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The Reykjavík Grapevine

@rvkgrapevine

Serving up an artful menu of neo-Nordic cuisine by an award-winning head chef, this Grapevine favourite offers an unbeatable combination of great food and a stunning view. Their bar staff are among the best in town and should more appropriately be called ‘mixologists’ for their finely crafted cocktails.

• Address: Harpa, Austurbakki 2

• Phone: 519 9700

• Website: http://www.kolabrautin.is/

• Facebook: Kolabrautin

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