Ukraine & Latvia: Ukrainian investors building new microbrewery in Riga

Across from the Riga Passenger Port at Republikas Square 1, construction is under way on the Stargorod beer brewery and restaurant – a project from a team of Ukrainian investors worth EUR 18 million, LETA/Nozare.lv reported on September 30.

The developer is Baltic Pub Ltd., and it has completely revamped the existing edifice. State-of-the-art brewing and catering facilities and equipment will be installed, manufactured in the Czech Republic.

Doors are to open at the end of this year, and customers can expect classic types of Czech beer, snacks and entrees, and big screens all around for sports viewing.

Andrejs Sikors, the Alus brālība Association's chairman of the board, commented to Nozare.lv that "the appearance of new players on the market is a good thing; the number of micro-brews is growing, and this can be applauded. Such breweries offer a special product, satisfying consumer demand. Stiffer competition will facilitate beer drinking, and – maybe – boost consumption, which is quite low in Latvia."

Stargorod is one of the biggest breweries and entertainment complexes in Ukraine, with restaurants in Harkov, Lviv and Donetsk. The company's concept is the brewery, pub and eatery all under one roof which gives the customer the added pleasure of watching their brew being made.

02 October, 2013