We often embrace our cynical side writing this guide, but have to admit that this stylish cocktail bar was like a breath of fresh air for us and Riga’s nightlife scene in general. Walk past the 1980s-style arcade games and take the stairs to the second floor where an industrial space has been enlivened with neon signs and Banksyesque wall art including the Mona Lisa revealing her derriere. Original cocktails around the €8 mark with clever, sometimes obscene, names are prepared by enthusiastic staff and unlike many other bars within this genre, the Cynic also offers craft brews in bottles.