Janis' Spots for Riga and Around

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Janis' Spots for Riga and Around

Food Scene

I like casual, non-pretentious places with sizable portions that don't cost too much. If you do as well, here's a few of my favorites + some more hip ones.
Hipsterish, not expensive, great craft beers, big portions, typical Latvian
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Gauja, kafejnīca
32 Stabu iela
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Hipsterish, not expensive, great craft beers, big portions, typical Latvian
High-end coffee for true fans of this drink. Great brunch as well and a very cosy setting.
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Rocket Bean Roastery
29/31 Miera iela
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High-end coffee for true fans of this drink. Great brunch as well and a very cosy setting.
Great gastropub with an amazing selection of gin. Not expensive.
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Andalūzijas Suns
83 Elizabetes iela
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Great gastropub with an amazing selection of gin. Not expensive.
Don't let the outside fool you - this is a place that has its regulars who come for the gigantic portions of Latvian food and beer, some of which is under €2 a pint. Also great for watching sports (especially if you're in town then the Latvian hockey team is playing).
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Three Men in a Boat
35 Avotu iela
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Don't let the outside fool you - this is a place that has its regulars who come for the gigantic portions of Latvian food and beer, some of which is under €2 a pint. Also great for watching sports (especially if you're in town then the Latvian hockey team is playing).
On a good day, grab a cab to Cabo, a nice little place on the shore of Ķīšezers, Riga's largest lake, and enjoy the peaceful view.
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Cabo Cafe
8A Roberta Feldmaņa iela
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On a good day, grab a cab to Cabo, a nice little place on the shore of Ķīšezers, Riga's largest lake, and enjoy the peaceful view.
A vegan-friendly coffee place. Hipsterish.
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MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša iela
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A vegan-friendly coffee place. Hipsterish.
Great little restaurant that is more upscale but not expensive. Wonderful service.
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Čemodāns
39 Ģertrūdes iela
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Great little restaurant that is more upscale but not expensive. Wonderful service.
This fancy restraurant offers delicious locally-inspired food. Try wild venison or Baltic salmon.
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FERMA
7 Valkas iela
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This fancy restraurant offers delicious locally-inspired food. Try wild venison or Baltic salmon.
So it's late and you're craving something to eat? Can't go wrong with munchies. You'll find great burgers and freshly baked pizzas here. And that one last pint of beer before you head home after a long night.
Late Night Munchies
21 Peldu iela
So it's late and you're craving something to eat? Can't go wrong with munchies. You'll find great burgers and freshly baked pizzas here. And that one last pint of beer before you head home after a long night.
LIDO is a chain of bistros that sells quintessentially Latvian food - stuff that we would cook at home. The one on Krasta is this huuuuge log building that houses a bistro, a restaurant, and a beer cellar (Lido brews its own beer, too). It's nothing fancy, really, but if you want to taste what Latvians normally eat, take a look. It's difficult to get here by public transportation so I recommend taking a taxi. Or, you can find other, smaller, LIDOs in the center of Riga.
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Lido Leisure Centre
76 Krasta iela
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LIDO is a chain of bistros that sells quintessentially Latvian food - stuff that we would cook at home. The one on Krasta is this huuuuge log building that houses a bistro, a restaurant, and a beer cellar (Lido brews its own beer, too). It's nothing fancy, really, but if you want to taste what Latvians normally eat, take a look. It's difficult to get here by public transportation so I recommend taking a taxi. Or, you can find other, smaller, LIDOs in the center of Riga.
"Ausmeņa" kebab place comes from Rēzekne, in the eastern part of Latvia. Many locals swear it's the best donner kebab in town.
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Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas iela
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"Ausmeņa" kebab place comes from Rēzekne, in the eastern part of Latvia. Many locals swear it's the best donner kebab in town.
Great artisan coffee!
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Rocket Bean Roastery (Dzirnavu)
39 Dzirnavu iela
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Great artisan coffee!

