Open since 1898, Āgenskalns Market is the largest and oldest market in the neighborhood and has the status of a national cultural monument. From 2018 to 2022 the historical pavilion of the market had a renovation and it reopened in May 2022. Now everyone is invited to view the impressive changes after the renovation.
On the ground floor of the renovated pavilion, farmers and small-scale producers offer their goods. Among them are both well-known and brand-new producers – for the first time in Pārdaugava, visitors can experience the “Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy” and the confectionery “Kūkotava.” Dairy products are available from the beloved “Straupe Piens,” fresh bread can be bought from bakeries like “Lāči,” “Grant’s Bakery,” and “Better Bread,” and the best coffee can be enjoyed at “Kalve Coffee.” Visitors are also treated to a particularly wide selection of fish and meat products from small producers.
Meanwhile, the second floor offers a chance to enjoy a meal and drinks in a lively market atmosphere. Here you’ll find local favorites like the “VEST” bar, “Marmelāde,” and the “Vīnkalni” pizzeria.
Āgenskalns Market is an inclusive, diverse, and environmentally friendly public space where cultural, educational, and other events take place in collaboration with neighborhood and city organizations. A unique concept for the city – a co-creation kitchen – has long been open on the second floor of the pavilion. It regularly hosts free educational events on healthy living and environmental awareness. Anyone interested can rent it out for a private event, such as a larger birthday party that may not fit in a home setting.
In restoring the Āgenskalns Market pavilion, its historical character has been preserved. The red brick facade, intricate metal structures, and the grand spatial composition with wide interior galleries are of notable architectural value. After the renovation, the interior has regained its original majesty, allowing visitors to enjoy the market atmosphere in a historic setting.