Cider complements food exceptionally well. The great variety of ciders, together with their natural acidity, make them a suitable accompaniment for almost any dish.
Latvian ciders particularly complement local products and dishes, such as grey peas with bacon and onions, pickled herring, pork stew, cabbage, pearl barley and chanterelle sauce. But they also match the delicacies of other cultures well – this light drink will go perfectly with oriental cuisine, for instance. Cider is also a great companion for cheese. The natural acidity of cider makes it perfect for enjoying together with fresh vegetables and salads in the warm summer season. It works just as well in stews and sauces.
Sparkling cider is increasingly often served as an aperitif at social events, replacing the imported Prosecco, Cava or even champagne. Cider can also be used in cocktails, while sweet cider is perfect for desserts.
In this section you will find pubs, restaurants, cafes etc. places that serve Latvian apple cider. You will also find small shops where you can taste and buy cider.
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The Skrunda EstateSkrunda Manor is located on the bank of the River Venta, on the side of the Riga-Liepāja highway. It is a hotel with 12 comfortable rooms, banquet halls, and conference rooms. The manor restaurant uses products grown in Latvia and produced by local farmers, offering its guests to taste original local dishes, such as carp croquettes with homemade rhubarb mayonnaise, pork belly with birch leaf syrup and celery, and a selection of ice cream made in the manor. Manor Restaurant offers Jaunmoku cider and Ezera cider. |
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Arendole manorThe Arendole Manor is located on the bank of the River Dubna and has a typical interior of the late 19th and early 20th century Latgalian manors. Offers group tours on the history of the manor, as well as lunch. Breakfast and dinner is available for those who stay overnight. Catering is available for events. The manor’s chef prepares dishes from local and seasonal produce. Offers Mr. Plūme cider. |
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VALGUMA PASAULEThe “Valguma pasaule” recreation centre is designed as an oasis of well-being, located in a forest by a lake with its 1.2 km long Barefoot Path. The centre consists of a hotel, restaurant, seminar hall, and sauna with a hot tub and rooms and offers wellness rituals, art space in the forest, boat rental and picnic places. The restaurant serves both gourmet cuisine in the Glass Hall and soups cooked on a campfire. The restaurant serves Abavas Winery cider in the summer season. |
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The Kalnmuizas CastleKalnmuiza (Hohenberg) is a renovated castle of the Livonian Order which was built in the 15th century. In the 18-19th centuries the owners of the castle were the noble kin of Fon Bruken – Fok (von Brucken, genannt Fock), and during their rule the castle was constantly developing, a new owner mansion was built, as well as a variety of outhouses. The coat of arms of this kin has been preserved till nowadays. The castle is situated in an especially preserved territory of the ancient valley of the river Abava, next to a small river Amula. It is very popular with the tourists, and is situated in the proximity of various historical sights and places. It offers accommodation in single and double rooms, tent sites, event facilities. The Castle Restaurant offers Abavas cider. |
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TURBASA holiday complex (20ha) for diverse activities, 40 km from Riga. The guest house "Brakas" and the guest house "Četri Vēji" with rooms for parties and accommodations, hotel, bathhouse complex with sauna, steam bath and outdoor Spa bath. Three well appointed log buildings each for 6 pers. Two bathhouses with rooms for parties.Facilitated territory for sports games for 100 up to 2500 participants (outhouses, sports grounds, tenting and fireplaces,bathing-places, showers, WCs, catering). The guest house cooperates with the nearby Turkalne Manor cidery. |
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Roja200 m from the sea and the Roja River. Rooms in a hotel and separate cottages. 1-to-3 day programmes for sports events - sports festivals, "Feast at Fisherman's Farm", paintball, picnics in the forest, meadow golf. Groups are offered feasts related to fishing, songs and dances. Guests can watch how fish are smoked, learn more about the work of fishermen, and learn how to bake carrot buns. Serves Sabile cider. |
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The „Valguma pasaule” restaurantThe restaurant is on the banks of Lake Valgums and at an historical location where the Soviet Union had a base for government leaders. Today this is a lovely place for active or calm recreation. Elegant dishes are offered in the glass room, and soup is cooked on a campfire. The restaurant serves Abavas Winery cider. |
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KALNMUIZAS restaurantLocated in Kalnmuižas Castle. The pride of the restaurant's menu are the greens, fruits and vegetables from the ancient valley of the River Abava, wild game and mushrooms from Kurzeme forests, meat, crayfish, trout, goat’s cheese and home-made bread from the district’s farms. The menu depends on the season. Offer includes seasonal specialities. Offers Abavas cider. |
