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Riga - Beer, Babes and Bullets (a stag's paradise)

Riga hasn’t earned its reputation as the ‘dog’s Baltics’ for nothing. It’s the largest city across the three Baltic States when it comes to population, size and party spirit. The city itself is as pretty as the local lasses, the beer prices are pocket-pleasing and the shooting packages will make you feel like an MI6 agent – no wonder our MD chose to have his stag do in Riga.

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer
  • Article Updated: 06/12/2024
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Best Riga Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

Riga is one of our most popular Eastern European stag do destinations – which we can easily put down to its massive range of cool activities, stunning strippers (seriously, you’ve seen nothing like them) and open-all-hours strip clubs. We recommend you make the ‘what goes on tour, stays on tour’ pact before you head out to experience Riga’s raucous nightlife scene… you’ll have to take our word for that one.

  • A view of Riga Old Town at night
    • Iconic,
    • Buzzing,
    • Jam-packed

    Riga Old Town

    Ah, Riga Old Town, where best men speech anecdotes originate and stag do dreams come true. This historic centre of Riga is on the UNESCO World Heritage List – and it’s about to make history on your stag weekend, too. Home to some of the very best cafes, bars and restaurants in the whole city, the Medieval narrow, cobbled streets and quaint buildings of the Old Town draw stags in their hundreds every night of the week. With plenty of outdoor seating, you can catch the rays in the summer, or head indoors during the cooler months to sample some of the world-class nightlife you heard about back at home. With enough bars and clubs to keep you occupied all year long, let alone for one weekend, it’s not hard to see why the Old Town is so popular with stag dos. Basically, you won’t want to leave the Old Town – and the best bit is, you won’t have to.

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Top 10 Stag Friendly Riga Pubs & Clubs 2025

Riga Old Town is where stag do dreams come true, and where you'll spend the majority of your weekend. Here are our top 10 recommended stag do-friendly bars in the city.

  • Studio 69

    Terbatas iela 73, Centra rajons

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    It’s number one for a reason. Like inadvertently stepping into a scene from The Hangover, Studio 69 in the Royal Casino, Spa and Hotel Resort is Riga’s answer to a Vegas mega club. As soon as you walk through those doors, you’ll know you’re in for the night of your life; palatious indoor fountains, lad pad chesterfield sofas, a plush in-house casino and a massive nightclub with fit girls dancing on the podiums in their bikinis. Despite your exclusive surroundings, your average round will cost you about half of what it would back in England, so you can live the life of a baller on a budget. Open until 6am on Fridays and Saturdays, this is the ultimate stag do club.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: Closed
      Friday - Saturday: 22:00 - 06:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Four

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Rock Cafe

    Marstalu iela 2/4, Centra rajons, LV-1050

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    As soon as you spot the 10 foot guitar, you’ll know you’ve hit the jackpot. Located in a former museum, Rock Cafe is the multi-storey, multi-room bar in Riga Old Town, with every single nook and cranny filled with entertainment. The quirky bar has live bands performing within the vault-like rooms, a karaoke area, pool tables and lots of different bars dotted around the floors – meaning queues are short and drinking time is long – cheers to that.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 - 06:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Cuba Cafe

    Jauniela 15, Centra rajons, LV-1050

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    Buenos dias amigos. Slap bang in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, Cuba Cafe brings a slice of la vida Latino to your Riga stag do. This authentic and exotic bar may specialise in fancy cocktails, but its huge range of beers aren’t to be sniffed at and its lively Latino music will have your hips shimmying to that salsa rhythm (no, it’s not just the drink making you sway). Local DJs showcase their talents at nightly events here and regularly remix current chart toppers with Cuban undertones – trust us, it’s better than it sounds. There’s even a spacious outdoor terrace where you can have a breather and rest those dancing shoes.

