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Riga | By night | Live music

The dark interior is basic without any trendy trappings, the way a real blues club should be. If you're unfortunate enough to miss the live acts on weekend nights, sometimes from as far away as Memphis, classic performances are often broadcast on the big screen during the day. Even if the blues is just another colour to you, it's worth a visit for the delicious international cuisine and the Užavas beer on draught. [...]



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Dzirnavu 34a

tel. (+371) 67 33 31 25

Open 11:00-24:00,
Fri 11:00-01:00,
Sat 14:00-01:00,
Sun Closed.
If you're looking to splurge on yourself, then seize the day at what may be one the best restaurants in Riga. Although it fancies itself a jazz club in the evening, most musicians would be intimidated by the elegant surroundings, which include what appears to be a very expensive crystal chande [...]



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Meistaru 10/12

tel. (+371) 67 22 84 88

Open 10:00-23:00,
Thu 10:00-02:00,
Fri 10:00-02:00,
Sat 10:00-02:00,
Sun 11:00-23:00.
Ultra-Latvians raised on folk songs and beer find their way to this restaurant/club when they want to hear nothing but familiar rock and quality live performances. Bring a well-versed native to point out famous writers and artists, who often find inspiration under the brick ceiling. White shirts ar [...]



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Vecpilsētas 12

tel. (+371) 67 21 38 85

Open 21:00-05:00,
Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Sun Closed.
Descend the spiral dungeon stairs and enter this Pocket filled with teenage bodies gyrating to three-year-old top 40 radio hits. Though it's worth catching local musicians some nights, the scene of questionably legal youngsters on their third beer might warrant a pass. On the other hand, if it's yo [...]



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Peldu 19

tel. (+371) 67 22 33 34

Open 20:00-05:00
The only club in Riga dedicated to heavy metal music is located within the brick walls of an old factory next to the VEF Bridge. Live acts have included such heavyweights as Napalm Death. Take tram N°6 from Barona to the VEF stop. [...]



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Brīvības 193c

tel. (+371) 29 87 94 75

Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Wed Closed,
Thu Closed,
Fri 18:00-03:00,
Sat 18:00-03:00,
Sun Closed.

Rock music has a new home on the edge of Old Riga. Rock ‘n’ Riga offers a worn interior of rusty lamps, a central wooden bar and exposed brick walls festooned with old signs, guitars and a giant mural of rock gods Morrison, Hendrix, Kiss, ACDC and Ozzy. The beer selection, including the [...]



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13.janvāra 33

tel. (+371) 20 04 48 01

Open 09:00-24:00,
Fri 09:00-02:00,
Sat 09:00-02:00,
Sun 12:00-21:00.