Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Riga

2025 update

Sip and savour above the historic Latvia capital.

Country Latvia

Currency Euro

Best time to visit May - September

Courtesy of Herbary

Riga Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:January 3, 2025

Riga rooftop map

Vibrant and contemporary, yet filled with historic charm, Riga has a lot to offer. And while the Latvia capital by no means is the rooftop capital of the world, there a few lovely and elevated spots where you can sip while overlooking the Old Town.

From stylish rooftop lounges on top of luxurious hotels, to a trendy shopping mall cocktail bar with a view, we will take you to our favourite rooftop spots above Riga.

The list

7 best rooftop bars in Riga

Stage 22 rooftop bar in Riga — 1

Stage 22

8th floor | Old Town

Highlights

Award-winning

Restaurant & bar

$$$$

Perched on top of the luxurious Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Stage 22 Bar & Restaurant invites to an **award-winning and truly elevated experience**. Modern, stylish and creative, the venue features a sleek interior lounge, opening up to an impressive outdoor terrace and amazing panoramic views over famous city landmarks. From exquisite business lunches, to special occasion dinners and vibrant nights, here you can enjoy a culinary journey specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, complemented with a fantastic selection of expertly crafted signature cocktails, wine, champagne and spirits.

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Herbary rooftop bar in Riga — 2

Herbary

8th floor | Central District

Highlights

Garden near the sky

Panoramic views

$$$

Above Galleria Riga you find Herbary, a chic, lush and beautiful greenhouse-style rooftop bar, café and restaurant. Get cosy inside the pretty much all-glass interior, or enjoy the sunshine on the breezy outdoor terrace, all surrounded with **panoramic views over Riga**. Inspired by the plant kingdom, the rooftop menu features a seasonal selection of crafted signature cocktails and global bites. Visit for stylish sunset sips and bites with a view, or a weekend brunch.

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Gutenbergs Rooftop Terrace rooftop bar in Riga — 3

Gutenbergs Rooftop Terrace

5th floor | Old Town

Highlights

Casual dining

Old Town views

$$$

Set in the center of the Old Town, Gutenbergs Rooftop Terrace invites to casual dining with a view, **all year round**. In winter, you can visit the cosy interior fire room, and enjoy the magic of the towers of the Old Town through the large windows. From March to October, all of the venue is in full swing, opening up to the al fresco terrace. Enjoy chef Ingus Felmanis grilled dishes, made from the products of local farmers, complemented with an excellent selection of wine, local beers and refreshing cocktails.

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Skyline Bar rooftop bar in Riga — 4

Skyline Bar

26th floor | Central District

Highlights

Trendy

Panoramic views

$$$$

Floating on the 26th floor of Radisson Blu Latvija, Skyline Bar offers a trendy and elevated Riga experience. Surrounded with **stunning panoramic views of Riga**, the only downside with the venue is that there is no outdoor terrace. But given the views on display, and the unique sky-high setting, Skyline Bar is worth staying inside for a while. Head up for a fantastic range of specially crafted signature cocktails, Asian-inspired bites, and hot evening vibes with world-class DJ’s.

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RIH Terrace Bar & Restaurant rooftop bar in Riga — 5

RIH Terrace Bar & Restaurant

10th floor | Kipsala

Highlights

Scenic

Panoramic views

$$$

Located on the peaceful Ķīpsala island, close to the Daugava River, Riga Islande Hotel offers a dual set of elevated venues to enjoy food and drinks with panoramic Riga views. The very top one is the 10th floor RIH Terrace Bar & Restaurant, **a breezy, cozy and scenic bar terrace**, open from spring to fall, where you can enjoy an international food menu, complemented with refreshing cocktails, wine, local brews and coffee. During the colder season, you can move one floor down, to the interior 9th floor restaurant.

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Dome Rooftop Terrace rooftop bar in Riga — 6

Dome Rooftop Terrace

4th floor | Old Town

Highlights

Charming

Cathedral views

$$$$

Blending the contemporary with history, the five-star Dome Hotel is a chic boutique hotel, found in the very heart of Riga Old Town. A special place to stay, but also a place to visit for exquisite cuisine. At Le Dome Restaurant you can indulge in fine dining dishes with French accents, created by restaurant Chef Ronald Striguns. Best of all, during the warmer months (April to October), seating is also offered at the **lush, charming and exclusive** Dome Rooftop Terrace, presenting a magnificent view of the stately Dome Cathedral.

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Vertigo rooftop bar in Riga — 7

Vertigo

6th floor | Old Town

Highlights

Laid-back

Panoramic views

$$$

Forum Cinemas is a modern 14-hall multiplex movie theatre, featuring the widest screen in the Baltics, and more surprisingly: a **laid-back Riga rooftop bar**. Perched on the 6th floor, and called Vertigo, the rooftop blends a modern interior lounge with a long outdoor terrace, opening up to panoramic views over Riga. In a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, here you can enjoy a wide range of drinks, from various coffees to seasonal signature cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, complimented with 'cinema-inspired' snacks.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.