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What to order at Labietis
- Must order
- A flight of three Pagan Brews to taste foraged ingredients like elderflower or nettle.
- Editor tip
- Second taproom in the Centrāltirgus Gastronomy Pavilion; the von Stricka Culture Taproom is the original.
CuisineBrewery
StylePagan-themed Latvian craft beer
Price€€
Neighborhoodcentrs
HoursTue-Thu 16:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 14:00-01:00; Sun 14:00-22:00; closed Mon
Phone+371 25 770 077
Taproom hoursTue-Sun afternoons and evenings
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Must order: A flight of three Pagan Brews to taste foraged ingredients like elderflower or nettle.
Tip: Second taproom in the Centrāltirgus Gastronomy Pavilion; the von Stricka Culture Taproom is the original.
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Location
Address: Aristīda Briāna iela 9a-2, Rīga, LV-1001, Riga
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Tip: The Riga branch of Valmiermuiža (the brewery itself is in Vidzeme); the shop also sells local produce and wines.
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Riga Beer District clusters Labietis, Valmiermuiža's Embassy and several smaller taprooms on Aristīda Briāna near the old von Stricka brewery grounds.
Order: A roving flight, one beer per taproom; the district fits in a single walking evening.
Tip: Plan a Friday or Saturday evening when all taprooms run late; Sunday is quieter but several taprooms close earlier.