodoss (piano). Programme:

Programme: works by Schubert,

Schumann and Liszt.

Great Guild Hall.


19.00 classical Vienna Classics

Johannes Brahms: Love Song

Waltzes. Participants: Agnese

Egliņa (piano), Rihards Plešanovs

(piano), Latvian Radio Choir.

Conductor: Sigvards Kļava. Programme:

Johannes Brahms Liebeslieder

Walzer and Quartets,

Franz Schubert Marches and Fantasy.


19.00 operetta Die Lustige Witwe

Conductor: Kaspars Ādamsons.


20.00 rock The Sound Poets un

Chris Noah. Love Fest. Angārs x

Tu jau zini kur.

21.00 Latvian hip hop Mauku

Sencis, Grandmasters Neons &

Bandžo. Palladium Riga.


19.00 ballet Tell Me (No) Tales.

Hamlet. Latvian National Opera.


CULTURAL AGENDA

Live music

Old Riga view terrace

Specialty beer

Gastrobar meals

Address: Kaļķu iela 17, Old Rīga

Reservations: +371 26421998

12.00–23.00 | Fri, Sat. 12.00–01.00

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RAL AGENDA

9.03, 84th Carnival,

Latvian Art Academy

1.03,

Aigars Raumanis,

Riga Cathedral

17.02,

KOK’ 119 World Series,

Atta Centre

22.07, СОЮЗ, Laska V21

FEBRUARY 2-4

BALTTOUR 2024

The International Travel Trade Fair

“Balttour” is the most important

tourism event in the Baltics, helping

travellers to choose destinations

and plan their trips, and tourism

professionals to make new

contacts and build cooperation.

New ways and opportunities to

travel, Latvia’s treasures, Baltic

Tourism Pearls, Other destinations

and unprecedented sensations,

Great deals, The best car

trips. 30 Countries, 350 stands,

25K visitors.

Venue: Ķīpsala International

Exposition Centre

Further info: www.bt1.lv

19.00 jazz Latvian Love Songs.

Riga Orchestra Big Band. Soloists:

Aija Vītoliņa and Raimonds

Celms. Conductor: Valdis Butāns.

VEF Cultural Palace.

19.00 classical LNSO Chamber

Music From Paris to Berlin. Participants:

Egija Sproģe (flute),

Egils Upatnieks (oboe), Mārtiņš

Circenis (clarinet), Māris Evelons

(horn), Raimonds Gulbis (bassoon),

Evelīna Jēkabsone (piano).

Programme: Theodor Blumer,

Paul Juon, Louise Farrenc, Francis

Poulenc. Great Guild Hall.

FEBRUARY 16, FRIDAY

19.00 opera Nabucco

Conductor: Mārtiņš Ozoliņš. Latvian

National Opera.


Vineta Sareika and Amandine

Savary. Brahms’ violin sonatas.

Participants: Vineta Sareika (violin),

Amandine Savary (piano).


20.00 tribute The Best of Ed Sheehan

by Jack Shepherd. Palladium

Riga.

23.00 clubbing Selecta: Koven /

UK/. Line Up: Koven, Keta Mine,

Lisette, Luuna a.o. Tower.

MARCH 2-3

PET EXPO 2024

The largest 3-day PetExpo 2024

in the Baltics will bring together

many different species of cats

and dogs, as well as rabbits,

goats, birds, spiders, snakes

and other pets. Visitors will

have the opportunity to discover

a wide range of pet products

and services and buy what they

need at special prices. Cynologists

and other experts will

share their experience, giving

advice and guidance on choosing,

caring for and training pet

food.


Exposition Centre



11.00, 14.00 family LeNeSOns

and Brothers Grimm’s Fairy

tales (5+). Latvian National

Symphony Orchestra. Conductor:

Konstantīns Petrenko. Programme:

Engelbert Humperdinck

Hansel and Gretel

new works by students of the

composition department of

Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of

Music. Great Guild Hall.

15.00 ballet Nijinski


National Opera.


Music La conversation galante.

The Birth of Flute. Participants:

Kristīne Stumbure (transverse

flute), Maija Kļaviņa (transverse

flute), Gertruda Jerjomenko (harpsichord,

positive), Ansis Bētiņš

(tenor). Riga Cathedral.

19.00 mma KOK’ 119 World Series

In Riga. Atta Centre.

20.00 pop rock X Ambassadors

live /USA/. Palladium Riga.

20.00 silent disco Silent Disco:

Winter Edition. All Time Hits &

Disco, hip hop, EDM. Line Up: DJ

Rojs Rodžers, DJ Ķilkuts, DJ Allviss

a.o. Angārs x Tu jau zini kur.


CULTURAL AGENDA

DIGITAL ART HOUSE is a place where everyone may teleport

to other dimensions. Where you can immerse into

multimedia exhibitions. This is a new way of experiencing art

– grandiose scale projections of paintings by world-famous

artists, animated by digital artists, accompanied by

breathtaking music.

Cosy atmosphere, fantastic view in the

city center, live music, delicious cocktails and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS • FESTIVALS • LIVE MUSIC • PARTY’S • COCKTAILS & MORE

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CULTURAL AGENDA

3.02,

Nørbak,

Laska V21

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1.03,

Gloriosa,

Riga Cathedral

6.02,

Kyiv Grand Ballet

Swan Lake,

Daile Theatre

9.03, FJAAK,

One One

23.00 clubbing Electric Riga. Line

Up: Just Her, Makree, Oaksmith,

MSK. Maze.

FEBRUARY 18, SUNDAY

14.00 guitar Holiday Music

Dita Krenberga (flute), Kaspars

Zemītis (guitar) and Liene Andreta

Kalnciema (piano) in Concert

Program Night and Day. Programme:

Astor Piazzolla, Claude

Boling, Oscar Peterson, Philip

Glass, Riccardo Drigo, Henry Mancini,

Cole Porter.


18.00 opera Adriana Lecouvreur


National Opera.

19.00 sympho rock All Hits

‘Masterpieces of World Music’.

Universe Orchestra. Programme:

Queen, Hans Zimmer, Scorpions,

Ennio Morricone, Metallica,

Ramin Djawadi, Nirvana, Deep

Purple, Europe, Rammstein, Led

Zeppelin. Arena Riga.


Mozart’s violin concerto and

Haydn’s symphony No. 60. Participants:

Daniil Bulayev (violin),

Chamber Orchestra Davinspiro

Camerata. Great Guild Hall.


19.00 contemporary theatre

performance ‘Nasing Spešal. in

Latvian, with synopsis in English.

Ģertrūdes Ielas Theatre.


18.00 choir Academical Chamber

Music Cycle. JVLMA Student Concert.

Small Guild Hall.

19.00 opera Faust. Returns to the

repertoire! Conductor: Mārtiņš



Vestards Šimkus. Beethoven.

Participants: Vestards Šimkus

(piano). Programme: Ludwig van

Beethoven’s 33 Variations on a

waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120.

Great Guild Hall.

19.00 post punk The KVB /UK/-

LIVE. Audio-visual post-punk duo.

Laska V21.

19.30 stand up in Russian Irina

Prihodko Stand up. K Suns.

EVERY THURSDAY

LIVE JAZZ MUSIC THURSDAYS

Delicious drinks and live jazz

music performances.

Venue: Radisson Blu

Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel.

FEBRUARY 23, FRIDAY

19.00 ballet Giselle, Adolphe

Adam. Conductor: Farhads Stade.



Mozart’s Requiem. Participants:

Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine (soprano),

Ieva Parša (mezzo-soprano),

Artjoms Safronovs (tenor), Edgars

Ošleja (bass), Latvian Radio

Choir, Sinfonietta Rīga. Conductor:

Sigvards Kļava. Programme:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Kyrie

B minor KV. 341, Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart - Requiem KV 626.

Great Guild Hall.

20.00 jazz rock electronical

Tryon: Modern Jazz & Free Improv

Ensemble (Berlin). Artists:

Kellen Mills (bass guitar), Erik

Leuthäuser (vocals), Rieko Okuda

(keyboards), Jasper Stadhouders

(guitar), Martial Frenzel (drums).

M/Darbnīca.

20.00 indie pop Patrisha and

Katō. Angārs x Tu jau zini kur.

20.00 clubbing Jakone and A.V.G

by Bling. Tower.

21.00 clubbing queer Filter W

Alexis Namur /France/. Liene

Up: Ricis, Will Sonic, Pupa, Alexis

Namur, Electricano. Skapis.

24.00 techno Perc Curates. Line

Up: Perc, Veronica Keris, Sidssapes.

One One.


11.00, 13.00 family Concert for

Babies. Latvian National Opera

Dress Circle Hall.


Music La conversation galante.

The Birth of Flute. Participants:

Kristīne Stumbure (transverse

flute), Maija Kļaviņa (transverse

flute), Gertruda Jerjomenko (harpsichord,

positive), Ansis Bētiņš

(tenor). Riga Cathedral.


CULTURAL AGENDA

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7.03,

Joker Out,

Palladium Riga

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CULTURAL AGENDA

18.00 jazz Jūrmala Jazz An Evening

with STING Music. Lasse

Lindgren (trumpet) /Sweden/,

Latvian Radio Big Band.


19.00 opera Don Giovanni. Conductor:

Aivis Greters. Latvian

National Opera.

19.00 classical LNSO, Mahler’s

Fifth, and Paganini. Hyung-Ki

Joo (piano). Conductor: Tarmo

Peltokoski. Programme: Serge

Rachamninoff Rhapsody on a

Theme of Paganini, Witold Lutoslawski

Variations on a Theme by

Paganini for Two Pianos, Gustav

Maler Symphony no. 5.

Great Guild Hall.

23.00 clubbing Macky Gee /UK/.

Line Up: Andy Cane /Estaonia/,

MSK, Magnuss Eriņš. Tower.

FEBRUARY 25, SUNDAY


family Amahl and the Night Visitors.

Conductor: Andris Veismanis.

Latvian National Opera New

Hall.

18.00 pop Edgars Raginskis in

concert ‘Encounter’.

Small Guild Hall.


Mozart’s Requiem. Participants:

Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine

(soprano), Ieva Parša (mezzosoprano),

Artjoms Safronovs

(tenor), Edgars Ošleja (bass),

Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta

Rīga. Conductor: Sigvards Kļava.

Programme:Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart Kyrie B minor KV. 341,

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem

KV 626. Great Guild Hall.

18.00 ballet The Sleeping Beauty

Conductor: Farhads Stade. Latvian

National Opera.

19.00 theatre Old City Theater

performance ‘Word Carnival in

Letters. Small Guild Hall.


19.00 opera Faust. Conductor:

Mārtiņš Ozoliņš. Latvian National

Opera.


19.00 ballet Peer Gynt

FEB 29, MAR 28

RIGA LAST THURSDAYS

On the last Thursday of every

month, numerous art spaces and

studios keep their doors open

from 18:00 to 22:00, offering

you a chance to experience

Riga’s artistic side. Each month

features special events, from

exhibition tours with the artist to

workshops, performances, and

welcome drinks. It’s a perfect

opportunity to explore the city

through art, meet new people, and

discover the latest exhibitions.

participants: 427, Brīvība, DOM,

ISSP, Kim?, LMA, LOOK, Low gallery,

M/Gallery, Māksla XO, MASA,

Neoclassika, PILOT, Provodņiks,

TUR, Riga Supreme Gallery, Tu

Jau Zini Kur, ZUZEUM, Smilga a.o.

info: www.rigalastthursdays.com



MARCH 1, FRIDAY

19.00 opera Carmen, Georges Bizet.


19.00 sacred Rihards Dubra.

Gloriosa. The mixed choir of the

Riga Cathedral Choir School.

Conductor: Jurģis Cābulis. Marta

Spārniņa (violin), Aigars Raumanis

(saxophone), Aigars Reinis

(organ). Riga Cathedral.

21.00 clubbing Ideology of Sound

presents Mihai Popoviciu. Line

Up: D I N, Mike Discoid, Kapusta,

Kris Hovel. 72b Mukusalas iela.

MARCH 2, SATURDAY

11.00, 13.00, 15.00 family For

The Youngest Three little pigs and

a wolf. Live music performance

and theatre for children from

3.y.o. and parents. Spīķeri Concert

Hall.

15.00 chamber music concert

Solveig in Cabaret Latvian National

Opera Dress Circle Hall.

19.00 ballet La Fille mal gardée



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CULTURAL AGENDA

4.03,

GZA & The Phunky Nomads,

Palladium Riga

14.02,

Chris Noah,

Angārs x

Tu jau zini kur.

21-23.03,

La Bande à Tyrex,

Riga Circus

20.00 musical Black x White. JP

Magic Orchestra + cello trio Melo

M. LED show. The lyrics reflect

the problems, self-expression and

contradictions of today’s youth,

both with the outside world and in

their inner world. Arena Riga.

MARCH 3, SUNDAY

15.00 opera La Тraviata, Verdi


11.00, 13.00, 15.00 family For

The Youngest Three little pigs and

a wolf. Live music performance

and theatre for children from

3.y.o. and parents. Spīķeri Concert

Hall.

20.00 metal Amaranthe /Sweden/,

Dragonforce /UK/, Infected

Rain /Moldova/. Palladium Riga.

MARCH 4, SUNDAY

20.00 hip hop GZA & The Phunky

Nomads /USA/. Palladium Rīga.

MARCH 5, MONDAY

20.00 rock Chris Norman & Band

and Ottawan band. The voice of

Smokey band. His new album

‘Junction 55’ presentation. Arena

Riga.

MARCH 6, WEDNESDAY

19.00 ballet Dracula






MARCH 21, 22, 23 AT 19.00

LA BANDE À TYREX

La Bande à Tyrex is a twirling,

joyful and exciting, musical

cycling ballet that showcases

bike ride on wild pedal steeds,

driven by a compelling live

soundtrack. A show that brings

together stunning acrobatics

and a thrilling atmosphere.

“Expect spectacular and unusual

feats. On a bike or a unicycle,

solo or in pairs, these daredevils

with boundless energy roll,

turn, jump and defy balance.

They’ll make you lose your footing

(pedals)!” (“Telerama”).

Venue: Rigas Cirks

4 Merķeļa iela, info: cirks.lv

Music by Maija Einfelde, Anita

Mieze, Clara Schumann, Ēriks

Ešenvals, György Ligeti, Robert

Schumann. Great Guild Hall.

19.00 operetta Die Lustige Witwe


19.00 jazz American Jazz Night.

Latvian Radio Big Band. Programme:

Toots Thielemans, Jaco

Pastorius, Ivan Lins, Stevie Wonder,

Raimonds Macats a.o.


20.00 indie rock Joker Out /Slovenia/.

Palladium Riga.

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17.02,

The Birth of

Flute, Riga

Cathedral

MARCH 7, WEDNESDAY





19.00 theatre performance ‘Performance

‘The Priory’. Wynne’s

play won the 2010 Olivier Award

for Best Comedy. Performance

in Latvian with English surtitles.

Author: Michael Wynne, director:

Gatis Šmits. Daile theatre.

19.00 classical LNSO, Chamber

Music. Tribute to Muses. Participants:

Anna Gāgane (clarinet),

Pēteris Trasuns (viola), Linda

Leine (piano), Matīss Budovskis

(prose and readings). Programme:

MARCH 8, FRIDAY

19.00 ballet La Bayadère


19.00 sacred Bach Rihards Dubra.

Guna Kise (organ). Programme:

J.S.Bach. Riga Cathedral.

20.00 pop/rock Womens Day Mini

Fest. Mazais Princis & Čipsis un

Dullais. Angārs x Tu jau zini kur.

20.00 latvian jazz/pop Intars Busulis

solo concert ‘Play your magic

flute’ with Abonementa Orchestra:

Kārlis Lācis, Kaspars Zemītis,

Kaspars Grigalis, Edvīns Ozols,

Māris Jēkabsons, Vineta Elksne,

Karīna Tropa, Kristīne Pastare

and Alise Kante-Onzule, as well

as brass players from the Latvian


CULTURAL L AGENDA

3.03,

Infected Rain,

Palladium Riga

8.03,

Tapefeed,

Laska V21

15.03,

Serenade. Carmina Burana,

Latvian National Opera

Radio Big Band. Arena Riga.

23.00 clubbing Phenomenon x

Inveterate: Tapefeed (Fabric London).

Line Up: Tapefeed, Ksenia

Kamikaza, Michael Myth, Paul

Hnikin. Laska V21.

MARCH 9, SATURDAY

11.00, 13.00 family Concert for

Babies. Latvian National Opera

Dress Circle Hall.

16.00 excursion Guided Tour

around the Latvian National Opera.

19.00 spanish guitar Spring concert

Odes to Love – Bel Canto.

Telman Guzhevsky (tenor), Oleg

Zhukov (piano), José Luis Corvisón

(spanish guitar). Dzintari

Concert Hall.

19.00 opera Nabucco. Latvian

National Opera.

19.00 disco pop Al Bano Grand

show ‘Felicita’. Arena Riga.

20.00 latvian pop Citi Zeni.

Palladium Riga.

23.00 clubbing FJAKK /Berlin/.

Participants: Felix Wagner, Kev

Koko, Aaron Röbig. One One.

MARCH 10, SUNDAY

12.00, 18.00 ballet for the whole

family Karlsson flies…


19.00 sacred W.A. Mozart– Requiem.

Ave Sol choir, chamber

orchestra. Conductor: Andris

Veismanis. Riga Cathedral.

MARCH 13, WEDNESDAY

19.00 ballet Giselle, Adolphe

Adam. Latvian National Opera.

MARCH 21-24

MĀJA I/ HOME I

“Māja I” is the biggest event of the

construction industry in Latvia,

It is the largest event in the construction

industry in the Baltics,

Eastern Europe, Western Europe

and Asia, which showcases

modern construction trends,

technology innovations and facilitates

direct dialogue between

construction and other related

industry professionals and end

consumers.

The exhibition is attended by professionals

from the Baltic region

and all over Europe, as well as a

wide audience of visitors looking

for what they need to build their

home.


Exposition Centre


MARCH 14, THURSDAY

19.00 opera Turandot, Giacomo

Puccini. Latvian National Opera.

19.00 contemporary theatre

performance ‘Hold Me Tight’ a

poem for objects & the force of

gravity in English. Ģertrūdes

Ielas Theatre.

19.00 classical Symphonic Hit

with Goran Gora Claude Debussy

and French Impressionism. Educational

classical music event

for teenagers. Participants: Ieva

Šablovska (harp). Conductor:

Julien Masmondet. Programme:

KINO KULTS

PRESENTS:

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CULTURAL URAL AGENDA

Claude Debussy The Afternoon of

a Faun, Two Dances for Harp and

String Orchestra, The Sea.

Great Guild Hall.

MARCH 15, FRIDAY

19.00 ballet Serenade. Carmina

Burana. Latvian National Opera.

MARCH 16, SATURDAY


family The Birds’ Opera


20.00 electronical Yann Tiersen /

France/. Palladium Riga.

23.00 lo-fi house Baltra /USA/ 96

& Forever Records, Local Action.

Laska V21.

MARCH 17, SUNDAY

18.00 ballet The Sleeping Beauty,

P. Tchaikovsky. Conductor:



MARCH 19, TUESDAY

20.00 hip hop Skryptonite

Arena Riga.

MARCH 20, WEDNESDAY

19.00 opera Faust


19.00 feminist music theatre

performance ‘Monstera Deliciosa’

in Latvian with subtitles in English.


19.00 jazz Windstream Festival

Opening Riga Orchestra Big

Band. Conductor: Steffen Schorn

/Germany, Soloist: Kristian Kalva

(trumpet). VEF Cultural Palace.

MARCH 21, THURSDAY

19.00 ballet The Fountain of

Bakhchisarai. Latvian National

Opera.

19.00 feminist music theatre performance

‘Monstera Deliciosa’

in Latvian with subtitles in English.


19.00 classical LNSO, Casadesus,

and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

Participants: Anna Agafia

Egholm (violin). Conductor: Jean-

Claude Casadesus. Programme:

17.02

X Ambassadors,

Palladium Riga

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CULTURAL URAL AGENDA

7.11,

Will 1.04. Butler Humans & 2.0,

Sister Riga Squares, Circus

Palladium Riga

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Violin Concerto in E Minor, Nikolai

Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade.

Great Guild Hall.

21.00 metal David Ellefson /USA/

Grammy Award winning bassist

known for his long tenure as the

bassist for thrash metal band

Megadeth. Melnā Piektdiena.

MARCH 22, FRIDAY

19.00 opera Madama Butterfly,

G. Puccini. Conductor: Mārtiņš


MARCH 23, SATURDAY


family Amahl and the Night Visitors.

Latvian National Opera

New Hall.

17.00 contempo classical Reinis

Zariņš. Rihards Dubra. World Premiere.

World premiere of Rihards

Dubra cycle “Visions of the Way of

the Cross – Light”.


19.00 classical Beethoven’s

Heroic Symphony and Mozart’s

Flute Concerto. Participants:

Vincent Lucas (flute), Sinfonietta

Rīga. Conductor: Aivis Greters.

Programme: Beethoven, Jēkabs

Jančevskis, Mozart.

Great Guild Hall.

20.00 latvian rock Oranžas

Brīvdienas. Palladium Riga.

19.00 ballet Swan Lake, P. Tchaikovsky.


MARCH 24, SUNDAY

18.00 dark jazz Bohren & Der Club

of Gore in concert /Germany/. Musicians:

Thorsten Benning, Robin

Rodenberg, Reiner Henseleit and

Morten Gass. Hanzas Perons.

19.00 ballet Swan Lake, P. Tchaikovsky.


MARCH 19, WEDNESDAY

19.00 sacred Sacred Music Concert

Liene Andreta Kalnciema

(organ), Egils Upatnieks (oboe).

Programme: J.S.Bach, A.Vivaldi.

Riga Cathedral.

Charles Gounod

FAUST

opera

Returns to the repertoire from February 22

Music Director and Conductor MĀRTIŅŠ OZOLIŅŠ

Stage Director AIK KARAPETIAN

22 TICKETS: www.opera.lv and LNO box office

Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga; (+371) 67073777; tickets@opera.lv


CULTURAL AGENDA

Business Lunch

3 course set

Monday - Friday

Served until 16:30 | EUR 36

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Aspazijas blvd. 22, Riga, 8th floor

+371 67670122 | fb.riga@kempinski.com

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CULTURAL AGENDA

24.02,

Macky Gee,

Tower

MARCH 28, THURSDAY

18.00 opera Don Carlo


19.00 sacred Green Thursday

concert. Fauré’s Requiem, Pärt’s

Stabat Mater, Kancheli’s last

piece. Participants: Aigars Reinis,

(organ), Natālija Behma (vocal),

Rihards Mačanovskis (vocal), Sinfonietta

Rīga Chamber Orchestra,

State Academic Choir Latvia.

Conductor: Māris Sirmais.

St. Peter’s Church.

20.00 latvian hip hop Singapuras

Satīns. Palladium Riga.

MARCH 29, FRIDAY

19.00 sacred Latvian Radio Choir

and Sinfonietta Riga on Good Friday.

Participants: Latvijas Radio

koris. Nora Kalniņa (soprano),

Vitālijs Stankevičs (bass), Sinfonietta

Rīga. Conductor: Sigvards

Kļava. Programme: Motets by Felix

Mendelssohn, Pascal Disapin,

Philip Gutnuard, Martins Vilums.

Riga Cathedral.

MARCH 30, SATURDAY

15.00 opera Don Carlo, Verdi.


19.00 театр Путь Вертинского.

Воспоминания знаменитого

певца, актера, поэта и

композитора Александра

Вертинского и его романсы.

M. Chekhov Theatre.

MARCH 31, SATURDAY

11.00 для детей Интерактивная

сказка ‘Зайцы’. Красочные

костюмы, яркие декорации,

маленькие подарочки детям,

бесплатная фотосессия.

Atta Centre.

APRIL 1

19.00 circus Humans 2.0 by Circa.

Engaging in the challenge of

being human. Can we ever find

a perfect balance or is adapting

to constant change the only way

forward? A symphony of acrobatics,

sound and light– this is a next

level circus. Riga Circus.

EVENT VENUES

ARĒNA RIGA

21 Skanstes iela, tel. 67388200

arenariga.lv

ARTISSIMO CONCERT HALL

9-7 Vaļņu iela.

ART CENTER ZUZEUM

101 Lačplēša iela, www.zuzeum.com

ATTA CENTRE

60 Krasta iela. attacentre.lv

CULTURE PALACE ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA

36 Ziemeļblāzmas iela, tel. 67848849

DAILE MUSIC HOUSE

31 K. Barona iela. www.dailesnams.lv

DAILE THEATRE

75 Brīvības iela, tel. 67279566.

www.dailesteatris.lv

DZINTARI CONCERT HALL

Dzintari, Jūrmala, 1 Turaidas iela.

ĢERTRŪDES STREET THEATRE

101a Ģertrūdes iela. www.git.lv

GREAT GUILD HALL

6 Amatu iela, tel. 67213798

HOUSE OF BLACKHEADS

7 Rātslaukums, tel. 67044311

HANZAS PERONS

16A Hanzas iela, mob.tel. 29 491 680

www.hanzasperons.lv

KAŅEPE CULTURE CENTRE

15 Skolas iela. www.kanepes.lv

K.K. VON STRICKA VILLA

9 A. Briāna iela. fb.com/strickavilla

LATVIAN NATIONAL

OPERA AND BALLET (LNOB)

3 Aspazijas bulv. www.opera.lv

LASKA V21

21 Vagonu iela, mob. tel. 25364490

MEŽAPARKA LIELA ESTRĀDE

11 Ostas prospekts, tel. 67105687.

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LATVIA

3 Mūkusalas iela 3, www.lnb.lv

NOASS

2 AB Dambis, mob. tel. 26324433.

HANZAS PERONS

16a Hanzas iela. hanzasperons.lv

ONE ONE

18a Šarlotes iela. www.oneoneriga.lv

M/DARBNĪCA

9 Briāna iela. www.mdarbnica.lv

PALLADIUM RIGA

21 Marijas iela. www.palladium.lv

RIGA CATHEDRAL (DOME)

1 Doma lauk. www.doms.lv

RIGA CONGRESS HALL

5 K. Valdemāra iela, tel. 67043678

kongresunams.lv

RIGA LATVIAN SOCIETY HOUSE

13 Merķeļa iela. www.rlb.lv

SMALL GUILD HALL

3/5 Amatu iela, tel. 67229094

SPIĶERI CONCERT HALL

4 Maskavas iela, tel. 67205485

SPLENDID PALACE

61 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67181143

ST JOHN’S CHURCH

24 Skārņu iela, tel. 67224028

ST PETER’S CHURCH

19 Skārņu iela, tel. 67229426

VEF CULTURE PALACE

5a Ieriķu iela. www.vefkp.lv

TOWER CLUB

214b Brīvības iela, www.towerriga.com

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CULTURAL AGENDA

Dune: Part Two

Kung Fu Panda 4

The Peasant

cinema programme

KINO CITADELE, CINAMON, APOLLO

From 1.02 ‘One Life’, directed by:

James Hawes, cast: Anthony Hopkins,

Helena Bonham Carter, J.Flynn.

From 1.02 animation ‘The Jungle

Bunch 2: World Tour’, directed by:

Laurent Bru, Yannick Moulin, Benoît

Somville.

From 2.02 LV animation ‘Law of the

Heart’, directed by: Roze Stiebra cast:

Telma Auziņa, Jānis Grūtups, Ritvars

Logins, Gerds Lapoška, Marta Lovisa,

Toms Harjo.

From 9.02 ‘One Last Evening’, directed

by: Lukas Nathrath, cast: Sebastian

Jakob Doppelbauer, Pauline

Werner, Susanne Dorothea.

From 9.02 ‘Priscilla’, directed by:

Sofia Coppola, cast: Cailee Spaeny,

Jacob Elordi.

From 9.02 ‘Baghead’, directed by:

Alberto Corredor, cast: Freya Allan,

Ruby Barker, Jeremy Irvine.

From 9.02 ‘May December’, directed

by: Todd Haynes, cast: Natalie

Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles

Melton.

From 13.02 LV ‘Almost a Bachelor’,

directed by: Rihards Romush, cast:

Dante Pecolli, Rūdolfs Kozlovskis,

Monta Kārkliņa, Krista Hotuļeva, Jā.

From 14.02 ‘Bob Marley: One Love’,

directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green,

cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana

Lynch, Michael Gandolfini.

From 16.02 ‘Madame Web’, directed

by: S. J. Clarkson, cast: Dakota

Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela

Merced, Celeste O’Connor.

From 23.02 animation ‘Nina and

Hedgehog’s Secret’, directed by:

Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol.

From 23.02 ‘Race for Glory: Audi vs.

Lancia’, directed by: Daniel Brühl, Riccardo

Scamarcio, Volker Bruch, Haley

Bennett.

From 23.02 ‘Autumn and the Black

Jaguar’, directed by: Gilles de Maistre,

cast: Lumi Pollack, Emily Bett

Rickards.

From 23.02 LV ‘Black Velvet’, directed

by: Liene Linde, cast: Inga Tropa,

Gatis Ungurs, Baiba Broka, Kaspars

Beķeris, Sabīne Tīkmane, Iveta Pole,

Alekss Kazanavičs.

From 24.02 ‘Watchmen: ULTIMATE

CUT’, directed by: Zack Snyder, cast:

Matthew Goode, Malin Åkerman, Patrick

Wilson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan,

Carla Gugino.

From 1.03 ‘Dune: Part Two’, directed

by: Denis Villeneuve, cast: Timothée

Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya

Maree Stoermer Coleman.

From 1.03 ‘The Iron Claw’, directed

by: Sean Durkin, cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy

Allen White, Harris Dickinson,

Holt McCallany.

