Drinks Vecrīga, Riga
Black Magic
A place for a drink in Vecrīga, Riga, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Dark wood cafe-bar on Kaļķu iela pouring Riga Black Balsam cocktails, with handmade chocolates.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Riga, alongside 4 sights, 2 shops and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with St Peter's Church and Town Hall Square. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Vecrīga
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Riga, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Activity · 0.1 km straight-line - 2Town Hall Square
Square where an octagonal plaque marks Riga's claim to the first decorated Christmas tree, set up in 1510.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 3House of the Blackheads
Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 4Hotel Neiburgs
Hotel in a 1903 Art Nouveau building on Jauniela, a block from Dome Square.
Stay · 0.2 km straight-line - 5Riga Christmas Market
Red-and-white striped stalls and a tall tree on Dome Square, beside Riga Cathedral, selling mittens, honey and hot food.
Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line - 6Riga Central Market
Market in five former Zeppelin hangars by the river, with halls for fish, meat, dairy and smoked foods.
Shopping · 0.7 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Black Magic is a stop on our Tallinn & Riga route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Riga
Black Magic is our only drinks pick in Riga; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Riga guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Riga run from -2°C in January to 22°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Black Magic itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Riga from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Riga weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 56.94866, 24.10892
- Destination
- Riga, Latvia
Black Magic: quick answers
How much time do you need at Black Magic?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Black Magic. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Black Magic?
Our pick: Evening.
Which TripsCircle routes include Black Magic?
Black Magic appears on Tallinn & Riga, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Black Magic to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Riga.
Plan Riga
- Riga travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Riga weather by month
- Tallinn to Riga 279 km straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.