The 10 Best Bars In Old Town Riga, Latvia
Riga’s Old Town is a treasure trove for travelers thanks to its amazing combination of beautiful architecture, fascinating history and culture, and great nightlife. The latter includes a whole array of bars of every kind, from sophisticated cocktail lounges to sports bars and retro hipster haunts. Read on for a list of the 10 best bars in the Old Town.
1. I Love You
Bar, Pub Grub
2. Cuba Café
Bar, Cafe, Cuban
3. Rock Café
Cafe, Pub, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Coffee
4. Aussie Backpackers' Pub
Pub, Australian, Pub Grub, Beer
5. Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs
Pub, Restaurant, Bar, Pub Grub, European, Beer
For an authentic Latvian experience in the middle of Old Riga, head to Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs, a bar and restaurant in a surprisingly big basement full of rustic wooden tables and cozy nooks and crannies. The atmosphere strives to recreate an old, rustic Latvia, complete with Eastern European dishes, folk concerts, and dancing evenings. This also means there’s a great selection of beer, both local and international; 28 on tap, the largest selection in Riga. ALA is often crowded at weekends, but it’s so big there’s always a free table somewhere.
6. Omas Briljants
Bar, Pub, Beer, Pub Grub
7. Shot Café
Bar, Cafe, European
8. Kiwi Bar
Bar, Oceanian
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