From 8.03 animation ‘Kung Fu Panda

4’, directed by: Mike Mitchell, voices:

Jack Black, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu.

From 8.03 ‘Imaginary’, directed by:

Jeff Wadlow, cast: DeWanda Wise,

Tom Payne, Veronica Falcón, Betty

Buckley.

From 15.03 ‘White Bird: A Wonder

Story’, directed by: Marc Forster, cast:

Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson, Olivia

Ross, Bryce Gheisar.

From 15.03 ‘The Peasants’, directed

by: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman,

cast: Kamila Urzedowska, Robert Gulaczyk,

Miroslaw Baka.

From 22.03 ‘Arthur the King’, directed

by: Simon Cellan Jones, cast: Mark

Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel.

From 29.03 ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, directed

by: Justine Triet, cast: Sandra

Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado

Graner.

From 29.03 ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New

Empire’, directed by: Adam Wingard,

cast: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens,

Bryan Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle.

CONCERTS, OPERA AT FORUM CINEMAS

22.02 at 19:00 theatre ‘NT LIVE:

Vanya’, Anton Chekhov. Director: Sam

Yates.

24.02 at 17:00 opera ‘MET Opera: Nabucco’,

Giuseppe Verdi.

27.02 at 19.00 exhibition ‘Exhibition

On Screen | Painting the Modern Garden:

Monet to Matisse’.

9.03 at 19:00 opera ‘MET Opera: La

Forza del Destino’, Giuseppe Verdi.

23.03 at 19:00 opera ‘MET Opera: Romeo

et Juliette’.

26.02 at 19:00 theatre ‘NT LIVE: The

Motive and the Cue’. Director: Sam

Mendes.

cinema theatres

APOLLO KINO (IMAX)

257 Maskavas iela. www.apollokino.lv

KINO CITADELE

8 13.Janvāra iela. www.forumcinemas.lv

K. SUNS 83/85 Elizabetes iela,

www.kinogalerija.lv

SPLENDID PALACE 61 Elizabetes iela,

www.splendidpalace.lv

DECEMBER 3-5

4. IDFF ARTDOCFEST/RIGA

The 4th International Documentary

Film Festival Artdocfest/

Riga will take place in Riga on

1-8 March 2024. During the

IDFF Artdocfest/Riga various

events for the film industry will

take place - public discussions,

documentary film symposium,

pitching, film discussions with

the authors and public participation.

Competition programs

“Artdocfest Open” and “Baltic

Focus” will be presented.

Venue: Splendid Palace

More info & tickets: artdocfest.com

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ART GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

Jānis Purcenis at

Artist’s Union of Latvia

photo by Ekaterina Piskunova

‘Eastern World’,

Latvian Central

Library

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Ivars Heinrihsons

at Ola Foundation

Art &

Fashion

at MASA

studija

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427 GALLERY

70 Stabu iela,16.00–19.00, Closed Sat-Wed

8.03-13.04 Solo show by Zane Hanele

Putniņa.

25.04-8.06 Group show ‘427 Collection’.

OLA FOUNDATION

12a Ogļu iela, olafoundation.lv

Feb/Mar ‘Close to Ideal’. Anna Ābola, Aigars

Bikše, Elīna Brasliņa, Jānis Deinats, Krista

Dzudzilo, Andris Eglītis, Kristaps Ģelzis,

Helēna Heinrihsone, Ivars Heinrihsons a.o.

DAUGAVA

1 Ausekļa iela, mob. tel. 28668857,

11.00–18.00. Closed Sun, Mon.

www.galerijadaugava.lv

Until 17.02 ‘Biruta Delle. 80th anniversary

exhibition’.

ISTABA

31a K. Barona iela, tel. 67281141, 12.00 -

21.00. Closed Sun. fb.com/galerijaISTABA

February Graphic Artists Calendar 2024.

ISSP GALLERY

13 K.3 Marijas iela, 12.00–18.00, Wed

12.00–20.00. Closed Mon, Sun. www.issp.lv

Until 07.03 ‘I’m in this photo and I don’t like

it’. Digital art. Santa France.

LATVIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY

2 Kuģu iela, Mon, Sat 10.00–17.00, Tue,

Thr 09.00–17.00, Wed, Fri 12.00–20.00.

Closed Sun. www.lnb.lv

Until 25.08 ‘Text is Not Our Type’ interaction

of book design, human and technology.

Until 9.03 Pinnacles. Mariss Jansons – 80.

Dedicated to the great conductor.

LATVIAN CENTRAL LIBRARY

49/53 Brīvības iela 2nd floor, tel. 67181018

www.rcb.lv

Until 29.02 ‘Eastern Wind’ Alena Savyuk.

Chinese gunbi, mogufu, sei techniques,

suibokuga style and calligraphy.

LOOK

62 Ģertrūdes iela,13.00–19.00,

Closed Sat, Mon. www.look.gallery

2.02-24.02 Paula Zvane. Paintings.

29.02-23.03 Kristīne Daukšte. Paintings.

28.03-20.04 Atis Jākobsons. Paintings.

LCCA

13 Alberta iela, tel. 67039282,

10.00–17.00, Closed–Sat, Sun. lcca.lv

14.02-31.03 ‘All’s Good Between Us’. Exhibition

and public programme.

ARTISTS’ UNION OF LATVIA

11. novembra krastmala 35

Until 3.03. ‘Walls and Lyrical Deviations’

Jānis Purcenis Paintings.

MAKSLA XO

14 Elizabetes iela, 12.00–18.00.

www.makslaxogalerija.lv

Until 03.02 ‘Undefined gestures’ Juris

Pertaškevičs.

Until 03.02 ‘Finding Home’ Luciana Mariano.

Until 02.03 ‘How to quit smoking and run a

marathon’ Otto Holger Ozolins.

07.03-06.04 ‘The Silver Curve’ Anna

Pommere.

25.03-28.03 PAPER POSITIONS Berlin 2023

11.04-11.05 ‘Masses’ Janis Deinats.

MASA STUDIJA

67 Elizabetes iela, mob. tel. 28289422,

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9.02-10.03 ‘Art&Fashion’ clothes and the

body become canvas for the artists.

M/GALLERY

9 A. Briāna iela, 18.00-22.00, Closed–Sun,

Mon, Tue. mgalleryriga.com

Until 3.03 ‘The True Mirror’ Kristiāna Poce,

Renāte Pagaste.

MUSEUM LV & GRATA JJ

2 Pumpura iela, tel. 67016602, 11.00–19.00,

Sat 11.00–17.00. Closed Sun.

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Until 13.02 ‘Living Impressions: Two Women,

Two Realities’. J. Morozova, V. Bondare.

15.02-31.03 ‘Spring is coming?’. Paintings.

NOASS

2 AB Dambis, www.noass.lv

Feb/Mar ‘1:100’ Vija Vētra. Outdoor.

Feb/Mar ‘In Spite of Everything’ Arnolds

Skrastiņš, Vija Vētra, Žanis Bulavs, Mihails

Ramuss un Edgars Krīgers. Outdoor.

PILOT

3 R. Vagnera iela, 12.00–18.00,

Closed Mon. www.lma.lv

RĪGAS MĀKSLAS TELPA

(Riga Art Space)

3 Kungu iela, tel. 67026726, 11.00–18.00.

Closed Mon. makslastelpa.lv

02.02-29.02 ‘Parade of flying episodes’ Beate

Poikāne Scenography and visual arts.

02.02-31.03 ‘A Look Around’ Ansis

Rozentāls. Paintings.

RIXC GALLERY

2 Lenču iela rixc.org

16.02-23.03 ‘Ok Swallow Great’. Video installation.

Solveig Settemsdal.

UNTIL 11.02 18:00-21:00

LIGHT TRAILS IN BIĶERNIEKI

AND ANNNIŅMUIŽA

Free walking light trails in

Riga: the Biķernieku Forest

Walking Promenade will take

you to a fairy-tale realm, while

Anniņmuižas Park will welcome

visitors to the ‘Bird Alley’.

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MUSEUMS

‘Touch-Responsive’ at

Museum of Decorative Art and Design

‘Soul Strings’ at

Ethnographic Open-air Museum

‘Colourful Latvia’ at Latvian

National History Museum

Biruta Delle at Latvian

National Museum of Art

KIM?

(Contemporary Art Centre)

2 Sporta iela, 12.00–18.00, Tue

12.00–20.00 (free entrance).

Closed Mon. www.kim.lv

EXHIBITION

Until 25.02 ‘Annemarija Gulbe’s

Faith to Believe – Or Not’. Karlīna

Mežecka’s Archive of Fragility, curated

by Žanete Liekīte, and Ieva Jakuša &

Gundega Strauberga exhibition ‘Cheap

Destinations’.

ART MUSEUM RIGA BOURSE

(Mākslas muzejs ‘Rīgas Birža’)

6 Doma laukums (J-2), tel. 67226467,

10.00–18.00, Fri 10.00–20.00.

Closed Mon. www.lnmm.lv

Built between 1852 and 1855 in the

style of a Venetian Renaissance palazzo

symbolising wealth and plenitude.

EXHIBITIONS

17.02-5.05 ‘Tōkaidō Road’ 10 landscapes

from the Japanese artists Utagawa Hiroshige

and Utagawa Hiroshige II.

Until 14.04 ‘Southeast Asian Art Collection’

ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

(Etnografiskais Brīvdabas muzejs)

440 Brīvības iela, tel. 67994106, 67994515,

10.00–17.00. www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv

Authentic 16 th to 19 th century Lat vian

houses, farmsteads, windmills and

fishermen’s villages. Situated in a vast

pine forest by lake Jugla, it occupies

an area of about a 100 hectares. On

weekends you can watch traditional

craftsmen at work, such as a blacksmith

and a woodcarver. The museum

even has its own bee-farm and you

can taste fresh honey served with

country bread.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 25.02 ‘Soul Strings. Traditional kokles

in the Latvian farmer’s homestead in the

19th-20th centuries’ musical instruments.

From 15.03 ‘Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku,

Japan’ arts and crafts heritage of the

Tohoku earthquake region.

LATVIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART

(Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs)

1 J Rozentāla lauk, tel. 67325051,

10.00–18.00, Fri 10.00–20.00, Sat, Sun

10.00–17.00. Closed Mon. www.lnmm.lv

The richest collection of national art

in Latvia. It houses more than 52,000

works of art reflecting the development

of professional art in the Baltic

area and in Latvia from the middle of

the 18 th century until present time.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 18.02 Roberts Koļcovs. The Botanist

and the Unicorn.

Until 30.03 ‘I am Now Commited to Living

for Art. Jāzeps Grosvalds (1891-1920)’

originator of Latvian modernism.

Until 11.02 ‘Artūrs Virtmanis Psychopomp’

A Beginner’s Guide to the Afterworld.

Until 21.04 ‘Biruta Delle. To Paint Every

Day’ part of the cycle The Generation.

2.03-19.05 ‘Aija Jurjāne. The Queen’s

Kitchens’ paintings and illustrations by

Aija Jurjāne.

LATVIAN OCCUPATION MUSEUM

1 Latviešu strēlnieku laukums,

tel. 67229225, 10.00–18.00,

Closed– Thu, Fri. okupacijasmuzejs.lv

Reminder of what happened to Latvia,

to its people and land during the

Soviet and German National Socialist

regimes from 1940 to 1991.

MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ART

AND DESIGN

(Dekoratīvās Mākslas un Dizaina muzejs)

10/20 Skārņu iela (K-3), tel. 67222235,

11.00–17.00, Wed 11.00–19.00.

Closed Mon. www.lnmm.lv

EXHIBITION

Until 21.04 ‘Touch-Responsive’. 23 artists’

jewelry artworks. Māris Auniņš, Jānis

Brants, Valdis Brože, Vladislavs Čistjakovs,

Anna Fanigina, Ginta Grūbe, Aleksandra

Federika Krastiņa, Andris Lauders a.o.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

4 Kr. Barona iela tel. 67356023, 10.00–

17.00, Thu 10.00-19.00, Closed– Mon, Tue.

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Founded in 1845 as the Riga Naturalist

Society. The museum contains

the following Departments: Custodial

Botany Zoology Geology and Palaeontology.

EXHIBITION

Until 17.03 ‘Bears. Jelgava Art School

students’ collages and Estonian photographers’

works’.

Until 28.03 ‘Mammals of Latvia’ free tour

for Ukrainian citizens.

Until 19.05 ‘Ant’. Ants’ relationships with

each other, with other animals and humans.


MUSEUMS

LATVIAN RAILWAY HISTORY MUSEUM

2/4 Uzvaras bulv., tel. 65832849,

10.00 - 17.00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun.

www.railwaymuseum.lv

Contains more than a thousand items,

documents and photographs related

to railway communications and signalling

equipment, tools and instruments,

uniforms and badges.

MUSEUM OF WAR (Kara muzejs)

20 Smilšu iela (J-3), tel. 67228147,

10.00–18.00. Closed Mon, Tue.

www.karamuzejs.lv

The formation of the Latvian Riflemen’s

regiments and the ensuing

battles of WWI spurred the founding

of this museum in 1916. The

museum moved into the Powder

Tower in 1919, known as the Sand

Tower in the 17 th century. The 15 th

century edifice in its own right

holds great historical value and

connection to warfare, its 2.5mthick

walls are still scarred and

studded with old cannonballs.

MUSEUM OF RIGA’S HISTORY AND

NAVIGATION

(Rīgas Vēstures un Kuģniecības muzejs)

4 Palasta iela, tel. 67356676, 11.00–

17.00. Closed Mon, Tue. www.rigamuz.lv

EXHIBITION

Until 27.10 ‘Exhibition A Chair for Each.

Chairs and Sitting in Riga from the 13th

Century to the Present Day’ 70 art-pieces

and objects restored in last 50 years.

LATVIAN NATIONAL HISTORY

MUSEUM

32 Brīvības bulvāris, tel. 67221357,

10.00–17.00, Closed Mon. lnvm.lv

EXHIBITIONS

Until 31.05 ‘The Duchy of Courland and

Semigallia and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

(1561–1795)’. Traces left in the cultural and

historical environment of both countries.

Until 31.05 ‘Satversme 100+ (Constitution

100+) – the Centenary of Latvian Constitution

(Satversme)’.

Until 31.05 ‘Colorful Latvia’ unique photography

from beginning of XX century.

‘Annemarija Gulbe’s

Faith to Believe– Or Not’

at KIM?

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MUSEUMS

Ainārs Rimicāns

at Riga Porcelain Museum

Anita Paegle at Riga Art

Nouveau Museum

Historical Amber

Sculpture Collection

at Amber Queen Museum

MENTZENDORFF’S HOUSE

(Mencendorfa Nams)

18 Grēcinieku iela, tel. 67212951, 10.00 -

17.00. Closed Mon, Tue. www.rigamuz.lv

17 th –18 th century architectural monument

in its own right. It was once

owned by a rich Riga merchant. You

can see the antique furniture, unique

frescoes and household items.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 25.04 ‘Arnolds Vilbergs–90!’ founder

of the Art Academy of Latvia glass design

industry, designer, former professor and head

of the Glass Art Department.

Until 23.02 ‘Carnival and Folk Masks’ 40

masks, 13 photographs of masks and 12

drawings.

RIGA ART NOUVEAU MUSEUM

12 Alberta iela (enter from Mazā Peitavas

iela), tel. 67181465, 10.00–18.00.

Closed Mon. www.jugendstils.riga.lv

The current display of the museum

shows the characteristic furnishings

of an apartment of a Riga inhabitant

in the beginning of the 20 th century.

The author of this interior project is

the architect Liesma Markova.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 17.03 ‘Exhibition Irons’ Dmitrijs

Zaicevs’ private collection – both for ironing

MUSEUM IN THE DARK

1a Ķengaraga iela iela, mob.

tel. 26678662, 14.00-21.05

www.neredzamapasaule.lv

Expositions in absolute darkness

- you can’t see it, but you can feel

it! Tours are conducted by blind

guides. 5 rooms, 90 min, 240 m2.

delicate lace, ladies’ gloves, etc, complemented

by elegant and colourful postcards

and advertisements from the collection of

Ilona Jahimoviča.

February ‘Sphynx Smile’ Anita Paegle drawing

collection.

ROMAN SUTA & ALEKSANDRA

BEĻCOVA MUSEUM

57a Elizabetes iela, tel. 67288800,

11.00–18.00, Tue 11.00–19.00.

Closed Sun, Mon. www.lnmm.lv

A historical apartment of two prominent

figures in the history of Latvian

art—representatives of Classical Modernism.

EXHIBITION

Until 2.03 ‘Inner Dialogues. Alaksandra

Beļcova’s Diaries and Correspondence’.

From 5.03 ‘Body Poetry. Isadora Duncan,

‘Body Poetry’ at

Roman Suta & Aleksandra

Beļcova Museum

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FUN CHILDREN ACTIVITIES

BOTANICAL GARDEN

2 Kandavas iela.

www.botanika.lu.lv

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

116a K. Barona iela.

Football field, two basketball

courts, volleyball court, skate

park, bicycle park and 7,000 m 2

playground.

ZILI BRĪNUMI (Curiosity Centre)

Jūrmala, Majori, 37 Jomas iela, mob.

tel. 25301855. www.zilibrinumi.lv

A children’s science and curiosity

centre of wonders.

RIGA ZOO

1 Meža prospekts, mob. tel.

29386963. www.rigazoo.lv Box office

open 10.00–19.00. Indoor exhibitions

open until 18.45. All outside exhibitions

open until 19.00.

DIGITAL ART HOUSE

(Contemporary Multimedia Art

Centre)

2 Skolas iela, 12.00–22.00, Sat

11.00-22.00, Sun 12.00–19.00 (free

entrance). Closed Mon, Tue.

www.digitalarthouse.eu

A magical dive into the digital

world of modern art. Pleasure

for eyes and ears, oasis for the

soul. Multimedia exhibitions

are a new way of experiencing

art– grandiose scale

projections of paintings by

world-famous artists, animated

by digital artists, accompanied

by breathtaking music. Relaxed,

modern atmosphere.

EXHIBITIONS

February/March ‘Dreamed Japan’,

‘From Monet to Kandinsky’, ‘Hieronymus

Bosch’


MUSEUMS

Mondays – Closed

Raymond Duncan and the Plastic Dance

Tradition in Latvia During the 1920s and

1930s’.

FASHION MUSEUM IN RIGA

24-1 Grēcinieku iela, mob. tel. 20033450,

10.00–18.00, Closed– Mon.

www.fashionmuseumriga.lv

With interactive, hands-on exhibits for

children and adults, showcases clothing

styles over the centuries.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 30.04 ‘Black, White & Red’.

Costume and accessories from the 19th century

to the present. Created in collaboration

with the Alexandre Vassiliev Foundation.

MUSEUM STORAGE FACILITY

8 Pulka iela, tel. 67797596, 11.00–17.00.

Closed Sat, Sun, Mon. www.lnmm.lv

The Museum Storage Facility is a

unique building, it preserves, documents,

restores, exposes more than

two million units of the National Museum

collection.

EXHIBITION

February/March ‘Forest of Sculptures’

Sculptures from LNMM storage collection.

Also includes outdoor exposition “Mythopoetic

figures”. Latvian folklore, mythology,

literature, and nature in sculpture.

AMBER QUEEN MUSEUM

23 Vaļņu iela, 11.00–19.00,

mob.tel. 29484807.

www.anberqueenstore.com

The exhibition spread over

three floors features: incredible

variety of rare insect and plant

inclusions, unique sculptures

carved from large amber, XIX-

XX century bridal neckless

collection, Amber room master

piece ‘Four Seasons’replica and

much more.

ZUZEUM

(Contemporary Art Centre)

101 Lāčplēša iela,

mob. tel. 228385748, 10.00-19.00,

Fri 10.00-21.00 www.zuzeum.com

Housed in a former cork factory

designed and built in 1910 by

architect and engineer Edmund

von Trompowsky. A new space

for art in Riga and the home of

the Zuzāns Collection. Featuring

bar, cafeteria, concert hall.

‘I Exist in Colours’

at Zuzeum

‘Black, White

& Red’.

at Fashion

Museum in

Riga

RIGA PORCELAIN MUSEUM

9/11 Kalēju iela (K-3), tel. 67503769, 11.00 -

18.00. Closed Mon. porcelanamuzejs.riga.lv

EXHIBITIONS

Until 11.02 International Porcelain Exhibition

KFK/ARS by the Estonian Museum of

Applied Arts and Design.

Until 14.02 ‘When I will no Longer Have...’

by Ainārs Rimicāns. Celebrates his artistic

career by showing his recent as well as earlier

works in porcelain.

EXHIBITIONS

9.02-19.05 ‘Exhibition Where to Hide!’

more than 350 works created by Latvian

artists under Soviet occupation

from the Zuzāns Collection.

9.02-28.04 ‘I exist in Colours’ The

exhibition will present 30 works of art

from the Zuzāns collection, created

between 1936 and 1990, and will give

a glimpse into the different stages of

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SIGHTS

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GREAT AND SMALL GUILD

6 Amatu iela and 5 Amatu iela. Both Guild

houses were built over a century and

a half ago. The Great Guild and the

Small Guild are the “family nests”

of two Riga families of tradesmen

and craftsmen. The Great Guild, also

known in the Middle Ages as St.

Mary Guild, united merchants, jewellers

and writers. The eclectic Gothic

style building was constructed in the

middle of the 19 th century. In 1963,

after a fire, it was rebuilt as a concert

hall and now hosts the Philharmonics

Society. The owners of the Small

Guild were an esoteric fellowship of

craftsmen formed in the 13 th century.

In the middle of the last century they

represented more than 400 professions

and trades. Now the Small Guild

serves cultural and entertainment

needs.

POWDER TOWER

20 Smilšu iela. First mentioned in 1330,

used to be called the Sand tower because

it defended the city from the

side of the Big Sand Road. The tower

received its present name in the 17 th

century when it was used to store

gunpowder and cannonballs. The latter

are still stored in the outside walls

of the tower!

ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH

10/20 Skārņu iela. St. George’s church

was founded on the spot of the Riga

Castle chapel built for the Order of

the Sword Brothers in 1204. After the

Reformation victory in the first half of

the 16 th century, when most Catholic

monasteries and churches had

been destroyed, the ‘Brown Dove’ and

the ‘White Dove’—were placed in the

church. Now the church houses the

Museum of Decorative and Applied Art.

ST. JACOB’S CHURCH

2 Klostera iela.

St. Jacob’s is one of the oldest

churches in Riga, references date

back to 1225. At that time it was a

church for the suburban residents.

After the religious Reformation in the

early 16th century it became Lutheran

in 1522, in 1582 it was given to the

Catholic Order of Jesuits, in the 17th

century it belonged to the Swedish

garrison and in 1922 the church was

turned over to the Catholic community.

Now it is Roman-Catholic.

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

24 Skārņu iela. St. John’s church was

built in the Dominican monastery after

1234, first intended as a chapel.

After expulsion of the Dominicans in

the period of Reformation, the building

was privately owned—it was used

as a furniture workshop and later as

a weapon arsenal. In 1582 it became

a part of the Latvian parish. In 1587-

89 the eastern part of the altar was

added. In the 15th century two monks

were immured here of their own free

will. Only a small window in the wall

to pass them food and drinks was

left. The spot where the monks were

walled up, and subsequently buried,

can be easily seen today, marked by a

cruciform barred aperture in the wall.

HOUSE OF BLACKHEADS

Rātslaukums. First mentioned in 1334,

the building was owned by the Great

Guild. In the 15 th century the house was

rented out to the Blackheads Merchant

Guild and became their property in

1713. Blackheads was an organisation

of unmarried foreign merchants, existing

in several Baltic medieval towns.

The beautiful Gothic building was

destroyed in 1941, but was rebuilt for

Riga’s 800 th anniversary in 2001.

ST. PETER’S CHURCH

19 Skārņu iela. The St. Peter’s church was

mentioned for the first time in the year

1209. The church is one of the best

examples of Gothic architecture in the

Baltics, meant to be the main church

of the town. The church tower seemed

to be jinxed, it was burned down and

rebuilt many times through the centuries.

It first collapsed in 1666 and

the last destruction it suffered was

on St. Peter’s Day in 1941. In 1973 the

tower was restored for the last time.

From the observation platform of

the tower you can enjoy a wonderful

eagle’s-eye view of Riga.

RIGA CASTLE

3 Pils laukums.

The first castle built by the Order of

the Sword Brothers around 1209 and

originally named Wittenstein Castle

(“made of white stone”). The castle

was destroyed by townsfolk in the

civil war. Townspeople built a new

castle for the Livonian Order at the

site of the Holy Spirit hospital under

the condition of dismantling part of

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the town’s fortification wall and opening

the town from the castle’s side.

The tower of the Holy Spirit and a

fragment of the fortification wall were

added to the castle that was built

under the supervision of Master D.

Kriege in 1330-1353. In 1484 the citizens

destroyed this building as well,

but they were forced to rebuild it and

the reconstruction was completed

by 1515. In the 18th century several

wings were added and the castle was

used as a public building by Polish

and Swedish officials. Now the castle

is the president’s residence.

SWEDISH GATE

11 Torņu iela. The Swedish Gate was

added to the city’s old fortification

wall in 1698 to celebrate the Scandinavian

occupation of Riga. At the

time the city’s executioner resided

in the apartment above the gate. An

exceedingly romantic and considerate

fellow, he placed a red rose in

his window the night before a good

execution, duly notifying the sick

and the curious public of the pending

sordid act—thoughtful, eh? A fragment

of the fortification wall has been

restored nearby on Torņu street.

THREE BROTHERS

17, 19, 21 Mazā Pils iela. The ‘Three Brothers’

are the best examples of residential

buildings of medieval Riga. The

‘eldest brother’ (Nº17) was built in the

15 th century and is the oldest stone

dwelling-structure in Riga. The other

two were built in the 17 th and 18 th century

respectively.

other sights

ART NOUVEAU ARCHITECTURE

The Art Nouveau architecture in Riga

makes up roughly one third of all the

buildings in the centre of Riga, making

Latvia’s capital the city with the

highest concentration of Art Nouveau

architecture in the world. Built during

a period of rapid economic growth,

most of Riga’s Art Nouveau buildings

date from between 1904 and 1914.

Stylistic influences derived not least

from present-day Austria, Finland and

Germany, while the establishment of a

faculty of architecture in Riga in 1869

was instrumental in providing a local

cadre of architects. Stylistically, the


Art Nouveau architecture of Riga can

be further divided into four different

stages: Eclectic, Perpendicular, National

Romantic; and Neo-Classical.

Art Nouveau, or Jugendstil, dominates

Riga’s architectural heritage. Spread

through out the city, but you will find

the most expressive specimens concentrated

on Alberta iela, Elizabetes

iela, Vīlandes iela, Strēlnieku iela.

MEŽAPARKS (Forest park)

Meža prospekts (Take tram Nº11 to

its final stop). It used to be and still is

the most luxurious residential district

of Riga. The construction was started

in 1902, although most of the houses

were erected before WWI and in the

1920s-1930s. You can admire different

architectural styles: Art Nouveau,

National Romanticism, Bauhaus.

FREEDOM MONUMENT

Brīvības iela. Designed by the famous

Latvian architect Kārlis Zāle and constructed

in 1935. The bronze casting of

a woman (fondly nick-named ‘Milda’ by

the Latvian folk) holds up three golden

stars in her hands, which symbolise

three Latvian regions: Latgale, Kurzeme

and Vidzeme. The guard of honour

stands sentinel at the monument.

LAIMA CLOCK

Corner of Brīvības iela and Aspazijas bulv. A

favourite meeting place of the Latvian

youth, strategically located next to the

Freedom Monument. At present, Laima

is the major sweet manufacturer

in the Baltics. They mainly produce

chocolate, so this is a great place to

meet your ‘sweetheart’.

ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Brīvības bulv, near Esplanāde square.

It is the largest Orthodox cathedral

in the Baltic provinces built with the

blessing of the Russian Tsar Alexander

II. During the construction of the

Esplanāde from 1876 to 1884, the

Orthodox Cathedral of Byzantine was

built on the Brīvības iela side, after a

design of R. Pflug.

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BALTIC TRAVEL GROUP

13/15 K. Barona iela, tel. 67228428,

www.btgroup.lv

Local Storytelling, Hidden Gem Discoveries,

Multi-Day Excursion Packages.

SIGHTS

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OLD TOWN WALK

Start your walk at the Rātslaukums

(the City Council Square) and admire

the splendid gothic House of Blackheads

(1). Although it was completely

destroyed during the WWII, now it is

“reincarnated” from the ashes. Walk

around it and you will bump into the St.

Peter’s Church (2), one of the dominant

landmarks of Riga. From St. Peter’s take

Skārņu (Butcher’s) street. The building

of whitewashed bricks is the oldest

stone building in Riga. It is the former St.

George’s Church (3) that now houses the

Museum of Decorative Art and Design. A

few buildings further up the street you

will discover St. John’s Church (4). Enter

the St. John’s Yard (Jāņa Sēta, left from

the church entrance) (5). Walk through

the small door and enter the small maze

of the Convent’s Yard (Konventa Sēta)

(6), which is now a hotel complex.

Now walk through to Kalēju (Blacksmith’s)

street, turn right, walk up the

small Gleznotāju (Painters) street and

turn left to Vāgnera street, named after

Richard Wagner. On your right, the Wagner

Concert Hall is situated. You have

now reached the Liv Square) (Līvu laukums)

from where you may see the merchants’

Guilds on Amatu street founded

in Riga after 1221.

The restored building of the Great Guild

(7) now houses a concert hall. Just opposite,

is the Small Guild (8). The present

building was constructed at the end of

the last century in eclectic English Gothic

style. Across from Līvu laukums, you will

see a building with two towers on which

two cats are perched. This is the Cat’s

House (9). From Amatu street turn left

onto Šķūņu street and you are on Doma

laukums (Dome square), the heart of the

Old Town.

