The interior of black and white designer ads and red neon is a bit lacking, but the food is tasty, albeit expensive, and the lunch special is good value for money. The glass box for smokers looks like a science experiment gone awry when full and the dizzying disco lights above the urinals might just inspire an unwanted result, but locals come here in droves and don't mind waiting outside. Unfortunately, the bouncers at the door usually only allow Latvians to enter so you might want to give it a pass.
Coyote Fly comments
- Iva - Denmark
Any foreign girls ever tried to get in there? (with or without local guys) - 28
Feb
2010Michael - Latvia, Riga
Why would you go to this bar knowing they won't let you in? I am Latvian who is sick and tired of foreigners grabbing asses of local girls. There should be a place for us only! Where we can enjoy and relax without non-latvians. Come on guys, you have spoiled the reputation of so many clubs and bars in Riga.Enough! We don't want you there and I am happy that this place exists. - 12
Jan
2010Ethan - U.S, New York
I have been to Latvia over a dozen times. I tried entering this place twice once with 2 girls and other time with 3 local girlfriend. They still dint let me in. They said the place is for Locals no tourist allowed. Latvia is in EU but the locals mentality is very closed , Latvians are country bounties. Ofcourse local latvians guys dont want to compete with tourist , since most tourist specially from italy , spain , greeks etc do romantic wonders in picking up local girls , there is no way a cold , shy , boring latvian - russian man will be able to pick up local girls without getting drunk. Talking abt sex tourism. Women specially from baltic states and russia they travel abroad to have some tourism + sex + fun, since there are so few men in these countries most women hardly meet men when they are back in their countries. Most of these women wanna have fun. Jus becoz local guy are boring , shy latvians + Allien Citizen (Russian) are not able to seduce women and tourist do . Its not tourist fault. Both men & women have biological needs and it needs to be satisfied mutually.Regarding drunk people i have traveled all over the world i have never seen people more drunk then latvian , russian , Scandinavians. Specially amount of drunk fight are huge in eastern europe and russia. Most nationals from other countries dont drink as much as latvians or russian . So dont give us this crap of drunk tourist. When locals are pro drinkers.So my tourist friends let the coyote fly be for locals, the moment the girls step out of the club the tourist take them away :) haha - 28
Nov
2009Thomas - Vaacija, Frankfurt
In 2008 when Coyote was not so crowded we germans have been in there often. I think it was winter and also in spring. It never was a problem but later end of 2008 no chance anymore. There were enough LV people in and so they dont need us anymore. But i understand, its only place where LV can be alone without very often drunk and sex searching tourists (men).Some years before a club went down because of too many tourists. It was the wonderful Pupu Lounge. Tourists were claping girls ass... and so no LV girls went there. This was the end of a really nice place :(THe same should not happen to Coyote ! - 22
Nov
2009Rachelle - Riga
My friend got turned away at the door because they said they 'don't let Jews in', another friend was called a gypsy, and non-latvians are clearly not welcome and they let you know it. This club is racist and not even worth the effort. I hope this place gets shuts down. - 05
Jun
2009RIYP Editor - Latvia, Riga
Basically, we have a review for this club for two reasons: 1. As a warning to tourists and expats that it's probably not worth the effort. 2. For the Latvian diaspora from the States, UK, Australia, etc that might want to check it out and that will probably be let in.I agree that it could very well be a racist policy, but I also think that Latvians crave a place in their city that they can call their own. When the first wave of stag parties hit Riga many clubs lost their local clientele because women got tired of being hit on by drunks from abroad with one thing on their mind.In my opinion, nobody should lose any sleep over not getting into this place. There are plenty of cool places to check out in Riga. Just give it a pass and don't give them the satisfaction of denying you entry. - 04
Jun
2009tricia - Latvia, riga
