Guidebook for Rīga
Food Scene
creative atmosphere mixes business, free Wifi, interesting healthy loose leave teas
10 locals recommend
Index Cafe
32 Brīvības bulvāriscreative atmosphere mixes business, free Wifi, interesting healthy loose leave teas
Democratic prices, generous portions, traditionally styled. A lot of traditional foods.
104 locals recommend
Lido Vērmanītis
65 Elizabetes ielaDemocratic prices, generous portions, traditionally styled. A lot of traditional foods.
FERMA
7 Valkas ielaFantastic food, organically and sustainably reared venison
Fazenda Bazars , restorans
14 Baznīcas ielaUnique and innovative menu
Shopping
Excellent variety of fashion stores, local produce, wine shop, cake paradise etc
216 locals recommend
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaExcellent variety of fashion stores, local produce, wine shop, cake paradise etc
Very interesting food department - you might finds foods that are not available elsewhere
78 locals recommend
Stockmann
8 13. janvāra ielaVery interesting food department - you might finds foods that are not available elsewhere
Closest shop from the apartment - food shop Rimi on the ground floor
90 locals recommend
Galleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaClosest shop from the apartment - food shop Rimi on the ground floor
Second hand shop that does more interesting stuff than other chains. If you are into recycling, second use, upcycling, worth visiting all of the nearby branches.
Otrā elpa. Bruņinieks labdarības veikals
72A-31 Bruņinieku ielaSecond hand shop that does more interesting stuff than other chains. If you are into recycling, second use, upcycling, worth visiting all of the nearby branches.
Everything Else
Free Wifi while you are studying timetables to your next destination
23 locals recommend
Autoosta station
1 Prāgas ielaFree Wifi while you are studying timetables to your next destination
Sightseeing
You should always visit the markets of any country you visit as it gives you tiny snippet of the local life and food. Notice 5 Zeppelin hangars, there are only 9 of those left in the world.
192 locals recommend
Riga Central Market
You should always visit the markets of any country you visit as it gives you tiny snippet of the local life and food. Notice 5 Zeppelin hangars, there are only 9 of those left in the world.
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaArchitectural feast of beauty for the eye
Riga Jugendstila Centrs
12 Alberta ielaA living museum will allow a tiny peek into history
Drinks & Nightlife
Sophisticated wine drinking with a satisfying menu, surprising even to experienced wine drinkers
40 locals recommend
Wine Studio
10 Elizabetes ielaSophisticated wine drinking with a satisfying menu, surprising even to experienced wine drinkers
Grown-up hipster bar, catch an intimate gig or an arty event
78 locals recommend
Kanepes Kulturas Centrs
15 Skolas ielaGrown-up hipster bar, catch an intimate gig or an arty event
Parks & Nature
Vermanes Garden
2D Tērbatas ielaIt has a fountain, ice cream cart, outdoors stage
Essentials
Right opposite the flat from the courtyard - have a selection of ready food when there's no time for cooking ;)
17 locals recommend
Rimi express
49/53 Brīvības ielaRight opposite the flat from the courtyard - have a selection of ready food when there's no time for cooking ;)
Drogas, veikals
58 Brīvības ielaFor beauty and grooming products