Eat & Drink Iceland

Iceland's classic loop: the rift valley at Þingvellir, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the Gullfoss waterfall – with lunch among the tomato vines and dinner back in town.

1. 09:00 Reykjavík – Leave downtown Reykjavík in the morning. → next: 55 min drive
2. 09:55 Þingvellir National Park (75 min) – Walk through the Almannagjá rift between the North American and Eurasian plates, where Iceland's parliament first met in 930. → next: 65 min drive
3. 12:15 Friðheimar (75 min) – Lunch inside a geothermal tomato greenhouse in Reykholt – the tomato soup with fresh bread is the classic. Booking recommended. → next: 25 min drive
4. 13:55 Geysir & Strokkur (45 min) – Strokkur erupts every few minutes – stand upwind and wait for the blue bubble. → next: 25 min drive
5. 15:05 Gullfoss (45 min) – The 'Golden Falls' drop in two steps into a deep canyon; the lower path gets you close to the spray. → next: 60 min drive
6. 16:50 Kerið crater (30 min) – A walk around the rim of a red volcanic crater with a turquoise lake at the bottom. → next: 30 min drive
7. 17:50 Hveragerði – Ölverk (45 min) – A geothermal-powered brewery and pizzeria. Pick up a few bottles to enjoy back at the hotel – the driver stays on soft drinks. → next: 50 min drive
8. 19:25 Reykjavík – Park the car, then dinner and a nightcap downtown – see the Reykjavík evening route.

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A long but unforgettable day along the south coast: walk behind a waterfall, feel the spray of Skógafoss and stand on the black sand at Reynisfjara before a brewpub lunch in Vík.

1. 08:30 Reykjavík – Leave early – this is a long day, especially in winter daylight. → next: 130 min drive
2. 10:40 Seljalandsfoss (45 min) – A path leads behind the curtain of water – bring a rain jacket. Gljúfrabúi hides in a gorge a short walk away. → next: 35 min drive
3. 12:00 Skógafoss (45 min) – A 60-metre wall of water; climb the steps for the view over the coast. → next: 40 min drive
4. 13:25 Reynisfjara (40 min) – Black sand, basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Keep well back from the water – the 'sneaker waves' are dangerous. → next: 15 min drive
5. 14:20 Vík – Smiðjan Brugghús (75 min) – A late lunch of burgers and the brewery's own beers in Iceland's southernmost village. Driver: try their soft drinks and take the beer home. → next: 80 min drive
6. 16:55 Hvolsvöllur (30 min) – Stretch your legs at the Lava Centre (volcano exhibition) or grab coffee for the drive back. → next: 115 min drive
7. 19:20 Reykjavík – Back in town for a late dinner – or stay the night in the south and continue east.

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Glaciers, lava fields, black churches and Kirkjufell – then seafood dinner by the harbour in Stykkishólmur. The drive back is long, so we suggest staying the night.

1. 09:00 Reykjavík – Head north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel. → next: 85 min drive
2. 10:25 Borgarnes (30 min) – Coffee stop in saga country – the Settlement Centre tells the story of Egill Skallagrímsson. → next: 105 min drive
3. 12:40 Búðir black church (20 min) – A lone black wooden church in the lava field, with Snæfellsjökull behind it. → next: 25 min drive
4. 13:25 Arnarstapi & Hellnar (75 min) – Walk the cliff path from Arnarstapi to Hellnar (about 2.5 km) and have fish soup at Fjöruhúsið by the shore. → next: 20 min drive
5. 15:00 Djúpalónssandur (40 min) – A black pebble beach with the rusted remains of a 1948 shipwreck and the old fishermen's lifting stones. → next: 60 min drive
6. 16:40 Kirkjufell (30 min) – Iceland's most photographed mountain, with the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in front. → next: 45 min drive
7. 17:55 Stykkishólmur – Sjávarpakkhúsið (120 min) – Dinner in an old harbour warehouse – mussels and scallops from Breiðafjörður, and a well-earned drink now that the car is parked. → next: 5 min drive
8. 20:00 Stay in Stykkishólmur – Stay the night (e.g. Fosshotel Stykkishólmur) and drive back to Reykjavík in the morning – about 2 hours.

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Iceland's volcanic peninsula: a distillery tour in Hafnarfjörður, steaming hot springs, a bridge between two continents – and a long soak and dinner at the Blue Lagoon.

1. 09:30 Reykjavík – An easy day close to Reykjavík and the airport – ideal for an arrival or departure day. → next: 20 min drive
2. 09:50 Hovdenak Distillery (45 min) – A 45-minute tour of our small distillery with a tasting of our gin, vodka and liqueurs (by appointment, 20+). Driver: we'll gladly pack a bottle for later. → next: 35 min drive
3. 11:10 Seltún (Krýsuvík) (30 min) – Boardwalks between bubbling mud pots and steaming, ochre-coloured hills. → next: 50 min drive
4. 12:30 Bridge Between Continents (20 min) – A footbridge across a fissure between the North American and Eurasian plates. → next: 15 min drive
5. 13:05 Gunnuhver & Reykjanesviti (30 min) – Iceland's largest mud pool hisses next to the old lighthouse and the wild coast. → next: 30 min drive
6. 14:05 Blue Lagoon – Lava or Moss (180 min) – Soak in the milky-blue water, then a late lunch at Lava – or stay on for Moss's tasting menu. The in-water bar is for passengers; drivers enjoy a smoothie. → next: 55 min drive
7. 18:00 Reykjavík – About 45 minutes back to town. Check safetravel.is – parts of Reykjanes can close because of volcanic activity.

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The best of the north in a day: the waterfall of the gods, the lava labyrinth at Mývatn, a cowshed café, a hot soak and Iceland's whale-watching capital.

1. 09:00 Akureyri – Leave the capital of the north over the Vaðlaheiði tunnel. → next: 40 min drive
2. 09:40 Goðafoss (40 min) – The 'waterfall of the gods', where legend says the old idols were thrown in when Iceland took up Christianity. → next: 55 min drive
3. 11:15 Dimmuborgir (45 min) – Walk among the dark lava pillars and arches – the 'dark castles' of Mývatn. → next: 10 min drive
4. 12:10 Vogafjós (60 min) – Lunch in a working cowshed café – home-made mozzarella, geysir bread and lamb, while the cows look on. → next: 10 min drive
5. 13:20 Mývatn Nature Baths (90 min) – The north's answer to the Blue Lagoon – smaller, quieter and with views over the lava fields. → next: 60 min drive
6. 15:50 Húsavík (75 min) – Harbour walk, the Whale Museum, and Húsavík Öl's taproom for passengers. In summer, add a 3-hour whale-watching trip. → next: 80 min drive
7. 18:25 Akureyri – Back in Akureyri: dinner with a view at Strikið and a nightcap downtown.

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No car needed: a walk from Hallgrímskirkja down through the old town, with an aperitif, a proper Icelandic dinner, a cocktail and a nightcap at a bar that pours Icelandic spirits.

1. 18:00 Hallgrímskirkja (30 min) – Start at the church tower for the view over the colourful roofs (the tower closes in the evening – check times). → next: 10 min walk
2. 18:40 Aperitif – Veður (45 min) – A cosy cocktail bar on Klapparstígur – ask for a drink with Icelandic gin. → next: 10 min walk
3. 19:35 Dinner – Grillmarkaðurinn (105 min) – Icelandic lamb, fish and produce from local farms cooked over the grill. Alternatives: Fiskfélagið or Matarkjallarinn. → next: 5 min walk
4. 21:25 Cocktail – The Jungle (60 min) – Inventive cocktails in a lush, dark bar on Austurstræti. → next: 10 min walk
5. 22:35 Nightcap – Íslenski barinn (45 min) – End with an Icelandic spirit – a local gin, vodka or liqueur – before heading back to the hotel.

