This modern bowling alley has two lanes which cost from 6 – 10Ls/hr depending on the time of day. The prices seem a bit steep, but it is after all the only place to bowl in town.

Not unlike most bars in port towns, the Other End of the Port, attracts a bizarre assortment of sailors, locals and tourists who tell tall tales in a variety of languages not caring whether any of their fellow revellers understand. Follow the rule: if you can’t comprehend a single word, simply laugh and slap the orator on the back. Popular place with fairly cheap beers served in large mugs.

Right in the centre of town, Old Livonia offers a large restaurant on the first floor and a bar in the basement. The typical Baltic fare isn’t bad, but we recommend any of their many fresh fish dishes. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights after 20:00 the restaurant is transformed into a disco.

If you’ve got a hankering to play pool, this is definitely the place to go in Ventspils. Pool 1.50 - 2Ls/hr. Naturally, they also serve alcohol, because billiards without alcohol is like fishing without beer.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic building on the market square, this quaint attic restaurant is no doubt the best and most popular place to dine in Ventspils. The menu lists a wide variety of the usual Baltic-style dishes such as pork chops, but also includes an impressive selection of seafood. If you’re not hungry throw a few balls at the bowling alley downstairs.