Craft Beer in Reykjavik
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Best Craft Beer Bars in Reykjavik

Mikkeller, Skúli, Einstök Tap Room — Iceland's post-Beer-Day craft beer capital.

Iceland legalized beer above 2.25% ABV only in 1989 — and the craft beer scene has exploded since. Reykjavik now has 14+ craft taprooms, with Einstök, Borg Brugghús, and Kaldi the most-distributed brands. Mikkeller & Friends is the international craft destination.

Eight Reykjavik craft beer picks for a beer-and-snack evening.

The 8 best craft beer in Reykjavik

Mikkeller & Friends
Hverfisgata

Mikkeller & Friends

30+ rotating Mikkeller and friends taps. The Hverfisgata craft beer destination.

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Skúli Craft Bar
Hverfisgata

Skúli Craft Bar

14 rotating Icelandic craft taps. The most precise Reykjavik beer destination.

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Einstök Tap Room
Grandi

Einstök Tap Room

Iceland's most internationally-distributed craft beer brand brewery flagship.

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Bryggjan Brugghús
Old Harbour

Bryggjan Brugghús

Brewery taproom with house-brewed Icelandic beers.

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Kaldi Bar
Laugavegur

Kaldi Bar

Kaldi brewery flagship taproom. House-brewed Icelandic beers.

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Public House
Laugavegur

Public House

Icelandic gastropub with 24 craft beer taps and Icelandic plates.

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Kex Hostel Bar
Skulagata

Kex Hostel Bar

Harbour-side hostel-bar with 18 Icelandic craft taps and live music three nights a week.

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Bjorgardurinn
Hverfisgata

Bjorgardurinn

Beer garden-style craft brewery taproom.

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