
Drinking & Nightlife
The crème de la crème. The cherry on top. It’s the best of drinking and nightlife. Carefully imbibe every word you read on these pages as the gospel itself. Bask in its glory. Please do not send unsolicited criticism to grapevine@grapevine.is. Whatever you do, we don’t want to hear from you through our email, grapevine@grapevine.is. We beg you.
Having sat down with a panel of expert beer drinkers, wine connoisseurs and all-around people in the know, we’ve compiled the absolute greats of contemporary Reykjavík watering holes. Do the Grapevine special and try them all in one night, only to wake up with a hangover that’ll last you until next season’s Best Of. “There’s a certain nightlife shift taking place,” mentioned one panellist during our discussion of The Best™. “Post-COVID, things are changing.” And we can’t disagree. After years of uncertainty, things almost, almost, feel back to normal. Whatever that means.
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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Date Place
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine connection. Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all had those kinds of nights here in Reykjavík. Now, you can too. Whether it’s cocktails, a…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Outdoor Drinking
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine connection. Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all had those kinds of nights here in Reykjavík. Now, you can too. Whether it’s cocktails, a…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Place For Live Music
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine connection. Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all had those kinds of nights here in Reykjavík. Now, you can too. Whether it’s cocktails, a…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Live Music
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Date Place
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Outdoor Drinking (Summer)
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Newcomer
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Happy Hour
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…