The massive Dome Cathedral (10) has

undergone multiple “face-lifts” over the

centuries. If you have time later on in the

evening, it is worth attending an organ concert.

After having visited the Dome square

take Smilšu (Sand) street and walk up to

the Pulvera (Gunpowder) Tower (11). The

only tower of the old fortification system

that is still standing. Now it houses the

Museum of war. Turn left to Torņa (Tower)

street – Jacob’s Barracks (Jēkaba Kazarmas)

(12) stretch along the right side.

The Barracks are the longest building in

Riga. Opposite is the restored fragment

of the old fortification wall (13). Now

walk through the Swedish Gate (Zviedru

Vārti) (14), which were “carved through”

an already existing dwelling house in

1698. Walk down Aldaru (Brewer’s) street

and turn right into Trokšņu (Noise) street.

After you have crossed Jēkaba street, you

will find on your right the Saeima-building

(15), the Parliament of Latvia, constructed

in eclectic Renaissance style. Just opposite

the Saeima is the only Riga church

with a ‘balcony bell’ in the cupola – St.

Jacob’s Church (16). Walking further past

the entrance you arrive at Mazā Pils (Small

Castle) street just opposite to one of the

Riga symbols—three medieval dwelling

houses christened “Three Brothers” (17).

Continue walking along Mazā Pils street,

turn right at the beginning of it and you’ve

reached the Riga Castle (18).

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DINING

BARENTS

gourmet

3 Smilšu iela, mob. tel. 20021022 , 18.00–23.00.

Seafood Bar open 12.00–23.00, Closed Sun, Mon. www.barents.lv

Housed in a 1910 Art Nouveau treasure, the interior is the

handwork of leading Latvian design bureau ‘Krassky’. The

hand-made bar counter is made from 2000 y.o. black oak,

lacquered piano wood is entangled with brass and stone,

bringing you an amazing posh and classy eco-minimal

Art Deco. Head chef Ivans Šmigarevs worked in Michelin

star-graced establishments: Alinea /USA/, Maaemo

/Norway/, Noma /Denmark/, ensures that your finest, seafresh

Nordic fish and seafood is comme il faut (the way it

should be) ensuring the best preparation for the fragile products.

Try the three experiences: à la carte (including also 5

or 7-course Tasting Menu), seafood bar and chef’s table.

Everything gets prepared in front of your eyes on their open

kitchen. Their sommelier Ņikita Zaičenkovs will enhance your

bouquet with niche wines from Germany, Austria, Burgundy

and Champagne denominations. Expert vegetarian and meat

dishes. Recognized by Michelin Guide Selection!

FABRIKAS RESTORĀNS

70 Balasta dambis, mob. tel.25605498,

12.00–22.00, Fri. Sat. 12.00–23.00 fb.com/fabrikasrestorans

Legendary local celebrity and politician favourite Fabrika

restaurant is a special place. An unprecedented combination

of haute gastronomy, breathtaking river and Riga view and

cheerful family-oriented vibe. They have children play-corner,

children-care equipment, pet friendly and always cheerful.

Enjoy young, creative, ambitious chef Sergejs Gjačs’ fairly

priced satisfactory gourmet and weekend breakfasts with

all of your family. Seasonal local eco and selected imported

products made using steaming, sous-vide, circulation and

even molecular cuisine trends. Elegant-loft-jazzymarine atmosphere.

Call beforehand and reserve docking to the restaurant’s

pontoon right with your boat!

COD ROBATA GRILL BAR

45 Tērbatas iela, mob. tel. 25725670, 12.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00–01.00. Closed Sun. fb.com/codgrillbar

Ranked as one of the top Baltic restaurants by the prestigious

White Guide Nordic 2018 and included into Michelin

Guide Selection COD offers a higher end of Japanese

gastronomy in Riga. The cuisine revolves around robatagrilled

dishes and an exclusive selection of sushi, unlike

any other in the region, both in presentation and produce.

The COD menu blends authentic Japanese recipes with

a modern approach. Here the ethos is to highlight the

natural and pure flavour of each ingre dient, be it a simple

mackerel or a delicacy such as wagyu beef or black cod.

In line with the Japanese philosophy of purity and minimalism,

interior is a sophisticated combination of simplicity

and understated elegance, making dining at COD a truly

unique experience.

ENTRESOL

- breakfast menu - children friendly

- live music - inexpensive

- smoking allowed - moderate prices

- take away - upmarket

- home delivery - WiFi available

- RTW’s choice! - DJ weekends

- local eco-produce - no credit cards

- Jūrmala location

22 Elizabetes iela, tel. 20122220, 17.00–23.00, Closed–Sun, Mon,

Tue. www.entresol.lv

Contemporary Latvian cuisine by New Latvian Cuisine

Cook book author Raimonds Zommers. Local gourmet

seasonal gastronomy in homey atmosphere. Listed in

Michelin Guide Selection.

SEASONS RESTAURANT

(in Hotel Grand Palace) 12 Pils iela, tel. 67044000,

18.00–22.00, Closed–Sun. www.grandpalaceriga.com

Seasons is the essential part of the five star Grand Palace

Hotel (member of The Leading Hotels of the World),

situated on a charming calm Old Riga street. The restaurant

features gourmet menu by Executive Chef Timofei

Monahhov. The menu is inspired by world famous painters’

masterpieces and is not less then masterpiece itself.

For example Rubens’ ‘The Union of Earth and Water’

is becomes an inspiration for Surf & Turf (with venison

fillet, mackerel and caviar). The chef uses mainly quality

natural, organic and seasonal ingredients from the

small Baltic farms. Also set tasting menu. Placid, classy

interior; conscientious service from the seasoned staff.

LE DOME RESTAURANT

4 Miesnieku iela, tel. 25441551.www.domehotel.lv

Located in the boutique Dome hotel, their cosy yet chic restaurant

has established its reputation with its fine dining

a la carte. Le Dome restaurant consistently being named

as one of the top restaurants in Riga for several years in a

row now also included into Michelin Guide Selection. The

chef Ronalds Striguns is offering seasonal fresh European

cuisine with an author’s twist. Enjoy both restaurants: on

the ground floor as well as on their warm season roof top

terrace with panoramic view over Old Riga. They also have

3, 6, 9 meal degustation menu.

TAURO

&

30 Raņķa dambis (in Zunda Towers), mob. tel. 25648888,

18.00-23.00, Closed– Mon, Sun.

IG: tauro.restaurant tauro.lv

Fine meat restaurant, selected highest quality products,

rare wines and intimate atmosphere. Specialising on fine

meats of direct supply from the best steak regions of

the world (Spain, USA, Argentina, Japan) impeccably

grilled, pan broiled, seared, steamed, roasted before your

eyes on their open kitchen. Served on the heated pan, so

you can control your steak doneness yourself. Set in the

www.rigathisweek.lv/restaurants

KEY TO THE SYMBOLS

DINING

aristocratic eco minimalistic interior at newly built Zunda

Towers high scrapper. The main attraction is their wine

room boasting the trendiest, limited edition niche vintages,

you literally can’t get anywhere else in Latvia. Among

them the pearls from Francis Ford Coppola’s vineyards,

the oldest XII century Spanish winemakers wines, also

notorious Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie champagnes. Signature

mixologist cocktails and distinguished service.

One of the brightest new Riga gourmet attractions now

included in Michelin Guide Selection.

JOHN

22 Ausekļa iela, tel. 62222260, 12.00–22.00, Closed–Sun.

a22hotel.com/lv/dining

The refined elegance of ‘John’s’ mid-century chic interior

encapsulates the chef-d’oeuvre of Kristaps Sīlis (experienced

master, worked for the top-notch local seafood,

steak, and gourmet establishments). His short seasonal

menu is airy, creamy, trendy, and light. As an aura around

US president John F Kennedy, who happened to stay at

the very mansion in his student’s years. Eco-products:

meat /Australia/, /New Zealand/, fish /Nordic Sea/ intertwined

with freshest local seasonal, prepared on the open

kitchen using Josper grill, sous vide, molecular trends. We

suggest embarking on their set menu to have a gastro tour

around the culinary. Get the mixologist-level cocktail from

their ‘Jackie’ bar, dedicated to the charms of MRS Kennedy.

Delicate, fresh, elegant, yet light and easy. Riga’s

genteel sparkler included into Michelin Guide Selection!

WHITEHOUSE


Fri, Sat 17.00–24.00 Closed Sun, Mon.

www.whitehouserestorans.lv

Probably the most grandiose fine dining establishment in

town. Located in Riga’s central park, spread over the three

floors with two bars, fire place lounge, orangery and lush

banquet hall. The dream team of sommeliers, mixologists,

chefs, bakers, confectioners, waiters is a rare compilation

of gourmet enthusiasts, with vast experience. Plates for

each meal are designed by the chef in co-op with Thai artist.

We couldn’t think of even the smallest detail that could

be missed here. Order their set menu + wine pairing, to

surprise and delight your noble self! The restaurant was

included in Michelin Guide Selection.

MAX CEKOT KITCHEN

F A B R I K A S R E S T A U R A N T ,

B A L A S T A D A M B I S 7 0 , R I G A

Contacts:

+371 25605498

info@fabrikasrestorans.lv

www.fabrikasrestorans.lv

42 Jelgavas iela, reservations mob. tel. 20112102,

Thr, Fri, Sat 18.00–23.00. Closed Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed.

www.maxcekot.com

Restaurant serves 10 meal vegetarian or non-vegetarian

tasting menu, with small state-of art dishes reflecting the

essence of gourmet philosophy, paired with gastronomic

wines and beverages. The elaborate Max Cekot and his

teams’ chef d’oeuvre was marked by the Michelin Guide

Star. Located in a former wood processing factory away

from the city buzz, Max Cekot delivers the very special

haute cuisine experience.

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Nestled within a beautifully restored XVII century storage

building, this restaurant is a true Italian culinary gem.

With six halls spread across three floors, including a

VIP lounge, wine cellar, and tables with breathtaking

views, it offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Brand chef Sergey Barmin, an alumnus of Remo

Mazzucato, expertly infuses Italian fine-products

into his dishes with a unique twist. Prepare

to be enchanted by the freshest, made-toorder

dishes, from luscious pastas and

delicate carpaccio to paper-thin pizzas and tantalizing

seafood. And with their sommelier’s expert touch, each

plate is perfectly paired with direct supply I.G.T. wines,

creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Despite

its elegance, the restaurant maintains an easygoing

and friendly ambiance that makes leaving

a tip a pleasure. In perfect harmony, this place

sings with a self-assured, balanced, and

lively charm that will captivate your heart

from the very first bite.

Space Falafel, probably your coolest friend’s

favourite all-day hangout spot, lures you in with its

mid-century modern interior, tempting contemporary

middle Eastern menu, and its vinyl only policy. The

space itself showcases interior and art objects,

gathered over the years across the world, making

for a fun and eclectic welcome to its guests.

The spot transforms throughout the day, adapting

to the wishes of the crowd - starting with an allday

breakfast menu, evolving into a place to get

pastrami for lunch with a glass of natural wine,

and finally shapeshifting into a lively party with

a rotating cast of Riga’s most delightful DJ’s while

sipping a mezcal negroni

At “Uncle Vanya,” the spirit of Chekhov’s timeless play comes

alive. Named as an ode to the esteemed playwright, the

restaurant takes you on a culinary journey to 1903 with

original recipes from the era. Just like Chekhov’s characters,

you can experience the lively camaraderie of Slavic zastolye

gatherings, gathered with friends around a long table,

indulging in delectable dishes and wide array of alcoholic

drinks, demi-strong (nastoyka, nalivka), strong (vodka,

hrenovuha) all are homemade from berries and fruits, try

also home live beer and kvass.. As you raise a toast to the

legacy of Chekhov, the ambience echoes with laughter and

lively conversation. Embrace the nostalgia, book your spot

for Fridays or Saturdays, and relish in the unique blend of flavors and cultural heritage at

“Uncle Vanya” – a true homage to Chekhov’s legacy through a gastronomic adventure.

Smilsu street 16 +371 27886963

Stabu street 30 +371 67276010

Elizabetes street 10 +371 67283205

A captivating gem in the heart

of the Art Nouveau district, Vina

Studija beckons wine enthusiasts

with its innovative and stylish

charm. The chic factory-inspired

design creates a hip and cozy

atmosphere, setting the stage

for a remarkable wine journey.

Elevate your taste buds with a

diverse wine assortment, boasting

uncompromising quality and

diverse selections. Paired with

elegant wine snacks, each glass

unveils an unparalleled taste experience.

In the bustling restaurant

area, immerse yourself in

a trendy ambiance, enhanced

by the ever-changing local artist

painting display—a must-visit

hotspot for the alluring local yuppie

crowd.

EDITOR’S PICK

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DINING

DEGUSTATION MENU RESTAURANTS

Rise up your gourmet experience with a special degustation

menu, which only Riga’s highest caliber establishments

have on offer. The menus consists of an array of

one-bite seasonal dishes, each usually paired with the best

matching drink, showcasing the chef’s signature and expertise.

A degustation—we like to compare it with a symphony:

often it takes place over the course of several hours,

is divided into 4–5 main parts with anything up to twenty

courses of small bites. An opening of senses—the sonata,

the slow savouring—the adagio, a minuet or scherzo with

more consistency, and allegro as a set of desserts and

digestives. This is our careful selection of the degustation

menu restaurants. Please note to reserve beforehand!

SEASONS RESTAURANT

12 Pils iela, tel. 67044000,

www.grandpalaceriga.com

KAĻĶU VĀRTI

20 Jauniela, www.kalkuvarti.lv

MAX CEKOT KITCHEN

42 Jelgavas iela. www.maxcekot.com

LE DOME

4 Miesnieku iela, tel. 67509010

www.domehotel.lv/restorans/

Seasons

Le Dome

Kaļķu Vārti

mediterranean/nordic

IKOS OLIVIA

&

25 K. Valdemāra iela, 17.00–23.00, mob. tel. 27338866,

13.00–23.00, Sat 12.00–23.00, Sun 13.00–22.00.

www.ikosolivia.lv

The cuisine of Ikos Olivia combines haute Mediterranean

(Italian, Greek, French, Spanish) cuisine with

Scandinavian gourmet trends. The seafood comes from

Norway, Kamchatka and the Mediterranean. Their fish

ceviche, crab and Norway turbot was on the menu for the

queen of Norway. Using molecular cuisine, circulation,

slow-cooking, even smoking fish and game in their own

smoke-house, the chef gets the perfect texture for each

slice and fillet on your plate. Airy, gentle sauces, bisques

and stocks, are made slowly, using the waters and juice

of the very products prepared. And the prices—yet too

good for this kind of level. Two-storey, mansion restaurant,

housed in a National Romanticism pre-war wooden

villa in the Art-Nouveau district.

nouvelle latvian

3 PAVĀRU RESTORĀNS (3 Chefs’ Restaurant)

&

4 Torņa iela, mob. tel. 20370537, 12.00–24.00.

Located in picturesque Jacob’s Barracks by the medieval

city wall. At least one of the three award-winning, talkative,

and easy-going chefs, the inspirers of the concept, Mārtiņš

Sirmais, Ēriks Dreibants, Juris Dukaļkis or Pāvels Skopa are

always here to chat and to prepare your meal right before

your eyes. Sous-vide technique: mostly eco-local, seasonal

products cooked in airtight bags in water bath for about

72h(!) at around 60 ºC, in order to prepare all ingredients

evenly and to keep them juicy and healthy. High cuisine

by celebrity chefs and warm ‘Sunday morning’ residential

atmosphere—a natural wonder! Degustation menu, gourmet

lunch menu during working days. Michelin Guide Selected

Restaurant.

KAĻĶU VĀRTI (The Kaļķu Gates)

20 Jauniela, tel. 67224576, 12.00–24.00.

www.kalkuvarti.lv

Kaļķu Vārti is a legendary sophisticated local dining treasure

indeed, and is one of not so many Diplomatic Mission

destinations in Riga. Has finally reincarnated in the new,

even more beautiful premises. Amiable 17th century Old

Riga dwelling, carefully renovated, to keep and enhance

the historical details. Thought out gourmet cuisine is

based on seasonal produce, mainly supplied from local

eco farms. Also vegetarian and vegan treats. Proper European

service, attention to details will mark your dining

experience on a sky-high aesthetic level. We recommend

their gourmet set menu with wine pairing, giving you

the exquisite taste of Latvian seasonal gourmet. Supercharming

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KEY TO RIGA

8 Doma laukums, mob.tel. 28000674, 12.00-21.00.

fb.com/keytoriga.lv

Latvian gastronomic traditions with a modern twist in an

unbeatable location. The medieval tavern is located right

on the Dome square, the wooden-iron-shod interior is handmade

by local artisans. The huge summer terrace accommodates

more than 70 guests. Key to Riga native cuisine is

so much fun and a wow factor even for locals. Their chefs

work tightly with local farmers and suppliers, to deliver you

a finger-lickin’ gastro experience with whatever you order:

Pork shoulder roll with figs and caraway cream, Riga ramen

with rabbit and egg noodles, Duck leg with with cauliflower

puree, Riga kvass sauce or Lamb tongues with pearl barley

and lingonberries. Start by sampling out their small starter

set for just €7. Everything goes perfectly with a pint and

their authors’ locally sourced cocktails, we recommend

legendary Kalvis Riga or Sklandrausis. Live folk dance and

songs performances occasionally.

KOLONĀDE

26 Brīvības bulv. 07.30–24.00, Fri 07.30–02.00,

Sat 09.00–02.00, Sun 10.00–24.00.

www.kolonade.lv

All conditions to introduce the Latvian gastronomical-cultural

traditions have flown together: a wooden national romanticism

villa, surrounded by Latvian symbols such as the

Freedom Monument, the famous dating place ‘Laima’ clock,

the Opera building, Bastion hill, that are located around

this place. Each material used in the interior is created by

Latvian craftsmen and artists. Modern fairly priced Latvian

cuisine by top chef Māris Jansons.

european

KITSCHEN

NEW

48/50 Brīvības iel, mob.tel. 23555525, 12.00-22.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-23.00

fb.com/kitschen.restaurant

The younger sister of Zuzeum contemporary art gallery,

this artsy rooftop terrace restaurant is exhibiting Latvian

contemporary fine art and offers casual, comfortable

gourmet treat. The menu by Roberts Slaidiņš, local chef

with more than 20 years of experience, is an author’s

twist on Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal niche

and local delicatessen (foie gras, scallops, fine meats),

featuring additional seasonal specialty menu. Also, mixologist

level cocktails and trendy wines. Voguish, satisfactory,

perfect price–quality ratio. Located in the new

Aston Hotel Riga.

FAZENDA BAZARS

7 Nometņu iela, tel. 67616196, 09.00–22.00,

Sat 10.00–22.00, Sun 11.00–22.00. www.fazenda.lv

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CULTURAL AGENDA

The true Baltic cuisine flavours

Local ingredients

Traditional recipes with a twist

Old Riga location

Michelin Guide BIB Gourmand award 2024

8 Kungu iela | Booking: +371 25 713 287

12.00-23.00, Sun 12.00-22.00, Mon– Closed

restoransmilda.lv

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DINING

Agenskalns neighbourhood. Same retro worn-out, granny’s

jam-scented interior, daily prepared bread and pastries.

Also very affordable day menu with salads + Italian-style

gastro-sandwiches, plus creative evening à la carte menu.

If you are looking for that very special local feeling, peculiar

cuisine, handmade interior, and particular location.

AMBER

22 Aspazijas bulv. (in Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga),

tel. 67670109, 07.00–22.00.

www.kempinski.com/riga

Amber is a lively, contemporary restaurant , perfectly

located in Riga city centre, offering a buffet breakfast

and relaxed all-day dining with an emphasis on local and

European cuisine. Amber’s live-cooking stations and large

show kitchen allow our guests to see our talented team

of chefs at work.

NEIBURGS

25/27 Jauniela (in Neiburgs Hotel), tel. 67115522,

11.00–22.30, Mon, Tue, Sun 11.00–15.00,

Breakfast 07.00-11.30 www.neiburgs.lv

This Michelin Guide listed restaurant is located in a beautiful

Art Nouveau building in the hotel run by the Neiburgs

family. The place already evokes the feeling that it has

been there forever and that it belongs here. The white

and simple interior is saturated with local art (exhibitions

change monthly). Serves author’s European cuisine with

Latvian twist by the chef Vladislavs Gerke. Meaning the

menu features slight changes according to local harvest

season is working with small sustainable local suppliers

and always includes some of traditional Latvian dishes.

Well established smart and thorough staff (waiters, bartenders)

work here for more than decade, supporting the

high class of the establishment. Unlike other Old Town

restaurants, Neiburgs is real keen in vegetarian cuisine.

Combing your own meal, using their ‘constructor’ gourmet

level business lunch. Classy, elegant, tasty very good

price=quality relation.

OSTA (Port)

&

15 Matrožu iela, mob. tel. 20009045,

11.30–23.00, Sat, Sun 11.30–21.00. fb.com/restoransosta

Take the trip to the residential and serene Ķīpsala district,

on the other bank of Daugava. A carefree view over the

river, trading port and famous Riga silhouette. Enjoy it in the

tranquil atmosphere of the summer terrace by the water in

summer or through the panoramic windows in winter. Jazzy

music, attentive service and loungy atmosphere, accompanied

by famous light seasonal grill dishes from the à la

carte menu.

gastropubs

DUVEL’S GASTROPUB

10/12 Meistaru iela, tel. 67225436,

11.00–23.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–last guest. fb.com/gastro.pub.riga

Grill and seafood beer restaurant, from the creators of

Bon Vivant. Wonder-chef Andrey Kudravets turns comfort

food traditionals into gourmet objects. The menu is more

than satisfactory and goes perfectly with the more than

vast selection of Belgian draught beer. Also specialises

in Belgian cuisine—we recommend mussels and burgers.

Great historical location, perfect Old Riga view and the

best sports TV.

TWO MORE BEERS

9/11 Kalēju iela, mob. tel. 28622422,

12.00–24.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–02.00.

www.twomorebeers.lv

Two More Beers - The beer house is found on the premises

of “Konvents” - the historic restaurant which has expanded

now. Bold interior solutions, rich colors, thoughtful

details, high-quality sound, and the area split into unusual

zones – all sets the right atmosphere for a unique pastime.

Sports broadcasts, speed beer-drinking competitions,

beer pong, mobile phone ‘prison’ (because “Two

More Beers” is all about real chat...), ‘beer on wheels’,

homemade sauces (available as a takeaway as well), VIP

room for very important conversations and many other interesting

reasons to come, to try and to come back.

THE STAGE

17 Kaļķu iela, mob. tel. 26421998,

12.00–24.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–02.00. www.twomorebeers.lv

The Stage– when one beer is not enough, and that one

beer place is also not enough. Two More Beers team expanded

to a new level! The STAGE is not a restaurant of ordinary

concept, but rather the only terrace in Old Riga that

transforms depending on the seasons– in hot summer

months, they greet guests on a sunny summer terrace,

while during grey and chilly autumn and winter season,

the terrace grows walls and roof around itself to make its

visitors feel warm and cozy with hot drinks and dancing to

live music. Every week the Stage is given to both your beloved

artists and young talents, whose live performances

make everyone’s hearts melt!

latvian

AKA

37 Kalēju iela, tel. 67880898, 14.00–23.00, Closed– Sun, Mon, Tue.

fb.com/AkaLatvianCuisine

Aka is a small cozy family restaurant in Old Riga, offering

authentic Latvian food to introduce you to the true local flavour,

the menu is a culinary expression of regional Latvian

cuisine. Wide selection of Latvian beers, wine and stronger

local beverages. The atmosphere takes you back to 13th

century, when Riga’s city began to grow. The original medieval

mural is preserved as part of the interior.

ALA

19 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 27796914,

12.00–01.00, Wed, Thr, Fri 12.00–05.00, Sat 14.00–05.00, Sun

14.00–01.00. www.folkklubs.lv See also Riga This Night: Music Clubs.


DINING

Old Riga authentic location

Gastrobar menu

Huge specialty beer array

Sports broadcasts

Smartphone ‘prison’

Beer degustation events

Address: Kalēju iela 9/11, Rīga

Reservations: +371 28622422

twomorebeers.lv


www.rigathisweek.lv/restaurants NODOŠANA NEPILNGADĪGĀM PERSONĀM IR AIZLIEGTA.

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ART CAFES

Explore the crème de la crème of Riga’s ultra-chic cafes

that are an absolute must-visit after indulging in

a gallery stroll, catching a theatre performance, and

immersing yourself in contemporary art.

KASE (75 Brīvības iela) located in the premises of the

former Daile Theatre ‘box-shaped’ box office, with

slick mid-century modernist interior. Serving cocktails,

yummy creative nouvelle-bistrot-style meals and sparkling

pre-party mood. Don’t miss the performances at

the John Malkovich’ fav Riga theatre.

ZUZEUM (101 Lāčplēša iela in Zuzeum) cafeteria of the

biggest contemporary Latvian art center. Enjoy your

breakfast, dessert, bubbly or trendy barista coffee,

surrounded by Latvian art and design objects and hip

crowd. The museum collection is aesthetic must!

GALERIJA ISTABA (31 Kr. Barona iela) tiny gallery/cafe

spread over two floors. The ground floor for Latvian

artist exhibitions and art souvenirs. The mezzanine invites

you to have a homemade dessert, glass of wine

or even a lunch. Easy, DYI, bohemian.

Istaba

Zuzeum

Cafe

Kase

Latvian/Australian owned and operated tavern offers live

Latvian and world music, seasonal traditional meals, such as

grey peas, pork leg, bread soup, as well as 28 only local micro

brewery beers on draught among them an amazing craft

brews and ciders (Sesku, Mūrbūdu) from the owners. To be

enjoyed in a Latvian country-side interior with loads of traditional

fun! Organizes massive karaoke evenings, as well as

Dance & Beer events. Sundays are hangover days, so the best

local cure to fix your aching head and dry throat is a good

bowl of solyanka!

LOKĀLS KARBONĀDES (LOCAL CHOPS)

10 Lienes iela, mob. tel. 25771155,

12.00–22.00, Closed–Sun, fb.com/lokalskarbonades

The karbonāde (chop or shnitzel of almost any meat) for

Latvians is absolutely essential: people all over the country

enjoying it on the daily basis. Offering chops version 2.0,

of karbonādes: pork, chicken, veggie and we suggest to

take with additional covering: cheese, brie with caramelized

onions, spicy chorizo with jalapeño, 4-cheese, 4-meat etc.

served with potatoes, pair it with their crispy white wine.

Also one of the best fish and chips in town, mussels, fried

oysters, salads, soups and Latvian classics: herring with

cottage cheese. Designful bohemian interior. Super localsuper

yummy!

LIDO VĒRMANĪTIS

65 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67286289, 09.00–22.00,

Fri, Sat 09.00–23.00, Sun 10.00–22.00. www.lido.lv

Light-hearted, ethnic Latvian self-service eatery with open

kitchen offering good, filling Latvian food, accompanied by

Latvian music. Diverse menu and fair prices. Offer breakfast

buffet. Features the characteristic LIDO interior and

furniture design. Choose between two cosy dining halls—

groups are welcome.

LIDO BEER GARDEN

2 Krāmu iela, tel. 29289507, 11.00–20.00, Fri 11.00–21.00,

Sat 12.00-21.00, Sun 12.00-20.00. www.lido.lv

Famous Latvian filling cuisine served fast and LIDO brand

brews on tap. Great Old Riga location with Town Hall

Square view.

LIDO DZIRNAVAS (The Windmill)

74/76 Dzirnavu iela, tel. 67284228,

10.00–22.00, Sun 10.00–21.00. www.lido.lv

Country-style moderately priced cafeteria where in the open

kitchen food simmers mouth-wateringly before your eyes and

customers are often at a loss as to what to choose. Don’t

miss out on the delicious shashliks! The bistro also features

the characteristic LIDO interior and furniture design.

LIDO LEISURE CENTRE

76 Krasta iela, tel. 67504420, 11.00–24.00. www.lido.lv

The favourite place for recreation among the residents and

guests of Riga includes Europe’s biggest three-storey log

building, an amusement park, a winter skating rink and a

magnificent garden. The basement has a beer cellar and


DINING

BEER & CZECH CUISINE | 23 Stabu iela | +371 67314674 | www.svejk.lv

small brewery, the ground floor has a bistro with the widest

choice of dishes in Latvia, a pastry shop and juice bar, while

the restaurant upstairs offers exquisite cuisine in a quiet

and romantic atmosphere. Live music every night.

baltic

MILDA

8 Kungu iela, mob. tel. 25713287,

12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00-22.00, Closed– Mon. fb.com/mildariga

Named after the revered Latvian freedom symbol and Lithuanian

goddess of love, has been delighting diners since

2014. Milda offers an authentic, homey taste of seasonal

Lithuanian and Latvian cuisine, yet with a delightful gourmet

twist. Ingredients and delicacies, mostly sourced from

local farms and small producers. Try out their signature

cepelinai (big Lithuanian potato dumplings), Latvian bread

soup dessert, also local fish and game meals with popped,

jellied, reduced, sautéed, grilled local berries, grains, pickled

veggies. Also local craft beer, cider, liquors and cheese

selection. 50+ hand picked international wines. Our choice

for the dessert, local Bliss gelato: camomile/honey, rhubarb,

chicory flavors. Superb Old Riga location. All praise

to Māris Celitāns the brand chef, owner and the soul of the

establishment! Marked with Michelin Guide BIB Gourmand

award 2024.

caucasian

ARMENIA

62 Dzirnavu iela, mob. tel. 29502222, 11.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00–23.00. Closed Mon. www.restoranarmenia.lv

Traditional Caucasus cuisine in the hip atmosphere.

