Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Riga weekend guide

FRIDAY

Once you have checked into you desired hotel, freshen up and get ready for dinner and a night out. Suggested hotels are: Hotel Berg, Radisson Blu Elizabete or Royal Casino Hotel

Restaurants: If it is a late start to the night try the following 2 restaurants below. If you arrive early then make a reservation at one of the 3 restaurants mentioned below for Saturday night. These are 2 of the recommended clubs for Friday night as well.

UZBEKISTANA
This is a local favourite and usually gets quite busy but after 9 pm you should be able to squeeze in a small group :)
LIDO
This is another local joint for students and if you are in a hurry or headed home after partying this is the place. They have several locations. One right next to the Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel.
COYOTE FLY
Start things of at a nice pace at this club which never fails to entertain with its dancers on the bar, and high octane performance.
STUDIO 69
If you need a change of scene then head to the Royal Casino Hotel and here you can find this Russian night club. It has some international music but sometimes it can go all Russian. There are several night club rooms here so feel free to explore.
Royal Casino Suite with Mini Golf Course
Studio 69
Coyote Fly
First Dacha Night Club
SATURDAY

The best way to recover from a night out in Riga is to get yourself to the spa and treat yourself. There are several options in Riga from your local hotel spa to specialist places. The top 4 options in Riga are:

KOLONNA SPA
This is a spa located in old Riga town at the Galleria Center.

Address: Old Riga, 16 Audeju street
Ph: +371 7018034
Operating hours: 08.00 – 22.00 Mon – Fri, 09.00 – 20.00 Sat-Sun

TAKA SPA
Reasonably priced with good service. My 2nd best option here when in town.

Address: Kronvalda bulvaris 3a
Riga, Latvia
Ph: +371 67323150

VERDANTECO SPA
This is another place I have tried and it is a little bit pricey compared to the rest so I will serve it as an option rather than recommendation. It offers good service.

Address: Janvara street 33,
Riga, LV-1050

ESPA RIGA
Another fancy place with good services but expensive compared to the rest. Option if needed.

Address: Baznīcas street 4a,
Riga, LV 1010

Alternatively you can head out to Jurmula for spa treatments and some food & drinks. Jurmula is a 30 minute taxi ride from Riga. The Spa options here are better but book in advance:

HOTEL JURMULA SPA
A lot of 2-4 hour packages for cheap prices. The treatment is great and its a nice clean spa. Lots of Russian and Nordic tourists use this place.

Address: Jomas ilea 47/49
Jurmala
LV-2015
Latvia

36 LINE RESTAURANT
Ideal for that Late Lunch at Jurmula. Located at the beach with a great view and great service.
CLUB HAVANA
Before heading back to Riga, pre drinks should be done here. Remember to check if there is an event on here that night as this may extend the pre drinks to a pre party session.
Once you are back in Riga, try one of these 3 restaurants and the club mentioned below. These are my top picks for Riga dining:(Reservation needed)

INTERNATIONAL
The food here is amazing and will leave you in pure cuisine happiness . You get a lot of quality food here for a cheap price. A very nice setting and one of my favourites in Riga. Actually the best food I have had in Latvia to date.
BIBLIOTEKA
This is a more classy joint and the food is nice, a little but more pricey than above but sets more of a formal dinner experience.
ELEMENTS
A new comer to the scene and located at the Tallink hotel. Great fusion of flavours and nice presentation.
FIRST DACHA
My favorite club in Riga. Outdoor terrace and great entertainment all round. Once you arrive here you don't need to go anywhere else.
International Restaurant
International Restaurant
SUNDAY

Sunday is quite dead in Riga so wake up late and once you have checked out of the hotel. Head to a Spa treatment again or go for a walk in the old town and do some tourist stuff.

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