In reply to comments about this venue being Latvian only that is totally untrue. Judgement is made on your skin colour before you get to the doorman.There are coloured Latvians which are also not allowed to enter under no circumstances.I don't know what Latvians call that but in England its called racism and against EU law. They should think about that before they get sued..Disgraceful - 04
Jun
2009tricia - Latvia, RIGA
I cannot see the point in you advertising this place to tourists as they do not allow foreigners in. Being black female I have been humiliatingly rejected in the line waiting to get in on numerous occasions. When I asked why they said its because I am foreign. I actually live and work here for the past year and find the whole experience very degrading especially for 2009. - 15
Mar
2009Sjoerd - Netherlands
Sex tourists... I just arrived home from a weekend stay with some fellow students. We just went to Riga, because we didn't know the place. I've been to Tallin once and i thought Riga was quite te same. NOT!!! Here, Local barowners and their runner guys and girls are making a sextourist of all tourists!!The one you should blame as a local are not the tourists only, but the one who is abbusing the fact there are tourists.I am from Holland and i advice you to go to Amsterdam. There are also locals who have to deal with drunk, stoned, high, oversexed people ALL THE TIME! Therefor you are a capital city and you should get used to it!I had a perfect stay in a very interesting Riga. Not everyone was as friendly in shops, restaurants and bars. But i am glad there are some people who understand that it is also the year 2009 in Riga, in which we are living.Bars and clubs to recommend: Music Bar, Mad House, Club Essential, Jack Daniels pub and La Rocca - 11
Feb
2009inese - uk, luton
Im latvian myself and I think the main reason for this " latvians only policy " is because this is one of the clubs where hangs around many offsprings of loaded latvian millionaires.Obviously these designer clad girls doesnt want be bothered by sex tourists , neither boys want to be rivalled by foreigners. - 24
Jan
2009Tony - USA/Georgia, Savannah
So for Latvians only. I like it! I'm not Latvian and never been but it is nice to see a place with the backbone to stick by their convictions. Keep it up and don't let people change you with their whining - 28
Dec
2008Gunita - United Kingdom, Leicester
at least one place where horny sex tourists are not allowed to enter!the best bar in latvia! - 15
Dec
2008adnila - Finland
Guys, it's not racist, it's just that it's impossible to find a place in Riga where you can see/hear local people, especially in Old Riga - i'm a latvian living abroad, and when i come to Riga whereever i go - foreigners, foreigners, foreigners...somebody invented this concept and gave it a try, so it's just one place - and there are really plenty of other places for you to enjoy, so don't be so bitter :)) - 01
Dec
2008James Lewis - USA/Florida
Racist bullshit club... wouldn't recommend. Don't understand the standards(Latvian only). I'm a Human Resources Director and probably make 3 or 4 times what most of the patrons make however I wasn't allowed to enter. Then why have the site in english? Latvia/Riga is a nice country/city but still signs of the old time mentality. - 10
Nov
2008Jean-Philippe Samedi - Belgium
I tried to go there with my latvian girlfriend. Said good evening in latvian and they did not let me in ... just go spend your money somewhere else. - 08
Jun
2008iceman - Italy, Milano
DOnt go to Coyote fly , they only allow latvians and russians. Or If you are white and pale. Definitly no italian & spanish or Asian allowed. Club looks very small and nothing great. - 07
May
2008GUNIT - USA/MD, BALTIMORE
Go with a local and keep your mouth shut.. Worth seeing just to see. The "Rumor" is TRUE 100%.. but, if you can fake enough Russian or Latvian with a buddy as a guide then it is worth it. Like an upclass Coyote Ugly. - 25
Feb
2008Deurssens - France, Paris
Incredible, at the phone or at the door, they tell you the place is only for latvians, DO NOT GO THERE, WASTE OF TIME! - 18
Feb
2008NT - germany, erding
Great PlaceI am foreigner, but could enter. Not many people but great music, and excellent service (Layla and her team)DJ very good - 27
Jan
2008Thomas - Vaacija, Mainz
Coyote Bar is not open for tourists ! No chance to go in ! Security will send you away !Also not with Latvians, but maybe with girls !
YOUR COMMENTS
Palasta 3
tel. (+371) 67 22 77 94
Open 11:00-17:00,
Thu 11:00-04:00,
Fri 11:00-06:00,
Sat 19:00-06:00,
Sun Closed.
Mar
2010