Best of South Iceland 2018: Best Bar

Best Bar

Ölverk

Breiðamörk 2, Hveragerði

This local brewery and pizzeria is an unexpected craft beer mecca. With a rotating selection of six microbrews, head brewer Elvar is constantly changing up his concoctions. The family-style restaurant also has a nice list of pizzas and bar snacks that incorporate elements of beer, like the Bavarian style pretzel made with beer yeast and served with warm beer and cheese dip. It’s not exactly a bar, but it’s got damn good beer.

Runner-Up:

The Brothers Brewery

Vestmannaeyjabær

Started by a couple of friends and their brothers in 2012, this small brewery has started pumping out a selection of great small-batch beers and recently expanded into bottling. It’s a friendly, genial experience and they offer a tour-and-tasting for a great price.

Runner-Up:

Pakkhús

Höfn

Overlooking the beautiful harbour of this small langoustine-trapping town, this bar and restaurant is housed in a former warehouse made out of scrap wood giving it ample charm to enjoy a few drinks in. Huddle indoors and enjoy a nice hot meal in the cold weather, or hit the patio if you catch a gloriously sunny day.