Martin’s guidebook

Martin
Martin’s guidebook

Best of Riga!

Here you'll find different local restaurant/cafe options, my favorite sights and experiences in Riga.
Visit Vincents to experience some of the finest cuisine in Riga. Justtry to book in advance if you can!
50 locals recommend
Vincents Restaurant
19 Elizabetes iela
50 locals recommend
Visit Vincents to experience some of the finest cuisine in Riga. Justtry to book in advance if you can!
A fantastic place for late night wine and nibbles
40 locals recommend
Wine Studio
10 Elizabetes iela
40 locals recommend
A fantastic place for late night wine and nibbles
A popular cafe/bar that mixes traditional Latvian cuisine and international dishes. Great for a drink or two. It's a good idea to book a table if you'd like to come in after 5pm
22 locals recommend
Burga
36 Dzirnavu iela
22 locals recommend
A popular cafe/bar that mixes traditional Latvian cuisine and international dishes. Great for a drink or two. It's a good idea to book a table if you'd like to come in after 5pm
An incredible place for authentic Japanese food. Personal favorite!
19 locals recommend
The Catch
12 Antonijas iela
19 locals recommend
An incredible place for authentic Japanese food. Personal favorite!
A cozy vegetarian/vegan cafe/bar with a hipster vibe
58 locals recommend
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša iela
58 locals recommend
A cozy vegetarian/vegan cafe/bar with a hipster vibe
One of the closest cafe options to the apartment. A friendly, cozy vibe mixed together with a lovely and simple menu
7 locals recommend
Vespa Garazh
6 Valkas iela
7 locals recommend
One of the closest cafe options to the apartment. A friendly, cozy vibe mixed together with a lovely and simple menu
For the best night views over Riga and solid G&Ts visit the Skyline bar. Can get quite busy on the weekend so I'd suggest you go up to the 26th floor restaurant from Monday to Thursday
91 locals recommend
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes iela
91 locals recommend
For the best night views over Riga and solid G&Ts visit the Skyline bar. Can get quite busy on the weekend so I'd suggest you go up to the 26th floor restaurant from Monday to Thursday
The apartment is surrounded by some of the best Art Nouveau architecture found in Riga. Wander around our Elizabetes street and further on Alberta, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets to see the most impressive buildings in the city.
86 locals recommend
Albert Street
10 Alberta iela
86 locals recommend
The apartment is surrounded by some of the best Art Nouveau architecture found in Riga. Wander around our Elizabetes street and further on Alberta, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets to see the most impressive buildings in the city.
One of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Wander around the square and St. Peter's church.
71 locals recommend
House of the Black Heads
7 Rātslaukums
71 locals recommend
One of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Wander around the square and St. Peter's church.
A lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town.
10 locals recommend
Jacob's Barracks
4 Torņa iela
10 locals recommend
A lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town.
Another good photo opportunity in the Old Town.
25 locals recommend
Three Brothers
19 Mazā Pils iela
25 locals recommend
Another good photo opportunity in the Old Town.
One of my personal favorites when it comes to a good cup of coffee and a little treat.
13 locals recommend
Rocket Bean Roastery (Dzirnavu)
39 Dzirnavu iela
13 locals recommend
One of my personal favorites when it comes to a good cup of coffee and a little treat.
Beautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant depository in the nation for works of art.
171 locals recommend
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukums
171 locals recommend
Beautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant depository in the nation for works of art.
The heart of Latvian independence. Take a look at the change of guards on the hour between 9 and 18.
109 locals recommend
The Freedom Monument
109 locals recommend
The heart of Latvian independence. Take a look at the change of guards on the hour between 9 and 18.
In case you feel like going for a massage, there's a terrific place just around the corner.
Thai lotus masāžas studija Riga
13 Vīlandes iela
In case you feel like going for a massage, there's a terrific place just around the corner.
Fantastic rooftop lounge for a lovely summer evening.
67 Grill & Lounge
Fantastic rooftop lounge for a lovely summer evening.
Authentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights.
90 locals recommend
Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu iela
90 locals recommend
Authentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights.
A popular hipster/artist bar and concert venue. Quite a young crowd and very busy in summer.
78 locals recommend
Kanepes Culture Centre
15 Skolas iela
78 locals recommend
A popular hipster/artist bar and concert venue. Quite a young crowd and very busy in summer.
Visit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau and other) and their timing on each day. Most of them are free work on a donation basis. They’re a great way to learn as much as possible about the city in a short period of time.
9 locals recommend
Riga Free Tour
Reformācijas Laukums
9 locals recommend
Visit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau and other) and their timing on each day. Most of them are free work on a donation basis. They’re a great way to learn as much as possible about the city in a short period of time.
Probably the best kebab in town!
26 locals recommend
Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas iela
26 locals recommend
Probably the best kebab in town!
A nice and romantic spot for a good cup of tea.
11 locals recommend
Apsara Tea House
2G Tērbatas iela
11 locals recommend
A nice and romantic spot for a good cup of tea.
Opened not too long ago but already one of my favorite spots for some healthy food options in the area.
Bowl31
31 Dzirnavu iela
Opened not too long ago but already one of my favorite spots for some healthy food options in the area.