Vecais Pēteris Krodziņš Riga

A Homey Tavern

Ēriks from Riga

About me I am currently a student of philology, loving the process of learning and discovering. When I'm not trying to fit working out into my schedule, I'm either reading books, playing video games, visiting new places in Riga with friends, or trying to pick up and refine a new skill. My drive and motivation stem from both a desire to better myself and from the knowledge that I had made an ...
"The interior is decorated with sports memorabilia, beer slogans, and posters that add a touch of Latvian culture to the walls, hugged by wooden frames."

Translated to Old Petter Pub, this surprisingly roomy and most certainly homey pub is a secret little destination in the heart of the Purvciems district. It is easy to miss, having its spotlight stolen by a newly-built Lidl store just around the corner. But make no mistake, the Old Petter Pub is still at the heart of local evening plans, making room for both curious tourists and thirsty regulars.

The interior is decorated with sports memorabilia, beer slogans, and posters that add a touch of Latvian culture to the walls, hugged by wooden frames; the pub combines the style of a typical old-English tavern with the comforts of a modern establishment. The food, as to be expected, comes steaming fresh from the kitchen and is all you’d ever desire at a pub: burgers, fries, fish and chips, onion rings and so much more. And, if you are feeling yourself a professional eater, they are offering a 2.5 KG challenge burger: finish it all in the given timeframe and get the delicious mass of food on the house! And, how could one forget about the beer options, here you can find both local, on-the-tap variants, and well-known international brands. If you are craving a spot where you can seamlessly blend in with the local pub crawlers, then Old Petter Pub is the right place for you.

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About me I am currently a student of philology, loving the process of learning and discovering. When I'm not trying to fit working out into my schedule, I'm either reading books, playing video games, visiting new places in Riga with friends, or trying to pick up and refine a new skill. My drive and motivation stem from both a desire to better myself and from the knowledge that I had made an impact on someone else's life. Even now, many years later, those times when I was able to assist tourists trying to find their way around certain Riga spots were the time that filled me with joy. ...

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