    • Opening Times: Monday: 15:00 - 00:00
      Tuesday - Thursday: 15:00 - 02:00
      Friday: 15:00 - 05:00
      Saturday: 12:00 - 05:00
      Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Shot Cafe

    Torna iela 4, Centra rajons, LV-1050

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    Call us telepathic, but we recon you’re after some shots. Located on the edge of the Old Town, Shot Cafe has over 100 different kinds of shots, including everything from your standard Jagerbombs, to your more experimental – but equally potent – ‘Sex in a Volkswagen’. The tunes blasted through the speakers are sure to get you up and dancing as soon as that alcohol is running through your bloodstream. LNOF top tip: be nice to the bar staff or they’ll make you a ‘burning shotgun’ which is, in fact, as bad as it sounds.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 01:00
      Friday: 11:00 - 03:00
      Saturday: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sunday: 12:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • One One

    Šarlotes iela 18a, Centra rajons, LV-1001

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    Named twice so you won’t forget it, this nightclub and concert house is Riga’s number one (literally) venue for electronic music. Taking inspiration from the huge dance clubs of Berlin and the edgy hipster vibe of East London, it also showcases the very best in techno, minimal techno and house music, whipping crowds up into a whirlwind of bassy beats and hypnotic lighting. The spacious loft-like interiors will make you feel like you’re in the most comfortable of house parties, and will encourage you to shake those inhibitions and let loose on the dancefloor.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: Closed
      Friday - Saturday: 23:00 - 06:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • FIRST Club

    Andrejostas iela 5k-3, Ziemelu rajons

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    Located in the Andrejsala district, 2km from the Old Town, this club is known as ‘the club for all the beautiful people in Riga’, so if you’re wanting to eye up some hotties, then this is the place to go. It’s also the largest nightclub in Riga and it boasts the world’s best DJs playing all the latest chill and house music hits. First Club often hosts extravagant themed parties and is known for having a young crowd, so if that’s your thing, this should be the ‘first club’ on your list.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: Closed
      Friday - Saturday: 23:00 - 06:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Sinners Bar

    Grecinieku iela 11A-2, Centra rajons, LV-1050

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    Have a hell of a time at the wickedest party in Riga at The Sinners Club. Open till 6am on a weekend, you can expect one crazy party at this devilish venue, that can be found in the Old Town. Expect live music and DJs all night long, as well as cocktails that are to die for. With an electric atmosphere, a brilliant selection of drinks and loads of regular events, it would be a sin to not check out this super cool bar.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Tuesday: 17:00 - 01:00
      Wednesday-Thursday: 14:00 - 04:00
      Friday - Saturday: 14:00 - 05:00
      Sunday: 17:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Lofts

    Matisa iela 8, Centra rajons, LV-1001

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    If you’re a fan of craft beer, then you’re going to want to get yourself down to Lofts bar because they have a fabulous range of craft beer on tap, as well as plenty of cans and bottles. Boasting a brilliant rooftop terrace, complete with stylish seating and lots of lush green plants, this is an excellent place to sink a pint (or nine) of refreshing Latvian and international beer. Draft beers include strawberry & banana, German Pils beer and apricot, cherry and vanilla. Sometimes Lofts will have live musicians up on the terrace, adding to an already fantastic atmosphere.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
      Friday - Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Pandemonium

    Peldu iela 26-28, Centra rajons, LV-1050

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    As you might have guessed from the name of this nightclub, this is where you go for a chaotic, but amazing night out. Situated in Riga’s buzzing Old Town, this super popular, that’s decked out in quirky macabre décor, nightlife spot has a mega program of nightlife entertainment including mesmerizing DJ sets and live bands. Get lost in a world of heady neon signs, huge crowds and an exciting range of drinks that look like they’ve been cooked up in a mad scientist’s lab. They even have whole nights dedicated to beer pong if you think your skills are up to it…!

    • Opening Times: Monday - Wednesday: Closed
      Thursday: 20:00 - 03:00
      Friday - Saturday 22:00 - 06:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Paddy Whelans Irish Pub and Sports Bar

    Grecinieku street 4, Old Town, LV-1050

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    You can pretend you want to soak up all of the local culture as much as you want, but sometimes your home comforts are just exactly what you’re after. It’s time to meet your best mate, Paddy Whelan – living in Riga but he’s an Irishman at heart, and invites you all to his cosy local for a night with the boys. Screening live sports on big screens and serving up some of the very best world light beers, dark beers, popular lagers, ales, stouts and 30 bottled brands of cider. And that’s not all, every Friday and Saturday night, from 11pm – 1am, you’ll get a third of the price knocked off any round of drinks. Cheers, Paddy.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
      Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 02:00
      Sunday: 13:00 - 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

Top 10 Riga Stag Do Activities

With everything from beer bikes and Olympic bobsleigh rides, to the ultimate stag stitch up, our stag do activities in Riga will keep you occupied through the day and night.

