Timeline
19:02
Grab a quick bite of local Latvian food at Vermanitis. The menu offers fried fish and salmon steak, and the atmosphere is authentic.
19:47
Walk to Esplanade Park to find a spot for the golden light. The park is small enough that you can secure a good view of the western sky just before the sun dips.
20:32
Move to Skyline Bar for the sunset itself. The view is perfect at this time. Try to find a table next to the windows early, as it gets crowded after 23:00.
21:32
Head back to Vermanitis for dinner. With the sun down, the restaurant’s lighting and authentic setting make for a cozy evening meal.
Local tip
Skyline Bar has a cover charge at popular times, and finding a window seat can be difficult after 23:00. Vermanitis is open until 23:00 on Saturdays, so time your dinner accordingly.
Check before you go
- Vermanitis is open Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00 and Sa 10:00-23:00. On Sunday it closes at 21:00.
- Skyline Bar is open Su-Th 15:00-00:00, Fr 15:00-02:00, and Sa 12:00-02:00.
Worth knowing
- Vermanitis is open at 21:32 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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