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 2018: Best Place For A Fancy Meal

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place For A Fancy Meal

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Restaurant

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Restaurant

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Thai/Chinese

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Thai/Chinese

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Sushi

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Sushi

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Coffeehouse

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Coffeehouse

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavík. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…

  • Selma Reynisdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík

    Selma Reynisdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík

    Selma Reynisdóttir is a dancer and a member of the REAL Dance Collective. Here’s how she’d spend her perfect day in Reykjavík. First thing I have the best roomie in the history of roomies (the award-winning Kristlín Dís Ólafsdóttir). So the first…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Bar For Live Music

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Bar For Live Music

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Wine Place

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Wine Place

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík: Best Newcomer Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík: Best Newcomer Bar

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Smoking Area

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Smoking Area

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Happy Hour

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Happy Hour

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place For Cocktails

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place For Cocktails

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Beer Selection

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Beer Selection

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To Watch Sports

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To Watch Sports

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To End The Night

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To End The Night

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To Start The Night

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Place To Start The Night

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Bar

    There is one thing abundantly clear from our very scientific drinking research, Hverfisgata is one hot little street right now. After getting massive internal road surgery a couple of years ago, it has come out thriving with a great bunch of watering…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Hidden Gem

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Hidden Gem

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Store

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Goddamn Store

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Jewellery Shop

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Jewellery Shop

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Homeware Shop

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Homeware Shop

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Record Store

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Record Store

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Bookshop

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Bookshop

    While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local products you can only get here. Whether you’re hunting for a piece of Icelandic design, searching for hard-to-find vinyl by an Icelandic…