Address
Austurstraeti 16, 101 Reykjavik, Bankastraeti
Bankastraeti, Reykjavik
Bankastraeti, Reykjavik
Best For
cocktail bars, Bankastraeti evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Daily17:00–01:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Reykjavik's Heritage Apothecary Cocktail Bar
Apotek is a heritage Reykjavik cocktail bar in a converted apothecary. The room is preserved early 1900s — marble counter, antique apothecary cabinets, dim warm lighting — and the cocktail programme references the medicinal heritage.
The drinks are classical and precise. The bartenders are formally trained. The cocktail menu is short and rotates seasonally with thoughtful Icelandic-leaning original cocktails alongside reliable classics.
The crowd is mid-thirties Reykjavik professionals and visiting cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Slippbarinn for a complete Reykjavik cocktail evening.
What to Order
Icelandic Original
Built around Icelandic ingredients — Brennivín, sea buckthorn, juniper.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built classically.
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds.
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura. Stirred 60 seconds.
