Articles by: The Reykjavík Grapevine
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…
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Bar To End The Night
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s…
Grapevine’s Summer Playlist 2025
To accompany our attempt to capture the sometimes harsh, sometimes magical vibes of Icelandic summer, we’ve compiled the following playlist…
Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Fringe , Icelandic Tattoo Convention & Exhibition Openings
It’s Friday again, and we’ve just printed a fresh new issue! This weekend is packed with gallery openings, tattoo opportunities,…
Track By Track: The Water, The Lover By Néfur
Néfur collaborates with Icelandic glaciers on her latest release The Water, The Lover Have you ever wondered how co-writing an…
Grapevine’s Reykjavík Fringe Picks
Reykjavík Fringe is in town! We’ve already told you about Belonging?, a stand-up show where foreign-born comedians get honest about their…
Northern Rising: A New Episode Featuring Elín Hall
The second episode of the Northern Rising podcast is out! The series, recorded during Iceland Airwaves last year, follows artists…
Iceland Roundup: Parking Fees & Tourism, Pools, Immigration, Racism, Stadium Failure, Sourdough
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Bríet, Virgin Orchestra, Creature Of Habit, & More
There’s a certain something to be said about summers in Iceland. You won’t hear me say it here — wait for…
Grapevine Events: Norwegian DJs, A Birthday Party, Fisherman’s Day & More
It’s Friday and, as always, Grapevine’s got your weekend plans covered. Whether you’re looking for art or music, in Reykjavík…
Word Of The Issue: Endless Anglicisms
The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time The Icelandic you learn in language courses is one…
Ten Percent Of Icelanders Buy A Bank
We’re buying bank shares like it’s 2007 The Icelandic state just sold its remaining shares in Icelandic bank Íslandsbanki, a…
Pylsuspjall*: How ’bout That Weather
*Pylsuspjall: 1. Hot dog chat 2. A brief conversation held with strangers holding sausages Welcome to our revival of Pylsuspjall,…
Iceland Roundup: Valur & Pollý Visit, Old Horse, Socialists, Pickpockets, Tanks & More
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…
Track By Track: Á Floti By Gosi
Gosi’s latest album Á floti puts the ‘sea’ in ‘catchy’ On his latest album Á floti, Ísafjörður-based musician Andri Pétur…
Grapevine Events: Concert Series Galore And Some Openings
We just printed a new Grapevine last night, so we’re ready to hit the town and celebrate! Our plan is…
Pylsuspjall*: Fanfest Edition
We spoke to a few gamers visiting town *Pylsuspjall: 1. Hot dog chat 2. A brief conversation held with strangers…
Word Of The Issue: Pope’s Garden
The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time On May 8, white smoke emerged from the chimney…
The Haul: A Splash Of Pastel
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone…