The Reykjavík Grapevine


Best Of Reykjavík

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s “Best of Reykjavík” sister magazine gives out a set of awards each year to the very best restaurants, bars, shops, museums, music venues and more.

It’s the essential guide to the city, for locals and visitors alike.

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  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Kept Secret

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Kept Secret

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Newcomer Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Newcomer Bar

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place For Cocktails

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place For Cocktails

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Happy Hour

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Happy Hour

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place For Live Music

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place For Live Music

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Wine Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Wine Bar

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • A Productive Drinking Session: Thnigs Too Do Whne Ur Drunk

    A Productive Drinking Session: Thnigs Too Do Whne Ur Drunk

    Feel like getting drunk “just because” is not a good enough reason any more? My, my, someone’s a fancy drinker. But we understand. We get you. You are not alone. To help you out, our drinking department spent an entire month drunk…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Traditional Icelandic Food

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Traditional Icelandic Food

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2020: Best Sourdough

    Best Of Reykjavík 2020: Best Sourdough

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Soup

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Soup

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Italian Restaurant

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Italian Restaurant

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Lamb

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Lamb

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Tasting Menu

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Tasting Menu

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Family Restaurant

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Family Restaurant

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Ice Cream

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Ice Cream

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Gym, Swim, Sing & More: Birna María Másdóttir’s Perfect Day

    Gym, Swim, Sing & More: Birna María Másdóttir’s Perfect Day

    Birna María Másdóttir, or MC Bibba, is a radio personality at Útvarp 101 and fitness influencer. Here’s how her perfect day in Reykjavík would shape up. First thing in the morning The first thing I’d do is get a cup of coffee,…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Chinese Restaurant

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Chinese Restaurant

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Coffeehouse

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Coffeehouse

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Bakery

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Bakery

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Pizza

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Pizza

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place To Start The Night

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place To Start The Night

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Goddamn Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Goddamn Bar

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do more than drink, which could very well be why this country doesn’t have a space program. 2019 was a big year in…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Place For A Fancy Meal

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Place For A Fancy Meal

    The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players and the old guard stepping up their A-game. Restaurants continue to diversify; we’ve got ourselves an…