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• ★ American Bar sports bar · Downtown 101
  American-themed bar on Austurstræti with live sport on many screens, a broad beer selection and a simple food menu, plus live music and dancing at weekends. Austurstræti 8–10, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Bar Bitter hotel bar · Downtown 101 · at Kvosin Hotel
  Bar at the Kvosin boutique hotel on Kirkjutorg, steps from Austurvöllur, the Cathedral and Alþingi in the oldest part of downtown Reykjavík. Kirkjutorg 4, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ BLIK Bistro & Grill restaurant · Mosfellsbær · Est. 2018
  Bistro and grill at the Mosfellsbær golf course with sweeping views over the bay, a pleasant stop on the way out of the city to the north. Æðarhöfði 36, 270 Mosfellsbær, Iceland
• ★ Bodega wine bar · Downtown 101
  Wine bar in 101 Reykjavík modelled on the wine bars of Barcelona, pouring natural and classic Mediterranean wines, with a sunny outdoor area that Grapevine has repeatedly named the city's best. Týsgata 8, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Bragðlaukar restaurant · Kópavogur
  Weekday lunch restaurant in Urðarhvarf, Kópavogur, serving a lunch buffet; the same kitchen also runs party catering and lunch delivery for workplaces. Urðarhvarf 4, 203 Kópavogur
• ★ Brass Kitchen & Bar restaurant · Laugavegur · at Alda Hotel
  Relaxed kitchen and cocktail bar on the ground floor of Alda Hotel on Laugavegur, serving Icelandic-leaning comfort food. A daily afternoon happy hour makes it a handy pause on the main shopping street. Laugavegur 66-68, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Bryggjuhúsið restaurant & wine bar · Old Harbour
  Restaurant by the Old Harbour in a building from 1863, serving Icelandic food inspired by sea and countryside, with a wine bar, a gin & tonic menu and a notable collection of contemporary art. Vesturgata 2, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Café Loki restaurant · Skólavörðuholt
  Homestyle Icelandic café right across from Hallgrímskirkja, known for traditional plates on rye bread and its rye-bread ice cream. Lokastígur 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ DOM Brasserie & Bar hotel bar · Laugardalur · at Hilton Reykjavík Nordica
  New brasserie and bar at Hilton Reykjavík, opened by Íslandshótel. The menu updates Icelandic dishes with international influences, alongside a curated wine list, high tea and a daily bar happy hour. Suðurlandsbraut 2, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Drykk cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  A cocktail and coffee bar inside the Pósthús food hall, serving espresso by day and handcrafted cocktails into the evening. Bartenders will also build a drink to your taste. Pósthús Mathöll, Pósthússtræti 5, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Dímon 11 pub · Downtown 101
  A newly opened, family-run gastropub on Laugavegur with a casual, buzzing downtown atmosphere, booths and a seated bar. Laugavegur 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Eiriksdottir Gróska restaurant & bar · Vatnsmýri · Est. 2024
  Sister restaurant of Eiriksson Brasserie inside the Gróska innovation building in Vatnsmýri, with good-value weekday lunches, small plates, happy-hour drinks and halls for events. Bjargargata 1, 102 Reykjavík
• ★ Fiskfélagið seafood · Downtown 101
  A seafood restaurant in the stone basement of the historic Zimsen house, turning local fish into playful modern dishes on a menu themed around countries of the world. Vesturgata 2a, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Fiskmarkaðurinn seafood · Downtown 101
  Chef Hrefna Rósa Sætran's restaurant pairing Icelandic seafood with Japanese and wider Asian techniques, spread over two floors of one of the city's oldest buildings. A raw bar and robata grill anchor the menu. Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Fjallkonan restaurant · Downtown 101
  A cosy-modern pub and restaurant blending Icelandic traditions with international dishes, from grilled lamb to steaks. Weekend brunch, daily afternoon tea and a large summer terrace make it an all-day stop. Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Forréttabarinn restaurant · Old Harbour · Est. 2011
  A relaxed small-plates restaurant near the harbour where a whole meal is built from starters, cooking fresh Icelandic produce with Southern European influences. Nýlendugata 14, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Fröken Reykjavík Kitchen & Bar restaurant · Downtown 101 · at Hotel Reykjavík Saga
  Art-deco kitchen and bar in Hotel Reykjavík Saga beside Lækjargata, with an open kitchen, a wine room and a winter garden. Modern North European cooking from regional produce. Lækjargata 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Geiri Smart restaurant · Downtown 101 · at Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík City Centre
