Where to drink cocktails in Riga? Top 14 Bars

Barents bar

/ Charm of Old Europe /

At Barents – in addition to luxurious dishes from farm products and fresh fish – a large selection of wines and cocktails, both classic and house specials. And the interior creates a special atmosphere of an old school bar.

What to order?

BIRKENHEAD – 13€

HIBISCUS PALOMA – 14€

Address: Smilšu iela 3

More info: Barents bar

Manana bar

/ Delicious food and interesting cocktail list/

Manana bar is located on the cozy Stabu street of Riga. The bar is located in a wooden house and decorated with lanterns. Drinks here are served in a beautiful yet simple manner. We particularly enjoyed and would like for you to try the Rhubarb Aperol spritz. A combination deserving of attention!

What to order?

WHISKEY LOVER – 8€

BLOODY MARY – 9€

Address: Stabu 10

More info: Manana bar

The Catch

/ Izakaya in the Quiet Center /

What happens if you mix rum with kombucha or prosecco with matcha? “The Catch” knows the answer. Come and try these combinations yourself! Remember to reserve a table in advance.

Address: Antonijas iela 12

More info: The Catch

What to order?

BASIL GIN SOUR – 10€

ROJI – 12€

Nosaints

/ Little Secret Bar in the Old Town /

This atmospheric place is hidden in the alleys of the Old Town. The table should be reserved in advance, and cocktails should be tried without exception. Delicious, small space and busy.

Address: it will be given after booking a table

More info: Nosaints

Cynic Bar

/ Fashionable and pretentious – as the team claims – bar /

Cynic Bar is famous for its large selection of alcohol: a diverse selection of shots, house special cocktails and classics (we chose Bloody Mary and dry martini).

Address: Baznīcas iela 1/3

More info: Cynic Bar

What to order?

PABLO PISCOBAR – 9€

RAIMONDS PAULS GIVE ME HOUSE – 9€

Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar

/ Cocktail bar filled with Scandinavian flavours/

Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar is famous for seasonal cocktails inspired by Scandinavia. In the menu, for example, there are cocktails with fresh raspberries and birch juice.

Address: Baznīcas 37, Riga, Latvia

More info: Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar

What to order?

REDCURRANT + PEAS – 10€

BEEEKEEPER – 8,50€

Herbary

/ Rooftop Bar /

Herbary is a concept bar hidden in greenery, on the roof of Gallery Riga. It offers a beautiful view over the city, and each cocktail is like a work of art that’s to be served and tasted.

Address: Dzirnavu iela 67

More info: Herbary

What to order?

LATVIAN HORROR STORY – 8,5€

JOSE WATERMELONY – 11,11€

RŪM Cocktail Bar

/ large selection of cocktails /

The bar, where they know everything about rum, hiding in the streets of Valdemāra Pasāža. Here mastery meets dark rum and fortified brandy, to serve a large number of house special cocktails.

Address: Aristida Briāna iela 9a

More info: RŪM Cocktail Bar

What to order?

YEAR AND YEARS – 10€

TALES OF PORTO – 8€

COM Experimental Bar&Club

/ Cocktail bar with good music /

Every weekend, cool DJs from around the world play in COM, while delicious cocktails are poured behind the bar: interesting taste combinations of alcohol with fruit and flower notes is their trademark. The main thing is that only natural ingredients are used here.

Address: Raina Bulvaris 21

More info: COM Experimental Bar&Club

What to order?

QUINCE – 13€

APPLE COOLER – 11€

Andalūzijas suns

/ Cozy restaurant-bar under a chestnut tree in Berga Bazārs /

Andalūzijas suns is located in the courtyard of Berga Bazārs. There is a large selection of cocktails based on gin – however, if you want something different, bartenders can easily cope with this task.

Address: Elizabetes iela 83

More info: Andalūzijas suns

What to order?

THYME SOUR – 8,50€

IMAGINE GINGERS – 8,50 €

Stabu Mākonis, bārs

/ Bar for those who prefer strong drinks /

Mākonis usually offers cocktail workshops and talks about whiskey and other spirited drinks. In any case, the quality of alcohol here is well taken care of – so cocktails turn out very tasty.

Address: Stabu iela 42

More info: Stabu Mākonis, bārs

What to order?

SIDECAR – 9€

PASSION FRUIT MARTINI – 9€

CLOUD NINE

/ Fashionable cocktail bar in the Quiet Center /

In Cloud Nine, they drink cocktails, dance and flirtatiously sit at the bar. We recommend martini with champagne and passion fruit – you will not regret it.

Address: Strelnieku iela 1B

More info: CLOUD NINE

What to order?

SILK ROAD – 13€

WITCH CRAFT – 15€

Shōyu

/ Ramen with signature cocktails /

In general, Shōyu serves first-class ramen and other traditional Japanese dishes. However, here you can order unusual and very beautiful house special cocktails (or Japanese wine).

What to order?

BERRY MULE – 6€

JAPANESE FASHION – 8,5€

Address: Ausekļa iela 20

More info: Shoyu

Laska bar

/ Simple bar with a cozy patio /

In addition to DJ sets and concerts, Laska bar offers a cocktail card with funny names: for example, “Sour Hope” or “Riga hot”. However, the cocktail “Aloe Olya” is our favorite with pieces of aloe and cucumber aftertaste.

Address: Birznieka-Upīša iela 8b

More info: Laska bar

What to order?

Sour Hope – 6€

Aloe Olya – 6€