The tavern is located in the
historical building of the Swedish Headquarters at Str.4 Tornu, in the Old Town.
The guests are taking their seats at the wooden tables, specially done after
medieval design. Each guest is offered the meals, served on the wooden plate, in
the middle age manner. 4 mugs of beer, each one originating from one of the
Latvian provinces, are accompanied with the traditional appetizers - cheese,
smoked meat, bread, etc. The main meal is Latvian black peas with bacon sauce -
the most traditional countryside dish. The guide tells about each region's
cooking and brewery traditions, the story is illustrated with the map of Latvia,
placed on the wall. During the high season the tasting is accompanied with the
Latvian traditional live music, in the candlelight. All the personnel are
wearing Latvian traditional country costumes and jewelery.
Riga Black Balsam tasting.
Riga Black Balsam, the 45 degrees strong herbal drink is one of the visit-cards
of our city. It is famous since 18th century for its rich taste, curable power
and nice herbal aroma.
Combined Riga City bus and walking
guided tour, including national cuisine tasting in the "Tavern on the ancient
Amber Way".
Combined bus and walking tour around the UNESCO heritage center, panoramic view
with the President Palace, the walk around the unique Art Nouveau area - the
most beautiful street of Riga - Alberta Street. The tour is around the Boulevard
Circle with National Opera and Latvian University, the Freedom Monument and
rendezvous' spots, including excellent examples of Art Nouveau as well as
Medieval Architecture of cloisters, churches, warehouses and lodgings. The bus
will deliver the guests to the Monument of the Latvian Riflemen, where the
walking tour will continue in the Old Town.
Tasting of Latvian traditional cuisine in "Tavern near the ancient Amber Way" is
the ontinuation of the sightseeing. The tavern is located in the historical
building of the Swedish Headquarters at Str.4 Tornu, in the Old Town. The
guests are taking their seats at the wooden tables, specially done after
medieval design. Each guest is offered the meals, served on the wooden plate, in
the middle age manner. 4 mugs of beer, each one originating from one of the
Latvian provinces, are accompanied with the traditional appetizers - cheese,
smoked meat, bread, etc.. The main meal is Latvian black peas with bacon sauce -
the most traditional countryside dish. The guide tells about each region's
cooking and brewery traditions, the story is illustrated with the map of Latvia,
placed on the wall. During the high season the tasting is accompanied with the
Latvian traditional live music, in the candlelight. All the personnel are
wearing Latvian traditional country costumes and jewelery.
