4 breweries worth the trip across Latvia, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Latvia guides.
Labietis ★ 4.6 · Riga
centrs · Aristīda Briāna iela 9a-2, Rīga, LV-1001
Labietis is Riga's most-cited craft brewery, opened 2013 on the grounds of the old von Stricka brewery with a pagan-themed lineup of foraged-ingredient beers.
Tip: Second taproom in the Centrāltirgus Gastronomy Pavilion; the von Stricka Culture Taproom is the original.
Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy ★ 4.5 · Riga
centrs · Aristīda Briāna iela 9a, Rīga, LV-1001
Valmiermuiža's Riga Beer Embassy on Aristīda Briāna runs the widest range of Latvian craft beer in the city, with 220+ tastes plus ciders and wines.
Tip: The Riga branch of Valmiermuiža (the brewery itself is in Vidzeme); the shop also sells local produce and wines.
Labietis Central Market Tap Room ★ 4.4 · Riga
centraltirgus-maskavas · Centrāltirgus iela 3, Rīga, LV-1050
Labietis's Central Market taproom sits in the Gastronomy Pavilion of Centrāltirgus, the daytime counter pouring Labietis pagan brews beside the market stalls.
Tip: Open daytime hours only; pair with a Centrāltirgus shopping run for the strongest weekday-lunch combo in Riga.
Riga Beer District ★ 4.4 · Riga
centrs · Aristīda Briāna iela 9, Rīga, LV-1001
Riga Beer District clusters Labietis, Valmiermuiža's Embassy and several smaller taprooms on Aristīda Briāna near the old von Stricka brewery grounds.
Tip: Plan a Friday or Saturday evening when all taprooms run late; Sunday is quieter but several taprooms close earlier.