  A restaurant and bar in the Canopy by Hilton on Hverfisgata, serving seasonal Icelandic seafood and lamb with European touches, plus an upstairs lounge bar. Hverfisgata 30, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Grand Brasserie restaurant · Laugardalur · at Hotel Reykjavík Grand
  The brasserie and bar at Hotel Reykjavík Grand, serving Icelandic and Nordic dishes in a modern, elegant room. Near the Laugardalur pool and park, a short ride from the centre. Sigtún 28, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Grillmarkaðurinn restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 2011
  Icelandic produce cooked over open fire, smoke and coal in a dining room of driftwood, basalt and fish leather. The open kitchen lets you watch the grill at work. Lækjargata 2A, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Hjá Jóni restaurant · Downtown 101 / Austurvöllur · at Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
  Street-level restaurant of the Iceland Parliament Hotel by Austurvöllur square, serving contemporary Icelandic cooking with international touches; the hotel's lobby Telebar turns into a cocktail spot at night. Thorvaldsensstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Hornið restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 1979
  Family-run since it opened on Hafnarstræti in 1979, Hornið calls itself Iceland's first Italian restaurant and was among the first in Reykjavík to serve real Italian food and pizza. Expect classic pizzas, pastas and fish dishes in a warm, long-loved downtown corner spot. Hafnarstræti 15, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Hovdenak Distillery distillery · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 2018
  Our own small distillery in Hafnarfjörður, home of Stuðlaberg Gin, Loki Vodka, Hvítserkur rum and Appolo Lakkrís. Tours start with an ice-cold G&T and end with a tasting of everything we make. Stapahraun 3, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• ★ Jörgensen Kitchen & Bar restaurant & cocktail bar · Hlemmur · at Miðgarður by Center Hotels
  Restaurant and bar at Miðgarður by Center Hotels on upper Laugavegur, serving contemporary Nordic cooking with a curated wine list, a daily happy hour and live music on Thursday nights. Laugavegur 120, 105 Reykjavík
• ★ Kaldi Bar craft beer bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2014
  The Reykjavík taproom of the Icelandic Kaldi brewery, pouring a dozen drafts alongside a large gin collection in a relaxed, sofa-lined room just off Laugavegur. Laugavegur 20b, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ KEX Bar bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2011 · at KEX Hotel & Hostel
  The lively bar of KEX, a hostel and hotel in a converted biscuit factory by the waterfront, with vintage interiors, local beers and cocktails in the evenings. Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Kol restaurant · Downtown 101
  A modern restaurant on Skólavörðustígur centred on a charcoal grill, pairing Icelandic and international cooking with an inventive cocktail list. Skólavörðustígur 40, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Kramber wine bar · Downtown 101
  A cosy, unhurried café and wine bar a short walk from Hallgrímskirkja, popular as a calm place to start the evening. Daily afternoon happy hour and a lounge-like feel. Skólavörðustígur 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Kröst wine bar · Hlemmur
  A tiny grill and wine bar in the Hlemmur food hall, cooking with seasonal Icelandic produce and pouring a long by-the-glass list. Bubbles by the glass are always on offer. Laugavegur 107 (Hlemmur Mathöll), 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ La Trattoria Smáralind restaurant & wine bar · Kópavogur
  Italian restaurant and wine bar on the second floor of Smáralind, with dishes from Italy's regions and wines from the Zenato family winery in Valpolicella. Smáralind, Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur
• ★ Lauf Bistro restaurant · Öskjuhlíð / Nauthólsvík · at Hotel Reykjavík Askja (formerly Reykjavík Natura)
  Bistro and bar at the former Reykjavík Natura hotel (now Hotel Reykjavík Askja) beside Öskjuhlíð forest and Nauthólsvík beach, with weekend brunch, dinner and a daily happy hour centred on Icelandic produce. Nauthólsvegur 52, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Lóa Matur & Vín restaurant & cocktail bar · Laugavegur · at Center Hotels Laugavegur
  Restaurant and wine bar at Center Hotels Laugavegur, serving Iberian-inspired dishes built on Icelandic ingredients alongside a strong wine and cocktail list. Laugavegur 95–99, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Lóla restaurant & cocktail bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2025
