From medieval beer cellars to a rooftop over the whole city — Riga after dark has more range than it gets credit for, at a fraction of Western European prices.
Old Town has the highest concentration of bars — Skyline Bar for rooftop views, Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs for a medieval-cellar beer hall with live folk music. For a more local scene, head to Miera iela. Drinks are noticeably cheaper than Western Europe — local beer €3-5, cocktails €7-10.
Combine with an evening walking tour →Old Town (Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija)
Riga's best-known rooftop bar, on the top floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, with panoramic views over the whole city and the Daugava. Popular enough that weekend evenings and NYE need a reservation.
Old Town
A cavernous medieval-cellar beer hall with live folk music most nights, 20+ Latvian beers on tap, and a genuinely fun, unpretentious atmosphere. Touristy, but for good reason.
Old Town
The place to try Riga Black Balsam properly — cocktails built around the local herbal liqueur, in a dark, atmospheric Old Town cellar setting.
Central Riga
An independent cultural centre and one of the city's main live-music venues, hosting everything from local indie acts to touring international artists.
Miera iela
Riga's 'hipster street' has a growing after-dark scene alongside its daytime coffee culture — craft beer bars and casual hangouts a short walk north of the centre, popular with locals rather than tourists.
Central Market
The newer section of Central Market functions as an evening craft-beer and street-food hub too, with several small breweries pouring alongside the food stalls.
Building a fuller evening around dinner first? See our full food guide, or if you're out for New Year's specifically, our New Year's Eve in Riga guide covers that night in detail. Prefer a guided night out over picking venues yourself? Our Riga nightlife tours guide covers bookable pub crawls, brewery tours, and wine tastings.
Skyline Bar, on top of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, is Riga's best-known rooftop venue, with panoramic views over Old Town and the Daugava River. It gets busy on weekends and needs a reservation for New Year's Eve.
Yes, with a genuine range — Old Town has beer halls and cocktail bars, Miera iela has a more local, casual craft-beer scene, and there's a real live-music circuit for anything from folk to touring international acts.
Bolt (Riga's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber) is the easiest option — rides within the centre typically cost €3-6. Riga is generally safe at night, but standard city precautions apply.
Local beer runs €3-5 and cocktails €7-10 in most bars — noticeably cheaper than Western European capitals. Cover charges at live music venues, when they exist, are typically modest.
Planning a night out in Riga?
Last updated: July 2026. Venue details and prices may change — check directly before visiting.