Cocktail bars in Reykjavik
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Reykjavik has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Reykjavik
The serious-drinks map of Reykjavik: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Reykjavik
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Reykjavik is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Reykjavik vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland (coordinates 64.15, -21.94, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Reykjavik come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
Common questions
Where do these Reykjavik cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Reykjavik with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Reykjavik?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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