About the tavern

probably the best medieval tavern in the world

The castle tavern is a destination for travelers and gourmets near and far

In one of the oldest parts of the castle - the knighting the dining room, under the vaulted ceilingis decorated in the medieval Jaunpils castle tavern with candlelight and ancient music. In the sounds of the castle guests can feast with delicious food bugs

Ancient history and traditions

The history of Jaunpils Castle Tavern dates back to the very beginning of the castle. The tavern kitchen has not changed its location since the 14th century.

The interior of the tavern with concrete vaults, burning fireplace, special lamps, candles, mood is designed so that each visitor can feel the medieval atmosphere while enjoying the feast.

The menu is carefully thought out and combines classic values with modern ingredients and a special way of serving.

The squeaky blood sausages come from far and wide and are recognized as the best in the whole kingdom.

Beyond the borders of Jaunpils

Jaunpils Castle Tavern is run by a young but very talented and energetic chef Artūrs Aumalis. His perfectionism and demand for the highest quality is appreciated in Latvia. The tavern is noticed, appreciated and rewarded. In the competition of regional taste Latvia, the castle tavern won an award for the use of local products in the preparation of delicious dishes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJFSo10B560

Gourmet dishes in medieval style

The tavern’s daily menu mixes medieval cuisine with modern European cuisine. Dishes include goat cheese and smoked beet salad, hell mountain beech soup, venison steak with steamed red wine and cranberry sauce, rye ribs in Jaunpils beer sauce with sauerkraut, thin pancakes crunched in butter …

The tavern’s drink menu includes selected wines from the Male Winery here in Latvia, as well as French and Italian dry wines, which the chef recommends at each dish.

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Outdoor meals

Ideas are successfully implemented, which the tavern team creates together with the castle family to offer visitors special feelings, enjoying dishes not only in the castle tavern, but also outside – in the castle courtyard, on the castle love island, castle terraces on the lake, in Kartavkalni, in the middle of the forest. ..

Meals in nature have become a sign of recognition of the castle throughout Latvia, because they are offered in all weather conditions and life situations as an unforgettable and healthy adventure for families and companies of friends.