Best of Reykjavik 2017
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Winner Of Grapevine’s Best Design Shop Kraum Declares Bankruptcy
The design store Kraum, which has won the Best shop to pick up local design award in the Grapevine’s Best of Reykjavík issue five times over the past six years has declared bankruptcy, reports MBL. The store was founded in 2007 and…
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City Guide: Our Favourite Reykjavík Burger Joints
Iceland is mostly known, food-wise, for top quality fish and lamb, and perhaps the traditional (and kinda gross) whale meat, shark and sheep heads. But a walk around the streets of Reykjavík reveals that Icelanders love fast food, especially with a bit…
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The Brunching Hour: Reykjavík’s Most Decadent Hangover Meals
If you made use of our guide to Reykjavík’s music venues on page 28, you might well need this one afterwards. Think of this brunch guide as its sister article—when you’ve finished swinging the lights at Prikið, and stumbled home under the…
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Best Of Reykjavik: Outdoor Drinking In The Theoretical Sun
The weather in Iceland can change drastically from day to day, and from moment to moment, so you have to grab any opportunity that presents itself to drink a beer in the sun. Pro-tip: even if the city is in the midst…
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City Guide: How To Soup In Reykjavík
Winter, as the white walkers and weathermen tell us, is here. But don’t worry—if you find yourself in a snowstorm, just go for some soup. Steaming, hot, delicious soup. We at Grapevine—we love soup. Here’s our guide. To soup. Laundromat is a…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To See A Movie
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…
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Get Lovey-Dovey: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Best Date Spots
Anniversary in Reykjavík? Wedding? Or did you just meet a special someone at Kaffibarinn last night? If you’re looking for a place to really wow your crush/spouse/significant other, here are our picks. Go to the pool A jaunt to the pool might…
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Life In The Bus Lane: A Guide To Bussing Around Reykjavík
When you’re visiting a foreign city, public transport can be a bit intimidating. Here in Reykjavík, however, getting the hang of it is pretty easy. There are no tube lines to get tangled up in, no metro, no Ubers, and no tram…
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Winter Activities Guide: Don’t Fear The Snow
During the first months of a year, Reykjavik and its surrounding lava fields are covered in snow, creating a winter wonderland that’s ripe with opportunities to beat the post-Christmas blues. It’s the time to use the short days to get outdoors, warm…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best People Watching Spot
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Day Trip
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…
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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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Clothing 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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Go With A Group Of Friends
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Watch Sports Over A Beer
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. Reykjavík’s bar culture is quite vast and diverse, ranging from the smallest…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Beer Selection
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. Reykjavík’s bar culture is quite vast and diverse, ranging from the smallest…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Late-Night Bite
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Lunch Place
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Must-Try Dining Experience
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Seafood Restaurant
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…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Hike
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Take The Kids
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…