Family-owned and run restaurant is very warm and welcoming,

the waiters are keen and attentive indeed. We

urge you to try out the traditional Armenian cuisine,

which is around 3.000 years old! All Armenian dishes

are prepared on coal, so, the food is very light and juicy.

Combine your chanahi (gently baked vegetables and

lamb/beef meat) with a salad from the extensive European

menu. Don’t forget about the outstanding Armenian


fruit or berry wine and a cigar in the maran wine cellar.

Also serves Georgian favourites hinkali and khachapuri.

czech

SVEIKS, ŠVEIK!

23 Stabu iela, tel. 67314674, 11.00–23.00, Sat, Sun 12.00–23.00. svejk.lv

This hearty pub inspired by soldier Švejk, jolly symbol of

Czech panache. The upper floor has a fire-place. Offers filling

Czech dishes—try the famous knedli and stewed pork

chop on huge platters to accompany the best of Czech

beer. Also has a selection of vegetarian dishes as well a

big choice of Czech wine. Lower floor– beer cellar delivers

even cozier vibes. Sports TV, rustic atmosphere. Always full,

beloved by locals.

italian

BRUCCIATO NEW

11b Kaļķu iela, tel. 27001434, 12.00–23.00.

fb.com/brucciato.riga

Elegantly-smart Italian fusion restaurant is a superb

confirmation, that creativity and ‘new reading’ fits Italian

gastronomy like a glove. Brucciato’s chef is playing

around with textures and tastes to get your meal a

seasonal gourmet twist. Loved spirulina hummus with

artichokes as starters, yet the yummiest Italian gourmet

dishes are kept intact: pasta al tartufo with Parmigiano

Reggiano and tiramisu will deliver the authentic taste.

Generous portions, vast wine list, top Old Town location,

very good price=quality combination.

DA SERGIO

65 Tērbatas iela, tel. 67312777, 11.00–23.00.

www.dasergio.lv

Simple, charming and friendly, as a real trattoria should be.

Dishes made according to different Italian regional recipes

are absolutely autentico (the countless awards of the chef

are the clear evidence). One of the real Italian pizza pioneers

in town. Only Italian music, show only Italian TV and

serve only Italian wines!


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CASA NOSTRA

10b Elizabetes iela, tel. 66956609, 12.00–22.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-23.00

also pizza delivery and takeaway point: 8 Mārupes iela, 12.00-22.00,

tel. 28779000 or order by Bolt, Wolt. www.casanostrariga.com

If you fancy it real, then treat yourself to a meal at this Italian

family-owned trattoria, that over the years has become the

Riga ambassador for the Italian family-gastronomy traditions

and coziness. The charming owners, Sandra and Adriano,

handcrafted the interior with family mementos (among them

the original armors from the 1958 Ben Hur movie). With great

emphasis on authenticity, the menu changes seasonally,

and there are regular daily specials. Ask for the pairing with

decidedly Italian selection of wines (the experienced staff

speaks fluent Italian), we strongly recommend the niche Cormons

wines available here exclusively. Tickle your taste buds

with their infamous ‘Spaghetti Adriano’ (spicy with prosciutto

crudo and mint) or ‘Verdure Sandra’ (prawns and stir-fried

vegetables). Easy and yummy, heart-breakingly welcoming

(even with pets who also will be fed!)—praiseworthy!

ITALISSIMO

27/29 Baznīcas iela, mob. tel. 26564867, 12.00–23.00.

fb.com/Restaurant.Italissimo

The biggest Italian cuisine restaurant in town is operated

by Italian gastronomy and life-style enthusiasts caring to

bring the special dolce vita atmosphere to you. Restaurant’s

heart is a traditional wood fire oven, custom-made

in Rimini. The pizzaiola worked 7 years in Italy, honing his

verissimo pizza standards and a few special ones: black

truffles, octopus and tiger prawn carpaccio. Entrecôte

steaks, monkfish medallions, Mediterranean octopus are

made on the wood fire grill. The chef Janis Sokolovskis

ensures that your pasta is handmade every day on the

spot. For dessert try their homemade gelato. Sommelier

assembles and pairs your meal with niche wines from

the Mediterranean area. They also boast a children’s

play-room with professional supervision on weekends.

Noble spirit and a cigar in the smoking lounge.

PIAZZA ITALIANA

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17 Miesnieku iela, 12.00–23.00, mob. tel. 25665665.

fb.com/piazzaitalianariga

Housed in a beautiful and carefully restored XVII century

storage building, it boasts six halls spread over three floors

with VIP lounge, wine cellar, tables with a view and cozy

hide-aways. Brand chef Remo Mazzucato’s alumnus Sergey

Barmin delivers the real Italian fine-product based, authentic

gastronomy with a slight author’s twist into your plate.

Almost all dishes on the vast menu will be prepared from

scratch when ordered. The freshest, seasonal, daily-homemade

dishes—fresh pasta, carpaccio (separate menu), paper-thin

pizzas, meat/poultry/sea-food, gelato/sorbetto a.o.

Matched by their sommelier with appropriate direct supply

I.G.T. wines. Surprisingly, the restaurant has managed to

keep that easy-friendly vibe, where you would love to leave

a tip. This place is a song! Perfectly orchestrated, lively, balanced,

self-assure.

NAPLES

2k-2 Andrejostas iela, tel. 25775540, 12.00–24.00. firstdacha.com

Whimsy wooden home-restaurant on the industrial/ romantic

island of Andrejsala. Simple, yet playful interior and

location cuts you completely off of the city buzz, putting

you in a charming country-house romance with all-seasonmarvellous

Daugava view. Honest, hearty homemade pizzas

and pastas, freshly baked bread, salads. Also a few Russian

cuisine bestsellers on their day menu. Young chefs use local

produce, also from eco farms. From May to September,

the restaurant works as a lounge for the First Night Club

glamorous crowd. Swimming pool, chaise longues, girls in

bikini, open-air bars, yacht parking and interconnection with

the First Night club— makes it round the clock yuppie relaxation

park. Absorbing, serene, fancy yet self-ironic.

LA DOLCE VITA

NEW

42 Dzirnavu iela, mob. tel. 27020031, 12.00-23.00

fb.com/ladolcevita.riga

Located in the lofty designful Milla quarter, La Dolce Vita is

the perfect choice for authentic Italiano vero cuisine. Riga

based head chef Francesco Gelo, with 10 years chef experience

in Italy, and 10+ years working in Scandinavia is a hardcore

Italian cuisine canonist. Meaning all core ingredients

and regional delicatessen are sourced directly from Italy, all

sauces, cremes, fresh pasta, 48h fermented Sicilian-style

pizza dough made by him and three more Italian cooks daily

at the spot. This elegant yet easy-going trattoria serves regional

bestsellers including cannoli and tiramisu. Check out

their business lunch menu starting at €6.99. Squisito!

LOCALE

8 Grēcinieku iela, tel. 66119677, 12.00–23.00. www.locale.lv

Each morning, the restaurant’s co-founder starts by handpicking

the best local seasonal eco produce at the market.

Then, under guidance of their award-winning Italian chef

Andrea Bressan, the ingredients are fused for delicious

Mediterranean-Italian cuisine. Decidedly everything here is

handmade on the spot: bakery, pasta, ravioli, pizza. Bona

fide steaks and grill, creative salads. Their sommelier/bar

master will bring a perfect match form their wine cellar.

Also amazing author’s cocktails, more than 40 kinds of

home-made liquors in a top-notch, creamy elegant setting.

PICCOLO UNO PIZZA E CAFFE

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4 Ģertrūdes iela, mob. tel. 25657322, 11.30–20.00. Closed Sun, Mon.

fb.com/bestpizzariga/

This small pizzeria/cafeteria/trattoria specializes in Roman

style ‘pizza al taglio’ (or ‘al trancio’ by the cut). Using

amazingly yummy, crazy-creative seasonal combinations,

try: gorgonzola-pear or peach, mortadella-onion-banana,

grilled zucchini-goat cheese and many more! Amazing

gentle home-made pasta, soups and salads. Ecstatic, stateof-the-art

cannoli to go with real Italian coffee. Also yummy

smoothies (sample espresso-banana-almond milk) and

home-made sorbetto. Easy-homey trattoria vibe. Specialty

shop. Italian gastronomy treasure!


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MONTEROSSO

9 Vaļņu iela, tel. 67507170, 12.00–24.00. www.monterosso.lv

Absolutely veritable and actually the first restaurant of high

Italian cuisine in Riga, offering a variety of selections with a

few hints of contemporary flavours are on French chef Patrick

Pages’ menu. Wines from the traditional wine regions

of the Old World, including Tuscany, Piedmont, Loire, Burgundy

and Bordeaux.

cafes & bars

ANDALŪZIJAS SUNS

83 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67288418,

10.00–01.00, Fri 10.00–03.00, Sat 11.00–03.00, Sun 11.00–01.00.

www.andaluzijassuns.lv

A true Riga legend just two years younger than your favourite

city guide. Changing with the trends, though keeping

its old-time clients (such as ourselves) loyal throughout

three decades. Their upper-style, seasonal, yet filling pubstyle

menu varies from burgers, fresh and light salads to

Mexican cuisine, from delightful steaks to local dishes.

EZĪTIS MIGLĀ

55 Tērbatas iela, 11a Grēcinieku iela, 32a Avotu iela,

14 Baznīcas iela, 17 Slokas iela, 44b Dzelzavas iela,

mob. tel. 28143139, 11.00-23.00, Sat 12.00-24.00, Sun 13.00-23.00.

www.ezitis.lv

Named after soviet art-house animation, ‘Hedgehog in the

fog’, Ezītis has become the most wide-spread net of local

bars, prized by hipster youth and families alike. Affordable

Latvian & international menu to go hand in hand with the

wine, craft beer and cocktail menu. Live music, quizzes, improv

nights, themed parties and more. Cozy bohemian interiors,

friendly service, carefree vibes.

LATVIJAS 1.ROKKAFEJNĪCA / ROCKCAFE.LV

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2/4 Mārstaļu iela, Mon, Tue 11.00–24.00,

Wed, Thr 11.00– 02.00, Fri, Sat 11.00–06.00, Sun 12.00–24.00.

www.rockcafe.lv

The Rockcafe is so massive—you could even call it an ‘independent

alternative republic’. Located in the historical

‘Reutern Residence’, spread over three floors, in the heart

of Old Riga, it houses three bars and two stages. Also has a

restaurant and deli, which uses mainly local ingredients for

its menu. The venue is also a museum with paraphernalia

from the most famous Latvian rock bands and also a shop.

indian/thai

SINGH’S

&

32 Ģertrūdes iela, tel. 66220000, 11.00–23.00, Fri 11.00–24.00,

Sat 12.00–24.00, Sun 12.00–22.00.

2 Pulkv. Brieža iela, tel. 63311909 Sky&More

19A Duntes iela, tel. 63311999. www.singhs.lv

A team of Indian businessmen, living in Riga for more than ten

years, were waiting for a real Indian treat to appear in town.

Giving up the wait, the gentlemen invited four selected cooks

from Northern India, to bring the true Panjabi cuisine to Riga!

All meals are made slowly (mostly 24h!), in a traditional way in

the clay oven and tandoor, using authentic recipes of Patiala,

Dheli, Bengal, Goa, Kerala and Panjab regions and also some

Indo-Chinese fusion dishes. All tikkas, sauces, meat and

vegetables are gentle and aromatic, without being too spicy.

A perfect concept, which introduces contemporary Indian

cuisine, rooted in century-old traditions, prepared using local

produce, paired with Old and New World wines and

Indian specialty brews, to be enjoyed in delightfully

elegant surroundings. Try also their exceptional spicy-zesty

author’s alcoholic cocktails. Upper Swarovski-Velvet-Silver

coated Maharaja zone with separate bar, charges +15% VIP

fee. Vast selection of vegetarian meals. Remarkable gastronomic

idea and its realisation. Setting a new Indian food

standard in Riga.

meatery

MANZO

NEW

29c Mūkusalas iela, 12.00-18.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-21.00,

mob.tel. 257759066, also 31 Gramzdas iela, 12.00-18.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00-21.00, mob.tel. 26336668. fb.com/manzo

At Manzo (Italian for beef), the fusion of a salumeriastyle

meat counter and a chic dining room creates a

unique experience. This trendy spot offers a curated

selection of regional Italian cured meats, including

sausage, salami, prosciutto crudo and cotto, honey

ham, mortadella, and various cold cuts, all ready for

takeaway. But that’s not all – Manzo goes beyond the

ordinary with an enticing array of DOCG Italian wines,

exceptional cheeses, and exclusive topinadas that you

won’t find elsewhere in town. And, of course, there’s

the star of the show: their renowned sous vide steaks.

For a little extra, you can have your steak expertly

cooked on the spot.

SUVIDE

NEW

64 Nometņu iela (in Agenskalns Market), 11.00-21.30,

also 41 Dzirnavu iela, 12.00-23.00,

mob.tel. 26669613. IG: manzo_meat

Working proudly since 2014, SuVide meat shop and

restaurant successfuly brings fine dining ‘sous vide’

vacuum-sealed and precise pre-cooked superior meats

to casual tables. Resulting the faultless steak preparation

at home. Sourcing directly, SuVide boasts perfect

lamb from New Zealand, duck from France, organic turkey,

and the finest locally dry-aged beef, all at arguably

the best prices in town. Want a steak cooked on the

spot? Just ask, and pair it with a selection of niche Italian

wines. The menu extends to burgers, cheese steak

sandwiches, aged Italian cheeses, salumeria-style:

sausages and prosciuttos, as well as delectable desserts.

Nometņu SuVide, within the Agenskalns market

and food court specializes in burger and steak bistro.


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SUVIDE

29c Mūkusalas iela

call: +371 25759066

64 Nometņu iela

in Agenskālns Market

31 Gramzdas iela

call: +371 26336668

manzo

41 Dzirnavu iela (Riga Center)

call: +371 26669613

manzo_meat

LATVIAN DRY AGED BEEF | SOUS VIDE | SALUMERIA | DINE-IN & TAKE AWAY

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INDIAN RAJA

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7 Skārņu iela , tel. 67223240, 12.00–23.00.

www.indianraja.lv

This Indian gastronomy pioneer in Riga, stands proud

since late 90ies and has never changed its Indian owner

and core crew. Enjoy a variety of absolutely authentic

Northern and Western Indian cuisine specialties: spicy

curries, tandoor baked naan breads, tikkas, samosas,

paneers and a wide choice of vegetarian meals, enjoy

overlooking picturesque ancient St Peter’s Church

square. Made from natural ingredients and with Indiaimported

spices and will be suggested to pair with selected

wines and spirits.

international

LIBERTA RESTAURANT

NEW

11 Каļķu iela, mob. tel. 261591487,

10.00-22.00, Fri, Sat 10.00-23.00 ig.com/Libertariga

Welcome to Libertá, a satisfactory culinary haven

located strategically on Old Riga promenade with a

stunning view over the Liberty monument. Indulge

in the freedom of choice with Libertá’s international

comfort cuisine menu, featuring a delightful range of

options such as BBQ ribs, wok dishes, burgers, salads,

and even local specialties like potato pancakes with

seasonal salmon. Whether you’re craving a hearty all

day breakfast, flavorful salad or quality coffee with а

dessert– Liberta has something to please every palate.

Also mixing classical seasonal cocktails and few

author’s twists with Riga Balsam. Takeaway, delivery,

banquets. Cheerful and friendly.

grill

C.U.T.

(in Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel) 73 Elizabetes iela,

tel. 67772345, 67785555, 09.00–01.00. www.radissonblu.com

Serves delicious grilled dishes prepared with fresh

produce. Special daily lunch offer and salad bar as well

as an à la carte menu. Great tasting tapas at affordable

prices—ask the waiter to recommend you the wine to go

with them. You can enjoy dining in the glass-enclosed

courtyard and polishing off the evening with a decadent

dessert.

CHEF’S CORNER

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5 Jeruzalemes iela, mob. tel. 27001101

12.00–23.00, Fri, Sat, Sun 12.00–02.00. www.chefscorner.lv

As long-time field professionals, we are entirely flabbergasted

by the clash of Riga’s new gourmet titans, which skyrockets

the whole Latvian restaurant industry. Chef’s Corner

is no less than the newest gastronomic institution in town

already included into included into Michelin Guide Selection.

Only the finest, thoroughly selected cuts, aged right on the

spot will get to their ‘Josper’ grill. Masterful seafood preparation

and pairing. Going by the newest culinary trends, but

keeping portions sufficient and satisfactory. They are also

seasonal, fine-spirit cocktail masters. The newly built Art

Deco/Bauhaus villa sits in the centre of the embassy quarter—their

newfangled, elegant and posh interior is so-hip-ithurts.

A sparkler!

BOAR BBQ

53 Avotu iela, tel. 20143426, 17.00–24.00, Mon–Closed. boarbbq.lv

Latvian chef Igor and Georgian chef Georgy teamed up

for the true essence of the right comfort food. Using

meat from small local suppliers: beef from their burgers

from Latgale region, local pork for their heavenly ribs.

Tiny and totally unpretentious restaurant/counter lists

only 3-4 meals: chicken smoked in their in-house smokeroom

and baked till gentle crunch, Georgian lobio (traditional

Georgian vegan from beans (cooked or stewed),

containing coriander, walnuts, garlic and spices), chakhokhbili

(Georgian chicken stew in a rich and thick

tomato sauce with lots of onions and cilantro), home

made sourdogh bread, burgers closer to the weekends.

All other random international street food goodies, like

quesadillas, tacos, sandwiches, falafel are your lucky

catch. Don’t have fixed ideas– trust the chefs, whatever

they make is mind-blowing! You can enjoy your meal on

any of the neighbouring bars terraces.

OGLE (Coal)

4 Kaļķu iela, mob. tel. 22722287, 09.30–24.00,

Fri 09.30–02.00, Sat 08.30–02.00, Sun 08.30–24.00.

fb.com/ogle.Riga

Dynamic, hip concept uniting the urban comfort of

pizzas, pastas, steaks and burgers with Lebanese,

Bulgarian and Georgian specialties, such as Lebanese

hot or cold Meze appetisers (falafel, hummus, babha

ghanoush, dolma). The short menu was assembled by

both Lebanese and local chefs and will be updated seasonally

by invited concept chefs. All is prepared in the

coal oven and legendary Josper grill in the open kitchen.

Seasonal author’s cocktails by World Class competition

nominees-bartenders. DJ + live music collaborations

through weekend evenings on the lower lounge level.

wine bars

EASY WINE

NEW

11 Audēju iela, tel. 24247020, 11.30-23.00, Fri, Sat 11.30-01.00.

IG: easywinelatvia

You know how fancy wine drinking can be a real snobfest?

Well, not anymore! New elegant joint in Old Riga

is changing the game: they got more than 60 wines preselected

by a real-life sommelier- and get this - you get

to pour it yourself! Yep, just take your personal card, pop

it into the machine, and choose from a whole bunch of

beautiful new and old world wines. You can even pick

the size of your pour: 50ml, 100ml, or 150ml ; prices start


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from just €1. They’ve got small entrees starting at €2,

if extra hungry, you can chow down on some pasta and

yummy pie pizzas from 6 euros. It won’t break the bank,

so you can keep coming back for more.

GARAGE

83/85 Elizabetes iela, mob. tel. 26628833,

12.00-23.00, Closed– Sun. www.vinabars.lv

The true Riga wine bar movement pioneer. Located in the

award-winning Zaiga Gaile’s sleek black’n’grey ‘yacht-garage’

in the middle of Berga Bazars high-lifestyle arcade.

Their creative seasonal, locally sourced menu is famous

for its appetizer/tapas selection. Local game, and meat

from small suppliers for their grill and tartars, aristocratic

cheese and seafood marry distinguished wines from their

direct small and medium wine maker suppliers from all over

the world (can be also bought for takeaway or online with

delivery). Well established true Riga wine and dine experts

VĪNA STŪDIJA

10 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67283205, 10.00-24.00,

Fri Sat 10.00-01.00. Sun 12.00-22.00. also 61 Elizabetes iela,

mob.tel. 20333161 www.vina-studija.lv

Vina Studija is one of the wine bar starters in town. Located

in the famous Art Nouveau district Vīna Stūdija

puts forward a hip loungy factory/wine cellar design and

an undeniably high-quality wine assortment and serving

standards, plus sophisticated wine snacks. No matter

the price, the quality and selection will never disappoint

Wine Bar Garage

Stylish wine food & people

you. Choose any bottle from their shop, pay a bit extra

and drink it in an always pleasantly packed restaurant

area. Trendy local artist painting display changes each

month. Local sexy yuppie pre-party favourite.

WINE HOUSE

NEW

2 Miera iela, mob. tel. 28234807, 14.00 - 22.00,

Fri, Sat 14.00 - 24.00, Closed– Sun, Mon.

www.latviasommelierclasses.com

Cosy, petit wine bar on the hipster’s favourite Miera

street. Its patroness Tatiana Iovko is the head of Latvian

Sommelier Classes, so all her wines, champagnes, cremants

are regional pearls represent their best in its price

range. Wine casino, seasonal cocktails, wine tastings,

wine shop. Perfect for those thirsty for knowledge about

wine culture and eager to explore new tastes.

TRUFF LE PIG

NEW

11 Antonijas iela, 16.00-02.00, Closed– Sun, Mon.

instagram.com/truff.le.pig

The natural wine and grower champagne bar- showroom

by foodie and party trendsetter Daniel Mariash and his

studio Piétro! Grapes for natural wines are hand-picked

from sustainable, organic, or biodynamic vineyards indigenous

to its terroirs. No additives are included in

fermentation. Giving the product the new untamed taste,

inviting you to rethink the wine aesthetics We loved beautiful

tense, buttery, mineral orange wines. All beverages

are from top niche artisans can’t be found anywhere else


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in the Baltics. Served and explained in a cheeky-friendly

anti-snobbish manner. Top notch interior by Alexander

Vasilenko. Walk-in, no reservations.

comfort

STREET FRIES KITCHEN

NEW

&

18–1 R. Vāgnera iela, 5 Ausekļa iela, tel. 67224279,

10.00–21.00, Fri, Sat 10.00-22.00 fb.com/streetfries

Irresistibly uncomplicated delectability concept. Burgers,

pancakes, fries and waffles. Swift service, hefty portions all

made on the spot from local ingredients using bulletproof

recipes. Seriously, what can be more yummy-tasty than

Belgian fries (crunchy on the surface, puree underneath) or

puffy US-style pancakes assembled in a layer-cake with custard

cream, caramel and berries and real Belgian waffles.

All formulas developed to superiority. Besides, wow-selection

of Belgian beers including trappistes, saisons, krieks,

doubles and triples. Street food festival under the roof of

a single diner.

US BBQ

MUNCH BBQ

NEW

30 Stabu iela, mob. tel. 20225807, 12.00–last client, Closed–Mon.

fb.com/muncbarbecue

If you’re lookin’ for some dang good BBQ, then you

gotta check out Munch! This place is run by a fella who

knows a thing or two about smokin’ meat. Erik played

ice hockey and studied in Chicago, going back and forth

in the states in the look out for the tastiest BBQ recipes.

He took all that knowledge back here to Latvia and is

cookin’ up some seriously tasty vittles! Everything here

is smoked right on the spot and cooked slow and low to

perfection. And they’ve got all your favorite authentic

US BBQ dishes, like Alabama chicken, buffalo wings,

ribs, heavenly pulled pork and juicy-chewy burgers. And

if that ain’t enough to get ya hootin’ and hollerin’, they

even have live country and blue grass bands playin’ from

time to time. Exclusive wheat MUNCH craft ale, whiskeys

and local home-made vodka kanža.

israeli

2 EAT FALAFEL

41/43 Kr. Barona iela, tel. 26108695, 11.00–21.00,

fb.com/2Eatfalafel

Finally, Israeli chef Shimon, the pioneer for vegan and vegetarian

Israeli and Mid-Eastern culinary in Riga, opened his

own restaurant. Hummus, falafel, all-day-long shakshuka,

bourek (cheese, olive, spinach pie), all sauces (amba, red

and green schug, tahini sauce etc), their know-how ‘falafel

waffle’, all bakery and pastries (maple syrup pakhlava) and

many more are made daily right on the spot using Mid-East

imported ingredients. Some of the recipes is the secret

transmission from Shimon’s grandma. Israeli wines from

Holan Heights, cheeky TLV atmosphere.

SPACE FALAFEL

8 Antonijas iela, mob. tel. 27366166, 11.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat 11.00-01.00 fb.com/spacefalafel

So-hip-it-hurts, mid Century-Bauhaus gastro bar with

Israeli+Mid Eastern cuisine is a genuine sparkler! Space

Falafel is a collaboration of famous producers agency

Pietro with two restaurant giants. Every inch of the interior,

from the doors and tiles, to furniture and utensils is

a mix of bespoke craft and vintage masterpieces + rare

local and Israeli street art pieces, assembled into one

vision and realised by hip local design firm StudioMonolithe.

The menu by Victor Ravdive and Israeli brand chef

Ofer Sasson, brings you the yummiest home-made mid-

Eastern meals with a slight creative turn, we loved nonkosher

dolma with prawns and challah bread pastrami

sandwich. You will not be disappointed with hummus,

falafel, red and white shakshuka (served all-day), plenty

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan options, extensive meze

+egg by your choice within the breakfast menu. Soon

also mid-Eastern minded author’s cocktails and selected

only-vinyl live dj sets. Highly addictive spot!

drink stock exchange bar

RĪGAS ĶĪRSIS (Riga Cherry)

NEW

8 Audēju iela, 12.00-24.00, Closed–Sun, Mon IG: rigaskirsis

Super fun bar/stock exchange concept of drinks. Prices

change based on real time demand, an experience similar

to trading in the stock market: more demanded drinks cost

more, less demanded– less better be swift to get a bargain!

Selling easy drinking quality beer, also local craft brews and

cocktails. Also superb chewy-yummy double-tripple-decker

burgers and heavenly cakes. Glammy modern-twist art deco

style interior. Fri, Sat evenings DJs and dancing. Core Old

City location. Loved it!

belgian

BON VIVANT (Belgian Beer Cafe)

8 Mārstaļu iela, tel. 67226585. 11.00–01.00,

Sat, Sun 13.00–02.00. www.bon-vivant.lv

Well established gastro ‘brasserie’ with the huge choice

of Belgian beers, which in itself is a gastronomic experience.

Beers on tap: Hoegaarden, Kriek Belle Vue, Leffe

Blond and Leffe Brune as well as De Koninck. Epicurean

fantasies of Belgian and European cuisine, presented by

wonder-chef Andrey Kudravets, brings that gentle gourmet

satisfaction. Rest assured, the traditional brasserie

attributes, such as sports TV and laid-back atmosphere

are still there! Try his solyanka in rye bread, steaks and

salads or eight kinds of Belgian classics moules frites

and handmade spicy sausage. Favoured by the local big

business bosses. Special group discounts available.


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co-owners Oskars & Krišjānis

Located in the heart of old town at Audēju iela 8, Riga Cherry Bar introduces a fun twist to

grabbing a drink with its drink stock exchange system. Just like in a real stock market, the

prices of drinks change, going up and down based on how many people are ordering them. This

means you could snag your favorite cocktail at a bargain or watch

its price soar as it becomes popular!

Paired with delicious bar food like burgers and Taco Tuesdays, it's a playful and unique spot

to hang out. Come for the adventure of the ever-changing drink prices

and stay for the tasty food and cozy vibe.

rigaskirsis


8 Audēju iela (Old Riga)

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KWAKINN

2 Gleznotāju iela, mob. tel. 27181609, 12.00–01.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–

02.00, also 13 Jauniela.fb.com/Kwakinn.Riga

The brasserie emphasises the Belgian ‘holy trinity’—moules,

frites & bière. More than 200 beer kinds, among them more

than 20 on tap including rare trappistes (specialty monastic

beer, brewed using medieval recipes). They claim that their

mussels are the freshest in town and never defrosted. Handcrafted

sausages, thick and chewy Belgian waffles and other

simple pleasures made by their skilful chef (worked also

in French brasseries). Sports TV and daily offers, business

lunches. Bon chic bon genre!

burgers

OAK’A BURGER

77 Avotu iela, mob. tel. 23990059, 10.00-22.00.

fb.com/OakABurger

Hearty Latvian chef and entrepreneur Kristaprs Ozols

(‘ozols’ stands for ‘oak’ in Latvian) after working at the

legendary Texas /USA/ Bodacious Mobberly decided to become

a pioneer for smash burger and BBQ culture in Latvia.

The company sky-rocketed selling the biggest amount of

craft burgers in town (10-15k monthly!), producing around

50 different author’s spicy, sweet sour a.o. BBQ seasonings,

we loved Cola BBQ, Apple-Whiskey, Karolines BBQ,

spicy Habanero-Pineapple, also selling inventive spice mixes

and sharing their chef’s recipes for your home-grilling.

Take a nice walk through the craft beer and street food Avotu

street quarter, choose among dozen crunchy and juicy

smash burgers made from the local farmer’s beef or game,

handmade sauces, special brioche bun, home-pickles, fresh

veggies to marry it with their white label BBQ craft beer.

BOO THE BURGER

31 Dzirnavu iela, mob. tel. 26141313, 12.00-21.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-22.00,

Mon 13.00-21.00. bootheburger.com

The burger place by the renowned and Michelin-recognized

Catch, Snatch, Aqua Luna restaurant clan. Savor

the allure of smash-grilled, succulent, and top-tier unfrozen

dry-age beef patties, covered with authentic American

cheese and nestled in soft, airy buns. Elevate your

experience with sexy truffle fries, wittily complemented

by selection of champagne or top it off with award-winning

Latvian kombuchas. Essential gourmet Art Nouveau

district location, cheeky-lofty premisses. Rigan hipsteryuppie

choice.

LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES

21 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 22333839 (also for delivery),

11.00–23.00, Thr 11.00–02.00, Fri, Sat 11.00–05.00.

fb.com/LateNightMunchiesLV

Bombastic US-style comfort food micro restaurant, the

new best Old Town solution for a dark-hour chow-down.

All is juicy, thick and chewy, freshly and briskly made before

your eyes. Burgers with home-baked buns and 300-

400gr(!) juicy burger patties. Creative burgers include:

szechuan chicken, huge Yeti (triple patty, triple bacon),

pulled pork. Also pizzas, fries, kebabs, local brews on

tap. Our favorite is Sanchez burger. Also few vegetarian

options. Incredibly affordable! And you are all set to go

on partying in Trompete, Ala, Pandemonium, Limonāde

clubs, two steps away. Surprisingly good prices!

KINGU

33/35 Tērbatas iela, mob. tel. 20027443, 10.00-22.00.

fb.com/kingu.food

Delicious street food collaboration of Azerbaijani chef

Aydin and Latvian chef Kaspars. Notorious among the

city center dwellers (almost to the same degree as Notorious

B.I.G. adorning one of their interior walls). With

the special focus on chicken dishes, their menu offers

kebabs (in the delectable Lebanese lavash), falafel,

wings and burgers. Essentially the chefs-owners see

themselves as creative succesors of 1930-ies Tennesy,

Nashville chicken-and-fries-tradition. We would say

more– it is comfort food fusion; they use traditional

Latvian cheese salad, Mid-Eastern-minded recipes for

the kebabs and falafel and treating spiciness with the utmost

honour. We suggest pulled pork + crunchy chicken

burger and cheese salad burger in irresistable brioche

buns. They don’t spare the greens and veggies, elevate

yourself to the ultra hot ‘carolina rippers’ level if you dare.

pizza

DOMINO’S PIZZA

NEW

115 Slokas iela, tel. 62333300, 11.00-23.00, Sun 11.00-21.00

100 Augusta Deglava iela, 11.00-23.00, Sun 11.00-21.00

257 Maskavas iela, 10.00-21.00 dominospizza.lv

Original Domino’s Pizza restaurants and delivery. Since

1960 Domino’s Pizza primary objective is to cater to the

diverse palates of their customers daily, offering topnotch

food crafted from the freshest ingredients. Aspired

to be the premier and most efficient culinary partners

in your day-to-day life, they strive for excellence in both

taste and service. Check out their weekly special deals on

their website, or build your own pizza from the ingredients

of your choice.

POSITANO

55 Elizabetes iela, tel. 23778833, 12.00-21.00. www.positano.lv

La pizza Napoletana or Naples-style pizza is representing

special regional pizzaiola traditions of Naples: a raised

edge (the famous “cornicione”), yet thin base, it must be

soft and and fragrant. It should be fermented and matured

48h and prepared under 430-480C° for just 60-90 seconds.

It is soft and fresh– the ultimate gourmet munch. Riga This

Week team just love how Positano team is making their job.

Try it out they will not disappoint you! Fast serving, delivery

and takeaway. Buon appetito!

INNOCENT CAFE

34 Blaumaņa iela, mob. tel. 29349507, 08.00–20.00,

Sat, Sun. 09.00-16.00. fb.me/innocentcafe

Cafeteria/Italian coffee brand Illy showroom, with its


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trendiness, heartiness, service and attitude, has proved

itself among picky Rigan clientele as ‘IT’ and ‘eat’ coffee

and brunch spot. Now it is also a place to run for thincrust

Italian-style pizza! Diavola, Margherita, Funghi e

carne, Nduja, Pollo arrosto, Quattro carni, Quattro formaggi

and a few fully vegan options. Also, Innocent Cafe is

loved by locals and guests for their excellent breakfast

and properly brewed Illy coffee.

pasta fresca

LA CASETTA

NEW

66 Tērbatas iela , mob. tel. 26643774, 12.00–21.00,

Fri., Sat. 12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00–19.00. www.lacasetta.lv

Fresh egg pasta made daily, cooked and served by a

bunch of cheerful young hipsters, dedicating their hearts

and wit into making delicious juicy-creamy pasta, using

fine ingredients brought from Italy. La Casette (from Italian

small, cozy hut) is a two friends endeavour, Matiss

and Lenards also the owner of Ziemeļu Akcents interior

design, who singlehandedly revamped charming wooden

villa into a hip, compact, new wave trattoria. Chef Herman

is keeping up meals delicious and rich all is paired

with few, but expert wines, also seasonal cocktails

(some of them invented by mixologist-star Andris Rozenbergs),

amazing gelato by local Bliss Gelato, homemade

tiramisu and few yummy meals for kids. They also serve

affordable business lunch and occasional brunch. Nice

Old center location.

european & cocktails

THE BOTANIST

NEW

37 Brīvibas iela, 12.00-23.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-01.00

Closed-Sun, mob.tel. 25433200 fb.com/thebotanistriga

Riga’s pioneering restaurant and bar, with a vertical farm,

cultivating a variety of crops on-site. Ensuring evergreen

menu the whole year round: basil, mustard, pees, kale,

rocket and many more vitamin boosted freshly grown ingredients

find their way into delectable sauces, salads,

side dishes, and even contribute to the refreshing house

lemonades and cocktail syrups and cordials. The owner

Klaus aka ‘the botanist’ brought together superb apt team

of professionals. Dinārs Šacs worked as a sous chef at the

top Riga gourmet establishments and now debuts here passionately

as a head chef. The head-mixologist Arvīds puts

his unique twist on classic cocktails, infusing them with the

distinctive flavors of the restaurant’s homegrown greens,

his counterpart Pavels is cheerfully mixing them before

your eyes. Every Thu evening selected live jazz shows. Additionally,

the establishment hosts a bi-monthly rotation of

exhibitions showcasing works by talented Latvian artists.

Friendly priced creative, delicatessen based seasonal cuisine,

satisfactory portions, nonchalant cool!

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SEAFOOD EXPERTS

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The booming trend for new haute cuisine restaurants

to specialize in seafood, demonstrates yet another

level up for the Riga dining scene. Fragile products are

delivered from the Nordics and Mediterranean, Kamchatka

and Japan, Faroe Islands and selected local

suppliers, from specific tides and seasons, to ensure

maximum taste quality. Each fillet is prepared in a

careful, yet creative way, not to ruin, but to enhance

the fragile flavour. Exquisite pairing with champagnes,

spumantes, cremants to bring your sensations to their

peak. Each of these places have their own unique

niche seafood concept (in alphabetical order).

BARENTS (3 Smilšu iela) For the experience of the

upscale seafood bar + whites and champagnes.

BURŽUJS (84 Dzirnavu iela). The oyster culture

pioneers, with even a special oyster chef. COD (45

Tērbatas iela). The first Robata Grill in town offers traditional

Japanese cuisine with contempo elements.

ROKOT (9 Grēcinieku iela) pick the seafood from the

counter and get it grilled for you. IKOS OLIVIA (25 K.

Valdemāra iela). Mediterranean + Nordic seafood by the

chef, who created the menu for the Queen of Norway.

THE CATCH (12-19 Antonijas iela). Exquisite sashimi,

sushi, tempura and karaage enjoyed in the bar atmosphere.

ZIVJU LETE (41 Dzirnavu iela) the most casual

on our list, preparing seafood in all possible ways and

traditions. TAILS (6a Antonijas iela) raw bar, dry-aged

fish etc., the new level of seafood exploration.

UNCLE VANYA

russian

16 Smilšu iela, 12.00–last client, mob. tel. 27886963. uncle-vanya.lv

Named after Chekhov’s play, the restaurant offers a refined

and satisfactory menu using original recipes from 1903.

Wide array of alcoholic drinks, demi-strong (nastoyka,

nalivka), strong (vodka, hrenovuha) all are homemade

from berries and fruits, try also home live beer and kvass.

Seasonal ingredients for all meals are bought from local

suppliers on the market. We suggest to eat Russian zastolye-way’–

big company by the long table, full of food and

alcohol, loud talks. Propose a toast, drinking and eat after,

repeat same procedure as many times as you can handle!

steak houses

STEIKU HAOSS (Steak Chaos)

25 Meistaru iela tel. 67222419. www.steikuhaoss.lv

Designed as a western saloon, Steiku Haoss opened its

first restaurant in 2003. Ever since, the restaurant has been

continuously growing and winning loyal customers and

good reviews every day. Today, Steiku Haoss sets the standard

for a steak dining experience in Riga. It is the perfect

place to wind and unwind after a busy day at work or recharge

in a laid-back atmosphere after sightseeing around

Riga. Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality experience

to the table, Steiku Haoss is a true gem in the city’s restaurant

scene. Cozy live music events on weekends.

MEAT CHEF

Zivju Lete

Rokot

41/43 Tērbatas iela, tel. 67272707,

11.00–22.00, Fri, Sat 11.00–23.00. www.meatchef.lv

The lofty, industrial-chic, monochromatic Meat Chef is

notoriously 0% vegetarian. This meat bar combines casual

with stylish and makes you feel at ease with your

21–28 days fine cut, dry-aged in the cabinet right on

the spot with Himalayan salt. They even have their own

meat-smoking room. Serving local eco, free range, small

farm supplied beef, and some specialties from around

the world. Grilled in the open kitchen before your hungry

eyes, paired with specialty (but not pricey) wines and author’s

cocktails, seasonal veggies, herbs, greens as side

dishes. Steaks from €16, burgers from €9, sides €3–4.

A local, trendy, affordable carnivore’s must. Grilled seafood

and Asian fusion-minded specialties.

BEEF EATER’S

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Buržujs

75 K. Valdemāra iela (enter from Zaubes iela)

mob. tel. 24117511, 12.00–23.00 Sun, Mon 12.00–22.00.

www.beefeaters.lv

Located a wee bit off the tourist track, on the gorgeous

Bauhaus/National Romanticism Zaubes street, this meat

house is the genuine predator’s refuge. We loved their

‘Just Meat’ menu: ‘Fillet Mignon’, ‘Stripolin’ or ‘Rib Eye’

steak, plus homemade sauce—we recommend the 48-


hour simmered ‘demi-glace’—and grilled veggies. Made

from local beef (except the ‘Rib Eye’ from Australia/

Argentina), without any additives or marinades. Also

soups, salads, kebabs, burgers, tartares, dumplings,

even pâté—all is exclusively home-made and wow-delectable!

Open-hearted service!

STEAKS

10 Elizabetes iela, 11.00-22.00, mob. tel. 25477744, IG:streaksriga

Launched during the pandemic, the owners had to put all

their wit to stay afloat. The first (probably in the Baltics)

delivery of the freshly grilled steak! Yes, it is hot and you

get exactly your stage of doneness. They also deliver and

serve fish, veggies, lamb, chicken, burgers, and seasonal

novelties made using sous vide; slow-cooked, delivered in a

vacuum pack, so you just brown them on the grill or a pan at

home to get yourself the full fresh-juicy-crunchy restaurant

experience. Nevertheless, the steaks are telling the main

story! The biggest array in LV: prime meat imported from

the USA, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, Latvia, New Zealand,

Japan. Furthermore, the experienced staff went throughout

least ten suppliers from each country to pick up the best,

they even are dry-ageing meat on their own. All paired with

niche Italian wines you can’t get anywhere else in town. Professional

staff will advise what to start with and chef Petr

Danilov will cook it to perfection.

seafood

BURŽUJS (Bourgeois)

&

84 Dzirnavu iela (in Berga Bazārs), mob. tel. 29343355,

12.00–22.00, Sat 10.00-22.00, Sun 10.00–18.00, Closed–Mon.

www.burzujs.lv

Offers an oyster bar with 6-12 kinds of sea-fresh oysters

depending on season. Serving fresh, fried or even

smoked oysters. Pick your juicy, rich, meaty oyster just

a couple of days away from the French, Irish, Dutch and

even Portuguese coast. Push it flat with your tongue,

catching the nuances of textures and flavors with all

receptors. Melt the aftertaste together with a sip of

matching champagne or wine. Every working day (except

Mondays) starting from 12.00 the restaurant offers

a quality and elegant a la carte menu with seafood and

meat dishes and serving nice breakfast from 10:00 on

weekends. Boost your day with a tasty freshly roasted

specialty coffee and numerous choices of homemade

ice-cream! Restaurant Buržujs—Gourmet undercover.

TAILS

NEW


RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR

84 Dzirnavu street Riga (Bergs Bazar)

reservations: +371 29343355

BURZUJS

RESTORANSBURZUJS

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6a Antonijas iela, mob. tel. 28688183,

12.00–22.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00-22.00. www.tails.lv

Seafood restaurant with a unique new concept on Riga’s gastronomic

scene. Designed by London-based Studio Caché,

the restaurant demonstrates a refined sense of aesthetics inspired

by the Baltic Sea coast. The space boasts two areas:

the classic dining room and a Raw Bar counter opposite the

open kitchen, also known as the Chef’s Table. The menu celebrates

sea delicacies, from light crudo dishes to the house

specialty: dry-aged fish that explores new depths of flavours

and textures. Included in Michelin Guide Selection.

THE CATCH

12–19 Antonijas iela, mob. tel. 27770091, 12.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00–last client. fb.com/thecatchriga

The establishment is the perfect gourmand’s catch itself.

This sushi bistrot + robata, serves cream-of-the-crop seafood

fillets actually melting on your taste buds. Salmon,

bluefin tuna, Kamchatka crab, delivered by air-mail from

Japan, Scotland, Russia, never deep frozen, served plain on

ice, not to ruin the aristocratic authenticity of the raw/fresh

taste. Also tempura, thick ramens, robata grill (V.S. and

rare for the Baltics), seafood-rich sushi rolls and Japaneseminded

cocktails (try Yuzu-Zuzu for a start). Busy, cheerful

gourmet bar ambience. The happy epicurean, enthusiastic

owner is here every day to keep up the level. Included in

Michelin Guide Selection.

ROKOT

NEW

9 Grēcinieku iela, mob. tel. 22006800, 12.00–22.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00-17.00, Closed– Mon, Tue.

fb.com/RokotRestaurant

Expirienced Riga restaurateurs are delivering the fresh

seafood market concept in the heart of Old Riga. Choose

from the daily seafood supply from the counter + garnish

and sauce. Tuna steak, salmon, prawns, oysters,


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Walters & Grapa

SHOPPING

Ezītis Miglā

Illuseum

EDITOR’S PICK

The concept unites local traditions both in DIY interiors and

grandma’s recipes using mainly local ingredients, add the

most curious locations and the warmest atmosphere – a total

must! Let’s start with Baznīcas and Lāčplēša streets corner.

The first thing you notice, is the small worn-out country

house complex, unexpectedly squeezed in-between tall and

cream coloured pre-war buildings in the old centre. The one

with the entrance from Baznīcas iela (Nº14) is EZĪTIS MIGLĀ,

beloved student-hipster spot. Simple filling menu and cocktails

live music events occasionally.

Enter the same house complex from Lāčplēša street, and

face the funky local DIY fashion ZIEMEĻMEITA shop, that

also sells homemade chocolate, herb teas, fresh juices.

After this, funky bicycle bar MIIT (10 Lāčplēša iela)—order

a personally designed bicycle, enjoy hipsters wave and try

their irresistibly cheap and inventive business lunch, perfect

new music on the background.

Take a slow walk through beautiful Skolas iela, by Ģertrūdes

church and Daile theatre, and you are on Miera iela, which

goes through parks and Old German Cemetery to Mežaparks

district. Start by rolling into M50 BAR & DESIGN STORE (17

Miera iela) for the exquisite young local fashion designers.

ILLUSEUM (19 Miera iela) offers properly brewed and served

rare tea from Asia, books, sofas, hookahs– complete escapism.

WALTERS & GRAPA (41 Miera iela) bohemian craft beer

bar and scene for the curious performances.

Have a walk through Agenskalns district, take tram Nº4 (opposite

Stockmann) and go up to Nometņu iela. Narrow, quiet

streets in all directions, churches, old wooden houses, almost

all with stove heating. Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, National

Romanticism—living evidence of Riga’s history. Don’t miss

FAZENDA BAZARS (7 Nometņu iela) – www.fazenda.lv – perfect

yard terrace creative soups and salads, same heartiness

and lightness. Incontrovertibly visit the Kalnciema iela

block– total residential gateway, includes: interior design

shop, VĪNA VEIKALS wineshop, gallery and local farmers

markets every Wed. Also check out newly revamped AGEN-

SKALNS MARKET ground floor for the local produce , upper

floor operates as a food court and art scene. Dress up warmer

and explore them one by one!

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lobster tiles, mussels, turbot, sea-bass– keen chefs will

grill it to perfection on Josper charcoal grills. Also fish

& chips, poke bowls, caviar, salads, seafood plates, few

Asian and Mediterranean-minded soups accompanied by

selected seasonal white wines and champagnes. Order

and pick it up at the counter. The setting reminds of a

New York loft; brick, metal, wood, all furniture and design

elements are crafted in Latvia.

ZIVJU LETE (Fish Counter)

41 Dzirnavu iela, tel. 20291653, 12.00–22.00,

Fri, Sat 12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00–21.00.

www.zivjulete.lv fb.com/ZivjuLete

The very first and only explicitly affordable seafood

bistro in town! Forget about haughty, nose-up speculations,

and have your fish like a true fisherman. The menu

consists of all-time European favorite recipes: tartares,

salads, mussels, pastas, fish&chips. Watch the chefs at

work in the open kitchen or even pick your own fish from

their ice counter and ask to prepare it, the way you prefer.

Industrial shabby-chic, chop-chop fast—a total must!

FISH HOUSE BRASSERIE DE LUXE

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29 Skolas iela, mob. tel. 26497777,

12.00-22.30, Sat 10.00-22.30, Sun 10.00-14.00. Closed Mon.

fb.com/fishhousebrasserie

Blame this place for shifting the whole Riga gourmet establishment

hierarchy. Impeccable, sophisticated haute

seafood cuisine, le French way. We loved the seafood

salad with fresh lobster, scallop, squid, avocado under

yuzu sauce and seared Nordic turbot resting on the

heavenly tomato-saffron stock or pick soft shell crab

on a beef tartare. Prime steaks to please carnivores.

All is paired with hand picked white wines and bubbles.

Housed in an airy white-blue mansion. Also serving à la

carte breakfasts Wed-Sun with oysters, several kinds

of omelettes, thin pancakes, french toasts, steak sandwiches.

bistro

BALTS

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27 Ģertrūdes iela, mob.tel. 29020200, 10.00-20.00, Sat. 11.0019.00,

Closed–Sun. fb.com/balts.lv

Trendy and brand new bistro BALTS (means ‘white’ in

Latvian), is a clean, clear concept of speedy, but quality

dining. Everything here is conscious and streight-forward

– elemental exposed-brick interior puts forward

their Asian/European fusion menu: sushi, noodles, salads,

soups. Dishes are daily made at the spot, using

slow cooking method and are served in takeaway, but

fully biodegradable corn fiber dishes. Takeaway dishes

doesn’t mean you can not dine in. Interior is very

welcoming and contemporary. Combine your own day

menu (eur 7-9), or stop by for voguish filter coffee or

matcha tea to go with your invigorating dessert. Easy,

brisk and delicious!


mexican

FLAUTA

NEW

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2 Sporta iela, mob.tel. 20227522, 16.00-23.00, Fri 16.00-24.00,

Sat 12.00-24.00, Closed- Sun fb.com/flauta

Nestled in the heart of the Sporta Creative Quarter, the

newest kid from hipster impresario Ingemārs Dzenis

and his crew (think Kase, Zefīrs) is making waves. Set

against the backdrop of the legendary Laima Zephyr factory,

this laid-back bar and restaurant brings a Latvian

hipster twist to Mexican cuisine, courtesy of Chef Jekabs

Naumovs. Tacos, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches,

and the essential flautas (rolled tacos) veggie

chili non-carne and pulled pork variations, flank steak,

fried cauliflower, and seasonal surprises add to the culinary

adventure. Cap it off with churros for dessert – all

meant for sharing, be it with your better half or a lively

group. Elevating the experience are the ‘perfect margarita,’

‘Mezcalita,’ and ‘IPA Paloma’, featuring curious

imports from Mexico, created by renowned mixologist

Oskars Smilga. Weekends bring happy, nonchalant vibes

with vinyl-spinning DJs. Interconnected with Zefīrs bar to

shuffle your evening vibes.

pub

VICTORY PUB

50 Kalēju iela, mob. tel. 29228310. www.victorypub.lv

Victory Pub, one of Riga’s oldest and most authentic pubs

in the Old Town, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a

diverse selection of local and international beers. With

a seasonal cocktail menu and tempting pub snacks, the

pub features free Wi-Fi, dartboards, a pool table, an arm

wrestling table, and a sports TV. Additional entertainment

includes a music box, punch box, and a chess room. In

summer, patrons can enjoy the charming terrace with a

nearby beer-bike. The experienced, multilingual staff are

always ready to assist with information about the bustling

happenings in the Old Town.

medieval

MELNIE MŪKI (The Black Monks)

1 Jāņa sēta, mob. tel. 29979729, 14.00–23.00,

Sun, Mon 16.00-23.00 www.melniemuki.lv

The restaurant is located within the medieval walls of former

Dominican monastery. Serving satisfactory yet elevated European

meals with local accents. Also using game, farmer’s

vegetables, forest berries and selected delicatessen. Chef

Sergey Cvetkov’s meals are satisfactory, fresh and seasonal,

he uses sous vide to bring the textures to melt-on-your-tastebuds

level. We loved the bone marrow, striploin steak, duck

breast. All with a medieval + Latvian twist. Perfect Old Riga

location. Great place to try out local!


DINING


NODOŠANA NEPILNGADĪGĀM PERSONĀM IR AIZLIEGTA.

SECRET EVENT

5 Jāņa sēta call for appointment mob.tel. 29126694, www.secretevent.lv

Get a chance to be knighted into medieval wine brotherhood!

Tasting of the most favourite and some super rare

regional, seasonal balsams; fruit, berry, herbal wines; beers;

vodkas, liquors, potions. Led by medieval monks in the Old

Riga cellar built around XII century. Coin minting, souvenirs,

infotainment and loads of amazing vibes of the true Riga!

Groups up to 24 people. Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette

parties and team building.

japanese

RAMEN RIGA

14 Stabu iela, 12.00–20.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–21.00.

fb.com/RamenRiga

Ramen and Japanese bistro place from the famed chefs

Ēriks Dreibants and Mārtiņš Sirmais. Tiny meal selection,

depicted over the cash register. Choose from seven ramens:

beef, duck, seafood, mushroom/tofu and complement them

by gyoza dumplings, yakitori and small salad. Sauces,

spices, udon noodles are imported from Japan, ramens

are made in the pre-prepared stock with fresh ingredients

cooked in the stock for each bowl. Thickness and spiciness

are adapted for European stomachs. Funky, whimsical extremely

accurate replica of a Japanese bistro interior. Mellow

J-pop on the background.


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LABIETIS

bars-breweries

9 A. Briāna iela, mob. tel. 25655958, Mon 16.00–22.00, Tue

15.00–23.00, Wed, Fri 15.00–03.00, Thr 15.00–01.00, Sat

13.00–15.00, Sun 13.00–01.00. www.labietis.lv

Located in the famous loft complex party quarter near

Piens club, One One club, M Darbnīca a.o. The first

brewery/bar in Riga. Ethnic handmade eco design,

eight beer styles on draught and takeaway. Follow the

process of beer art and ask technological questions

from the bartender/owner/brewer.

STARGOROD

1 Republikas lauk., 12.00–24.00, Sat 12.00–02.00, tel. 67878787.

www.stargorod.net

Huge Ukrainian chain Czech-style beer brewery/restaurant

with a view over the river. Filling Czech cuisine

by brand chef Radek Konechny, the freshest, just

prepared Dunkles, Helles, and Pils style beers. Beer

excursions every day from 17.00. Their huge halls can

take up to 400 guests simultaneously. Witness the

brewing process right from the dining zones. Family

and children friendly!

TROFEJA

74a Avotu iela, mob.tel. 22188298,

17.00–21.00, Closed–Mon.www.trofeja.lv

Craft beer brewery, shop and tap room housed in the

cozy mansion of ‘Avotu republic’ owned and operated

by local master brewer Valdis Novikovs. As Valdis

humorously noted, his brewery is not even micro,

but ‘nano’– consists of ten only 200l brewing tanks.

Meaning much more work for Valdis and much more

creative and fresh craft brews for us. We liked that

comparing to all other LV craft breweries, the beer is

really light, just perfect for the long voice-noise beer

evenings. Nine seasonal beers on tap, around six

more bottled, all are connoisseur-level-sophisticated

(always includes a stout and sour ale); among them

fragile Singlis Hopsons single hop APA (hop varying

from season to season), cranberry-honey dry-ish

mead Dzērveņu Trans, Lemon grass dry APA Vīgans,

mind-blowing passion-fruit double IPA and many

more! Now also thin–crust home-made pizzas. Total

must-experience!

Trofeja

YAKUZA SUSHI AND ASIAN FUSION

10 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67398160, 12.00-23.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-23.00,

Sun 12.00-21.00, also 141 Biķernieku iela www.yakuza.lv

Small Asia in Art Nouveau quarter. Friendly, fast and attractive

international staff as well as funky design, yummy

Asian cuisine (free of GMO) ensuring the constant client

flow into all branches. The owners claim that they are true

experts in every meal they offer. So squeeze in through the

voice noise and Japanese chopstick tapping of the yuppy/

business-men/bohemian crowd and enjoy your meal accompanied

by handpicked lounge music.

UNAGI INU

NEW

10 Jeruzalemes iela (enter from Dzirnavu iela),

mob. tel. 28328376, 12.00–22.00, Sun 12.00-21.00.

www.unagiinu.lv

Asian soul food in a relaxed and vibrant setting inspired by

Japanese pop culture. Wall art and sculptures by talented

local artists create a perfect backdrop for a diverse and fun

dining experience. An array of dishes for all tastes and tummies

awaits our guests, be it sushi, chirashi bowls, onigiri

and bao or Japanese sweets. Do enjoy!

beer salon

MY BEER

NEW

10/12 Alksnāja iela, mob.tel. 29606222, 14.00–24.00. www.mybeer.lv

Meet Andrejs, Liene and their kids. The Family behind My-

Beer - shop/bar/beer culture showroom and they’re literally

behind the counter to reach your highest beer-lover expectations.

The largest beer choice in the Baltics. More than 500

brews (expected to grow until 900 varieties) from tiny to

huge breweries. Exposition of beer etiquettes, cups, bottles,

cans, barrels— an insight into extensive Latvian and international

beer culture. Andrejs is also the organizer and idea

author for Latviabeerfest besides he is a brewer, who revived

the famous ‘Rīgas Alus’, exported directly to Mr Stalin in the

midst of the last century. This beer paradise is located in the

medieval Old Riga ex warehouse.

craft beer

ALUS CELLE (Beer Cell)

35 Baznīcas iela, 12.00–22.00, Sun 12.00–20.00 aluscelle.lv

The best craft beer from all over the world—producing and

consuming it proves to be a true religion. A dozen international

diversities of IPA, stout, ales, Belgian ales, bock beer,

smoked beer, beer with underwater fermentation, beer matured

in wine or whiskey casks. The ‘cleric’ bartender is more

then happy to ‘preach’ to you about each of them from his

ecclesiastic pulpit equipped with beer taps. Join the sect!

BEERA BAR

39 Ģertrūdes iela, mob. tel. 27055905, 17.00-24.00.

fb.com/beerariga


DINING

Tap bar, led by craft beer experts with vast International

experience. The show room for the ‘Uncle Brew’ /Estonia/

brewery, offering not only whimsical ‘Uncle’ brews

based on Mid-Eastern ingredients: cactus, pomegranate,

fig and even Dead Sea salt, but also rare and special International

crafts you will not find in any other Riga bar.

Check daily what’s pouring from their 12 taps, using ‘untappd’

application online. Friendly for craft culture rookies;

top intelligent with beer geeks. Occasional tap takeovers

by International craft breweries, quizzes, themed

evenings. Take-away from their shop or/and order to fill

a personal tin can with your favorite tap beer!

BEER HOUSE Nº1

11 Kaļķu iela, mob. tel. 26133605, 10.00–03.00, Fri, Sat 10.00–05.00.

www.beerhouseno1.com

Excellent all-world beer pub, from true professionals .Simply

the largest draft beer choice in Latvia and not only

the largest, but the most expertly diverse. 65 beer, five

cider sorts. Best Belgium, Czech, USA, UK, Denmark and

other brew-leader representatives. Enjoy your pint with

the excellent, filling International pub menu including pork

chops, ribs, salads, burgers and few Latvian specialties.

Perfectly located on the main Old Riga vein—Kaļķu street.

Boasts enormous terrace. Not enough? The most actual

sports broadcasts for any taste on seven large screens,

karaoke and live music on weekends. Wow!

CRAFT BEER STATION

NEW

113C Lubānas iela, mob.tel. 25250075, 14.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat. 14.00-24.00. craft-station.com

Where the paths of craft beer lovers cross. Locally owned

and operated, the Craft Beer Station exceeded our expectations.

