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 Shopping 2022: Best Fashion Boutique

    Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Fashion Boutique

    Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept up with our demand, with the design scene seeming to expand exponentially year after year. This year was particularly prolific—there are almost…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Design Store

    Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Design Store

    Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept up with our demand, with the design scene seeming to expand exponentially year after year. This year was particularly prolific—there are almost…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Goddamn Store

    Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Goddamn Store

    Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept up with our demand, with the design scene seeming to expand exponentially year after year. This year was particularly prolific—there are almost…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Weekday Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Weekday Bar

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Date Place

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Date Place

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Kept Secret

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Kept Secret

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Newcomer Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Newcomer Bar

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Happy Hour

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Happy Hour

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Outdoor Drinking

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Outdoor Drinking

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Cocktails

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Cocktails

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Wine Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Wine Bar

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Live Music

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Live Music

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson

    Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson

    Blær Örn Ásgeirsson is a 19-year-old disc golfer from Reykjavík. Don’t let his young age fool you though, he has already won The Reykjavík Open three times. Before embarking on a European disc golf tour, Blær shared his perfect day. Completely head…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Sports Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Sports Bar

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Craft Beer

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Craft Beer

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Goddamn Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Goddamn Bar

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To End The Night

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To End The Night

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To Start The Night

    Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To Start The Night

    It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how we needed it! This year was certainly a standout for our local scene. Not only were bar-goers finally safe to sink their…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Value For Money

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Value For Money

    They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Lunch Place

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Lunch Place

    They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Newcomer

    They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Newcomer

    They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…

  • Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Tasting Menu

    Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Tasting Menu

    They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…