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  • Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    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,…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    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…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer

    For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for you, you’re holding (or scrolling through) an exhaustive list of hotspots worth your attention. Our cultural experts keep tabs on the town’s…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Newcomer Bar

    Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Newcomer Bar

    Best Newcomer Bingó Drinkery Skólavörðustígur 8, 101 Reykjavík (enter from Bergstaðastræti) From the same folks who brought us the best cocktail bar, Jungle, is best newcomer Bingó. The bar scored a full bingo by the panel, as it demonstrates good potential for…

  • 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 Reykjavik 2019: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Newcomer

    Watching Iceland come into its own as a dining destination over the past five years has been a joy. The Icelandic restaurant scene is diversifying, and the definition of what may be deemed “Icelandic cuisine” is broadening and taking on new shapes.…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Newcomer

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Newcomer

    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…

  • Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Newcomer

    Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Newcomer

    One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many different palettes, and on top of that, it seems like they’re always rising and falling…