The undeniable popularity of Craft beer has been taking place in almost all major cities and metropolises of the world for some time now, including, of course, Riga. It is no secret that historically brewing in Latvia has been highly respected and celebrated both in poems and songs. Get acquainted with the wide offer of Riga craft beer bars and find your place to enjoy the world of bitter hop taste!
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Here you will be able to find a very wide selection of beers to enjoy - draft beers both by the glass and to take away, both from Latvian breweries and, of course, from other countries. There is also a decent list of bottled drinks and snacks to be enjoyed with a glass of your favorite bitter drink.
- Address:
- Matīsa iela 8
Labietis
Bar Labietis has won the hearts of the citizens of Riga for numerous years now and has established itself as a classic value where you can experience craft beer of varied strengths and flavors. "In our recipes, the brewery masters play with different beer types that have been around for 12,000 years. Mixing already known tastes of beer with modern trends, we are creating new flavors that transform the way we look at beer," the brewery itself writes. In the summer, when the outside patio is bustling with the citizens of Riga and city guests, Labietis becomes a particularly popular place for individuals who appreciate city life.
- Address:
- Aristida Briāna iela 9A-2
- Tel.:
- +371 25 655 958
Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy in Riga
Valmiermuižas alus is one of Latvia's most known beer brands, and it is highly popular both during the holiday season in summer and, of course, on weekend getaways. Beer made according to traditional recipes, new and experimental craft flavors, as well as one of the most popular Valmiermuiža brands – Kokmuižas beer – are all available at the Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy in Riga. It is also worth noting that the breweries of Latvian small brewers – a total of more than 200 types – may be purchased and tasted here.
- Address:
- Aristida Briāna iela 9a
- Tel.:
- +371 28 656 111
Alus Rūme Trofeja
The brewery Alus Rūme Trofeja has only lately joined the neighborhood of Avotu Street. As the owner Valdis laughs – the brewery is not even micro, but nano or it consists of only ten 200l brewing tanks. The brewery's small size, however, does not in any way affect the range of outstanding and unusual beers it produces. A mead that is produced with no hops, malt, juice, or tea is one of Alus Rūme Trofeja most intriguing offerings.
- Address:
- Avotu iela 74A
- Tel.:
- +371 22 188 298
Nurme
The brewery Nurme has been brewing craft beer for several years now, having first opened its doors in 2016. As the founders of Nurme admit, they produce beer that they enjoy drinking, rather than focusing solely on what is popular in the craft beer world at the time. You can buy beer to take with you or to consume on the spot in one of Riga's most interesting neighborhoods, Avotu Street. Beers with pine buds, almonds, cocoa, mountain ash, and pumpkin, among other flavors, are available.
- Address:
- Avotu 53
Teika
The brewery Teika is a relative newcomer to the capital's craft beer scene, but in its two years of operation, it has developed an impressive beer portfolio. Teika is also the first Riga’s craft beer brewery to operate a tavern outside of the streets of Old Town and city Centre. Here you will find masterpieces such as Milk Boy, Rowan Session IPA, Black Rice Ale, Raspberry Slap and many more!
- Address:
- Brīvības gatve 348
- Tel.:
- +371 25955988
Kaķis Maisā
KAĶIS MAISĀ is a craft beer concept bar created by independent craft brewery TEIKA. The bar is located in the heart of Old Riga with a view of the historical Riga fortification. In the KAĶIS MAISA offer you will find brews from the best independent craft breweries in Latvia.
- Address:
- Torņa iela 4
- Tel.:
- +371 29 797 848