All in all around 100 beer kinds, dozen taps with

the latest seasonal, trendy arrivals from Ukraine, Poland,

Russia, US, Scandinavia etc. Possibility to try out and buy

for takeaway the latest craze: gose (salty beer), sours,

smoothies and of course craft classics IPA, DDH, NEIPA,

PA, stouts, list goes on and on. Also creative authors’

cocktails and regional homemade vodka šmakovka. Industrial

yet cozy station ambience is DIY from vintage

railway paraphernalia. Sports TV, stand up shows, live

concerts, tap takeovers and even waterpolo trophy wall


(you can actually enlist for waterpolo sports section

here). Snacks, rich soups, burgers and grill. Being far from

usual tourist track makes this place even more whimsy!

LAUVAS ALUS (Lion Beer)

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30 Tallinas iela, mob. tel. 26496947, 13.00–22.00. Closed Mon.

fb.com/Lauvas-alus

The biggest selection of Latvian craft beers. This local,

family-owned bar and shop is warm and welcoming. The

hosts will guide you through the eclectic selection of local

beers, offering an array of tastes that you’ve never experienced

before. This is a true find for beer enthusiasts and

connoisseurs. Also featuring beer collectibles and accessories:

glasses, coasters, caps, labels and more. You’ll also

notice that the prices are friendly as well.

pizza & craft beer

FTD PIZZA

NEW


Fri, Sat 12.00–24.00. ftdpizza.com

With years of experience in the culinary world and a passion

for pushing the boundaries of traditional cuisine, Chef Tim

has created a hip and trendy pizzeria + craft beer taproom

concept. Pizza is based on 64-hour fermented Napoli dough

made with Italian flour, giving it light and airy texture. All pizzas

are topped with regional sourced ingredients, we loved

one with sous-vide flank steak and rucola. And what better way

to munch it down with a locally brewed craft beer from Ārpus

Brewery. Chef Tim has partnered with this top 7 craft beer in

Europe to bring you an unparalleled beer and pizza pairing experience

(serving also wines and cocktails). FTD pretentiously

stands for ‘f*** this is delicious’, check it out yourself! Pizzas

and brews are available for delivery and takeaway.

sidrerias

SIDRERIA

we serve

pizza!

24 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 25745299, 12.00–24.00,

Thr, Fri, Sat 12.00–02.00. fb.com/murbudu

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BURZMA FOOD HALL

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DINING

BURZMA

A cuisine and venue place located on the 4th floor

of s/c Galerija Centrs, with a magnificent view over

Old Riga roofs. BURZMA comprises more than 10

authentic and modern cafes, restaurants, and bar, offering

visitors a uniform interior design and hospitality

concept. It is divided into two zones– Grab&Go and

Rest&Taste, to enjoy your meal on the spot or get a

fast takeaway.

BURZMA features a variety of world cuisines: Mexican

cuisine from L-TACO, Georgian cuisine from

HAČAPURI, and Asian cuisine from GINGER. In addition,

BOOM CAFE provides bistro meals, wood-fired

pizzas prepared by VĪNKALNI, dumplings, and pancakes

are available from ZEEST, while DERBRUDER

takes care of exquisite sushi, and HOLY SIP offers refreshing

cocktails and snacks. Vegetarian and vegan

cuisine from NATA and VEGSTOP, also Asian Bao

burgers, and Hawaiian poke bowls from BAO BUN.

Venue: 16 Audēju iela (in s/c Galerija Centrs 4th floor)

Sun-Wed 10.00-21.00, Thu-Sat 10.00-23.00

info: burzma.lv

into the exquisite fruity, yummy philosophy of the handcrafted

local ciders. The owner, Krišjānis is brewing the

ciders himself, his Mūrbūdu selection is at least one year

aged in the whiskey, cognac, calvados, brandy oak barrels.

With only real local apples, rhubarbs, pears, raspberries etc.,

giving you that unbeatable elegant tropical fruity dryness,

the mellow sweet ones are made with real honey. Old Town

narrow street location, with a plain but warm, lofty NYC

neighborhood atmosphere and selected local and international

live jazz shows. Try their downright gourmet hummus

menu. Easy anti-snobbish vibes.

finnish

KARJALA

50 Kalēju iela, tel. 67229880, 11.00–23.00, Fri, Sat 11.00-01.00

karjala.lv fb.com/KarjalaGrillBar

Karjala is a long standing, hearty Finnish sports bar and

restaurant in the heart of Old Riga. Everyone is welcome

to enjoy tasty meal, grilled meat, to try Finnish specialities,

watch sports and sing your heart out on karaoke nights on

weekends. Also occasional themed parties, DJ sets and live

music. Shots, cocktails, wide range of Finnish drinks.

vegetarian

MIIT

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10 Lāčplēša iela, 10.00–19.00, Thr 10.00–21.00, Fri, Sat 10.00–02.00.

Closed Sun. www.miit.lv

So cool we had to mention this place several times. One

of the most creative vegetarian menus, which easily can

turn meat-eaters to greenies. Vegetarian pastas, salads,

burgers, soups in the manner of almost every world cuisine,

wow-yummy and surprisingly filling. Additional ‘bravo’

for the pastry shop, tarts, cakes, pies, cookies, all homemade

to be enjoyed with local quality-crazy Andrito filtered

coffee brand. Cheerful young tattooed hipster-staff, all is

refreshingly affordable. Personal gratitude! Keep it up guyz!

RĀMA

56 K. Barona iela, tel. 67274134, 10.00–19.00. Closed Sun.

FB: RamaVeg108

This Hare Krishna eatery isn’t as cheap as the simple

shabby Krishna establishment should be. Still, we have

to admit that it certainly has its constant clients among

Riga’s bohemia, businessmen, hipsters and yuppies.

The vegetarian and vegan food is prepared according to

Krishnaite traditions. Also fresh yeast-free bread. We especially

love their confectionery department. Part of the

money spent on your meal will be donated to the homeless

soup kitchen they run.

NIRVANA

56 K. Barona iela, mob.tel. 24 225 312, 12.00–18.00,

Sat 12.00-17.00 Closed Sun. www.nirvana.lv

Experienced and creative vegan and raw food chefs


are ‘veganising’ all dishes from different gastronomy

traditions, they find interesting, sticking to just three

principles: no animal ingredients, no added sugar and

completely gluten-free. The chefs keep your meal fresh

and super healthy preparing it with maximum heating

temperature of 45°C, as this is the threshold beyond

which the cell and many food ingredients ‘die’. Yet this

is super tasty. Hippy, boho atmosphere, also raw sweets

and yummy business lunches.

gluten free bakery

BETTER BREAD

NEW

31 Dzirnavu iela, 08.30-18.00, Sat 09.00-16.00, Closed Sun.

Also Better Bread LAB on 7 Pulkv. Brieža iela. www.betterbread.lv

Owned and operated by heart-breakingly amiable

couple and gluten-free movement geeks Alyona and

Sergey. Tiny yet refined to the last millimeter, this Bauhaus

dwelling is made by the biggest local interior and

graphic design names– hooks you up from the first

glance; make you an addict from the first bite. Guyz

are starting at five in the morning to bake their longfermented

quinoa, rice, banana organic sourdough into

the perfect brioche, baguette, pie or exquisite pastry.

Their specialty coffee is roasted and shipped from /Gothenburg,

Sweden/. Needless to say that you will have

to queue to put your hands on the desired. Bravo! That’s

the way of the 21st Century artisan!

bakeries

BULS BAKERY

NEW

89 Tallinas iela , 09.00-17.00, Sat 09.00–16.00,

Sun, Mon– Closed. IG: buls.bakery

Prominent baker chef Peteris Buls, worked previously

at legendary Vincents and Mulberry establishments, finally

opened his own tiny unpretentious bakery just 20

min walk from Old Riga at Griziņkalns neighbourhood.

Expect only highest quality bakery, based on French

cuisine de beurre traditions– meaning using much highest

quality butter. Each morning Peteris and his wife are

baking baguettes, sourdough loafs, croissants, focaccia

and many more to serve you accompanied by niche local

roasted coffee.

MADAM BRIOŠ

NEW

9 Mellužu pr. (Jūrmala), 8.00-18.00, tel. 25660076

IG: madambriosh

This cafe, shop, boulangerie, confectionary, salon de

the is an inspiring example of fully local, absolutely unabridged

sweet tooth gastronomy concept. Set in adorable

Francophile interior, the establishment specialises

in each piece they create. Several kinds of family recipe

bread, Russian pies, French croissants, slow-food brioches,

eclairs traditionnels, USA-style cheesecake,

scrumptious local favourite Napoleon cake and dozenmore

cakes, desserts and pastries.


MUFFINS & MORE

NEW

DINING

9 Ģertrūdes iela, 08.00-20.00, Sat, Sun 10.00-18.00

Real American muffins—big, soft and scrumptious—

freshly baked regularly throughout the day. Blueberry,

raspberry, chocolate, more than 20 flavours!

german bakeries

GLÜCKAUF NEW

4b Strēlnieku iela, mob. tel. 22042270, 7.30-15.30,

Closed–Sat Sun. fb.com/Glückauf_latvia

Glückauf is the traditional German miners’ greeting. Тhe interior

design, name, and aesthetics are inspired by miner’s

culture. Artisan bakery is also precise and hard craft. Each

pastry requires a particular traditional recipe and preparation

technique, using only natural imported ingredients in

the latest high-tech equipment. Brioche, baguette, pretzel,

kaiser roll, Berlin rye farm bread, black coal bread, Wurzel,

sourdough bread, and many more seasonal and regional

specialties. The level of the best Paris and Berlin bakeries.

Everything is baked fresh every morning on their open

kitchen by the owner Еlena herself! Crunchy, fresh, aromatic–

impeccable!

coffee

RIGA MAGIC BAR

10 Kaļķu iela (J-3), tel. 67222877, 10.00–01.00. www.since1752.lv

The showroom for Riga’s star drink—Black Balsam, which

was created in 1752. During the day, enjoy lovely desserts

and special drinks made with Black Balsam. Witness the scientific

part of alchemical transformation—the very moment

of the creation of the Black Balsam.

confectioneries

MULBERRY

5 Jeruzalemes iela, mob. tel. 27001110,

08.30–19.30, Closed Sun. and 14 Ausekļa iela, 08.00–20.00

mob. tel. 27073172. www.mulberry.lv

Handmade family confectionery and bakery label, ensuring

each pastry piece is handmade. Eclairs, macarons,

marshmallows, tarts etc. Also bread, croissants, brioche

buns for burgers, baguettes, quiches. Super yummy and

aesthetic! Art Nouveau quarter location. The Ausekļa

Mulberry specializes at sourdough breads, also serves

healthy and filling breakfasts with puddings, granola,

fresh juices, French toasts and all kinds of eggs. During

the day and evening time– wines, champagnes and delicatessen.

ARBOOZ

34a Dzirnavu iela iela, mob. tel. 26530164, 10.00–20.00,

Sat. 11.00–18.00.Closed Sun. fb.com/arbOOz.lv


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Extremely aesthetic hand-made confections by local enthusiast-confectioner

Karina, who sky-rocketed her expertise

to the state of fine art. All ingredients are natural, seasonal

and mostly local. Indulge yourself in seven kinds

of macarons, eight kinds of cupcakes, marshmallows,

molecular meringues, cakes and tarts, also gluten-free

yummies hand-made daily, using top-secret author’s recipes.

Aristocratic, fragile, velvet-silky texture of dreamlike

dainties will make you moan!

KŪKOTAVA

10/12 Tērbatas iela, tel. 67283808, 08.00–20.00,

Sat 10.00– 18.00. Closed Sun. www.gardi.lv

Delicate pastries and pies, made from local seasonal

berries, fruits and vegetables, using fingerlickin’ recipes

from granny’s cooking book. Also French tarts, scrumptious

mascarpone cakes, home made fetuccini cookies

and bread. The loungy/homey Kūkotava atmosphere

envelops you. Also serves healthy daily-made: sandwiches,

quiches, salads, healthy sets for lunch. Romantic

parisienne a caf concept & vibes.

specialty cafeterias

THE NED

NEW

5 Mednieku iela,tel. 27858051, 09.00–18.00, Sat 11.00–18.00

Sun 12.00–18.00. IG: thened.cafe

Еlegant, minimalistic The Ned is it’s own genre. The only

local cafeteria selling bean-to-bar chocolate, made from

single origin coffee beans (agroforestry) from equatorial

countries, by niche Swedish, Norway, US, Madagascar

brands. Also fresh Deli: sandwiches, quiches, chocolate

bread with non-gluten, yeast-free options. Trendy desserts,

for instance: baked apple fluffy pastille or chocoglazed

dates. Keen baristas will pair it with variety of

hot chocolate or specialty locally roasted coffee brews

with vegan milk, made in state of the art, the only in

the Baltics, La Marzocco Modbar machine or filter-way.

Also serving coffee drinks with Bailey’s and gluhwein.

Seasonal designful eatable and non-eatable souvenirs.

Ukranian owned and operated. New generation specialty

cafeteria!

specialty coffee

MIIT

&

10 Lāčplēša iela, 10.00–19.00, Thr 10.00–21.00,

Fri, Sat 10.00–02.00. Closed Sun. www.miit.lv

Not only one of the vegetarian favourites, but also professional

specialty coffee maker. Try their drips, drops,

filter coffee, made from freshly mid-roasted only freshly

roasted Specialty Coffee quality beans sourced from

small coffee farms and farmer cooperatives, supporting

the development of growing communities and ethical,

win-win cooperation. To bring out the flavours of Ethiopia,

Kenya, Colombia or Guatemala, the coffee must be

skilfully prepared. All MiiT Coffee baristas are knowledgeable

coffee masters who will brew your coffee using

the most appropriate brewing method.

CONTA COFFEE

NEW

7 Laipu iela, mob.tel. 26648683, 8.30–21.00, IG: conta_riga

Riga coffee geek Tatiana returned to her hometown after

an extensive specialty coffee odyssey, to open her showroom,

shop and cafeteria Conta Coffee. Hidden on the

narrow and charming Old Riga street. The establishment

offers, introduces and tells about regionally sourced coffee,

roasted to perfection by The Barn /Berlin/ to reveal

the very aromatic, yet fragile essence, usually ‘killed’

by over-roasting to bitter standard at other cafeterias.

Conta uses light roasted beans to brew them accordingly:

drip, filter, espresso, French press way to reveal the

whole taste spectrum. Also serving iced coffee, coffee

cocktails with fresh juice and bringing latest specialty

novelties like craft instant coffee, coffee tasting events.

Small yummy pastries and quiches. Your gateway to the

highest grade coffee drinking.

ROCKET BEAN ROASTERY

&

29/31 Miera iela, mob. tel. 20215120, 08.00–18.00, Sat, Sun 10.00–16.00.

Also on 39 Dzirnavu iela. fb.com/Rocket-Bean-Roastery

Both steam-punk hip specialty coffee embassies are the

result of more than 12 years of experience of coffee enthusiasts

and pros—Ancis, Aivars, Mārtiņš. This is the highest

coffee culture expertise level you can find in town. We can

call it a religion. And as any clerics, they will tell you to forget

all you knew about coffee before! Most likely you had

just usual dark roasted (read: over-done) flat bitter-taste

kinds with or without milk. The crew pilgrims the ‘coffee

world’ to find the most interesting seasonal tastes, aromas,

terrains and micro-suppliers. Then they bring samples to

their lab/roastery (housed in the Miera location). Adjusting

the roasting level not to ruin the fragility and personality

of the flavour. Indulge yourself in the aesthetics of coffee,

which, thanks to enthusiasm and technology.

KALVE ESPRESSO ROOM

&

38 Stabu iela, mob.tel. 25755575, 08.30–18.00.

www.kalvecoffee.com

Selection of unique blends and single origin coffees for

both espresso and filter preparation. They roast their coffee

weekly, to make sure you get the freshest and tastiest coffee

drinks. Awarded as the second best in ‘Roast Masters 2019’.

Offering exclusive blends by their own label. Also serve

handmade pastries, seasonal coffee cocktails. Buy coffee

beans, and get instructions on the best home-brewing.

ZVAIGZNE CAFE

6 Kr. Valdemara iela, mob.tel. 25422333,

08.00–19.00, Sat 10.00-17.00, Closed-Sun. fb.com/ZvaigzneCafe

Based in the legendary Zvaigzne book shop, this coffee

place features trendiest also single origin coffee kinds

from the best coffee regions, prepared in the best suitable

ways. Also dropping (coffee degustation) events.


JŪRMALA VILLA GOURMET DINING

FACES

Bulduri, 52 Bulduru prosp.,mob. tel.

26525254, 12.00–23.00, Sat, Sun

11.00–23.00. www.facesrestorans.lv

Mediterranean gastronomy minded

deluxe establishment located 2

minutes away from the sea in the

serene Bulduri part of Jūrmala. Perfect

both for steaks and seafood.

We loved gambas ajillo and squid

with lentils and rib-eye steak, extensive

BBQ menu. Expert wine pairing

by their sommelier. Elegant, cleanline

interior.

JŪRA

Majori, 2 Dzintaru prospekts, tel. 67761424,

11.00-23.00. restoran-orient.lv

Jūrmala’s trailblazing marinethemed

restaurant. With a cozy and

welcoming atmosphere, it serves a

diverse range of hearty Middle Eastern,

Latvian, Russian, Caucasian,

Ukrainian, and European dishes.

The extensive menu boasts a variety

of options, including Uzbek soups,

Russian dumplings, creative salads,

grilled specialties, and irresistibly

delicious homemade pies and cakes.

Offers plenty of choices for kids and

vegetarians.

KINZA HOUSE

menu bound with Latvian cuisine’. Latvian

and Nordic fish, smoked, grilled,

steamed, fried, boiled, tartared on

the spot and expertly combined with

seasonal vegetables and herbs. Fresh

and juicy vegetarian and meat grills

and very special, extremely healthy

and yummy vegan, raw food desserts

with super food. Perfect river

view and one of the best terraces in

Jūrmala, yet affordable!

TB PALACE

Majori, 8 Pilsoņu iela., tel. 28231177,

09.00–22.00 fb.com/memoriesrestorans

This national Romanticism hacienda

located 2 min walk from the sea,

boasts a veranda, wine room, kid’s

room, vip/banquet lounge, billiard

room, humidor space, winter garden,

hookah lounge, fire place room, summer

terrace it also has a pool and

operates as a hotel so you can plan

it for your weekend stay. Warm, light,

aristocratic bourgeois vibrance. Big

menu consists of seafood and meat

dishes with International delicatessen:

pasta with truffles or gambas,

tuna and black Angus steaks, cray

fish- shrimp veloute etc. All is paired

with rare specialty liquors and wines.

Also serves a la carte breakfast.

KOMPOTS

Laivas

Kompots

Jūra

Dubulti, 2 Baznīcas iela, mob. tel. 22502020,

12.00–23.00, Sat, Sun 11.00–23.00.

fb.com/KinzaHouse.restaurant

The airy, National Romanticism villa

houses a marvel of Georgian gourmet.

Authentic khinkali, khachapuri,

dolma, phelav, aubergine goat cheese

rolls, home-made chacha liquor. Also

lamb, pork spare ribs and seafood

grill. Georgian wines to top it all off.

Unforgettable home-made cakes.

LAIVAS (Boats)

Lielupe, 36 Vienības prosp., mob. tel.

26680373, 12.00–23.00.

www.restoranslaivas.com

In the eighties, Laivas was one of the

top three restaurants in Jūrmala, and

now the skillful team has regained

its former glory putting Laivas in the

Nordic White Guide and Top 30 Latvia

Restaurant 2019. The cuisine concept

could be described as ‘Nordic with

a seasonal twist on an intercultural


Dzintari, 92 Jomas iela, mob. tel. 29806526,

11.00-22.00 fb.com/Kompotsrestaurant

Two-storey, family owned and operated

mansion-restaurant is located

on the Majori promenade with outside

and roof terraces. Serving home-style

Odessa /Ukraine/ meals. Everything is

made daily on the spot: sour cabbage,

pickled vegetables, dumplings, pirogi

pies with salmon, sturgeon, meat,

cabbage+eggs, stuffed chicken, sturgeon,

duck, pig, soups, salads, heavenly

Ukranian style pickled pork lard and

so many more! Grilled meat and fish

and traditional shаshliki, some Jewish

cuisine best-sellers like herring forshmak

and gefilte fish. And their cakes:

Napoleon, honey cake, Marquise are

woth killing for. The roustic interrior

is filled with little bit macabric paraphernalia,

brought there by clients and

owners: tea pots with faces, porcelain

dolls, toys, neo-classical and baroquesque

interior elements.

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delicatessen

DAUGMALES JĀŅA BIŠU MEDUS HONEY ROOM

17 Pēterbaznīcas iela, tel. 67224355, 10.00–19.00.

LAIMA (Latvian Chocolate & Sweets)

Central location: 16 Smilšu iela, 09.00–19.00, Sat 09.00–16.00.

Closed Sun. Factory shop: 12 Palīdzības iela, tel. 67379521.

alcohol & humidor

CIGAR LOUNGE

(in Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga hotel) 22 Aspazijas blv., tel. 67671111,

10.30–23.00. www.kempinski.com/riga

Pass the lobby of Grand Hotel Kempinski Hotel to enter the

Cigar Lounge. For get-together with friends or your personal

after-work humidor in the stylish and comfortable surroundings.

Exclusive cognacs and gourmet cocktails.

THE OAK LOUNGE RIGA

10 Jeruzalemes iela (enter from Dzirnavu iela), tel. 67338787,

11.00–01.00, Sun 12.00–22.00. http://eng.theoaklounge.lv

The biggest walk-in humidor in Latvia—buy to go or enjoy

together with one of 120+ whiskies in the lounge. Also have

port wines, wines, champagnes. Regular tasting.

RIGA SPIRITS & WINE OUTLET

4 Andrejostas iela, mob. tel. 27854450, 10.00–21.00 , Sun

10.00–18.00. spiritsandwine.lv

All world famous spirits, wine and beer brands at lowest

prices. The only large ‘cash & carry’ style alcoholic beverage

shop in Riga. Convenient parking facilities right beside the

Passenger Terminal in the harbour area in Riga city centre.

RUM CLUB TABACALERA RIGA

NEW

68 Tērbatas iela, mob.tel. 29151112, 09.00-19.00 IG:club.rum

Showroom and degustation space for the finest niche artisan

rums with temperament from Jamaica, Cuba, Guayana,

Panama, Haiti, Nicaragua etc. All sourced directly from producers

and can be rarely found at any other shop in Latvia.

Also single malt whiskeys and fine Nicaraguan cigars. Get

advice about the most accordant humidor and liquor no

matter you are rookie or pro. Degustations twice per month.

wine shops

VĪNOGA NEW

39a Baznīcas iela, tel. 22822544, 11.00–19.00, Closed–Sun,

also on 424 Brīvības gatve, www.vinoga.lv

Wine culture is so much more than standard mass production.

White wines so deep, it is actually best to decant

them. Red wines so juicy and fresh as white wines. Sparkling

wines from England (actually England brought the

world’s tradition of sparkling wines). The corresponding

grape, from the corresponding region, with the correct

age to enjoy it at its best. Exquisite non-alcoholic wines.

So many things that we just don’t know and we don’t have

to. Yet Rolands Rudāns and his connoisseur team knows

exactly and have them at his Vīnoga.lv shop (also buy

online). Check out our petite wine tour of the niche and

special. And buy from the supplier of almost all fine dining

restaurants in town.

NOBLE WINE

33 Elizabetes iela, tel. 20102020, 10.00–22.00, Sat. 12.00-22.00,

Sun. 12.00-20.00, www.noblewine.lv

Baltic Wine List Award 2020 nominated, Noble Wine is a

unique place where wine plays a major role. In the store’s

extensive collection you will find European wines with an

emphasis on Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne. They

constantly update the array with topical and exclusive

sorts. The wine bar lists 80+ wines served per glass and

an impressive selection of 400+ wines per bottle, their

weathered team provide excellent service both for those

who are just beginning to explore the exciting world of

wine, and for experienced wine connoisseurs.

wine storage

FRIO

NEW

13 k-7 Marijas iela (Berga Bazars), tel. 28800420. frio.wine

Innovative Wine Storage Solutions for Wine Lovers and Professionals.

Leading retailer of wine storage solutions in the

Baltics and Nordics! Wide range of wine storage appliances

and accessories for restaurants, bars, private spaces, and

built-in designer solutions. The showroom presents a selection

of professional product lines, including Temptech,

Climadiff, La Sommelier, Provintech, and Avintage.

latvian fashion

ANNA LED SHOP STUDIO

84 Dzirnavu iela (Berga Bazārs), tel. 67455432, mob.tel. 29502901.

www.annaled.com

Latvian fashion grand maître, Anna Ledskalniņa is known

also in Russia and Japan. ANNA LED dresses, sweaters,

blouses, trousers, scarves and many more, all are made

from high quality materials: linen, wool, silk, cashmere etc.

As the true master of textures, she plays around with the

geometry of minimalism and romance of knitwear, evening

and leisure, stylish, uncommon and very pleasant to wear.

The Berga Bazārs location is a studio also, so you have a

chance to become acquainted with the designer and have

your item tailored, which makes it more personal. Also

handmade accessories and home items.

ONE WOLF

2/4 Laipu iela, tel. 23776667, 11.00–19.00, Closed– Mon

www.onewolf.eu

Unisex minimalist award-winning brand. The philosophy of

the brand is to inspire people to become more courageous,

free and express their creativity. The brand combines functionality,

wit, intelligence and asceticism. Each collection is

a new story about the unusual in human life and reflects

contemporary urban life aesthetics.

NATĀLIJA JANSONE SHOWROOM & STUDIO

3 Jāņa iela, mob. tel. 28365391, 09.00–18.00.

Closed Sat, Sun. www.natalijajansone.lv

A well-known and recognised designer in Latvia. She has

designed for the Latvian National Orchestra, the Latvian

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Olympic team and for stage shows and performances such

as Eurovision Song 2005 and Miss Universe 2005. Come

over at her Old Riga studio to buy prêt-à-porter or order

made to measure garments.

NOLO

29 Lielirbes iela (s/c Spice), tel. 28326447, 10.00–22.00.

www.nolofashion.com

Remarkably self-confident, exceedingly alluring, women’s

smart-urban fashion.

watches & jewelry

JEWELS STOCK

NEW

11 Vaļņu iela, mob.tel. 28781122, 11.00-18.00, Closed Sun.

www.jewels-stock.com

Cozy shop at the very heart of Old Town selling watches

from German and Swiss brands - Sinn, Laco, Damasko,

Hanhart, Traser, Jean Marcel, Circula and many others. Our

on-site watchmaker does minor repairs while you wait and

we also offer full service and restoration of watch movements

and cases. Come and take a look, we have a watch

for every taste.

concept shops

BOUTIQUE CHEVALIER BY AKCENTY

20 Kaļķu iela, tel.67199800, 10.00-20.00, Sat 11.00-20.00, Sun 11.00-

19.00. Instagram @chevalier_by_akcenty, fb.com.chevalierbyakcenty

Over fifty collections from both European and local Latvian

jewelry and accessories creators, perfume creators

and interior designers—all handmade and with respect

to the oldest traditions of craft work. Among owners of

some objects created by designers and craftsmen presented

in Chevalier Boutique by Akcenty are Steven Spielberg,

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Madonna, Hilary Clinton and

many more.

RIIJA

6/8 Tērbatas iela, tel. 67284828, 10.00–19.00, Sat 11.00–19.00.

Closed Sun. www.riija.lv

This magnificent contemporary Latvian lifestyle concept

shop, run by prominent local designers, gathers the quintessence

of local contemporary furniture, interior objects,

textile, tableware and jewellery design. Everything

is made in Latvia (many items are handmade), absolutely

useful and of a very corresponding price. It’s barely impossible

to leave without buying one of those curious

ethno-contemporary goods as a souvenir!

STAG

1-8a Alberta iela, tel. 67809601,

11.00–19.00, Sat 11.00–15.00. Closed Sun.

www.stag.lv

Refined, high level, hand-picked niche urban gentlemen

and ladies clothes, shoes, perfumes, glasses, watches

and other accessories. Located on the beautiful Alberta

iela, the boutique sells brands that are unique for Latvia.

If you are lucky, you will get the latest trend news and

style suggestions from the shop owner Armen. The modern

dandy’s must!

SOYKA SECRET GARDEN

27 Lačplēša iela, mob. tel. 26562562, fb.com/SoykaSecretGarden

This small boutique is a total must! Offers carefully selected

Latvian, Baltic, Georgian and other niche brands

also rare vintage pieces. Stunning accessories, jewelry,

knitwear, scarves, bags, lingerie, footwear, souvenirs from

PROVOKATE, Tooche, Goodlooking, Junafashion, Zhilyova

Lingerie, Savibijoux, Eletto Knitwear, Shivani Arts, Insight

Couture and their own Soyka.design. Organizing design

meet-ups, special events and vintage markets. Cheerful

and expert staff.

art & souvenir shops

AMBER QUEEN

NEW

23 Vaļņu iela, mob.tel. 29484807, 11.00–19.00.

www.amberqueenstore.com

Genuine amber professionals: handmade exclusive jewelry,

design items. The jewelry of Amber Queen is produced by

experienced masters of amber, and all jewelry is designed

by professional designers, passionate about their craft.

Also biggest in the Baltics unique amber museum.

ELKOR GIFTSHOP

11 Tirgoņu iela, tel. 67213455, 10.00–20.00

www.elkor.lv

The largest souvenir shop for Latvian handmade gifts and

exclusive souvenirs. Home textiles, linen closes, wool, amber,

jewelery, ceramics, glass, paintings, sweets, liquors etc.

GRIEŽI

1 Mazā Miesnieku iela, tel. 67507236, 10.00–19.00.

Handmade linen, renovated antique furniture, pottery, copies

of ancient jewellery, wooden toys.

