Best Cocktail Bars in Reykjavik
Pharmacy-themed Apotek, harbour-side Slippbarinn, heritage Kaffibarinn — Reykjavik's cocktail capital.
Reykjavik has a small but precise cocktail scene — the city's compact size means every World's 50 Best-quality bar is walkable. Apotek's former-pharmacy aesthetic, Slippbarinn's harbour-side polish, and Kaffibarinn's heritage 1999 room define the Reykjavik cocktail evening.
Eight Reykjavik cocktail picks ranked the way locals walk a Saturday night.
The 8 best cocktail bars in Reykjavik
Apotek Reykjavik
Former pharmacy turned cocktail bar-restaurant in the Austurstraeti heart. Polished cocktails, the Reykjavik cocktail benchmark.
Slippbarinn
Harbour-side cocktail bar with strong cocktails and harbour view. The Old Harbour cocktail destination.
Kaffibarinn
Heritage 1999 cocktail bar partially owned by Damon Albarn. Brennivín cocktails, full Iceland heritage.
Petersen Suite
Rooftop cocktail bar with Reykjavik skyline view. The most polished Reykjavik rooftop.
Big Lebowski Bar
Coen Brothers-themed bar with 24 White Russian variations. The most theatrical Reykjavik bar.
Lemmy
Motorhead-themed cocktail bar with rock memorabilia. Late-night, full Reykjavik late-night.
Pablo Discobar
Latin-themed cocktail bar. Strong cocktails, late dance floor, full Hverfisgata energy.
Bar Ananas
Tropical-themed cheap-cocktails bar. Tiki cocktails, late-night.
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