    • Two men with an instructor, aiming guns at a target - Rank #1

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      Shooting Plus

    • Tidy up your aim with this thrilling activity. Shoot from a range of guns in their armoury including a Glock, Kalashnikov, Margolin and a Pump Action Shotgun. Each person will get to shoot 30 bullets over the course of an hour. Your English speaking guide will show you the ropes and tell you about each weapon you’ll be using.

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      Guided Bar Crawl

    • Get to grips with Riga’s buzzing nightlife scene (and avoid getting ripped off in dodgy bars and clubs), accompanied a lovely English-speaking guide. Ending in a strip club, obviously.

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      Beer Bike

    • Don’t let sightseeing get in the way of valuable drinking time. Why not kill two birds with one stone and pedal around the city on a world-famous beer bike? But that’s not all, you’ll have litres of beer to quench your thirst whilst you’re at it.

    • Close up of four craft beers in a rack - Rank #4

      Latvian Beer Tasting

    • Yes Riga has awesome women and awesome activities like shooting and karting, but don't forget it also does some fantastic beer. Drink like a local by getting to taste 3 different 0.3l beer samples. There will be tasty bar snacks to go the beers in this 90 minute session led by an English-speaking guide.

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      Outdoor Karting Grand Prix - 30 Mins

    • The Silverstone of go karting is here in Riga. Test your driving skills with one of these fast engine karts on a concrete track that has hosted many pro events. The track is 1200 meters long so there’s more than enough to leave the boys in the dust. Spend 2.5/3 hours racing the group to see who will come out on top.

    • A man with dwarfism giving two thumbs up - Rank #6

      Handcuffed Dwarf - 2 Hours

    • They say good things come in small packages, in this case they are absolutely right. You will enjoy hanging out with a new pint-sized pal, who will handcuff himself to the stag, as you hit Riga's nightlife. He won't leave the stag's side because he literally can't. This funny prank is a stag do classic!

    • Five people sat in a red soft bobsleigh on an ice track as part of a stag do in Riga - Rank #7

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      Winter Bobsleigh

    • Bobsleigh on Riga's only Olympic track. This thrilling activity is a soft-shell version of bobsleigh, taking place on the epic 1,200 metre track – there'll be 16 curves and one bridge to navigate in your 'vuchko' (soft bob). You'll each have two rides to hurtle down and take in the scenic views of the surrounding area, and Gauja National Park.

    • A medieval feast, set up on a table, with a candle in a balck holder - Rank #8

      Medieval Banquet

    • Feast like the kings that you are with this scrumptious feast that would make Henry VIII wince! There's mountains of meat to devour inside an authentic candle-lit venue, while you also get a beer to wash it down with.

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      Female Stripper

    • Riga is known for its knock out beautiful women. Why not give the stag a real treat and add a stripper to your wild Riga trip. This works great as an upgrade as a part of a boat, party bus, transfer etc.

    • People dancing and socialising at Vallhalla club in Riga - Rank #10

      Valhalla Club Entry

    • Enjoy guestlist entry and queue jump to this Ibiza-style club that’s situated in the Old Town and hosts mega club nights featuring local and international guest DJs.

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Top 10 Stag Do Hotels in Riga

Our stag-friendly Riga accommodation has been hand-picked for a reason. It’s all safe, secure and central, meaning you’ll have somewhere reliable to dump your bags and get on those cheap pints.

    • The exterior of Hotel Viktorija - Rank #1

      Hotel Viktoria

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Authentic stay in the city

      This charming hotel is a great spot for your stag do in Riga if you want to experience the real charm of the city. Just a 20-minute walk from the train station, this 3-star hotel is perfectly located for you and the lads to explor. The hotel also boasts a traditional Latvian café where you can grab breakfast before a day out.

    • A twin room with a view of the city at Radisson Blu Hotel Latvia - Rank #2

      Radisson Blu Hotel Latvia

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Has sweeping views of the city and sea

      Standing tall above the Riga skyline, this central 4-star hotel has stunning views, especially from its Skyline Bar with views that will take your breath away. There are over 570 guest rooms available, and each one even has an in-room mini bar. There’s even an exclusive spa – featuring an 18 metre swimming pool, private relaxation areas, a fitness studio, cafe and treatment rooms.