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Brewery VALMIERMUIZAS ALUSTourists can learn about the history of the estate and the brewing of beer, beginning with raw materials and ending with finished products. The visit is enriched by tastings of live beer and stories about Latvia’s traditional holiday beverage. Alongside the brewery is a store which sells live beer, homemade goodies and selected souvenirs. The “Valmiermuižas alus virtuve” saloon popularises Latvian beers and uses beer in various dishes. A modern approach to homemade products is used to prepare foods and beer-based snacks. There is a beer garden during the summer, and the saloon merges traditional things with modern ones. Latvian cuisine: Smoked pork, filet of pike from Lake Burtnieks, green pea mash, with loganberries, quince, pumpkin birch juice and mushroom sauce as accompaniments. Special foods: Slice of pork marinated in unfiltered winter beer. Cider lovers can taste and purchase Tālavas, Mūrbūdu, Abavas ciders. |
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The “Neptuns” restaurantThe restaurant is on the seaside and in the Ķemeri National Park. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Jūrmala and features a teahouse and outdoor terrace during the summer. In only 44 km distance from Riga you can enjoy sea air, pine soughing and great meal. In the restaurent chefs use quality local products. The menu changes every season. Serves Abavas ciders. |
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SKRUNDA MANOR restaurantSkrunda Manor is located on the bank of the River Venta, on the side of the Riga-Liepāja highway. The manor restaurant uses products grown in Latvia and produced by local farmers, offering its guests to taste original local dishes, such as carp croquettes with homemade rhubarb mayonnaise, pork belly with birch leaf syrup and celery, and a selection of ice cream made in the manor. Offers Jaunmoku cider and Ezera cider. |
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Winery LIGATNE WINERYLīgatne Winery is a family business that produces special ciders in the Gauja National Park. Our Story Apples Ciders For Visitors Where to buy Līgatne Winery is a family business that produces special ciders in the Gauja National Park. They produce sweet apple ice cider and semi-sweet quince cider. |
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PILSKROGSĒdole Castle is a unique historical building, as it is the only castle of the Bishopric of Courland that is still inhabited. The “Pilskrogs” café of Ēdole Castle offers a variety of original dishes, giving preference to ingredients purchased from local farmers and producers, as well as mushroom and berry pickers during the season. Cider tastings are available by prior arrangement. Offers Mr. plūme ciders and ciders from Kabile Manor winery. |
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JAUNMOKU PILSThe Jaunmoku palace is just 75 km from Rīga in a quiet and hilly Kurzeme landscape. The palace was built in 1901 after a design by Wilhelm Bockslaff, and it was the hunting castle of Rīga Mayor George Armitstead at first. The greatest and most tempting treasure in the castle are the pot-bellied stoves, the most valuable and ornate one having been manufactured in honour of the 700th anniversary of the city of Rīga. Today the castle welcomes visitors both old and young who wish to relax from everyday stresses by strolling around the castle park, visiting the forest museum, and making a personal Latvian design in the Sign Centre. Newlyweds just adore this location, because the pergola of the park features birdsong and a fountain which are perfect for joining together two hearts and saying “I do.” Romantic leisure will also be enjoyed by those who dine in the castle’s White Salon, take a picnic on the seashore, or spend the night in the castle’s elegant rooms. We offer horse-drawn cart rides through the castle park and its historical linden alley. You can taste teas and rose jams. We have rooms for seminars and celebrations, delicious meals in our restaurant, and accommodations in a three-star hotel. This is a time where time, nature and music all flow together. Serves Jaunmoku cider. |
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SPA HOTEL EZERIBeautiful surroundings, SPA procedures, accommodation, catering, meeting and conference rooms. The “Gadalaiki” restaurant promises something unforgettable and special on its menu for every season. Offers Tālavas semi-dry apple cider and semi-sweet apple-quince cider, as well as drinks from the nearby Zilver Winery. |
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SMECERES KROGSThe pub is located near Madona, in the valley of Smecere forest, in the east of Latvia. Built in the 17th century, the building now also houses a guest house. In the pub offer, a special emphasis is placed on Latvian cuisine. Cafe offers Tālavas cider. |
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The Vecgulbene EstateA renovate estate complex of the 19th century in the historical centre of Gulbene town. The hotel offers 14 rooms with conveniences, 9 hostel rooms and the guest house „Siernīca” with a fireplace room. A conference room and equipment, a fireplace room for 40 persons, a festivity room, cafe and bar. Outdoor tent for festivities.
