In the 19th century, Riga was a capital of brewing, a place where sweet miestiņš beer flowed in streams and breweries worked non-stop to provide Rigans and neighbouring communities with the most delicious beer to drink from day to day, and with which to grace festive tables. The three biggest breweries were located close to one another – it was reputed far and wide that the most suitable water could be found in this part of the city. 

Looked forward to Latvia’s centenary, Valmiermuiža Brewery and its friends decided to renew Riga’s historical renown as a Northern European brewing citadel. They joined forces and launched the Riga Beer District. Their goal is to promote the diversity of flavours offered by small craft breweries to both Latvia’s beer lovers and visitors from near and far. 

In a unique location, in the very heart of the city, between three historical breweries: the former premises of the Bier und Porterbrauerei und Malzfabrik C. Stritzky production plant on A.Briāna Street, the giant buildings of the C. L. Kymmel brewery on the corner of Bruņinieku Street and Valdemāra Street, and the buildings of the Bierbrauerei Gust. Kuntzendorff brewery, ten pubs have sprung up, which all sell craft beer brewed in Latvia and the Baltic region. Each of which has its own character, and some of which come complete with their own brewery. 

The first to open its doors in this  neighbourhood, was Valmiermuiža Brewery’s Beer Embassy in Riga. It was subsequently joined by other brewers and traders.


A tour of the beer district
During the tour, you’ll have the chance to enjoy various flavours of Latvian beer. You’ll also visit small brew pubs, where you’ll find out how real Latvian craft beer is brewed and embark on a truly memorable flavour adventure.

Tour duration – 4 hours

Price – EUR 60 per person, tasting of 12 local beers.

Minimal price – EUR 180 per tour.                                                                                     

Language – the tour can be conducted in English, Russian, German or Latvian.

Starting place – Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy, A.Briāna Street 9a, Riga.

Availability – +371 20081990or sending an e-mail to:info@beerdistrict.lv.

Recommended maximum number of people per group  25.