    • Exterior of Dodo Hotel, Riga, during the day - Rank #3

      Dodo Hotel

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • 10 mins from Nightlife

      This 3-star hotel is situated in a quieter area of the city centre which is perfect for sleeping off one too many drinks. Rooms are basic but clean and the friendly staff at reception are more than happy to help point out local attractions too.

    • A spacious double room with red and gold colour scheme - Rank #4

      Old Riga Palace

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Situated in Riga’s Old Town

      This 4-star hotel will add a touch of glamour to any stag do in Riga with plush bedrooms, private balconies and even its very own spa. Located on a quiet street in Riga’s Old Town, this place offers the best of both worlds with a quiet spot to get a good kip within walking distance of the city’s iconic nightlife.

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      Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel

      4 STAR  Spa Hotel

    • On the bank of the Daugava River

      Style meets comfort at the swish Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel, which sits on the banks of the Daugava River. This swanky 4-star hotel offers sleek bedrooms and a thermal spa complex – just the ticket when you’re been on the drink. All this and it’s just a short walk from Riga’s legendary nightlife.

    • A double bed in a room with storage space at Welton Riga Hotel and Spa - Rank #6

      Welton Riga Hotel and Spa

      4 STAR  Hotel with Leisure Facilities

    • Central hotel with spa

      This four star hotel is situated just steps way from Riga’s tourist attractions and entertainment sites. The hotel has a spa on site with a jacuzzi, sauna and treatment rooms. It also has a great tapas restaurant on the ground floor too. Each room can house up to 2 guests and has a TV, tea and coffee station and an electronic safe.

    • A double bed in a room with a large window at Bellevue Park Hotel - Rank #7

      Bellevue Park Hotel Riga

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Swanky and very central.

      This plush 4-star hotel offers style and comfort as well as a safe place to stay on your stag do in Riga. The large spacious rooms offer all the amenities that you and the lads will need and the sweeping roof terrace offers panoramic views of the historic city. Includes Gym, Wellness centre and bar. What more could you want from your last night of freedom in Riga!

    • Two single beds in a room with a window in the background - Rank #8

      Radisson Hotel Daugava

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Breakfast included and spa on site

      This picturesque riverside hotel is only 15 minutes from the airport and no more than half an hour from all of the city’s attractions. Each room can accommodate 2 people with air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, ironing station and tea and coffee station. There is also a spa onsite to help you relax from a full day of activities.

    • A bed facing a TV with a large window beside it at Rixwell Konventa Seta Design Hotel - Rank #9

      Konventa eta Hotel Keystone Collection

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Stylish 4 star hotel with awesome onsite bar located in the heart of the Old Town

      Boasting 69 recently renovated rooms, this stylish 3-star hotel is located in one of the oldest building complexes in the Old Town. The rooms are comfortable and modern and have twin beds, a private bathroom, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a hair dryer, a safe and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a brill onsite restaurant, Two More Beers, which is stylish and offers a pleasant atmosphere and hearty food.

    • Exterior of Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel - Rank #10

      Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Beautiful views from comfortable rooms

      The rooms at Radisson Blu accommodate for 2 people with amenities such as a TV, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, ironing station, safety deposit box and a mini bar (for an extra charge). The hotel is located in the centre of Riga in between two lush parks. Most rooms have views of these and the city, a gorgeous view to wake up to.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Riga Stag Do

With the cool and quirky Kalnciema Quarter and the iconic Freedom Monument to its name, there’s plenty to do in Riga other than just drink. Here’s our top 10 recommended things to do in Riga.

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    Kalnciema Quarter

    If you like to stray away from the norm, you need to head to Riga’s Kalnciema Quarter. Just half an hour from the centre of Riga, this cool area is home to some pretty impressive 19th century buildings and regularly plays host to some edgy events in the area. With open air concerts showcasing the best in young rock, jazz and classical talent, quirky art exhibitions and lively outdoor market stalls on Saturdays, some of which even serve traditional Latvian bevs, it’s a great spot to head to for a bit of culture through the day.

