Pilskrogs
Set in the Great Hall of the Livonian Order's castle, which is over 700 years old, with medieval-style furnishings and dishes based on traditional Latvian recipes.
Located at Jāņa iela 17 inside Ventspils Castle, which also houses the Ventspils Museum. The hall was once a tavern and retains medieval-style furniture and décor, with about 50 seats. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and some dishes follow old Latvian recipes. Diners praise the venison soup, the lamb and the cheese and garlic bread sticks. At the 2026 Sea Festival fish soup contest, it served a 'Baltic Three-Fish Soup'. Waits of nearly an hour are possible at peak times, and side dishes often have to be ordered separately. Expect to spend about €15–25 per person. It pairs well with a visit to the castle.
Opening hours
Daily, approximately 11:00–22:00 (may extend to 23:00 on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Ventspils Castle
- Ventspils Port Promenade
- Ventspils Old Town & Market Square
- St. Nicholas Lutheran Church
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
- Seaside Park
- Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum
- Ventspils Beach