Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine

The Haul: This List Is Downtown Rat Approved
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone…

Iceland Roundup: Filibuster, Euro Cup, Bomb, Bald Eagle, Hospital Report & Listeners’ Questions
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Welcome To Cucumber Season
Trouble in Moomin paradise Plans of opening a Moomin-themed playground in Kjarnaskógur forest near the town of Akureyri under the…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Of Monsters And Men, Hoym, Benjamín Gísli & More
It’s print day here at Grapevine HQ, with our recent cover feature exploring the wonderful intricacies of the Icelandic Ring…

Grapevine Events: Lots Of Art And A Very Long Table
The beginning of the month means it’s time for gallery openings! At 16:00, if you fancy a bus ride, Anna…

Iceland Roundup: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Food Truck Frenzy: All You Can Eat, Off The Street
Look, Reykjavík isn’t exactly a street food paradise. It’s also not the easiest city to walk around in and eat…

Grapevine Events: Daniil, SAMPL 2, Fundraiser For Palestine
It’s Friday, and it looks like the weekend might be a rainy one. Our advice? Plan where you want to…

Grapevine New Music: Amor Vincit Omnia, Eydís Evensen, JóiPé & Króli, & More
In a world becoming increasingly unstable, there is but one, sturdy pillar lifting the spirits here at Grapevine HQ. That…

Not Falling For These Waterfalls
What our dear visitors really think of our most beloved waterfalls, according to Google Reviews One might think that Iceland’s…

Iceland Roundup: Pilot Whales, Chess, Cats, Drugs In Raufarhöfn, Filibuster & Iran/Israel
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Grapevine Events: Improvised Music, Midsummer Celebrations, And A Picnic
We’re about to hit the longest day of the year, so there’s no time like the present to channel those…

Grapevine New Music Picks: múm, GRÓA, Elín Hall & More
Our latest issue is now out on the streets of Reykjavík. In a cover feature illustrated by visual artist Baldur…

Grapevine Events: Happy 22nd Birthday To Us!
Sun’s out, and today’s Grapevine’s 22nd birthday! We’ll be celebrating at our birthday party, but we’ve got some ideas for…

The Haul: Surviving Summer
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone…

The Haul: Wedding Bells And A Runner’s High
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone…

Iceland Roundup: Lost On Mt. Esja, Death At Brúará, Border Control, Don’t Drink The Blue Lagoon
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Sourdough Breathalysers & Racist Racists
Protests in front of Parliament A protest took place in Austurvöllur in front of Iceland’s parliament this Saturday. “We are…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Live Music
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Date Place
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Outdoor Drinking (Summer)
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Newcomer
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Happy Hour
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Cocktails
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Sports Bar
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Jóhannes Bjarkason
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…