Guidebook for Rīga
Food Scene
Hasana Kebabs
44 Krišjāņa Barona ielaOne of the best kebab places in this city (imho). And it stays open late.
Best, fresh, made on the spot croissants and other wonderful baked goods + good coffee. Opens early
48 locals recommend
Cadets de Gascogne
30 Ģertrūdes ielaBest, fresh, made on the spot croissants and other wonderful baked goods + good coffee. Opens early
Singh's
32 Ģertrūdes ielaGreat Indian food. Bit pricey
Choose what catches your eye in this simple, yet tasty lunch place. Get's busy during lunch time.
8 locals recommend
Delicio Tērbatas-pusdienu restorāns
33/35 Tērbatas ielaChoose what catches your eye in this simple, yet tasty lunch place. Get's busy during lunch time.
Steiku Haoss
41/43 Tērbatas ielaBest steak place in town.
One of the trendiest coffee places in town. All the hipsters go here :)
58 locals recommend
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaOne of the trendiest coffee places in town. All the hipsters go here :)
Junge
17 Blaumaņa ielaGreat coffee, great pastries.
Want to try a more traditional approach to the Latvian cuisine? This is the place to go. Loved by locals and city guests. There are several of these all over the city.
37 locals recommend
Lido Dzirnavas
11 Dzirnavu ielaWant to try a more traditional approach to the Latvian cuisine? This is the place to go. Loved by locals and city guests. There are several of these all over the city.
Stock Pot
6 Ģertrūdes ielaGreat food!
Hesburger Rīga Barona 44
44 Krišjāņa Barona ielaLike McDonald's, but better (imho).
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place to see the city from up top whilst enjoying a drink or two. Go here when it gets dark.
91 locals recommend
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaBest place to see the city from up top whilst enjoying a drink or two. Go here when it gets dark.
One of the most popular nightlife places right now. Located in the old city on several floors that has different music in different rooms. Dance, drink and sing your heart out at the karaoke.
34 locals recommend
Reiterna nams
2 Mārstaļu ielaOne of the most popular nightlife places right now. Located in the old city on several floors that has different music in different rooms. Dance, drink and sing your heart out at the karaoke.
Parks & Nature
Vermanes Garden
2D Tērbatas ielaEnjoy a nice stroll or hang out at the park with your friends.
Essentials
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaAll your food, drink & other needs just around the corner.
Rimi "Galleria Riga"
67 Dzirnavu ielaOne of the Rimi shops located in a shopping mall.
Getting Around
Main train station. From here you can take a train to Jūrmala, the coast city closest to Riga.
35 locals recommend
Riga Central Station
2 Stacijas laukumsMain train station. From here you can take a train to Jūrmala, the coast city closest to Riga.
Riia station
Central coach station.
Here's where you fly to other countries. Get there by taking bus Nr. 22 (1,20€) or a taxi (8-15€)
22 locals recommend
Riga International Airport
Here's where you fly to other countries. Get there by taking bus Nr. 22 (1,20€) or a taxi (8-15€)
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful streets in the city. Known for its Art Nouveau buildings. Plenty of cafes and restaurants in the area.
86 locals recommend
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaOne of the most beautiful streets in the city. Known for its Art Nouveau buildings. Plenty of cafes and restaurants in the area.
Arts & Culture
Freshly renovated Art museum with lot's of beautiful paintings and art peaces.
171 locals recommend
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsFreshly renovated Art museum with lot's of beautiful paintings and art peaces.
Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisOpera and ballet house.