Places we checked ourselves.
30 places in Riga, with what we know about each and when we last checked it. The order is kind, then area, then name: a reference of what we vetted, not a ranking. Nothing here is listed or ordered for a fee.
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Billi Bar
Settle into a table, share plates and order cocktails. A no-fuss evening away from the crowds in a local spot.
St. Black
Pick it when you want energy more than quiet conversation. Order cocktails to share, catch a live set and take a break on the terrace.
theater bar
Come midweek for a drink and conversation after a show. Weekend karaoke is loud but fun, if you want to sing.
Shot Cafe
A high-energy, no-pressure place for a few drinks. Catch happy hour, try something off the menu you have never had and see if there is a live act.
Lidojošā varde (The Flying Frog)
Share a few small plates and a pair of cocktails, then linger. Easy for a first date, especially on a terrace evening in the warmer months.
This Place Doesn't Need A Name
Come for a late breakfast and stay for the first cocktail, or return in the evening when it shifts to drinks. A low-pressure choice for a first meeting.
Andante | Vinyl Bar Riga
Settle in under low lighting to listen to vinyl records while sharing classic cocktails. You can order small tapas, browse albums to purchase, and linger without any pressure to give up your table.
Bar Six | Speakeasy Bar
Reserve a table in advance for late-night cocktails with a classic speakeasy feel. Once you find the glowing lantern, step inside together to explore a menu of balanced drinks made with local ingredients.
Cuba Cafe
A Cuban-inspired Old Town cocktail bar known for mojitos, Latin music and a lively atmosphere. The venue advertises Salsa Tuesdays, live music Thursdays and DJ performances; confirm the current programme and door policy before heading over.
Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar
Head out for drinks together at this cocktail bar. It suits an outing where you can discover different cocktails together.
Stabu Mākonis Bar
Plan an evening around a cocktail or whiskey masterclass to learn drink-making together. It works well for a hands-on date complemented by snacks.
Krokodils Bar
Pick a cocktail for each other without looking at the menu, then swap and rate the choices. A relaxed night-cap spot after dinner.
Bar Six
Book ahead and enjoy the small thrill of finding the entrance. Let the bartender choose for you and sit close in the low light.
Daiquiri Riga
Start with a classic rum sour each, then ask the bartender to choose round two. Small and dim, it suits a quiet, close evening.
GIMLET
Slip down into the cellar-style room and let the bartender pick for you. Two rounds of cocktails and quiet conversation make an unhurried evening.
Mākonis
Book a seat and try a house cocktail, or a masterclass if you want to do something together. Share some snacks and keep it unhurried.
Mañana
Go for a pair of margarita-style drinks and a few snacks, with a table booked in advance. A playful start or end to a night out.
Reggae Bar Riga
Warm, low-key and easygoing: ask for rum cocktails and settle in. Call ahead for live nights.
Sapņi un kokteiļi
Book ahead and treat the deposit as your first round. Pick a cocktail the bartender recommends and stay for whatever event or music is on that night.
Cloud Nine
Reserve a table for late evening, order a cocktail each and a plate to share, and let the live music set the pace. Good for a night that runs past midnight.
B Bārs
Take a terrace table in summer and watch the square, or come on a weekend night for cocktails and music. Book ahead for a good seat.
Distillers Republic
Ask for a tasting of the house spirits, or have a cocktail built around one. A good late stop with something to talk about.
Lust
A dim, flirty late-night pick. Arrive early for a cocktail while it is still calm, then stay on if the music draws you to the floor.
Riga Black Magic
Taste the balsam neat, then in a cocktail, and guess which of the herbs you can pick out. A playful, story-driven stop.
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