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    Olympic Bobsleigh Track

    Šveices iela 13, Sigulda, Siguldas pilseta, LV-2150, Latvia

    You simply can’t go to Riga and not experience the thrill of a go on the Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track. Opened in 1986, this Olympic standard track is 1,200 metres and features 16 curves – meaning you can reach speeds of up to 125km/hour, so hold on tight. It’s also one of the only tracks in the world which is accessible to both professional athletes and visitors to the city – book your spot here.

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    Freedom Monument

    Affectionately known as ‘Milda’ (impress the locals with that nugget), Riga’s most well-known tourist attraction has to be Freedom Monument. Towering above the Old Town and central Riga, this granite and copper structure honours soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence. Considered an important symbol of freedom, without what that tower stands for, you wouldn’t even be considering Riga for your stag do.

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    Riga Old Town

    Regardless of whether you’re heading to Riga for a massive p*ss up, or just to take in some of the local culture and admire the unique, Eastern European architecture – you’ll be spending a lot of time in Riga’s Old Town. As well as being the oldest section of Riga (included in the UNESCO World Heritage List), it’s home to Riga Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church, which offers breathtaking views of Riga from its 72 metre observational tower.

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    Nativity Cathedral

    Brivibas bulvaris 23, Centra rajons, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

    Probably the most recognisable building in the whole of Riga is the Nativity Cathedral, with its cool dome-shaped peaks and unusual façade. It’s one of the most prominent buildings which you can spot from Radisson Blu’s Skyline bar, as well as on your walk to the Old Town. It’s also super close to Freedom Monument, meaning that you can tick two things off your Riga cultural list at once and tell the missus that she was wrong about what goes down on stag dos… well, sort of.

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    Jurmala Beach

    30 mins from Riga

    We totally forgive you if sunshine, palm trees and golden sands aren’t the image you conjure when you first think of Riga, but just a few miles out of Riga, you’ll come across the untouched paradise that is Jurmala Beach. There are some seriously cool beach bars lining the seafront, accompanied by panoramic white sands and beautiful Latvian women sunbathing. Temperatures average around 30°C in the summer, so ticking this off your cultural list will be no hardship.

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    House of Blackheads

    Ratslaukums 7, Centra rajons, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
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    Despite the gross images that its name conjures, Riga’s House of Blackheads is pretty spectacular. Built in 1334, this palace like building was once used for upper class merchants for meetings and banquets – beats the function room of a Travelodge, ay? Basically, it is what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, so make sure to whack it down on your ‘must see’ list. It’s in Riga’s Old Town, so you’ll pass it when you’re bar hopping anyway.

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    Town Hall Square

    Impressive in any season, at any time of the day or night, Town Hall Square is one of the main squares in Riga. During WWII, this area was heavily bombed and subsequently destroyed, but has been completely reconstructed and painstakingly restored to its former glory. It is home to the aforementioned House of Blackheads, as well as the reconstructed Town Hall and other impressive structures, as well as some pretty awesome Christmas markets in the festive season.

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    Swedish Gate and Old City Walls

    If you’re into your history, you must check this out. Built in 1698, when Sweden took over the city, the Swedish Gate and old city walls are the only structure in the Old Town that has its original features preserved, untouched by WWII bombings. Plus, it’s in the Old Town so you can casually check it out as you’re flitting between bars. Interestingly, the apartment located above the Swedish Gate used to belong to the city’s executioner, who would put a red rose in his window, the night before an execution.

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    Riga Zoo

    Meža prospekts 1, Ziemelu rajons, Riga, LV-1014, Latvia
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    You thought those strip clubs and rowdy bars were packed with wild animals? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. If you need a break from the 24-hour drinking session, a good way to clear your heads is getting back to basics with a trip to the zoo. Packed to the rafters with around 4,000 animals of nearly 500 species, you can become one of the 300,000 annual visitors to the zoo. You can get here by taking Tram 11 from the city centre.

