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Riga Daytime: Old Town Lunch and Views

A relaxed afternoon in the Old Town, starting with fresh pastries and ending with a view over the river.

Best time: noneAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Mārtiņa Beķereja

    Pick up warm pastries at Mārtiņa Beķereja. This local favorite café is cash only, so have small bills ready before you go in.

  2. 14:15

    Miit Coffee

    Walk to Miit Coffee for a sit-down break. It is a short stroll from the bakery. Order coffee and perhaps a pancake if it is the weekend, or just enjoy the vegetarian snacks and gluten-free options.

  3. 14:45

    Skyline Bar

    Head to Skyline Bar to catch the afternoon light. Find a table by the window for the best view. Note that it can get crowded after 23:00, but in the afternoon it is the perfect spot to relax with a drink.

Local tip

Mārtiņa Beķereja is cash only. Skyline Bar has a cover charge at popular times, so check the entrance policy if you plan to stay late.

Check before you go

  • Mārtiņa Beķereja: Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00. Cash only.
  • Miit Coffee: Mo 07:00-21:00; Tu,We 07:00-23:00; Th 07:00-24:00; Fr 07:00-03:00; Sa 10:00-03:00; Su 10:00-18:00.
  • Skyline Bar: Su-Th 15:00-00:00; Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00.

Worth knowing

  • Skyline Bar is open at 14:45 only on Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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