Manor Restaurant offers Tālavas cider, which is produced in Gulbene. |
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MALPILS ManorIn Mālpils village, 18km from Sigulda town, a renovated estate building. The excellent Classicism style architectural monument and a history museum have been converted in a luxury hotel with 22 rooms and party facilities. 2 rooms for people with special needs. Baroque style park, scenery, romantic walks, fancy meals in the estate’s restaurant, a tea house, a playroom for kids.
Manor Restaurant offers Sabile cider. |
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Restaurant BANGERT’SThe restaurant is located in the Old Town of Kuldīga, on the bank of the River Venta, overlooking the old bridge and the Venta Rapid. It is characterised by an antique and cosy interior and boasts three summer terraces with excellent views of the renovated City Garden and the Venta Rapid. The dishes are prepared from local products. Offers Abavas Family Winery cider and Ezera cider. |
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VILLA JOMAA small convivial hotel in the centre of Jūrmala, in a wooden building of architectural style that is typical of this resort town. Cosy atmosphere, rooms with shower or bath, fridge, SAT TV, Internet access, telephone. A room available for guests with specual needs. A bar, a restaurant, seminar rooms, closed parking lot. Offers Tālavas cider. |
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from 60 - 65 EUR / DBL
SIGULDAA hotel in the centre of Sigulda with rooms both in the historical and the modern part of the building. The restaurant with its beautiful summer terrace offers to enjoy the menu carefully designed by the chef Aigars Šāvējs, fusing the classics of European cuisine and modern Latvian flavours. Offers Tālavas cider. |
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Pine ResortA modern and elegant European level hotel on the shores of the sea, located only 50 km from Riga, in a quiet and green part of Saulkrasti City, with a SPA and the “Pino” restaurant, which offers traditional local and European dishes. Hotel restaurant serves Tālavas cider. |
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Tejnica "Sapnotava"A tea house in Alsunga that offers to taste delicious herbal teas and home-baked cakes, as well as enjoy cultural events and a truly unique traditional Latvian herbal tea ceremony. Offers cider from Kabile Manor winery. |
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The “Bruzis” restaurantA restaurant and a three-star hotel that is located in the former beer brewery of Kalnamuiža, in the valley of the River Abuls, in the territory of Smiltene Park. The restaurant offers Latvian cuisine and caters for seminars. Offers ciders from local producers |
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RESTAURANT PILSBERGU KROGSThe “Pilsbergu krogs” guesthouse and café is 300 metres from the steep shores of Jūrkalne. It is in an historical building that has been restored. The Restaurant is open for the whole year. Foods from European cuisine as well as local dishes like local fish are served. Catering for tourist groups, banquet hall for up to 30 persons, restaurant hall for 25 persons and summer terrace for 30 persons. Offers Abavas cider and Ezera cider. |
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SkroderkrogsThe single-storey wooden building, located in the centre of Ventspils, boasts an antique interior that repurposes various household and craft items from the past. Latvian cuisine: lamb soup, fried bull testicles, grilled pork, pork ribs, oven-fried pork shank, pork chop, rye bread cake, cottage cheese cream. Offers Kabile cider and Sabile cider. |
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The “Bar & Grill 36 Line” restaurantThe open kitchen of the restaurant allows the guests to experience an exciting performance by its chefs, who cook various fish and meat dishes on a fiery charcoal grill. Chef: Lauris Aleksejevs. Three-time consecutive winner of the Best Restaurant in Jūrmala title. Serves Kabiles Manor and Abavas cider |
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MIKOThe MIKO bakery bakes more than 100 types of products according to its special recipes, including cakes, pies, eclairs, and biscuits. Offers Kabile Manor cider. |