  Chef Sigurður Laufdal's casual but ambitious Italian-leaning restaurant on the corner of Tryggvagata – house-made pasta, crudo and a set menu, with a cocktail bar voted best new bar in the Nordic Bartenders' Choice Awards 2026. Tryggvagata 11, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Matarkjallarinn restaurant · Downtown 101
  A brasserie-style grill and cocktail bar in the basement of a 160-year-old building, where Icelandic ingredients meet live piano music played on an 1880 Bösendorfer grand. Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Matur og Drykkur restaurant · Old Harbour / Grandi · Est. 2015
  A modern take on traditional Icelandic cooking, inspired by Helga Sigurðardóttir's classic cookbook of the same name. The set menu showcases local produce, wild herbs and seaweed; the restaurant moved to new premises on Mýrargata in 2026. Mýrargata 31, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Monkeys restaurant · Downtown 101
  A Nikkei restaurant blending Japanese and Peruvian cooking with Icelandic produce, serving small plates, sushi and charcoal-grilled dishes, with a separate cocktail bar. Klapparstígur 28-30, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Old Harbour House café & bar · Old Harbour
  The big red house on the Old Harbour pier: a café-bar and tour desk with views of the boats and Mount Esja. Warming soups, fish and chips and Icelandic craft beer before or after a whale-watching trip. Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Plaza Bar hotel bar · Downtown 101 · at Center Hotels Plaza
  Cosy hotel bar at Center Hotels Plaza on Ingólfstorg, right in the heart of downtown – comfy seats by the fireplace, a good drinks list and a daily happy hour. Aðalstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Reykjavík Röst café & bar · Old Harbour
  A cosy café-bistro in a 19th-century fishing shed on the Old Harbour, with water views. Hearty soup, seafood, coffee and wine by the boats. Geirsgata 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Scandinavian Bistro restaurant · Downtown 101
  Family-owned bistro on Laugavegur serving Scandinavian smørrebrød made with Icelandic ingredients, with a bar pouring schnapps, wine and cocktails. Laugavegur 22a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Skreið wine & tapas bar · Downtown 101
  Basque-influenced tapas and wine bar at the bottom of Laugavegur, serving small plates with wine and cocktails, with a small wine shop on site. Laugavegur 4, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Skál! restaurant · Downtown 101
  A casual, good-value spot pairing Nordic-inspired sharing plates made from Icelandic ingredients with natural wines and foraged-herb cocktails. It left the Hlemmur food hall in 2024 for its own space on Njálsgata. Njálsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ SKÝ Restaurant & Bar cocktail bar · Downtown 101 · at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
  An eighth-floor lounge bar at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll with wide views over Harpa and Faxaflói Bay, serving cocktails, wine and bar snacks. Ingólfsstræti 1, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Steikhúsið restaurant · Old Harbour · Est. 2012
  Steakhouse by the old harbour on Tryggvagata, cooking top-quality steaks over Yakitori charcoal in a Mibrasa charcoal oven – the only one of its kind in Iceland – with a lively bar alongside. Tryggvagata 4–6, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Stúkan sports bar · Downtown 101
  Sports bar on Hverfisgata with pool tables, darts and plenty of screens in a calm, uncluttered room – runner-up for Best Newcomer in Grapevine's Best of Reykjavík 2026. Hverfisgata 40, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Sæta Svínið pub · Downtown 101
  A lively, quirky gastropub serving inventive takes on Icelandic comfort food. It is popular for weekend brunch and a long daily happy hour. Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ SÓL restaurant · Hafnarfjörður
  Greenhouse restaurant by Hafnarfjörður harbour where guests dine among growing plants, with seasonal farm-to-table dishes from local and home-grown produce. Óseyrarbraut 27c, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• ★ Te & Kaffi Garðatorgi café · Garðabær
  Te & Kaffi's café on Garðatorg, the town square of Garðabær – coffee from the Icelandic roaster's own beans, tea, cinnamon buns and light meals, with candlelit evenings and late opening Monday to Thursday. Garðatorg, 210 Garðabær
• ★ The English Pub pub · Downtown 101
  A well-loved downtown pub on Austurstræti with a vintage interior, live music most nights and sports on the screens. Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ The Roof cocktail bar · Old Harbour · at The Reykjavík EDITION
  A seventh-floor rooftop bar at The Reykjavík EDITION with a sleek all-black lounge and a seasonal terrace overlooking the harbour, Harpa and Mount Esja. Bryggjugata 6, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ TIDES fine dining · Harpa / Austurhöfn · at The Reykjavík EDITION
