Coyote FlyBy Amy Bryzgel. 29.09.2008Palasta 3, Riga The name doesn’t reveal much about this place. It much sooner resembles an American diner than the bar in the film Coyote Ugly. That said, the huge red-vinyl, diner-style booths are a nice touch, and the interior would be really cool if it weren’t for the bizarre and rather unsophisticated light show projected from above the bar. The bar itself is huge – consuming the entire room – which means plenty of space for lining up drinks on a busy Saturday night.Related places:RESTAURANTS » Rozengrals MUSEUMS » Museum of Riga's History and Navigation HOTELS » Hotel Gutenbergs BARS » Coyote Fly
The atmosphere is hard to pinpoint – eclectic, relaxed, trendy, American-esque, these words all come to mind but do not paint a proper picture. In fact, the style of the bar is rather indefinite, but it's pleasant overall. The Latin music was booming when I was there, but when the deejays are on the job Wednesday through Sunday nights, it can be everything from 80s music to R&B. And it is played at typical ear-drum damaging club levels, good for dancing but not conversing. The booths lining the front windows would have an amazing view of the Daugava if it weren’t for the shopping mall/office complex obstructing it. But one doesn’t come here for the views. As one of Riga’s newest bars, it’s also fast becoming one of the trendiest – one of the places you must include on your club crawl of the Old Town. Prices here are moderate, with most cocktails ranging from 4– 8.5 euros. The bar’s specials – Coyote Fly Cocktails – are all 7 euros a pop, some packed with enough alcohol to be worth it. The Ms. Coyote is a sweet choice for the ladies, with three types of Martini, Sprite, and vanilla syrup, or try the more harsh Mr. Coyote for the men – a sort-of gin and rum and tonic. Smokers will delight in the fact that there is a special glass-enclosed smoking room at the front of the building, so you can go “outside” to smoke without freezing your fingers off in winter. It's an exciting place, nice for a night out although a bit pricey in comparison to other places in town – even in Old Town. Rachelle 22.11.2009 05:06My friend got turned away at the door because they said they 'don't let Jews in', another friend was called a gypsy, and ReplyReply on Rachelle88 18.02.2012 06:28HOPEFULLY it is! you, jews, niggers, gypsies are not welcome! Dave (Canadian-Texan) 21.05.2012 12:41Went the other night, but through a connection that got 2 of us on the list. I think even the doormen were surprised when ReplyMarc ( from Germany) 30.06.2012 11:36This club isn´t good. The doorman´s are really high nosey and as a tourist you havn´t chance to come in. May be they are ReplyThree dudes from Finland 26.07.2012 10:47We went to the Coyote Fly at the New Years eve and gotta tell you, waiting for 3,5 hours to get in was worth it. It's a ReplyRead the rest of user comments»
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