Drinks & Nightlife

Cosy, casual, modern, hip, not expensive, "Ezītis" or "Hedgehog" has several locations, and the one on Avotu is one of the best. They have a terrace as well in the summer.
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Avotu Ezītis miglā
32 Avotu iela
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Cosy, casual, modern, hip, not expensive, "Ezītis" or "Hedgehog" has several locations, and the one on Avotu is one of the best. They have a terrace as well in the summer.
Live jazz, good beers, great vibe. Also doubles as a restaurant.
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Craft Beer Taproom & Jazz bar-restaurant Trompete
24 Peldu iela
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Live jazz, good beers, great vibe. Also doubles as a restaurant.
The most Latvian pub you'll go to. Virtually every kind of beer available in the country. Great food, lots of dancing. Very traditional - to the point you might not meet too many Latvians there.
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Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu iela
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The most Latvian pub you'll go to. Virtually every kind of beer available in the country. Great food, lots of dancing. Very traditional - to the point you might not meet too many Latvians there.
It's a local microbrewery that makes beers inspired and flavored by Latvian herbs and other traditional tastes. Highly recommended.
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Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna iela
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It's a local microbrewery that makes beers inspired and flavored by Latvian herbs and other traditional tastes. Highly recommended.
The biggest and craziest party in the Old Town. Go downstairs for karaoke, hang by the bar or grab a bite to eat on the first floor, or party with the DJ or live band on the second floor. Lots of space, lots of people, lots of tourists, lots of everything. Lots of fun too, though.
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Reiterna nams
2 Mārstaļu iela
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The biggest and craziest party in the Old Town. Go downstairs for karaoke, hang by the bar or grab a bite to eat on the first floor, or party with the DJ or live band on the second floor. Lots of space, lots of people, lots of tourists, lots of everything. Lots of fun too, though.
A karaoke bar typically overrun by tourists but good fun nevertheless.
Funny Fox
1 Grēcinieku iela
A karaoke bar typically overrun by tourists but good fun nevertheless.
"Ezītis" is a classic. Cheap drinks, great food. You can't go wrong.
Vecais Ezītis Miglā
9 Palasta iela
"Ezītis" is a classic. Cheap drinks, great food. You can't go wrong.
A little hole in the wall called "Beer Manor" - they sell local craft brews you might not find in most other places. Nice, cosy, and not too loud.
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Alus Muiža
45 Ģertrūdes iela
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A little hole in the wall called "Beer Manor" - they sell local craft brews you might not find in most other places. Nice, cosy, and not too loud.
One of Riga's top cocktail bars. Loungy vibe and cool people.
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Stabu Mākonis
42 Stabu iela
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One of Riga's top cocktail bars. Loungy vibe and cool people.
If you love beer, it's THE place for you. They have every local variety of every local microbrewery in stock, like 500 different kinds of Latvian beer and cider (and some artisanal nonalcoholic beverages) in bottles and cans (and 5-6 on tap). It's mostly for takeaway although there are a few spots for enjoying the beer right away.
Lauvas Alus
30 Tallinas iela
If you love beer, it's THE place for you. They have every local variety of every local microbrewery in stock, like 500 different kinds of Latvian beer and cider (and some artisanal nonalcoholic beverages) in bottles and cans (and 5-6 on tap). It's mostly for takeaway although there are a few spots for enjoying the beer right away.
Tallinas kvartāls
M/Darbnīca
Zefirs
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ONE ONE
18A Šarlotes iela
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Essentials

Rimi is the closest supermarket to the place. It has everything you might need and is open pretty late.
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Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona iela
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Rimi is the closest supermarket to the place. It has everything you might need and is open pretty late.
"Drogas" is the pharmacy kind-of store without the pharmacy part. Cosmetics, makeup, hygiene products etc.
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Drogas
4 Krišjāņa Barona iela
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"Drogas" is the pharmacy kind-of store without the pharmacy part. Cosmetics, makeup, hygiene products etc.
It's a pharmacy that works 24/7. Good to know just in case.
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Mēness aptieka
154 Brīvības iela
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It's a pharmacy that works 24/7. Good to know just in case.
I managed to find the closest ATM. It's located at the Empire Casino next door - it's on the 6th floor. If you're lost, just ask the hotel staff for help.
Luminor ATM
2 Stacijas laukums
I managed to find the closest ATM. It's located at the Empire Casino next door - it's on the 6th floor. If you're lost, just ask the hotel staff for help.

Shopping

They say it's the second-largest open-air market in Europe after the one in Istanbul. Check it out! Lots of stuff there, but mostly try fresh produce and groceries from the local farmers. It's not touristy as you might expect - it's a real market where Latvians buy groceries.
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Riga Central Market
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They say it's the second-largest open-air market in Europe after the one in Istanbul. Check it out! Lots of stuff there, but mostly try fresh produce and groceries from the local farmers. It's not touristy as you might expect - it's a real market where Latvians buy groceries.
"Latgale" is a real flea market. Lots of old stuff, sketchy-looking people, and some haggling. If you can bring a local with you to this place, do so. If not - well, keep an open mind as you dig through the Soviet-era paraphernalia you will find here.
Market Latgale
9A Firsa Sadovņikova iela
"Latgale" is a real flea market. Lots of old stuff, sketchy-looking people, and some haggling. If you can bring a local with you to this place, do so. If not - well, keep an open mind as you dig through the Soviet-era paraphernalia you will find here.

Getting Around

Trains leave from here to a lot of towns in Latvia and elsewhere.
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Riga Central Station
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Trains leave from here to a lot of towns in Latvia and elsewhere.
Bus No. 22 to the airport leaves from here. The location on this map is approximate. It's an easy 5-min walk from the apartment.
Abrenes iela
Bus No. 22 to the airport leaves from here. The location on this map is approximate. It's an easy 5-min walk from the apartment.
This is where intercity buses leave from.
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Riia station
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This is where intercity buses leave from.
Bus 22 goes from the airport to a stop 5 min from the apartment. You can also grab a taxi (it costs anywhere from €7-15).
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Riga International Airport
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Bus 22 goes from the airport to a stop 5 min from the apartment. You can also grab a taxi (it costs anywhere from €7-15).

Parks & Nature

Great for enjoying a good day outside.
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สวนเวอร์มาเนส
2D Tērbatas iela
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Great for enjoying a good day outside.
It's an open-air museum that has old buildings from the Latvian countryside. Great for walking around in the woods.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวเขากลางแจ้งของลัตเวีย
21 Brīvdabas iela
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It's an open-air museum that has old buildings from the Latvian countryside. Great for walking around in the woods.
Great for jogging/rollerblading/skateboarding/biking around.
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Mežaparks
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Great for jogging/rollerblading/skateboarding/biking around.
Great for catching an amazing panoramic view of the Old Town.
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AB Dambis
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Great for catching an amazing panoramic view of the Old Town.

Arts & Culture

The Latvian opera and ballet are world-renowned. Give it a shot!
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โอเปร่าชาติลัตเวีย
3 Aspazijas bulvāris
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The Latvian opera and ballet are world-renowned. Give it a shot!