Staying Safe in Riga

Riga is a relatively safe place to visit, but petty theft can be common. We've compiled our six top safety tips for stags looking to stay safe in Riga:

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As petty theft is relatively common in areas such as the Old Town, make sure that your valuables aren't anywhere easily accessible like back pockets

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Set up a group chat for the stag and put the accommodation address in it so you've all got easy access to it

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Avoid unlit streets and areas like parks at night-time

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Keep to the main areas of Riga rather than venturing into neighbourhoods you don't know

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Try to walk in groups or at least twos, so no one is on their own

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Be mindful of credit card scams and question it if you're asked to enter your pin again

By following these simple safety tips, we're sure you'll have a first class trip to Riga

Getting to Riga

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Since the introduction of budget airlines to Riga (Ryanair’s launch was November 2004), Riga has soared in popularity and become the ultimate in stag do destinations. Flying to Riga is the very best way to get there from the UK and Ireland; it’s super quick, simple and has direct flights to over 100 destinations across 30 countries, seeing over 6,000,000 passengers annually pass through its doors. With a huge range of airlines flying into Riga, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and airBaltic, you should be able to find suitable flights for cheap as chips – leaving you plenty of cash for those other Riga stag do essentials. Riga’s airport is about 20 minutes out of the city centre where you’ll be staying, but we can arrange a transfer to pick you up and take you direct to your accommodation – even throwing in a couple of strippers if that’s what you fancy (of course that’s what you fancy).

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Dublin Airport DUB → RIXRyanair
Leeds - Leeds Bradford Airport LBA → RIXRyanair
London - Gatwick Airport LGW → RIXAir Baltic
London - Luton Airport LTN → RIXWizz Air
London - Stansted Airport STN → RIXRyanair
Manchester Airport MAN → RIXRyanair
Nottingham - East Midlands Airport EMA → RIXRyanair

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Since the introduction of budget airlines to Riga (Ryanair’s launch was November 2004), Riga has soared in popularity and become the ultimate in stag do destinations. Flying to Riga is the very best way to get there from the UK and Ireland; it’s super quick, simple and has direct flights to over 100 destinations across 30 countries, seeing over 6,000,000 passengers annually pass through its doors. With a huge range of airlines flying into Riga, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and airBaltic, you should be able to find suitable flights for cheap as chips – leaving you plenty of cash for those other Riga stag do essentials. Riga’s airport is about 20 minutes out of the city centre where you’ll be staying, but we can arrange a transfer to pick you up and take you direct to your accommodation – even throwing in a couple of strippers if that’s what you fancy (of course that’s what you fancy).

AirportDurationAirline
Dublin Airport DUB3h 10mRyanair
Leeds Bradford Airport LBA2h 50mRyanair
London Luton LTN2h 40mWizz Air
Manchester Airport MAN2h 35mRyanair

Getting Around Riga

Luckily for you, most of Riga’s best bars and tourist attractions are located within the Old Town – but, if you’re hoping to venture further afield, here are the very best ways to get around Riga.

Average Prices in Riga

Riga is popular because of its beautiful women, loose relationship with rules and dirt cheap prices. Here are a few averages, so you can see what we’re talking about.

  1. €20 (£17.86)

    Average Price of a Lap Dance - Rank #1

  2. €2 (£1.79)

    Average Price of a Pint - Rank #2

  3. €3 (£2.68)

    Average Price of a Takeaway - Rank #3

  4. €10 (£8.93)

    Average Price of a Nightclub Entry - Rank #4

Riga Weather

Like much of Eastern Europe, Latvia experiences scorching highs along with pretty frosty lows in temperature. However, regardless of when you’re travelling to Riga, the beer will taste good and the women will look amazing – so we can’t imagine the weather being too much of a concern to lads like you.

September 2025

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Despite being the start of Autumn, September is a great month to have a stag do in Riga, as it’s pretty warm but won’t be uncomfortably hot in those Old Town bars.

JAN

Weather icon for January-2°C

FEB

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MAR

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APR

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MAY

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JUN

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JUL

Weather icon for July21°C

AUG

Weather icon for August20°C

SEP

Weather icon for September15°C

OCT

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NOV

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DEC

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Random Riga Facts

  1. Models - Rank #1

    Models

    Latvia produces more female models per capita than almost every other country in the world – beaten only by Estonia, Iceland, Lithuania and Denmark.

  2. Jeans - Rank #2

    Jeans

    Riga born Jacob W. Davis was one of two tailors (the other being Levi Strauss…) who invented jeans and changed fashion for ever.

  3. Beer - Rank #3

    Beer

    Latvians chug 78 litres of beer per capita each year, positioning them as one of the biggest beer drinking countries in the world.

*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 06/12/2024. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 06/12/2024

Hannah Sowerby

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