Sports bars in Reykjavik
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Reykjavik has 32 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Ölver, Úrilla Górillan, Gummi Ben Bar, and 29 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Reykjavik
We indexed 32 sports bars in Reykjavik. The scene leans Burger Joint, Pool Hall and Home (private). You'll find them in Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Akranes. Ölver (Sports Bar) on Glæsibæ. Úrilla Górillan (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on Austurstræti 12. Gummi Ben Bar (Sports Bar) on Naustin.
Sports bars in Reykjavik
Ölver
A sports bar 3.9 km from central Reykjavik.
Úrilla Górillan
A burger joint spot 0.2 km from central Reykjavik.
Gummi Ben Bar
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Reykjavik.
Shooters
A sports bar 0.4 km from central Reykjavik.
Reykjavík Sportbar
A pool hall spot 0.5 km from central Reykjavik.
Nína Bar
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Reykjavik.
Rio sportbar
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Reykjavik.
Ríó
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Reykjavik.
Ræktin
A fried chicken joint spot 1.1 km from central Reykjavik.
Suðurgata 100
A sports bar 1.2 km from central Reykjavik.
Njálsgata 84
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Reykjavik.
Bullseye Reykjavik
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Reykjavik.
Fjósið
A home (private) spot 1.7 km from central Reykjavik.
Re-Play
A sports bar 3.7 km from central Reykjavik.
Völlurinn Sportbar
A sports bar 3.7 km from central Reykjavik.
How to pick a sports bar in Reykjavik
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Reykjavik?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Reykjavik show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Reykjavik family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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