SENĀ KLĒTS (The Old Barn) (The National Costume Center)

1 Rātslaukums, tel./fax 67242398, 10.00–19.00. www.senaklets.lv

See the largest Latvian national costumes’ exhibition of

the world. Top-quality Latvian handicraft, linen, jewellery,

ceramics and souvenirs.

ART NOUVEAU RIGA

9 Strēlnieku iela, tel. 67333030, 10.00–19.00.

www.artnouveauriga.lv

Only store in Latvia dedicated exclusively to Art Nouveau.

outlet villages

VIA JURMALA OUTLET VILLAGE

NEW

Piņķi, 12 Jaunā iela, tel. 67291199, 10.00–20.00. www.viajurmala.com

Unique place in the Baltics, both conceptually and architecturally;

an open-air multi-brand outlet village. Destination

of the true European quality in the very heart of Latvia –

between Riga, with its rich cultural variety and the popular

seaside resort Jūrmala. Take a walk through its covered

arcades and narrow streets lined with boutique shops, cafes,

restaurants and a children’s village and enjoy the local

comfort and hospitality. The local shoppers and guests

of Latvia will be amazed by the rich selection of last season’s

fashion items of clothing, footwear and accessories.

Throughout the year, you will find produce of popular brands

with discounts of 30% to 70%.


X-MAS TRENDY SHOPPING

DINING GIFTS

Piebalga Porcelain

Factory Sugar Bowl

Diamond Collection.

Volume, ml 200

Height, cm 8.5

Diameter, cm 11.0

Weight, gr 250

Price: €18,

Buy it online

shop.porcelanadarbnica.lv

Rene Prevot Champagne Brut

Reserve

The lively effervescence

accompanies a finesse finish where

lemon and toasted almonds. A

beautiful aromatic power for a wine

that will surely be able to defy time.

This finish is marked by a beautiful

aromatic persistence.

Price: €31

Buy it at Vina bars Garage,

83/85 Elizabetes iela,

or online www.vinupiegade.lv

EDITOR’S PICK

Wool socks ONE WOLF

Knitted unisex wool socks

with OW logo. Each piece

handmade by our great

masters, composition

100% Wool.

Price: €49.

Buy it 2/4 Laipu iela,

or online www.onewolf.eu

The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

(The World According To)

Jean-Christophe Napias, Patrick Mauriès

Elegantly bound in pink cloth, this small book offers an insight

into the views of the great fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent on

fashion,beauty and style. A great opportunity to get to know

Yves Saint Laurent in his own words!

Price: €16

Buy it at Fashion Museum Store, 24 Grēcinieku iela,

or online fashionmuseum.shop


RIIJA wool plaid

100% wool plaid made by Latvian craftsmen.

Price: €82, Buy it at 6/8 Tērbatas iela,

or online www.riija.lv

ZUZEUM X Elizabete Soap Art Soaps

Enriched with botanical oils known for their purifying

properties, suitable for most skin types.

Price: €10

Buy it at Zuzeum, 101 Lāčplēša iela,

for shipping options contact hello@zuzeum.com

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street wear

NORTHERN GRIP VINTAGE STORE AND SHOWROOM NEW

5 Miera iela, mob. tel. 25457198, 12.00-20.00, Closed– Sun, Mon

also 44 K. Barona iela. northerngrip.com

The very first curated vintage clothing store in Riga. Led by

amiable local couple. At Northern Grip, you will find vintage

Levi’s, workwear, leather jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts even

local bio men’s cosmetic and many more. Mainly men’s apparel

and unisex. Collection is hand picked by the owners

from around the world– heavy duty timeless style, made to

last at a good prices with occasional discounts up to 70%.

BANG BANG

18/20 Kaleju iela, 10.00 - 20.00, Fri, Sat 10.00 - 21.00, Sun 12.00 - 18.00

www.bangbangshop.lv

Cafe + shop offering latest sneakers and clothes from Premium

street fashion and surf culture brands, such as Volcom,

Insight, Nixon, Element, Cheap Mondays, also selected

local designer items.

HOODSHOP

72-k2 Brīvības iela (enter from the yard), mob. tel. 27006864,

11.00–19.00. fb.com/hoodshop.eu hoodshop.eu

This street culture maisonette is owned and operated by

legendary Riga hip hop star Ozols. Truly swag sneakers,

T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps from limited edition USA-designed

and -made (!) Asics, Vans, New Balance, Mitchell

& Ness and a few local designer brands selected by Ozols

flea markets

KALNCIEMA QUARTER MARKET

35 Kalnciema iela, each Sat 10.00–16.00.

fb.com/Kalnciemaiela

Traditional and contemporary clothing, tableware,

arts & crafts by local craftsmen. Also yummy streetfood,

concerts and exhibitions.

‘KRĀMNIEKS’ AT AGENSKALNS MARKET

Āgenskalna tirgus, 64 Nometņu iela, fb.com/atirgus

each Sat 11.00–16.00.

Traditional arts and crafts from different Latvian regions.

Also vintage soviet époque trophies.

every other Sat 10.00–16.00 ‘Turbo Vintage’ designer’s

vintage fashion, accessories, vinyl, collectibles.

DESIGN MARKET X STOCKMANN

13. janvāra iela 8 in Stockmann Department Store

10-11.02, 10:00-21:00 ground floor

Meet more than 80 talented Baltic designers at once,

buy original accessories, fashion and interior items

created by small local brands and designers!

himself. Also vintage boom-boxes, vinyls and rare books on

street art, fashion and music. Additional room is always reserved

for local artist exhibitions. Faultless concept, cheerful

and friendly. Don’t hesitate to ask anything about the

street culture from the owner, he has much to say!

VOLGA

35 11. Novembra Krastmala, room 95, mob. tel. 26762229

(by appointment) marketplace.asos.com/boutique/volga-volga

Iconic vintage clothes inspired by 90s and early 2000s.

Each piece is selected personally by legendary Rigan vintage

fashion blogger and vlogger Sergey Hatanzeysky.

Brands, fakes, old-fangled unbelievable accessories, also

swimwear and shoes for him and her from all over the

planet. Also full look stylist suggestions.

fashion outlets

OSKURO OUTLET

NEW

77 Daugavgrīvas iela, mob. tel. 25439251, 26315302,

10.00-19.00, Sun 10.00-18.00 oskuro.lv

Big concept shop where the edgiest Rigans converge for

valuable outlet prices and distinctive, unique fashion pieces.

The brands sold are at the top of their game, so expect

prices to match up for labels such as Diesel, Takeshy Kurosawa,

Liu-Jo, Gas, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Geox, Tommy

Hilfiger, Camel Active, Rains, Trussardi Jeans, Scotch and

Soda, Bikkembergs, Aeronautica Militare, State of Art, Gant,

Karl Mommoo, Sorbino, Antony Morato, Energie, Guess,

Jack Jones, Champion and many more. Trousers, jeans,

socks, jackets, sweaters, shirts, bags, shoes, boots in a

chaotically chic ensemble. Lower prices up to 70% off are

guaranteed.

fashion

AERONAUTICA MILITARE

NEW

63 Dzirnavu iela, mob.tel. 28023089, 10.00-19.00,

Sat. Sun 10.00-18.00. www.aeronauticamilitare.lv

A style that identifies. Aeronautica Militare is premium Italian

clothing and accessories brand with the uniquely feature

of original Militare trims. Brand specialises in luxury leather,

only high-quality clothing and accessories for men, women

and children. Ranging from activewear to smart casual

wear. Aeronautica Militare legendary pilot leather jackets,

ANTI-G trousers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts - all this is

united not only by comfortable styles, but also by an incredibly

interesting design.

vintage

HUMANA VINTAGE

16 Ģertrūdes iela, 10.00-20.00, Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 10.00-16.00, also

14a Marijas iela, 38 Tērbatas iela, humanalatvia.lv

In the bustling world of fashion, where trends evolve at

a rapid pace, there’s a timeless charm to be found in the

carefully curated vintage collection. And Riga’s Humana

vintage are boasting one of the best collections changing


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each 3 weeks, prices at the last days of sale are around

1€. In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of

global conversations, choosing vintage is a conscious decision

to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion

industry. Vintage fashion allows you to embrace styles

that have withstood the test of time. Vintage clothing often

boasts superior craftsmanship and attention to detail

that is hard to find in today’s fast fashion landscape.

shopping centres

GALERIJA CENTRS

16 Audēju iela iela, tel. 67018018, 10.00-21.00, Burzma food hall

(4th floor) Sun-Wed 10.00-21.00, Thu-Sat 10.00-23.00

www.galerijacentrs.lv

As a block of Old Town, the 5-floor property complex consists

of two buildings connected with a passage of glass

roofed arcade. Originally built as Army Department Store in

1938, the high street retail centre was last refurbished in

2006 with an added extension. The anchor tenants include

H&M, RIMI, Massimo Dutti, Douglas, Lindex, Esprit, Gant,

Marc O’Polo, Max Mara Weekend and others. Go up to the

4th floor of Galerija Centrs for Food Hall BURZMA. Ovenbaked

pizza, traditional Latvian pork chop, Mexican, Georgian,

Asian cuisines, sushi and top notch cocktails all while

gazing upon the rooftops of Old Riga.

STOCKMANN

13. Janvāra iela 8 mob. tel. 27854450,

9.00–22.00, Sun 10.00–20.00. www.stockmann.lv

The Stockmann department sells a diverse and high-quality

range of fashion for men, women and kids, also cosmetics,

household goods and groceries, delicatessen and noble

spirits.

ORIGO

2 Stacijas lauk., tel. 67073030,

9.00–22.00, Sun 10.00–21.00. www.origo.lv

A diverse range of delicious meals to satisfy every palate

at numerous restaurants, and a plethora of convenient daily

services, all housed within the retail mall, also exhibitions

and occasional art shows. What sets this shopping center

apart is its direct link to the Riga Central train station.

The accolade for ‘Riga Architecture of the Year 2021’ was

rightfully awarded to the impressive business center and

expanded structure.

photo atelier

JVK & CO

6-1 Šarlotes iela, tel. 67370136, 09.00–19.00, Sat 10.00–15.00.

Closed Sun. www.jvk.lv, vitafoto.lv

Since analog photography is on the rise today, we just had

to recommend the speediest and highest quality photo atelier

in town we use ourselves! Colour and B&W film development

(€1.20) and print (from €0.17), ultra high definition

scanning, photo restoration, photo montage, wide range of

printing sizes and formats. Receive your order within hours

or a day! Always constant quality with vitafoto.lv.

AGENSKALNS MARKET & FOOD COURT

Revamped historical market is now food court and

cultural space. ĀGENSKALNS MARKET offers food,

crafts, flowers, plants and other goods. Up to 70 farmers

and home producers representing all food groups,

with a preference for local products, offering their

products on the ground floor of the renovated pavilion.

The Āgenskalns market represents well-known and

brand new producers: for the first time in Pārdaugava,

visitors will be able to visit the VALMIERMUIŽA BEER

EMBASSY, dairy products will be offered by the popular

STRAUPES PIENS, fresh bread will be available at

the bakeries LĀČI and GRAUDA SPĒKS, and visitors

will enjoy a particularly wide range of fish and meat

products from small producers. On the second floor,

you can enjoy a meal and a drink in a market atmosphere.

VEST bar, a favourite with Riga residents,

KALVE COFFEE and VĪNKALNU PIZZERIA, SUVIDE

burgers and steaks.

Open: 08.00-19.00, Sun, Mon 09.00-15.00

The cafés on the second floor until 23.00

Venue: 64 Nometņu iela

Info: www.agenskalnatirgus.lv

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barbers

KNOCKOUT

30 Kalēju iela, 113 Dzirnavu iela, 31 Kr. Barona iela, 4 Meža iela,

mob. tel. 27579333, 10.00-20.00. Closed Sun. www.knockout.lv

Traditional barbershop. It represents the New Wave barbershop

movement and its ambiance. Since 2014. Knockout

Barber Shop uses traditional instruments with century-long

history to create the best hairstyles and do the best shaves.

To drink a beer, to play, to put your thoughts and soul to

order. Founded and run by Edgar Rosenwald, the barbershop

pioneer in Riga.

WOOD RELIGION

28 Kaļķu iela, mob. tel. 28861999, 7 Grēcinieku iela,

mob. tel. 28861888, 8 Antonijas iela, mob. tel. 29888825.

www.woodreligion.com

Founded in 2013 by Edgar Rosenvald, Wood Religion

was the first ever barber shop to open in Latvia. Their

fundamental values include love for the clients, high

quality service and upholding long-standing traditions

of the barber craft. Wood Religion is truly a legendary

place and can be ranked amongst must-visit attractions

of Riga, same as tasting sweets at Laima, taking

a walk to the Freedom Monument and drinking authentic

Rīgas Balzams. Different kinds of classic men’s

haircuts, beard and mustaches trim, beard styling and

straight razor shaving. The biggest choice of men’s

cosmetics in Baltics.

VEAN TATTOO

tattoo

NEW

37 Vaļņu iela, mob.tel. 22035682, 11.00-20.00,

44 Jomas iela (Majori, Jurmala), mob.tel. 28679883, 11.00-19.00

Closed Mon, Tue. vean-tattoo.lv

Vean Tattoo stands as the world’s largest network of tattoo

studios, originating in 2011 and expanding to over 150 studios

globally. With a footprint in five Latvian cities, including

Jurmala, Jelgava, Liepaja, and Daugavpils, the brand

boasts a diverse specialization: tattoo services, piercing,

permanent make up, laser tattoo removal. Also courses of

tattooing, piercing, permanent make-up. Book them for your

event! Vean Tattoo prioritize the highest standards in every

aspect, emphasizing quality, safety, and service assurance.

holistic healing

ANUVINDANTI

NEW

88a Tallinas iela, room 17, mob.tel. 28492369 by appointment

book via www.anuvindanti.com

British born holistic healing practitioner: bioresonance, energy

healing, astrology. Anita’s healing methods combine

a fusion of eastern and western traditions helping your energy

work for you. Her astrology consultations and reports

provide a context to understanding your individual path.

Bioresonance procedures come with easy-to-read reports

and suggestions. Book via www.anuvindanti.com

express spa

OLD RIGA SPA

NEW

39 Kalēju iela, mob.tel. 29340341, 11.00-20.00.

oldrigaspa.versum.com

Express SPA salon in the heart of Old Town Riga. Enjoy

our facial treatments, manicure and pedicure or the exotic

Garra Rufa (‘doctor fish’) pedicure. We also offer waxing

and cosmetology. You can bring your friend or loved one

and enjoy the fun of simultaneous massage or nail treatments

for two people at the same time.

spas & beauty parlours

ELIEN SPA

7 Kaļķu iela (3 rd floor), mob. tel. 25731471 10.00–22.00.

www.elienspa.lv

Specially developed travellers’ rejuvenation SPA treatments.

Conveniently located in the middle of the Old Town,

in spacious and light premises, this SPA offers the highest

quality massages, SPA rituals and therapies, cosmetology

procedures. All treatments are performed by professional

specialists. Try out: Classic Massage, Relaxing Aroma

Massage, Massage Anti-Stress.

AMANÉ SPA

NEW

14 R. Vagnera iela, mob. tel. 28213790,

by appointment www.amanespa.lv

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Riga. Offering treatments and rituals for your body,

face, hair and soul. Massages: Classic and other massage

techniques, spa massages and procedures, cosmetic

procedures: face, body, nail treatments, make up

services, hair cuts and styling.

SIBI SALONS

NEW

26/28 Jēkaba iela, mob. 27272510,

book online: www.sibisalons.versum.com

SIBI salon is a brand new Express beauty salon in the center

of Riga, offering a wide range of services for group or individual

bookings. Services offered: massages, face and body

treatments, hairstyling, make-up and nail services, eyelash

and eyebrow treatments, waxing and more. Here you can

also purchase Latvian-made skincare products and jewelry.

Salon offers various master classes, parties and presentations

for private or public events.

DOME SPA

4 Miesnieku iela, tel. 67509010, by appointment www.domehotel.lv

Dome Spa is an oasis of calm in the middle of a busy European

capital. It is a place where you can leave your everyday

concerns behind. The elegant Dome Private Spa invites you

to enjoy full relaxation and the harmony of mind and body

at one of the best spas in Riga. All of this is guaranteed

by professional staff and the luxurious Menard line of cosmetic

products.

AQUA VILLA BOUTIQUE SPA

17 Pēterbaznīcas iela, tel. 67814686, mob. tel. 29196349,

10.00–20.00, Sun , Mon by appointment.

SPA, massages, excellent face and body treatments.

AMBASSADE DE LA BEAUTE

33 Elizabetes ieal, mob. tel. 27702734, 09.00–20.00,

Sat 10.00–19.00, Sun 10.00–17.00. www.ambassadedelabeaute.lv

Hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, cosmetologist, waxing,

massage, SPA treatments. Exquisite French brand,

yet affordable! Riga celebrity favourite.

KEMPINSKI THE SPA

22 Aspazijas blv. (in Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga), tel. 67670127,

09.00–21.00. www.kempinski.com/riga

Give yourself the gift of wellness. The Spa Day Pass includes

3 hours at Kempinski The Spa with access to the

fitness centre, a spacious 16-metre indoor swimming pool,

various saunas, a steam room, a plunge pool, an ice fountain,

Experience Shower and Relaxation Lounge.

PARK SPA

9 Kalpaka bulv., mob. tel. 29121111, by appointment. www.parkspa.lv

Enjoy luxury spa rituals for couples: various treatments,

massages and relaxation in a private suite with aromatic

sauna and jacuzzi. They pride themselves on an undisturbed

atmosphere, impeccable service and highly qualified staff.

Offers massages, peeling, wrapping, sauna and facial treatments

with excellent Thalion Thalasso marine cosmetics.

electro karting

ELEKTROKARTINGS

25 Matīsa iela (enter from K. Barona iela), 12.00–21.00,

Sat, Sun 10.00–23.00, mob. tel. 20454321. www.elektrokartings.lv

Positive energy go-karts with slick design, great acceleration

and no CO 2

. Parties, team building and tournament

events!

billiard & snooker

BAMS

18 Cēsu iela, mob. tel. 25604604, 16.00-23.00, Fri 16.00-02.00,

Sat 13.00-02.00, Sun 09.00-17.00, Mon 13:00–23.00. 2 Krāmu iela,

mob. tel. 26618800, 16.00–01.00, Fri, Sat 16.00–02.00. Closed Mon.

www.bams.lv

Pool, billiards, darts, table tennis, novuss.

family activities

PAINTBALL PB ROOM

49 k-6 Mukusalas iela, by appt mob. tel. 26596187.

www.pbtelpa.lv

Paintball with 4 times fewer bruises! The first park in Latvia

to introduce Paintball SOFT, the same usual paintball, but

with smaller balls, instead of .68 calibre, .50 calibre balls

are used. Different game missions designed specifically for

the paintball park, with at least one new mission every week

and a scenario to choose from when you arrive!

JUMP SPACE RIGA

52 Krasta iela, mob. tel. 29637174. www.jumpspace.lv

The first 1600 m2 trampoline park in Latvia. Come and try it

out: three foam pools with different activities, walking and

wrestling with each other.

www.rigathisweek.lv/sports & relaxation

ВЕЧІР: 3 ФОРМАТИ

Stage 22 Bar and Restaurant

M/Darbnīca

Cuba Cafe

Ezītis Miglā

студентський формат

Рига входить до десятки європейських міст за

кількістю студентів. Якщо знову хочете відчути себе

голодним, але щасливим студентом, або ви ним і є,

слід відвідати такі розслаблені місця з дуже дешевою

випивкою, дуже низькою платою за вхід, але

першокласними “вибуховими” вечірками. На розігрів,

ласкаво просимо в RĪGAS SKAŅU FABRIKA (3 Grēcinieku

iela) – ідеальний шот-бар із діджеями, живою

музикою, 50 шотів у них коштує €25! Продовжуйте з

пивком, караоке і спортивним TV у FUNNY FOX BAR (1

Grēcinieku iela).

На живу альтернативну музику прямо в DEPO (32

Vaļņu iela), тут трясуть патлами під андерграунд зі

Скандинавії, Бразилії, обох Америк, репертуар не

розчарує. Окремий прикол це легендарний клубпогріб

FOLKKLUBS ALA (19 Peldu iela) господар закладу

варить чудове крафтове пиво, їхня традиційна кухня

теж на висоті, танці під живу фолк музику до ранку.

Наші окремі рекомендації бар/клубам, розташованим

один за одним на вулиці Jauniela, прямо під

Домським Собором. SPOT KAFE шоти, діджеї, коткейлі

- компактно і дружелюбно. Тепер ви безумовно готові

до танців на столах, пліч-о-пліч з татуйованими

хлопцями і запаморочливими молодими студентками

в історичному ветерані CUBA CAFE під латино грув і

нескінченні дрінки на базі рому.

богемний формат

Так! Це для вас! Креативних, стильних, модних, у ray banах,

кедах і штанах “дудочках”. Своїх ризьких однодумців

безперечно знайдете в EZITIS MIGLĀ(14 Baznīcas iela)

приміщення ресторану - натурально фазенда з к/ф

“Стомлені Сонцем”, меню - суміш бабусиних рецептів

і еко-гурме. Наступні двері MUHAMORS магазин

молодіжних рукоділля і кафе з домашнім шоколадом,

трав’яними чаями і свіжовичавленими соками. Тут же

MIIT вело-бар, де можна замовити персональний fixie

(хіпстер-велик), у них дуже креативні бізнес-ланчі, а з

четверга до суботи танцульки, у неділю вегітаріанський

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бранч-буфет (31a K. Barona iela).

Теперь вы готовы к GIMLET (37 Baznīcas iela), там

треба відмітитися обов’язково: трендовий коктеїльний

бар, де класичні інгредієнти коктейлів замінені на

нордичні ягоди, трави, кордіали. Прямо навпроти

MAÑANA (10/1 Stabu iela) тако, мецкаль, маргарита

всё в новом прочтении, ярко, модно, молодёжно!

KAŅEPES KULTŪRAS CENTRS (15 Slokas iela) натурально

дім культури для хіпстерів, двоповерхова вілла з

виставками, діджеями, лайв-музикою, стенд-апами,

театром і перформансами і, звісно, переповненим

баром.

Наступного дня пройдіть на вулицю Miera, там в рядок

вишикувалися бар TAKA з величезним вибором крафту,

магазин місцевих дизайнерів M50, сюрреалестична

чайна

ILLUSEUM. Можна продовжувати віджигати в

пре-парті клубі WALTERS & GRAPA, обожнюваному більш

досвідченими і дорослими інтелектуалами і колишніми

панками. Потім загляньте в M/DARBNĪCA, мистецтво,

коктейлі та живий джаз. Вінець цього свавілля –

SKAPIS, стильний квір-клуб із караоке, шлюбними та

величезною літньою терасою

шикарний формат

Багаті і знамениті, вирушайте на своїх Bentley прямо

в посольський район, там сконцентровані топ гурме

ресторани. На вечерю, після прогулянки Ар-нуво

кварталом зайдіть у WHITEHOUSE (2 Tērbatas iela), з

видом на центральний парк. Найамбітніший з відомих

нам ресторанів міста, там подають ф’южн тайської

та балтійської кухні. У ресторані IKOS OLIVIA (25 K.

Valdemāra iela) запаморочливий, сезонний, щедрий

нордично-середземноморський гурме.

Якщо більше до душі Старе Місто, замовте chef’s table

у BARENTS (3 Smilšu iela) ресторані або барі, ар-деко

дизайн, ексклюзивні море-продукти, приготовані на

ваших очах, одразу чотирма іменитими кухарями. Якщо

ви елегантні як рояль і налаштовані на похід до опери,

до та/або після обов’язково підніміться на верхній

поверх п’ятизіркового GRAND HOTEL KEMPINSKI RIGA

щоб насолодитися авторською кухнею і краєвидом у

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RIVER VIEW

This season, the gourmet and leisure trend is the

small industrial neighbourhood by the Daugava river

with a yacht parking, families with children playing

outside and fancy club-restaurants with a river view.

Just perfect for urban summer outside lunches, dinners,

cocktails and dancing. Andrejsala is located

right after the Art Nouveau/embassy district, so you

will not need any special transportation, just enjoy a

nice walk through the well-known architectural masterpieces

and aristocratic restaurants in the direction

of the river.

Head to KOYA—a revamped yacht garage for cocktails

and seasonal grill menu from chef Ivo Lanberts.

NAPLES is serving Itallian cuisine bestsellers and

BBQ, they also have a tine open-air swimming pool

and chaise-longues, AQUA LUNA grill, seafood gourmet

and parties.

Try the other side of the river (Ķīpsala) and visit

FABRIKAS RESTORANS (70 Balasta dambis) for a family

gourmet treat. And OSTA (15 Matrožu iela) further

down the coast for a different view over Riga or enjoy

LAIVU CENTRS (7 Krasta iela) located in the yacht club.

Trusted gay club from local movement pioneers.

SKAPIS (Closet)

9a Aristida Briāna iela, 19.00-02.00,

Fri 19.00-05.00, Sat 19.00-06.00,

Closed- Mon, Tue, Sun. fb.com/skapis.riga

Queer shows, dance parties, Sunday brunches, the rainbow

vibes, good music vibes, everybody-welcome vibes.

Fabrikas Restorāns

Koya

champagne rooms

MAGNUM BAR

2A Strelnieku iela, mob. tel. 28777718, 18.00–23.00, Thr, Fri Sat

18.00–01.00. Closed Sun, Mon. www.lemagnumbar.com

This bar is a piece of art, awarded as the establishment

with the ‘Best Champagne list in the Baltics’. Art deco, mid

century chic interior by the acclaimed Ilse Crawford, with

meticulous combination of natural textures and materials:

leather, onyx, glazed lava, brass, wood and beautiful antiquities.

The wine list consists of the trendiest handpicked

vintages of champagnes negotiants and growers, sorted by

the locations of Grand Champagne. Also wines from the old

and new worlds and small dining sets of select cheeses and

meats. Whispering, fast, caring, unobtrusive service.

NOBLE WINE

33 Elizabetes iela, tel. 20102020, 15.00–last client,

Closed–Sun, Mon. www.noblewine.lv

Baltic Wine List Award 2020 nominated, Noble Wine is a

unique place where wine plays a major role. In the store’s

extensive collection you will find European wines with an

emphasis on Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne. The

wine bar lists 80+ wines served per glass and an impressive

selection of 400+ wines per bottle, their weathered

team provide excellent service both for those who are just

beginning to explore the exciting world of wine, and for

experienced wine connoisseurs. Food pairings with exquisite

seafood and delicatessen regional specialty meals.

Wine school in historical Art Nouveau premisses.

bar-clubs

CARTEL

4 Torņa iela (in Jēkaba kazarmas), tel. 64904300, 15.00-01.00,

Fri, Sat 15.00-03.00 fb.com/CartelBarRiga

This cocktail bar with informal and laid back atmosphere

is well known meeting point in Riga Old Town amongst local

and international students – a small, edgy space in a

basement of historical Jacobs Barracks always teeming

with young and open people. Friendly priced drink menu

and if you’re looking to get a serious bang for your buck

then don’t miss the daily cocktail happy hours. Classic bar

finger food available as well as 36 shot casino roulette for

adventurous or indecisive. Daily Happy Hours from 17:00

till 19:00. Groovy DJ sets on weekends transforms this

place in to the one of the smallest nightclubs in city.

REGGAE BAR RIGA

13-20 Lāčplēša iela, mob. tel. 20210599, Tue 15.00-23.45, Wed 15.00-

01.00, Thu 15.00-02.00, Fri 15.00-03.00, Closed–Mon.

fb.com/ReggaeBarRiga

Owned and operated by Johnny from Nigeria/Jamaica.

The only reggae bar-club in Latvia delivers the

true laid-back tropical vibes of Caribbean. Afrobeat,

dub, r’n’b, funk, reggaeton DJ sets on the dance floor

and playing on the background. Bob Marley song

themed author’s exclusive cocktails, snacks, finger

foods and electronic water pipes, sports TV– easy

yet upscale spot in the centre of Riga. Cheerful at-


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NICHE COCKTAIL BARS

Check out our list of the prominent Riga cocktail

rooms. Each spot listed below re-invented the cocktail

classics the heaute-mixologist-level-style. Drinks here

are true gourmet chef d’oeuvre, its just made not with

fire but with ice; mixed, stirred, layered and served in

not less creative ways.

A’DROP (12 Antonijas iela)

BAR XIII (1a Strēlnieku iela)

GIMLET (37 Baznīcas iela)

CLOUD NINE (1B Stēlnieku iela)

COD BAR (45 Tērbatas iela)

CYNIC BAR (1/3 Baznīcas street)

CHANG BAR (3 Pulkveža Brieža iela)

SPACE FALAFEL (8 Antonijas iela)

STAGE 22 (22 Aspazijas bulv)

ST. BLACK (57A Dzirnavu iela)

SNOB BAR & RESTAURANT (5/6 Raiņa bulv.)

HERBARIJS (67 Dzirnavu iela)

MĀKONIS (42 Stabu iela)

MAÑANA (10 Stabu iela)

NOMAD (42 Dzirnavu iela)

RŪM (9A Aristida Briāna iela)

KOYA (5k-15 Andrejostas iela)

than fifty humidor positions, more than 200 wines in

their cellar, cheerful and sexy,

relaxed

crowd, high class gourmet Herbarijs

level treats. Even when going at

a

day time, you will catch this Friday-night party mood! Trendy

chic, steam-punk, loft interior, friendly service. A place to

visit!

