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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Record Store
In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products on our minds — not to mention that it seems like barely anyone has the dough to afford their entire wishlist. Nevertheless,…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To Start The Night
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine connection. Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all had those kinds of nights here in Reykjavík. Now, you can too. Whether it’s cocktails, a…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Outdoor Drinking
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine connection. Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all had those kinds of nights here in Reykjavík. Now, you can too. Whether it’s cocktails, a…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Live Music
To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s the Best Of Drinking & Nightlife. Unlike those other bars you frequent, these ones are cool places filled with cool people. You…
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Grapevine Events: Global Book Crawl, BSÍ, Queer Comedy & More
Despite being the first overcast day in what feels like eternity, it is still 10° today and officially summer. Reykjavík is abuzz with literary events, concerts, and exhibitions as always, and we’ve got our picks for you to check out this weekend.…
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Grapevine Events: lúpína, HönnunarMarkaður Saman, Supersport! Marathon Release Concert & More
Another jam-packed weekend! Today, R. Michael Hendrix celebrates his album YUKS with a release event at Space Odyssey starting at 18:00, Iceland Dance Company premieres The Orphic Circles and Other Gossip at 20:00, and tonight’s Friday Party Screening at Bíó Paradís is…
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Grapevine Events: Milkywhale & BLOSSI, Bjarki’s Hellthier Lifestyle Ritual, Kliður Choir & More
TGIF! While love might be in the air tonight — and most public spaces are best avoided — there’s plenty more happening this weekend. Bjarki’s Hellthier Lifestyle Ritual returns for its second night (read all about it, plus details on the afterparty,…
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Grapevine Events: Vegan Festival, Páll Óskar & The Iceland Symphony Orchestra & More
Looking for weekend plans in Reykjavík? Our advice: start your night with a Páll Óskar & the Iceland Symphony Orchestra show, then head to Hafnarfjörður for a Vegan Festival, and top your weekend off with some good exhibitions. For more events, visit events.grapevine.is.…
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Where’s The Party?
Grasping the current state of live music venues in Reykjavík We’ve all been talking about it: the live venue scene of Reykjavík is in flux. It’s easy to feel pessimistic as you see your favourite places reducing their hours, moving, or shutting…
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66 Degrees Of Sound: Hot Happenings #1
It’s been a couple of days since the great comeback of our podcast 66 Degrees of Sound with an absolutely fire artist spotlight on lo-fi indie-punks BSÍ. Today we bring you the second episode of our new thrice-weekly format, this time all…
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Grapevine Events: Gigs, Films, Exhibitions & More
We don’t know about you, but last weekend was a busy one for us – hitting every Iceland Airwaves venue and bringing you reviews of almost every performance you should have been to (or you are lucky to have missed). In case…
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Grapevine Events: Culture Night, Swim-in Cinema & So Much More
Can you believe what date it is? How are we already more than halfway through 2023? It seems like yesterday that August still felt like a holiday, the lazy hazy days just lolling away with not a care in the world. But…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Goddamn Bar
Best Goddamn Bar Röntgen Hverfisgata 12, 101 Reykjavík For the third year in a row, Röntgen claims the prize of the Grapevine’s Best Goddamn Bar. A unanimous choice by the panel, there’s simply nothing else that competes with Röntgen’s comprehensive atmosphere. Whether…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Bar to Start the Night
Best Bar to Start the Night 12 Tónar Skólavörðustígur 15, 101 Reykjavík 12 Tónar brings the concept of the duality of man to the Reykjavík nightlife scene. One part of you wants to chill out and drink beer with some good friends.…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Bar for Live Music
Best Bar for Live Music Húrra (RIP) Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík Without going into the details, Húrra closed a few years ago, was replaced by a different bar, and then opened again under the same brand. It was the go-to for exciting…
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Grapevine Events: City Library Anniversary, Solaris Fundraiser, Salóme Katrín & More
We’re leaving a short work week and coming into a short work week. Like always, we’ve got a whole bunch of cool events lined up for you. A cornucopia of entertainment, if you will. Judging by the theme of the majority of…
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On Tour With Goethe And Socrates: Q & A with Anton Newcombe
Famed psych-rock band Brian Jonestown Massacre is currently on tour, with a gig at Gamla Bíó on March 3, part of the 25th anniversary celebration for iconic record shop 12 Tónar. Ahead of the concert, the Grapevine sat down for a chat…
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Grapevine Events: Ólafur Kram, Sad Songs Night And Speed Dating
We’re all slogging our way through the second week of February and boy, what a week, isn’t it? After days of storm warnings and white-out blizzards, we all need to get out there and cut loose. Whether you’re wanting to warm up…
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Grapevine Events: Winter Lights Festival, Exhibitions And Gigs
Well, the absolute worst winter month is officially upon us. We are in you, February, and it is awful. If you’re feeling inclined to stay home this weekend, we don’t blame you. But for those who do venture out, there’s plenty to…
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Grapevine Events: Dark Music Days, Pussy Riot, Halfway To Fringe And Super Soaker!
It’s the last weekend of the month, and it’s all set to be a miserable one. Don’t believe us? Check the Met Office. See? Even the nerds think it’s going to be shite. If you’ve just landed in Reykjavík excited for a…
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Grapevine Events: Grapevine Music Awards, DRULLUMALL #3, FM Belfast, And More!
We’ve almost made it… pay day is so close we can almost smell it. With the weather warming up and rain (remember that?) on the horizon, it’s time to make some indoor plans for the weekend. Luckily we’ve got some suggestions for…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Record Store
Icelandic style and design has escalated in scope over recent years, with an ensuing explosion of local stores. While high prices mean that you probably aren’t going to be going on a shopping spree in Reykjavík, there are plenty of unique products…
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City Guide: The Reykjavík Underground
As repeat visitors to Reykjavík often remark, the Laugavegur strip has evolved into an open-topped puffin mall over recent years. So: where the cool kids at? Concerts Reykjavík’s underground music scene is thriving. If you enjoy noisy guitars, shouting, or weird experiments,…