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Pavaru maja LigatneThe chef's house is located in the former Līgatne Maternity Hospital "Wilhelma". It is intended as a place for chefs as well as other interested parties to do, create and experiment. The author of the idea is chef Ēriks Dreibants. The aim of this place is to encourage you to explore and discover the unique tastes and experiences of our region. The chef's house supports the slow food philosophy and the surrounding farmers and producers. Next to the house there is a Nature Observers' Garden, where there is a playground "Nest in the Tree", a magnifying glass for a closer look at the elements of nature, and a picnic area with a fireplace. There is an herb garden in the garden, fruit trees and berry bushes have been compiled, but in the center of it, next to the Bird Watching Square, there is a Butterfly Meadow. Offers self-made cider |
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SkudrasA shop and café, located in the fish market in Ragaciems, offers dried meats, meat and snack platters, and other culinary delicacies made from home-made products. It is a meeting place, as has long been the case in markets, where buyers meet producers and farmers. An outdoor terrace is open during the summer season. In the summer season the café offers Sabile cider
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Titurgas stastiA café in Baloži, located 11 km from Riga, that offers a wide range of dishes for every taste, from breakfast and snacks to a variety of main dishes, both from local and European cuisines. An especially friendly place for families with babies. Serves Tālavas cider. |
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The “Smeceres krogs” saloon and caféThis saloon is located 5 km from Madona and at the edge of a highway in the forests of Smecere – the 37th kilometre of the Pļaviņas-Gulbene road. The building in which the saloon is housed was built in the 17th century, and today it is home to a modern leisure complex made up of a three-star hotel, a saloon and cafe, and a music club. Offers Tālavas cider. |
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Hot PotatoA popular restaurant and bar, located in a long basement of a medieval wooden building in the Old Town of Liepāja. The menu includes steaks, stuffed pork fillet, lamb kebabs, local fish, and potatoes cooked in different ways. Offers Mūrbudu cider and Cider ''Herbsts'' made in Liepāja |
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AIZVEJIThe “Aizvēji” guest house is located only 50 km from Riga and 200 m from the sandy shore of Vidzeme seaside, in a quiet and beautifully landscaped environment. It is a party and leisure complex with a tennis court that provides catering for events. The log house has two banquet halls and several cosy rooms. The summer café is located in a separate building from the guest house. Offers Tālavas cider in summer season. |
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Recreation park RamkalniThe Rāmkalni recreation park is located on the side of the Murjāņi-Valka highway (A3), in the Gauja valley. It offers skiing in winter and cycling, boating, and tobogganing in summer. The restaurant and bistro serves both Latvian and Western European cuisine. Various countryside goods can be purchased in the shop. Offers Abavas, Kabiles manor, Sabiles, Naukšēnu ciders |
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Misters BiskvitsA popular café, located in the centre of Sigulda, just opposite the railway station, that offers breakfast, salad, snacks and main courses. Natural and truly delicious pastries, cakes and culinary products. Offers Tālavas cider. |
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The “Plostkrogs” saloonThis saloon is in a lovely place – the ancient Abava River valley between Kandava and Sabile. It is housed in an historical building with among the largest chimneys in the Baltic States. A camp for water tourists is alongside the saloon. Latvian cuisine: Chilled beet soup, dumpling soup, sorrel soup, sauerkraut soup, chicken livers, homemade steak haché, dried pork ribs, roast pork, grilled pork, potato pancakes with cream, crepes, herbal teas. Special foods: Cabbage stuffed with smoked meat, cottage cheese and onions. Restorānā pasniedz Sabiles sidru. |
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Rezidence Kafe VentaThe café is located right by the old brick bridge of Kuldīga and boasts a wonderful view over Ventas Rapid, the widest waterfall in Europe. Offers grilled dishes in summer, as well as burgers, steaks, shashlik and pastries. Serves Abava cider. |