COM EXPERIMENTAL BAR & CLUB

21 Raina Bulvaris, mob.tel. 27909909, 19.00-02.00.

www.fb.com/combarlv

‘Concept breaker from the future’. Dim lighting snatchesout

elements of minimalistic design out of the dark. Huge

monolithic marble bar counter (with heating!) is the place,

where mixologists dressed in black and djs ‘conjure’. Meditative

down tempo sampled live, vibrating from the niche

‘Void Acoustics’ sound system, ‘whispering’ super-attentive

service, lack

of fuss, cocktails made

Cynic Bar

using the latest

trends– welcome to the

new cult! Low

ABV cocktails, cocktails

on tap and the only ‘rotary evaporator’ in the Baltics, pulling

the alcoholic ‘soul’ out of any cocktail and separate the

non-alcoholic body in order to use them again in tailored

drinks. Discerning!

CLOUD NINE

1b Strēlnieku iela, mob. tel. 22999919, 16.00–23.00, Fri, Sat. 16.00–

02.00. Closed Mon. fb.com/cloudninelv

This elegantly slick cocktail bar fits in the posh embassy

district just right. Cloud Nine is a part of prestigious cocktail

competitions and a member of ‘Embassy of Champagne’,

mosphere, beloved both by foreigners and locals. A

place to chillax and meet like-minded people. As Bob

Marley once sang: ‘One love, one heart. Let’s get together

and feel all right.’

SPOT KAFE

19 Jauniela, mob.tel. 20448811, 15.00-02.00,

Fri, Sat 15.00-05.00. www.spotkafe.lv

For 13 years, and counting, SPOT kafe, is a quaint yet

lively spot– a perfect balance between a dive-bar and a

cocktail bar, with a disposition towards electronic music.

With an enormous selection of shots, wide selection

of alcohol and their own take on classic cocktails, and

even some originals, they ensure that everyone will find

something to their taste and liking. Perfect place to preparty,

party, after-party and everything in-between.

SINNERS BAR

11A-2 Grēcinieku iela, mob.tel. 20030703, Mon, Tue 17.00-01.00, Wed

17.00-02.00, Thu 17.00-04.00, Fri, Sat. 17.00-05.00, Sun 17.00-01.00

www.fb.com/SinnersbarLV

Happy locally owned bar-club with live music, themed

parties, DJ sets, loved by new generation party goers.

Also serving yummy salads and pasta dishes, juicy

burgers and tempting snacks. Summer terrace is the

perfect spot to enjoy their refreshing creative author’s

cocktail, while taking in the stunning views of St. Peters

Church. And with easy vibes and a welcoming

atmosphere, it’s no wonder this bar club is a favorite

among locals and tourists alike.

CUBA CAFE

15 Jauniela, tel. 67224362, 12.00–02.00, Tue 15.00-02.00,

Wed 15.00-24.00, Fri, Sat 15.00–05.00. www.cafecuba.lv

One of the oldest and proudest cocktail dance bar in the

Old Town. Salsa, bachata, funk, disco, afro jazz, latin

vibes, relaxed sexy crowd, best mojitos and caipirinhas

by the famous establishment’s owner and soul—Arnis.

Best choice of rums in Riga, upgrade real Cuban cocktails,

best mojitos, caipirinhas, daiquiris to sazerac and

old fashion cocktails. True time-proof Riga legend.

RIGA SOUND FACTORY MUSIC PUB

3 Grēcinieku iela, mob. tel. 25538391,

17.00-02.00, Fri, Sat 17.00–06.00. rsf.lv

Internationally trusted pre-party vintage music pub in the

heart of Old Riga, amazing party street. Karaoke and live

music on weekends, TV sports, English speaking staff,

jukebox and boxing machine. 50 shots ONLY for €25.

RADIO BAR

13 Zirgu iela, mob.tel. 24812421, Thu, Fri 21.00-06.00, Sat 21.00-

10.00, Closed Sun-Wed fb.com/RadioBarRiga

One of the top Old Riga clubs for an amazing party! Enjoy

their perfectly executed classic drinks or delicious signature

cocktails. Grab a drink and observe the party at a bar,

feel the beat on the dance floor or book a table for you and

your friends. Dance the night away with live DJs or enjoy

their monthly house music event featuring variety of amazing

resident artists. Delicious drinks, professional bartenders,

dynamic atmosphere all in one place, the only thing

missing is you!


WALTERS & GRAPA

41 Miera iela, mob.tel. 29158711, 17.00-02.00. waltersungrapa.com

One of the brightest Miera street quarter gems. With an

excellent selection of local and foreign craft beers. Owned

and operated by cinema people. Over the years W&G has

become an essential bohemian hub for pre/after art festival

parties, and casual nose-up drinks and talks. Thoroughly selected

live music gigs, dj sets, poetry nights, experimental

and new jazz, art performances - all that to be enjoyed in the

uber-artsy shabby-chic wooden mansion.

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ALA (The Cave)

19 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 27796914, 12.00–01.00, Wed, Thr, Fri

12.00–05.00, Sat 14.00–05.00, Sun 14.00–01.00. www.folkklubs.lv

Ala is a phenomenal portal into the Latvian ethnical culture.

You can see that locals and ex-pats are extremely deliberate

in preserving and carrying on the traditions, and, what

is more important: it is mega-fun and contagious. From the

first moment you will be amazed by the mass dancing and

singing, in the blink of an eye you will find yourself dancing

on stage in ethnical costume. This Latvian/Australian

owned + operated tavern offers live Latvian and world music,

28 only local micro brewery beers on draught.

LATVIJAS 1.ROKKAFEJNĪCA / ROCKCAFE.LV

2/4 Mārstaļu iela 11.00–last client www.rockcafe.lv

The daughter of the famous Liepāja Pablo cafe, Rockcafe.lv

stretches over three floors of the historical Reutern Residence

and displays local rock music traditions at its best!

Best local rock shows live, DJs, three bars, two stages, karaoke

every day, restaurant, deli, banquets, themed parties

and much more!

M/DARBNĪCA

9 A. Briāna iela, mob.tel. 28328777, 18.00–02.00, Fri 18.00–04.00, Sat

18.00–03.00, Sun 11.00–16.00, Closed–Mon, Tue. www.mdarbnica.lv

Hipsters’ paradise based in the shabby-boho historical

Von Stricka Villa. Governed by the charismatic Maija Moira

this cultural centre combines goal is to support talented

people across various cultural fields - from music to art

to dance, theatre, poetry, and mindfulness. Contemporary

art gallery with pop up exhibitions changing almost every

week and a cocktail bar on the first floor, and a jazz/

performance venue on the second floor. Hip and hearty.

ST. BLACK

57 Dzirnavu iela, mob. tel. 28635605, 12.00–24.00,

Thu, Fri, Sat. 12.00–02.00. fb.com/StBlackRiga

Spacious, slick music bar, restaurant, urban stage for tasteful

live rock, jazz, r’n’b local and international shows on Thu,

Fri, Sat evenings. Seasonal author’s cocktails, affordable

lunch deals, breakfasts and European cuisine a la carte.

Cozy, stylish, fun!

SIDRERIJA

24 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 25745299 12.00–24.00, Thr, Fri, Sat

12.00–02.00. www.sidrerija.lv See also Dining: Sidrerias

The very first and only cidreria in Latvia is introducing

you into the exquisite fruitty, yummy philosophy of the

handcrafted local ciders. The owner, Krišjānis is brewing

the ciders himself, his Mūrbūdu selection is at least

one year aged in the whiskey, cognac, calvados, brandy

oak barrels. With only real local apples, rhubarbs, pears,

raspberries etc., giving you that unbeatable elegant tropical

fruitty dryness, the mellow sweet ones are made with

real honey. Old Town narrow street location, with a plain

but warm, lofty NYC neighbourhood atmosphere and the

best local and international live jazz shows. Anti-snobbish

prices and vibes!

tastings & humidor

THE OAK LOUNGE RIGA

10 Jeruzalemes iela, tel. 67338787, 11.00–01.00, Sun 12.00–22.00.

eng.theoaklounge.lv

After savouring your a la carte dinner, choose from the walkin

humidor and combine with whiskey/bourbon. The wood

and moist soil, the apricot and honey—uncountable subtle

alliances backed by craftsman traditions and expertise.

Whether you are a total neophyte, or a robust pro, you will

appreciate the service, the atmosphere and the vibe worth el

Comandante or Churchill. Smart collection and advise, rugs

and antiquities, tastings and special events.

RUM CLUB TABACALERA RIGA

NEW

68 Tērbatas iela, mob.tel. 29151112, 09.00-19.00. IG: club.rum

Showroom and degustation space for the finest niche artisan

rums with temperament from Jamaica, Cuba, Guayana,

Panama, Haiti, Nicaragua etc. All sourced directly from producers

and can be rarely found at any other shop in Latvia.

THE ONLY BAR IN RIGA WITH

AUTHENTIC CUBAN MUSIC AND ATMOSPHERE

+371 67 224 362

@cubacaferiga

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Also single malt whiskeys and fine Nicaraguan cigars. Their

knowledgable team will help you to choose the most accordant

humidor and liquor no matter you are rookie or pro.

Degustations twice per month.

mono bar

PIANA VYSHNIA (DRUNK CHERRY)

NEW

6 Šķūņu iela, mob.tel. 29739764,

11.00-01.00, Fri, Sat 11.00-03.00. fb.com/pianavyshnia.riga

The first in the Baltics, Ukranian owned and operated monobar

selling super-tasty cherry ‘nastoyka’, around 17% liqueur,

containing an infusion of cherry in young cognac spirit. Offering

cold or hot kinds in a crystal glasses, with candied

cherries (be careful berries are with pits). Fun, red light lit

tavern-style interior, picturesque Old Town location. Packed

with happy clientele. Also selling merchandise and bottled

Piana Vyshnia for takeaway.

cocktail rooms

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meaning your cocktail is a genuine masterpiece, where premium

spirits, traditional expertise and enthusiastic creativity

are fused together in an exceedingly spectacular way.

The bar menu is expertly divided into nine parts, among

them are: shots, hot cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails, preand

after dinner drinks, sparklings, long drinks etc. Each

and every drink is Cloud Nine exclusive know-how. Selected

lounge DJs play top-notch voguish deep house. Friendly, attentive,

luxurious and playful!

CYNIC BAR

1/3 Baznīcas iela, mob. tel. 26970740, 20.00–01.00,

Fri, Sat 20.00–03.00. Closed Mon. fb.com/cynicbar

A real cynic amongst Riga’s nose-up posh’n’glossy cocktail

rooms. Anti-snobbish, grungy industrial bar’s mood would

definitely inspire and fit the vibe of the greatest XX century

authors-drunkards: Bukovsky, Kerouac, Capote, Hunter

Thompson a.o. The chapters in the menu/manuscript are

taken from their literary artworks, the drink classification is

constructed to fit and enhance your mood and demeanor.

We love the ingenious, hooligan, avant-garde cocktail engineering

and presentation. All time favorite music hits, vintage

game arcades. Friend for everybody!

LIEPA

23a Avotu iela, mob.tel. 25180550, 18.00-last guest, Sun 14.00-23.00,

Closed Mon. fb.com/bars.liepa

Warm and cheerful bohemian bar. Combines rugged

old-apartment ambience with snug vintage mid-century

furniture. Walls display unique pieces from local artists.

Delicious cocktails and craft beer. Fabulous live music,

DJs and an overall cozy, relaxed space. Ideal for meeting

friendly locals.

HERBĀRIJS

67 Dzirnavu iels (in s/c Gallery Riga 8th floor), mob.tel. 27343393,

11.00-23.30, Thu, Fri 11.00-01.30, Sat, Sun 11.00-01.00

fb.com/herbarijs

One of a kind, insta-perfect, fairy-taly roof-house-orangerie

on the 8th floor of Galleria Riga’s roof terrace. The interior is

almost entirely made of live plants, changing along with the

seasons, so does their deliberate cocktail menu conducted

using local herbs, giving you the real taste of Riga. An amazing

360 degree roof-top and chimney view, makes it a must

to blend in with sunset here. Also serves creative European

comfort cuisine menu: salads, starters, pasta, burgers with

Mid-East/Asian seasonal twists.

COD BAR

45 Tērbatas iela, mob. tel. 25725670,

12.00–23.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–01.00. Closed Sun.

fb.com/CODgrillbar

Situated on the lower floor of COD restaurant, this intimate

hidden gem of a bar is where some of the finest drinks in

town are served. Bar menu offers a quality selection of

sake, Japanese whiskies and premium spirits as well as a

signature list of cocktail creations. With gent ly lit lounge

ambience, COD bar is a perfect backdrop for enjoying a

pre-dinner drink or spending a relaxing evening with friends.

Full a la carte menu is also available from the restaurant

upstairs and on special nights COD hosts exclusive events

from sake tastings to guest bartending evenings.

GIMLET NORDIC COCKTAIL BAR

37 Baznīcas iela, 28379422, 18.00-last client.

fb.com/Gimletnordic

Edgars and Ilmars are the two partners-bartenders with

serious international mixology experience. Their mission is

to acquaint you with the values and tastes of the region,

through the sophistication of the cocktail culture. The guys

use exclusively fresh seasonal ingredients from the Baltic

Sea region. The bar replaces lemon and passion fruit (the

classic sour base of cocktails) with home-made extracts of

cydonia, rhubarb or gooseberry, inviting them into a dizzy

dance with seasonal: lilac, seaweed, chamomile, home-fermented

kombucha etc. We defined the style of the interior

as a ‘Nordic boudoir’. Strong recommendation on seasonal

mind blowing Nordic Cooler cocktail: absolut elyx vodka infused

with gooseberries, gooseberry & dill cordial, carbonated

celery juice.

MĀKONIS COCKTAILS & DESIGN

42 Stabu iela, mob.tel. 23111132, 17.00–23.00, Fri 17.00–01.00,

Sat 10.00–01.00, Sun 10.00–18.00,

also 78 Gustava Zemgala gatve, mob.tel. 27396666 www.makonis.eu

Your local, neighbourhood cocktail bar of choice to blend

with the hip, easy-going, good-looking Latvians. The

family-owned enterprise, started as an interior design

showroom+coffee and cocktail bar has evolved into an

amazing rim-packed party lounge, with notoriously delicious

menu, seasonal mixologist-level cocktails, bohemianchic

handmade interior in an exceedingly inside-out tasteful

old wooden villa. Pre-book budget and special themed cocktail

nights and buffet style waffle brunch on Sat and Sun.

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PILS BAR

(in Grand Palace Hotel) 12 Pils iela,

tel. 670444000, 12.00-23.00. grandpalaceriga.com

Legendary international solid’n’elegant clientele’s choice for

decades. Here Art Deco is fused with hunting trophies (the

biggest one is from the Prince of Belgium) in an unbelievable

old-world-tastefull manner. Correct softness of your Art Deco

armchair, gentle aristocratic interior, right bone-china for

your tea, specific glass for your wine or single malt, precise

cigar selection—all delivered with impeccable manners, yet

not snobbish at all. Special bar menu available. Thematical

weekend evenings. Join the club!

STAGE 22

22 Aspazijas bulv. (in Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga), tel. 67670122,

17.00–23.00, Thr, Fri Sat 17.00–02.00. www.kempinski.com/en/riga

This stylish, aristocratic rooftop restaurant & bar is an ideal

spot for savoring some ingenious, locally sourced drinks

and snacks and relishing the city sights with selected

lounge music on the background. 11 signature cocktails

and 11 classic cocktails, the restaurant specializes in sharing

sea food towers along with individual plates with the

finest Nordic dishes infused with local ingredients.

THE BOTANIST

NEW

37 Brīvibas iela, 12.00-23.00, Fri, Sat 12.00-01.00

Closed-Sun, mob.tel. 25433200 fb.com/thebotanistriga

Riga’s pioneering restaurant and bar, with a vertical farm,

cultivating a variety of crops on-site. The greens are finding

their way into refreshing house lemonades and cocktail

syrups and cordials. The head-mixologist Arvīds puts his

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unique twist on classic cocktails, infusing them with the

distinctive flavors of the restaurant’s homegrown greens,

his counterpart Pavels is cheerfully mixing them before

your eyes. Every Thu evening selected live jazz shows. Additionally,

the establishment hosts a bi-monthly rotation of

exhibitions showcasing works by talented Latvian artists.

Friendly priced creative, delicatessen based seasonal cuisine,

satisfactory portions, nonchalant cool

RŪM

9A Aristida Briāna iela, mob tel. 23558500, 17.00–last client,

Closed Mon, Sun. fb.com/rum.sarunu.bars

The elegant RŪM is the meeting point of incredible taste

and sensation. Wide range of original cocktails using top

notch spirits. Delicious and diverse menu. Largest rum

selection in the Baltics. Themed weekends with soulful

resident DJs, live music and bartender guest shifts. Sleek

mid-century modern interior, attentive staff, sophisticated

clientele. Visit during the day for affordable lunch and

specialty coffee.

XIII

1a Strēlnieku iela, mob. tel. 26761313,

16.00–23.00, Fri, Sat 16.00–01.00. Closed Sun, Mon.

www.bar13.lv

Recommended even by other prominent establishment bartenders.

Classy Old World interior by Sintija Vaivade: a nimble

combination of Art Deco, Empire, Art Nouveau and Bauhaus.

Keen bow-tied smiley bartenders know exactly what they are

doing. Two menus, ‘classy’ and ‘special’, each consists of 13

drinks, one has Old London bar time-honoured standards, the

JAUNIELA is an express insight into new Riga dining, clubbing, shopping and design trends. If you are lazy or you have a

flight in the morning, take Jauniela to catch that ‘concentrated Riga feeling’.

Start with an almost endless ‘happy hour’ at SPOT KAFE (Nº19-1) famous for its easy-peasy youth vibes. HOTEL JUSTUS

RESTAURANT (Nº24) is a very decent level seafood establishment, decorated as Latvian countryhouse. After the filling dinner

we recommend to enjoy an espresso in the lobby/library of the refined NEIBURGS HOTEL (Nº25/27), which is truly an

accommodation pearl of the Baltics, or have one more dessert in the NEIBURGS restaurant. The legendary Latvian gourmet

establishment KAĻĶU VĀRTI (Nº20), boasts a charming tard terrace. For a little more sophisticated pleasure, we recommend

RIGA KINO MUSEUM (10/12 Peitavas iela, enter from Jauniela) it offers of the total of 120,000 objects, which are testimonies

of the history of Latvian and world cinema. For live music, DJs and happy local students, visit the GREENWOOD BAR (3 Krāmu

iela, enter from Jauniela). Check out latest from the irresistable Belgiean beer + mules-frites array at KWAKINN RIGA (Nº13).

Closer to evening (or morning), head to the relaxed and vibrant one of the oldest Riga bars, legendary CUBA CAFE (Nº15) for

awesome cocktails (we personally are fond of ‘Papa Doble’) and latino disco rhytms .

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VAGONU CREATIVE QUARTER

Vagonu iela got its name from the Russian-Baltic

Wagon Factory. It was first mentioned in Riga street

lists in 1877 under its current name (German: Wagen

Strasse, Russian: Вагонная улица), still keeping XIX

century industrial vibe. Now Vagonu iela is the most

recent, still developing creative quarter, we call it

‘small Berlin’ with bars, exhibition and concert halls,

club and craft brewery and even occasional vynil and

vintage markets.

The best time to visit Vagonu quarter are weekends.

Check out the live concerts happening at VAGONU

HALL, enjoy an alternative shabby-chic eastern intelligentsia

vibe bar 1983 (from ČĒ creators). Grab a pint,

meet the brewers and witness the brewing process at

NURME, award winning local craft brewery. We also

heartily recommend not leaving without dancing until

morning at incarnation of Laska bar, LASKA V21–

bigger scale, louder concerts, selected guest and

resident DJs delicious cocktails. Naah you can take

a nice walk through Avotu iela, Vagonu is just 40 min

away from center.

Venue: 21 Vagonu iela

than fifty humidor positions, more than 200 wines in

their cellar, cheerful and sexy, relaxed

crowd, high class gourmet lev- e l

Vagonu Hall

treats. Even when going at a day time,

you will catch this Friday-night party mood! Trendy chic,

steam-punk, loft interior, friendly service. A place to visit!

COM EXPERIMENTAL BAR & CLUB

21 Raina Bulvaris, mob.tel. 27909909, 19.00-02.00.

www.fb.com/combarlv

‘Concept breaker from the future’. Dim lighting snatchesout

elements of minimalistic design out of the dark. Huge

monolithic marble bar counter (with heating!) is the place,

where mixologists dressed in black and djs ‘conjure’. Meditative

down tempo sampled live, vibrating from the niche

‘Void Acoustics’ sound system, ‘whispering’ super-attentive

service, lack of fuss, cocktails made using the latest

trends– welcome to the new cult! Low ABV cocktails, cocktails

on tap and the only ‘rotary evaporator’ in the Baltics,

pulling the alcoholic ‘soul’ out Herbarijs

of

any cocktail and separate the nonalcoholic

body

in order to use them again

Cynic Bar

in tailored drinks. Discerning!

Nurme

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meaning your cocktail is a genuine masterpiece, where pre

Laska V21

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most recommended from which is whiskey sour, the other

one offers contemporary drinks, made with local fruits and

berries (take Bloody Mary). The finest champagnes, single

malts, cognacs and rums. Jazzy-lounge music. Small seasonal

menu and a cigar room. Local models and fashion

designers are playing DJ sets here every Thursday.

night clubs

ONE ONE

9k 1 A. Briāna iela, Fri, Sat 22.00–06.00. fb.com/OneOneRiga

Located in a spacious loft, One One keeps that friendly,

non-mainstream Miera quarter atmosphere. The best of

local deep house, minimal, techno beats by Kris Hovel,

Ksenia Kamikaza, Bogdan Taran, Max Lomoff, Electricano,

also live performances by renowned Baltic and international

DJs, VJs. Trusted, cheerful—THE place to dance.

CLUB FIRST

5 k-3 Andrejostas iela, mob. tel. 26540555,

Fri, Sat 23.00 - 06.00. www.firstclub.lv

Club project by the highly recognized and well-known brand

in Riga, Moscow and across the globe—FIRST. International

A+ artists & DJs, main dance floor with real aircraft turbines,

two bars, open air summer terrace with a breathtaking river

view, glamorous clientele, sexy girls. So, park your yacht

and order your cocktail aboard.

PANDEMONIUM

NEW

26/28 Peldu iela, mob.tel. 27001834, Fri, Sat 17.00-06.00,

Closed– Sun-Thu, fb.com/pandemoniumlatvia

‘Pandemonium’ is literally the capital of hell, yet fear not–

it is more in a sense of ‘hell of a party’. The patron of the

club Miks is a new generation party organiser, rock musician

and presenter (also Sinners club and Thirsty bar)

is keen at making people happy on the dance floor! Live

music and dance music Dj sets, cheerful, easy going local

crowd. Authors’ cocktails: shots from €3, cocktails from

€6. Engaging, macabre-boudoir interior is complemented

by the street art from the legendary Kiwie ghost-artist. Located

on the Old Riga’s party street, Peldu iela in the premisses

of the first Riga club. Let’s get the party started!

FRIENDS

55 Elizabetes iela (Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel),

Cosed Sun-Thu, 67772350, fb.com/clubfriendsriga

This respectable, but easy club is made especially for

mature clientele. Best hits, karaoke, theme parties, distinguished

and solid audience. Karaoke on Fri and Sat

from 00:00 to 04:00 entrance €5.

TOWER

NEW

214B Brīvības iela, mob. tel. 26664118, Fri, Sat 23.00–06.00

Closed Sun–Thu. www.towerriga.com

Located on VEF factory creative lofty quarter, just 15 min

ride from Riga centre, this dancing club features local and

international DJ sets mostly EDM and hits.

LASKA V21

NEW

21 Vagonu iela, Fri, Sat 17.00–03.00, Sun 17.00–24.00,

Closed Mon-Thu. fb.com/LaskaV21

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wagon factory. Selected techno, minimal DJs, live concerts

from post-punk and indie, to folk and avant-garde. Mixologist

level cocktails, grown up intelligent audience.

soviet

AUSTRUMU ROBEŽA (Eastern Border)

8 Vāgnera iela, tel. 67814202, 15.00–23.00.

Decorated with Soviet memorabilia, this restaurant might

be a tad intimidating, but don’t worry: a shot of vodka does

miracles. Also have live music and theatre performances!

Beloved expat hangout.

ČĒ

82 Dzirnavu iela, 17.00–last client. fb.com/exchomskybar

Named after the left-wing philosopher, the bar brings you

to some poor Russian intelligentsia alcoholic’s apartment.

Scratched, blemished, broken, smudged to the core. The

place where local intelligence drinks brutally, speaks loudly,

sometimes dances to the tunes of non- existing melody.

Start by ordering their special 10 y.o. Matusalem rum, from

an introvert bartender with bitter eyes and a tattoo saying

klusu (quiet) on his pouring arm. No food, strange music,

poetry reading/performances occasionally, Tarkovsky antiutopia

atmosphere.

GAUJA BAR

32 Stabu iela, tel. 66908200, 110.00–24.00, Fri 11.00–02.00,

Sat 12.00–02.00, Sun 13.00–23.00. fb.com/BufeteGauja

Grown from the small three-chair cafeteria to a full cosy

60s soviet-chic bohemian bar and restaurant. Now it occupies

a whole villa with its own snug inner yard. Socialist

priced business lunch, every working day, live music

and DJs occasionaly.

LIMONĀDE

26/28 Peldu iela, mob. tel. 27737969, 19.00–06.00,

Closed Sun, Mon, Tue. fb.com/BarsLimonade

Easy, layed back retro-nostalgic, remarkable all-night

pocket club operating since 2012. Sweet reminders of the

Soviet epoque all around, cherished 80s & 90s hit remixes

and pop/dance music by demanded Riga DJs. Funky cocktails,

unbeatable hit – 1 litre jar of Long Island, called “burtsinya”

(eur 12 only!). Socialist prices at the bar, young and

hunky English-speaking staff. Happy hours 20.00-21.00

and 03.00-04.00.

sports bars & pubs

FUNNY FOX

1 Grēcinieku iela, mob. tel. 28482426. www.funnyfoxbar.com

Never-ending drink list, sports TV, themed costume parties,

attractive cheerful staff and YES! Karaoke every night from

20.00. Friendly, easy, great Old Town location.

KIWI

7 Skarņu iela, tel. 67211917, 09.00–05.00. www.kiwibar.lv

Over the years Riga has had its share of English and Irish

pubs, but this is the first kiwi pub to open its doors in the

Latvian capital. Friendly staff from Riga and New Zealand

pour a good selection of foreign and domestic beers behind

a huge rectangular bar while patrons admire the light wood

interior and watch sports on a bunch of flat screen TVs. You

can order a variety of pub food from burgers and breakfasts

to sandwiches and ribs.

DUVEL’S GASTROPUB

10/12 Meistaru iela (J-3), tel. 67225436, 11.00–23.00,

Fri, Sat 11.00–01.00. fb.com/gastro.pub.riga

Grill and seafood beer restaurant, from the creators of

Bon Vivant. The menu is more than satisfactory and goes

perfectly with the more than vast selection of Belgian

draught beer. Great historical location, perfect Old Riga view

and the best sports TV.

PADDY WHELAN’S

4 Grēcinieku iela (L-3), tel. 67210150, 12.00–24.00

www.paddywhelans.com

Paddy Welan’s is the oldest Irish pub in the Baltics, dating

back to 1995. Located in the heart of the Old Town, the pub

offers a wide range of beers - both local and world famous

brands, as well as whiskies and a menu of varied dishes -

chargrilled meat, Fish & Chips, premium Guinness and more

in the tradition of the most lager-style pub beers. They literally

stream all possible sports from tennis and kerling, to

chess and snooker.

VOODOO OLYBET SPORTS BAR

31 Brīvības iela, 24/7. olybetsportsbar.lv

Offers the widest choice of sports TV channels from all over

the world. Enjoy drinks and games with your friends! Also

burgers, pasta, ramen, grill, wine and dine, cocktail combos

at super prices.

night & variete shows

SAPŅI UN KOKTEIĻI (Dreams & Cocktails)

32 Blaumaņa iela, Wed 17.00–01.00, Thr 17.00–03.00,

Fri, Sat 17.00–05.00. Closed Sun–Tue.

fb.com/SapniUnKokteili

Truly local cocktail bar, always fully packed. Beloved by

audiences of all ages. This place is known for finding

friends fast! Local DJs, live music, dance shows.

lgbtq+

TOP CLUB & BAR

4 A.Kalnina iela, tel. 22808202. 20.00–last client, free entrance.

Fri, Sat 21.00–last client (entrance €8), Closed Mon,

happy hours www.topclub.lv

Bar, dance floor, karaoke. Works as bar all week long and as

dance club on Fri/Sat. Shows every weekend. Free karaoke

Tue–Thr. TOP offers some of the areas best entertainment

and nightclub events. Head next door, to check out their

‘Bunker’– biggest cruising club in Riga.

BUNKER CRUISING BAR

4 A.Kalnina iela, tel. 22808202. Thu, Sun 16.00-02.00, Fri 16.00-07.00,

Sat 20.00-08.00 Closed Mon, Tue, Wed fb.com/BunkerClubRiga

Bar, video, cruising, dark-rooms. BDSM shows, themed parties,

works as a discreet private club. Swinger party each

Saturday. Free entry with alcoholic drink purchase, valid

every day (men’s days) except swinger party Saturdays.


РУССКИЕ OLD RĪGA СТРАНИЦЫ


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OLYBET SPORTS BAR

OPEN

24/7

SUN – THU

FRI – SAT

KITCHEN OPEN

18:00 – 02:00

18:00 – 06:00

ENJOY LIVE SPORTS,

SAVOR CHARCOAL-GRILLED

DISHES, AND AN AMAZING

DRINK SELECTION.

UNFORGETTABLE

MEMORIES START HERE!

SEE OUR NEW MENU HERE

18+ , PASSPORT OR ID REQUIRED

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