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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Perfect Day: Ásrós Helga Guðmundsdóttir
Ásrós Helga Guðmundsdóttir is one half of the indie band Between Mountains, which won Iceland’s Battle of the Bands Competition in 2017 and is best known for their song “Into the Dark.” This is how she would spend her perfect day: First…
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Can’t Help (Fall)ing: Enjoying The Autumn In Iceland
However brief the fall season is in Iceland, it is certainly a magical time. In September and October, the leaves turn all kinds of breathtaking colours and the people of Reykjavík fall into a sort of collective melancholy, as they bid goodbye…
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From Hair To Eternity – The City’s Best Hair Salons
Unless you plan on looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway your whole life, at some point, you’ll need a haircut. In Reykjavík, there are so many places to choose from, it can feel like a paradox of choice. Luckily, the folks here…
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Crack Open A Cold One: Your Guide To Reykjavík Beer Places
Legend has it that a new era of lager has begun. Here’s the ultimate Reykjavík beer guide to help you celebrate. BrewDog Frakkastígur 8 A Scottish import, Brewdog have become one of the larger players in the craft beer world. While they…
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Perfect Day: Miss Gala Noir, The Queen Of Iceland
Miss Gala Noir, the Drag Queen of Iceland 2019, rules with a fabulous fist. The Polish-born, Reykjavík-based performer is the first BioQueen ever to win a title in the Icelandic drag competition and here, tells us about her perfect day in the…
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Perfect Day: Ragga Hólm
Ragga Hólm is a rapper, a member of Reykjavíkurdætur, a radio personality, and the owner of the new Curious queer bar. We asked her how she’d spend her perfect day in Reykjavík. First thing in the morning On this perfect day, I’m…
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The Seven Best Icelandic Spas To Soak The Blues Away
You’ve probably heard about the borderline-magical healing powers of Icelandic spas. Unlike the heavily-chlorinated urban puddles of many mainland European countries and the US, Iceland’s swimming pools run on a constant, plentiful supply of geothermal water, heated by the earth itself. And…
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Perfect Day: Laufey Soffía
Laufey Soffía is the singer for darkwave, synth-punk band Kælan Mikla, who will be embarking on a US tour at the end of August. We caught up with Laufey to find out what her perfect day in Reykjavík would look like. Nótt…
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Perfect Day: Dadykewl- Spicy Noodles, Fresh Milk, And Lots Of Day Drinking
Singer and producer Dadykewl’s signature is that of positivity and good vibes. Serving up everything from introspective trap to feel-good party bangers, his most recent album, ‘Klámstjarna,’ was a favourite among Reykjavík hip-hop heads this year. The perfect day in Reykjavík almost…
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Perfect Day: DJ Dóra Júlía
DJ and Instagram qween Dóra Júlía tells us about her ideal day of family, friends and partying in Reykjavík. First thing in the morning I sleep in ‘til 10:00. I wake up in my cosy crib, put on some Ariana Grande, make…
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Get Diggin’: Where To Snatch Up Vintage Clothing In Reykjavík
From high-end brands to bizarre eccentricities, Reykjavík’s vintage scene is rife with possibility. Help the environment, save your money, and look great doing it at by shopping at these iconic Reykjavík second-hand stores. Hertex Garðastræti 6 Winner of the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 2019…
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Reykjavík Guide: 101 Joints That Have Stood The Test Of Time
In this fast-moving city, if a shop, bar or restaurant has been around for years or even decades, they must be doing something right. Right? Here’s our Reykjavík guide about the top O.G. joints, from bookstores to bars to restaurants and more.…
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Comic Books, Rings, And Sex All Night: Countess Malaise’s Perfect Day
Countess Malaise, Reykjavík’s resident rap goth bitch, gives us the tea on her perfect day in the city. First thing in the morning I wake up and the sun is shining because I’m a summer child. I have a tall glass of…
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Cocktails, Coffee And The Perfect Concert: Hildur’s Perfect Day
Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir, also known as Hildur, is Reykjavík’s resident pop powerhouse. Here’s her perfect day in the city. First thing in the morning I’d start it by taking my dog out for a walk. I live close to Hallgrímskirkja, so we’d…
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Reykjavík Restaurants: Picturesque Dinner Spots
Being a good restaurant is, of course, about more than just food. There are many things to take into account, from the service, ingredients, and menu choices, through to the execution, plating, and of course, the dining environment. Now that the long…
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Five Summertime Drinking Holes In Reykjavík
Who doesn’t like sitting in the warm sun with a cold drink? Agoraphobics, you say? Well, yes, maybe. But for everyone else, here are a few of our favourite summertime drinking holes in Reykjavík. Loft Hostel Bankastræti 7 Loft Hostel is known…
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New In Reykjavík: A Truffle-Themed Brasserie & A New Bakery
With summer coming, there are plenty of new places gearing up for the busy season. Eiriksson Brasserie is a recently opened new restaurant on Laugavegur, and Brikk is a bakery hoping to take the sourdough and pastry crown. Brikk Mýrargata 31 Baked…
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I’M WALKIN’ HERE: Where To Wander On A Summer Day In Reykjavík
Summer is a theoretical and occasionally occurring season here in Iceland. Even if you see blue skies out of the window in the morning, you’d be wise to pack a hat for later. And maybe something waterproof. But before that rain shower,…
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Iceland Museums: The Next Generation
There was a time when museums were carefully arranged collections of musty taxidermy and dusty antiquities. Recent years, however, have seen a revolution in the range of museum experiences on offer. Many contemporary museums now employ interactive displays and new technology to…
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New In Reykjavík: Second Hand Clothes, Tacos, A Witch Bar & A Food Hall
What’s new in Reykjavík? Here’s our run down of the latest recent openings and talked-about spots. Wasteland Reykjavík Ingólfsstræti 5 You can literally never have enough shopping venues for gently-used clothing and, as fate would have it, a new secondhand shop has…
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Body Positivity & Beyoncé: Tara Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir’s Perfect Day
Tara Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir is the chair of Iceland’s Association for Body Respect and is a strong voice for body positivity around the world. We reached out to find out what her perfect day in Reykjavík would be: First thing in the morning…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Art Museum
So, you’ve shopped in the shops, drank the drinks, and eaten all the foods. And whilst those things are all super fun, culture and the outdoors are the missing pieces of the puzzle for a perfect trip. Whether it’s a gleaming museum…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Gallery
So, you’ve shopped in the shops, drank the drinks, and eaten all the foods. And whilst those things are all super fun, culture and the outdoors are the missing pieces of the puzzle for a perfect trip. Whether it’s a gleaming museum…