  The EDITION hotel's restaurant beside Harpa, highlighting Icelandic seafood and local meat cooked over a Josper charcoal grill, with an evening tasting menu and a chef's counter. Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Tipsy cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  A dimly lit corner lounge with a playful speakeasy feel, run as a sister bar to Apotek. Vested bartenders mix a curated list of house cocktails alongside well-made classics. Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Tres Locos restaurant · Downtown 101
  A colourful, fiesta-style Mexican restaurant on Hafnarstræti serving tacos, tostadas, fajitas and quesadillas. The bar pours margaritas, tropical cocktails and more than 50 tequilas and mezcals. Hafnarstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Veður cocktail bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2016
  A weather-themed cocktail bar on Klapparstígur with a minimalist Scandinavian interior and a menu of drinks inspired by Icelandic weather. Klapparstígur 33, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Zenato La Trattoria restaurant · Downtown 101
  An Italian restaurant and wine bar at Hafnartorg from the team behind Grillmarkaðurinn, made in partnership with the Zenato winery of Valpolicella. Simple regional Italian cooking with Zenato wines by the glass; a second branch is in Smáralind. Geirsgata 17 (Hafnartorg Gallery), 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Ægir 101 Taproom craft beer bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2022
  Downtown taproom of Ægir Brugghús at the very start of Laugavegur, with a wall of Icelandic beers on tap and Icelandic bar food. Open late at weekends. Laugavegur 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
• ★ Íslenski barinn restaurant · Downtown 101
  A family-run gastropub serving Icelandic home cooking with a modern touch, from lamb shank and fish and chips to a platter of traditional delicacies. Ingólfsstræti 1a, 101 Reykjavík
• ★ Þingholt Lounge & Bar hotel bar · Downtown 101 · at Þingholt by Center Hotels
  Small, cosy hotel bar at Þingholt by Center Hotels, just off Bankastræti, with a good wine list, local beers and a notable whisky selection. Þingholtsstræti 3–5, 101 Reykjavík
• 101 Bistro restaurant · Downtown 101
  Relaxed downtown eatery known for fish and chips made with daily-caught fish, plus wood-fired pizzas, pastas and Mediterranean small plates, served with local beer and wine. Austurstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík
• 101 Hotel Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar · Downtown 101
  Casual, affordable restaurant at the 101 Hotel serving burgers and more fashionable dishes, next to a narrow lounge bar with high walls and a glass ceiling. Hverfisgata 10, 101 Reykjavík
• 12 Tónar bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 1998
  Record shop and label founded in 1998 that now also runs a two-floor bar. It has experimental DJs, a beer selection and a backyard patio. Grapevine's Best Bar to Start the Night in 2023, 2024 and 2026. Skólavörðustígur 15, 101 Reykjavík
• 22 Bar bar · Laugavegur
  Queer-friendly bar on Laugavegur with a rainbow-painted front, a mixed crowd and long happy hours: beer and wine from noon to 20:00, cocktails 17:00–21:00. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Happy Hour 2026. Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík
• 27 mathús & bar restaurant & bar · Kópavogur · Est. 2020
  Restaurant and bar overlooking Elliðavatn, opened in March 2020, with an American-influenced menu, meat smoked on site and weekend brunch. Víkurhvarf 1, 203 Kópavogur
• A. Hansen restaurant · Hafnarfjörður
  Classic restaurant in a timber house from 1880 in old Hafnarfjörður, cooking international dishes from Icelandic ingredients, with a karaoke bar upstairs at weekends. Vesturgata 4, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Amma Don cocktail bar · Laugavegur · Est. 2022
  Speakeasy-style cocktail bar inside the restaurant ÓX. You ring a bell to enter. The room is styled like a mid-century living room and the menus are tucked into Halldór Laxness books. Grapevine's Best Place for Cocktails 2026. Laugavegur 55, 101 Reykjavík
• Aperó Vínbar wine bar · Laugavegur
  Small upstairs wine bar on Laugavegur, easy to miss from the street. It focuses on French and boutique European wines served with small snacks. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Wine Bar 2025. Laugavegur 20b, 101 Reykjavík
• Apotek Kitchen + Bar restaurant · Downtown 101 · at Apotek Hotel
  A bright, high-ceilinged brasserie and cocktail bar in a 1907 former pharmacy building, mixing Icelandic and European dishes with an Argentinian grill. The bartenders, styled as 'pharmacists', keep the apothecary theme in the drinks. Austurstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík