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Labumu bodeA family shop in Ikšķile that offers the produce of small Latvian producers and craftsmen. The store is a favourite, not only of the residents of Ikšķile and the surrounding area, but also for shoppers from Riga, Ķekava, Ogre and other cities. An online store is also available. It is possible to purchase Abavas, Mūrbudu and Mr. Plūme ciders. |
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Sabile's Cider HouseThe Cider House is located in the very centre of Sabile, right next to the historic Sabile Wine Hill. At the Cider House you will be able to taste a glass of cold Sabile cider and to taste and purchase wines made by various Latvian winemakers. Cider and wine tastings. Open in the summer season. In the winter season, tastings take place at the Sabile Cidery by prior arrangement. |
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The “Kiviskrogs” caféThe café, located between Talsi and Laidze, on the side of the Talsi-Upesgrīva highway (P127), offers traditional Eastern European lunch and dinner dishes. Offers Sabile cider. |
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Kursas zemeA café, located in the Town Square of Kuldīga, the very centre of Kuldīga Old Town, that offers dishes for every taste, ranging from refined salads to hearty meals. The café houses the Curonia coffee roastery and offers its guests fresh and delicious coffee. Offers Mūrbudu cider |
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Food producer shop "Kuldigas labumi"The domestic producer cooperative, which unites 29 producers and craftsmen of the Kuldīga region. The cooperative has its own shop in Pilsetas laukums 7A, Kuldiga, where it is possible to purchase all the products and goods produced by members of the cooperative. The store also offers seasonal delicacies and regular promotions, offering customers a wide and varied range of home-grown and home-made products. Possible to purchase Sabile and Kabile Manor ciders. |
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Ostrich farm NORNIEKIThe biggest ostrich farm in Latvia, located near Kuldīga, provides the opportunity to purchase healthy and valuable ostrich meat products and go on an excursion in the ostrich and goat farm. Cider from the Kabile winery will be available at the farm’s store on March. |
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The MarmeladeA café and bakery in Kuldīga that offers fresh, home-made pastries until the very evening. Serves Kabile Manor cider. |
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CAFE 2 LOCALSPrepares dishes from local Latvian products. The menus are changed every season, meaning that the guests can enjoy seasonal dishes. The 360-degree glazed terrace offers a picturesque view of Rose Square, in the heart of Cēsis City. Offers Sabile cider. |
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Hotel and restaurant MALPILS MANORThe restaurant is located in the Mālpils manor building that was renovated in 2008 and is a classicism architectural monument of the 19th century. The restaurant's menu changes and is updated according to the season. Combination of exquisite flavour nuances with an elegant manor interior. Offers Tālavas cider |
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Goldingen RoomThe restaurant, located in the heart of the Old Town of Kuldīga, boasts an outdoor terrace and beautiful city views, offering Mediterranean cuisine with appropriate wines and local drinks. Serves Abavas Family Winery cider. |
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KontikiA relaxed café in Ādaži with a terrace that offers a wide panorama over the banks of the River Vējupe and is the perfect spot for enjoying beautiful sunsets. Modern world cuisine with salads, snacks, soups, rich main courses, burgers, and soft drinks. The restaurant and bar offers Abavas and Mūrbudu cider |
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GASTRO-BAR „KLAIPS“A bar with a modern interior that offers street food from around the world, modern Latvian cuisine, including meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as a wide range of drinks. Offers Tālavas semi-dry apple cider and semi-sweet apple and quince cider. |
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The “Pagrabins” café“Pagrabiņš” is located in the Old Town of the city, in the historic town hall building. Its interior preserves historic vaults and stone walls that have been decorated with photo exhibitions. In summer, the guests can enjoy their meal on a terrace over the small River Alekšupīte. Serves Kabile ciders. |