Things to do in Iceland, Iceland: The Best Nightlife

October 26, 2021 Hana Mouser

Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland

1. Wake Up Reykjavik

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5.0 based on 783 reviews

Wake Up Reykjavik

We are Wake Up Reykjavik, the funnest travel company in Iceland. We specialize in creating FUN, local and personal experiences in our hometown, Reykjavik. Explore Reykjavik in the funnest way possible, make new friends and get to know our true culture by experiencing it first hand in our Reykjavik Food Tour, Reykjavik Bar Crawl or the Reykjavik Beer Tour!

2. Stag Iceland

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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Stag Iceland

Stag Iceland specializes in planning and operating experiences for bachelor groups. It’s our main mission to share our expertise with you and give you the benefits of our knowledge of the city, the nightlife, the locals, the activities and the do’s and dont’s!

3. Reykjavik Insider

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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Reykjavik Insider

Whether you are a solo visitor, with friends or a beautiful couple ready for one night to meet new people in Iceland, Reykjavik Insider is your go to pub crawl specialist. Our secrets are best kept with you and we make sure you will be able to add some local flavor to the touristy time. Our commitment is to help you have a great and memorable night out in Reykjavik! All you are required to do is to drink up and ride along!

4. 12 Tonar

Skolavoerdustigur 15, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 511 5656 [email protected] http://www.12tonar.is/
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5.0 based on 163 reviews

12 Tonar

12 Tonar, established in 1998, is a legendary record store and a label in the heart of Reykjavik. In 2019 we added a bar and a cafe which is very popular with the locals. We regularly host concerts and events in the store or in our beautiful backyard, where the sun always shines. Established in 1998 12 Tonar music store quickly became an important part of the Icelandic music scene. In 2003 we started the label with a special emphasis on young and upcoming musicians. Oscar Winner Hildur Guðnadottir, 2 times Oscar nominated Johann Johannsson and Gramophone Artist of the year, pianist Vikingur Olafsson all took their first steps with us. All the profits we make go directly back into the music creating an organic 12 Tonar dedicated to the local scene.

Reviewed By Thelassie - Hamilton, Canada

Cool, cozy shop who greet you with a friendly hello and a nice cup of espresso. Picked up some cool Iceland bands on vinyl with great recommendations from the owner. If you are a vinyl collector and are in Reykjavik, do not miss this shop.

5. Reykjavik Bar Tour

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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Reykjavik Bar Tour

Let’s be honest: even in a place as beautiful as Iceland, life just looks better after a beer. Or two. Or five. Want to get introduced to the Reykjavik bar scene? Best part? Drinks are on us! You’ll get a free drink in each of the first three bars that we visit and a big discount on as many drinks as you fancy in the last bar/night-club. We promise you to have an amazing night and some unforgettable memories from Iceland… Well, unforgettable unless you have a few drinks too many. But even then: we promise not to judge :) Sign up now to reserve a spot before we run out of beer!

6. Vedur bar/cafe

Klapparstig 33, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 571 5215 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/vedurbarinn
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Vedur bar/cafe

Vedur bar and café offers seasonal cocktails and a wide selection of wine as well as beer, coffee, charcuterie, cheese and olives late into the night. Happy Hour daily from 4 to 7:30 PM. Vedur is Icelandic for Weather. We never tire of discussing it. Blizzards bringing out camaraderie among strangers stuck in the snow or the ecstatic joy of a rare warm day. Please, join the conversation over a drink...

Reviewed By TSF15 - Sao Paulo, Brazil

For a happy hour and a drink stop, try Vedur!!!! Very nice service, drinks are beautifully made and in happy hour you have good discounts! Great ambience, recommend it!

7. Askur Taproom - Taproom at Microbrewery

Fagradalsbraut 25, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland +354 470 6070 [email protected] http://askurtaproom.com/
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Askur Taproom - Taproom at Microbrewery

Askur Taproom is a Taproom located in the brewery "Austri Brugghús" in Egilsstaðir. We offer a good variety of local craft beer and beer flights, along with quality coffee and good cocktails. At Askur Taproom you can book a tour around the brewery for groups where you can taste the local beer straight off the tank and get to know the brewing process itself. Guests can come by and enjoy beverages, watch TV or play a game of darts in a friendly atmosphere. We now offer great local pizzas as well! *Free WiFi *Flat screen TV for sports *Beer Pong table *Dartboard

Reviewed By florianm678 - Oberhausen, Germany

While originally looking for a Café we "accidentally" found the Askur Taproom & Pizzeria. It's a craft brewery with its own pizzeria next / connected to it. The place is really cool: The taproom is directly connected to the brewery with windows and a glass door between, so you can also have a look at the brewery while drinking your beer. When we visited there were 6 beers on tap, from a classic Kölsch up to very creative beers with Wasabi or Earl Grey infused. The beers were great, I loved it! Even better was the staff: We were chatting the whole time with the barkeeper and another local guy about Iceland, Germany, Croatia and of course: Beer! Very friendly and very cool. We loved it! PS: According to my girlfriend the pizza is also great!

8. Session Craft Bar

Bankastraeti 14, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 690 1938 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/sessionRvk/
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Session Craft Bar

At Session Craft Bar we concentrate on quality. With a cooled keg room we can keep the beer as fresh as possible from production. Variety of local and foreign beers. It's not only a craft bar but we also serve variety of premium wines, cocktails and coffee. Come and enjoy the view of Iceland's busiest street corner. Ask the staff, they're experts at helping you make the right choice.

Reviewed By frankludvik - Richmond, United States

In Iceland on a cruise, Took a ride on the Hop on hop off bus to the cathedral, started walking and found the Happy Hour sign!!! 50% off till 7pm/1900. The bartender was awesome, explained a lot of the different brews. Nice base setting with a great view of the street. We had the Session IPA and Lager. My wife doesn't usually like IPA, but she liked this one, so guess who got to drink the lager. A great place to get a cold one.

9. The Smokin Puffin

Hafnarstraeti 4, Reykjavik 101 Iceland [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/thesmokinpuffin/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

The Smokin Puffin

The Smokin Puffin, is a local pub allocated couple of hundreds of steps away from Reykjavik´s harbour. The pub offers a long list of local beers and spirits and various of live shows and karaoke..

10. Icelandic Bar (Islenski Barinn)

Ingolfsstraeti 1A, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 517 6767 [email protected] http://islenskibarinn.is/net/en
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Icelandic Bar (Islenski Barinn)

Reviewed By Conway1912 - Belfast, United Kingdom

On a trip with Reykjavík Excursions our tour guide recommended this restaurant for some local cuisine. We are so glad we went, dinner was fabulous. To start we went for the culture platter to share, which consisted of Reindeer Meatballs, Whale’s fin, popped Cod skin, Smoked Salmon, Lamb Bacon, Smoked Lamb, goat’s cheese and selection of breads. For main course, my husband went for the traditional Icelandic burger and criss cross fries. I opted for the traditional fish pie which contained cod, this was delicious. They have a huge selection of beers, spirits and wines. We would highly recommend visiting for some traditional food and drinks at a good price.

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