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Paddy Whelan

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By I. 18.08.2008

Save to foursquare Grēcinieku 4, RigaRīga, Latvia Phone: 371 67210150
Working hours: Mon-Thu 11.00 - 01.00, Fri-Sat 10.00 - 03.00, Sun : - closed,

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However, the new menu at Paddy Whelan's will please the more adventurous palate.

The pub itself is nothing glamourous, and at times can be quite rowdy - especially when big sports events are on. But it's large with friendly professional service, so you can sneak away to a quieter corner upstairs or in the large smoking area. And, being the oldest and most popular expat hangout of this kind in Riga, with a decent range of beers on tap and live music, it's a great place for a noisy night out.

And to go with your beer and fun, Paddy's has an exciting new menu with a touch of Indian spice which, dare we say has become the U.K.'s national cuisine? Curry and beer is a great combination, so I tried.The spices were delicious, and the pub's new chef was not shy with putting out the hot stuff! The meal was also a filling and hearty one, which makes it ideal for winter. However, I found the quality of the meat quite low for the price, which left me a disappointed. My Naan bread accompaniment, however, was delicious.