The Best Pubs in Reykjavik
6 pubs in Reykjavik ranked by our editors.
Reykjavik pubs span the heritage Icelandic dive bars and the modern craft beer wave. Iceland s craft beer industry is recent — beer was banned until 1989 — but has caught up fast.
The pubs cluster on Laugavegur and Bankastraeti.
Order a Kaldi (local craft), an Einstok White Ale, or a Brennivin.
The 6 best pubs in Reykjavik
Kaldi Bar
Brewery taproom for Kaldi. Six house taps and a happy hour from 4pm to 7pm. Open daily.
Skuli Craft Bar
Microbrewery focused bar with twenty rotating Icelandic and Nordic taps. Open daily.
Mikkeller and Friends
Mikkeller outpost with twenty rotating taps. Open daily.
Bjorgardurinn
Beer garden with around 70 taps including local Icelandic. Open daily.
Lemmy
Rock and metal pub. Cheap beer, loud music. Open daily.
Cafe Paris
Heritage cafe pub on the main square. Open daily.
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