Guide to Riga districts and the best spots here and there
Eat, drink, and relax
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1. Old town
It is the best place for spotting a mixture of the oldest architectural pearls, spread as layers over quite a small territory. Here you can sit on the open terraces on Līvu and Dome squares or grab a beer at Two More Beers, Bon Vivant, Paddy Whelans or Kwakinn, have a shot or cocktail in Cuba or B Bārs, or enjoy a cup of coffee at café Parunāsim. For more serious food head to Frego for tasty pizza, 3 pavāru restorāns for À la carte dinner or Rozengrāls for authentic experience.
2. Quiet centre
This district offers a variety of places both for food and drinks. Among the most popular are Lidojošā Varde for democratic menu, A.L.L. Cappuccino for an excellent coffee, Portofino for decent and cosy dinner, and Zivju lete for seafood dishes.
3. Historical centre
This part of the city is very rich with different spots. You can head to a small historical spot Berga bazārs with its Andalūzijas suns and Cydonia, as well as other. You can also visit LIDO Vērmanītis or LIDO on Driznavu street for Latvian traditional food, Street Burgers, Singh’s for Indian food, KKC for bohemian atmosphere and bar, and many others.
4. Spiķeri quarter
It is a territory between Riga Central market and Daugava river. It is worth visiting this part of Riga if you want a stroll along Daugava. It offers several food spots there too.
5. Miera iela quarter
This creative quarter boarders with Alojas quarter and Tallinas ielas quarter. Choose Walters and Grappa for tasty craft beer, K.K. for Stricka Villa’s yard for bohemian creative atmosphere, Lulū Pizza over there for one of the most recent Riga pizzerias, as well as different cafés and bars in Tallinas iela yard.
6. Vagonu iela quarter
This is an emerging creative quarter in 15 minutes by public transportation from Riga centre. It offers a variety of different spots, serving mostly drinks, in an industrial environment.
7. Andrejsala
It is one more destination, which is located on the bank of the Daugava and is famous because of its beautiful views. You can visit KOYA and Naples for food and drinks in a cosy atmosphere.
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