Skapis

Queer bar & cultural venue · Riga Centrs

Skapis means “wardrobe” in Latvian – and that’s exactly where nobody here wants to stay: this bar by queers for queers is Riga’s most important queer cultural venue, with drag, karaoke, DJs and film nights.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (330)
• By queers for queers
• Drag & karaoke
• Culture

Address

Aristīda Briāna iela 9a
Rīga, LV-1001

Open

usually from Thursday evening, times depend on the programme on Facebook

Crowd

mixed queer: gay men, lesbians, trans and non-binary people, across all age groups

Getting there

Centrs, former site of the club Piens

What makes Skapis stand out

In 2023 Skapis moved into the former premises of the legendary club Piens on Aristīda Briāna iela, an address with history in Riga’s nightlife. Since then it has been more than a bar: it’s run by LGBTQ people and sees itself as the centre of queer culture in Latvia.

The programme is correspondingly varied: drag shows, karaoke, pop and electro DJ nights, theme parties and screenings from the queer film festival 2ANNAS. Opening hours follow the programme; it’s usually open from Thursday evening.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mixed and politically aware: gay men, lesbians, trans and non-binary people, groups of friends and curious travellers, young and old. Guests value Skapis as a place where you can be sure of being who you are.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut and Google reviews (4.2 stars, 330 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.