• ARA Restaurant restaurant · Kópavogur
  Neighbourhood restaurant in the Kórar district of Kópavogur serving pizza and burgers. Búðakór, 203 Kópavogur
• Austur-Indíafjelagið restaurant · Downtown 101
  Long-running Indian restaurant, about 30 years old, cooking regional Indian dishes with Icelandic produce and spices sourced from India. It won Grapevine's Best Goddamn Restaurant in 2023 and 2025. Hverfisgata 56, 101 Reykjavík
• Austurbæjarbíó live music venue · Hlemmur
  Historic former cinema turned concert and event hall of about 1,700 m², hosting concerts and parties and home to the Bullseye darts and karaoke bar. Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík
• AUTO nightclub · Downtown 101 · Est. 2021
  Windowless, timeless nightclub in the basement under Hard Rock Café on Lækjargata – mirrors, smoke and neon, hip-hop, R&B and pop on a roomy dance floor, with bottle-service booths. Lækjargata 2a, 101 Reykjavík
• BakaBaka restaurant & wine bar · Downtown 101
  Bakery and café by day serving bread, pastries, breakfast and lunch, which becomes a pizza restaurant and wine bar in the evening. Joint winner of Grapevine's Best Pizza 2026. Bankastræti 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Bakken craft beer bar · Laugavegur · Est. 2025
  Bar in the former Reykjavík Bar space that brought Mikkeller beer back to Reykjavík on tap, with grilled sandwiches and mocktails. Open daily 16–23. Frakkastígur 7, 101 Reykjavík
• Ban Thai restaurant · Hlemmur
  Upper-Laugavegur Thai restaurant, a perennial Grapevine Best Thai winner (2023–2026). It is praised for authentic, unadjusted flavours: high spice levels and thin sauces rather than thick ones. Laugavegur 130, 105 Reykjavík
• Bastard Brew & Food craft beer bar · Downtown 101
  Bar and kitchen with two house beers brewed with Ægisgarður and Malbygg, guest beers on tap and in bottles, and cocktails with syrups and infusions made on site. Open until 4:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Vegamótastígur 4, 101 Reykjavík
• Biang restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 2025
  Downtown spot for Shaanxi-style hand-pulled biángbiáng noodles with homemade chilli oil. Serves matcha drinks and cocktails such as a kaffir lime mojito and a ginger mule. Tryggvagata 13, 101 Reykjavík
• Billiardbarinn billiards bar · Múlar / Skeifan
  A long-established billiards bar by Faxafen in Skeifan, with snooker and pool tables, darts, draught beer and live sports – open late every night of the week. Faxafen 12, 108 Reykjavík
• Bingó Drinkery cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  Bar on Skólavörðustígur decorated with thrifted trinkets, like an Icelandic summer house. It has darts, a well-regarded Negroni and a view over the street. Grapevine's Best Bar to Start the Night 2025 and joint winner in 2026. Skólavörðustígur 8, 101 Reykjavík
• Bjórgarðurinn craft beer bar · Borgartún
  Beer-focused bar and restaurant on the ground floor of Fosshotel Reykjavík. It has many draught and bottled beers, including local and seasonal Icelandic brews, and food designed to pair with them. Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík
• Bombay Bazaar restaurant · Múlar / Skeifan · Est. 2013
  Indian restaurant in Ármúli, founded in 2013, serving curries, tandoori and vegetarian dishes for lunch on weekdays and dinner every day. Ármúli 10, 108 Reykjavík
• Bon Restaurant restaurant & wine bar · Laugavegur
  Casual hotel restaurant and French-leaning wine bar at Hotel VON on Laugavegur, serving breakfast daily and evening dining Tuesday to Saturday. Listed in Star Wine List 2026. Laugavegur 55, 101 Reykjavík (Hotel VON)
• Borg Restaurant restaurant · Downtown 101 · at Hótel Borg
  The reopened restaurant of Hótel Borg, the 1930 Art Deco landmark on Austurvöllur square, with cooking and service that nod to the hotel's long history. Pósthússtræti 11, 101 Reykjavík
• Borg29 Mathöll food hall · Borgartún · Est. 2021
  Food hall in the Borgartún business district, open since 2021, with several kitchens including crêpes, Balkan grill, sushi, wok and burgers. Borgartún 29, 105 Reykjavík
• BRASA restaurant & bar · Kópavogur · Est. 2025
  Restaurant and event venue on the second floor of the Smáratorg tower, run by three award-winning chefs cooking South American and Asian-influenced dishes over charcoal, with a cocktail bar and deli. Smáratorg 3 (2nd floor), 201 Kópavogur
• Brasserie Askur restaurant · Múlar / Skeifan · Est. 1966
  Long-standing family brasserie on Suðurlandsbraut, in business since 1966 and now under new owners. It serves grilled steaks, seafood and burgers, with a weekday lunch buffet and a Sunday steak buffet. Suðurlandsbraut 4, 108 Reykjavík
• Brasserie Kársnes restaurant · Kópavogur
  Relaxed neighbourhood brasserie on the Kársnes peninsula in Kópavogur, a short way from Sky Lagoon, serving daily fish and meat dishes, brunch and a Sunday roast. Hafnarbraut 13, 200 Kópavogur
• Brauð & Co. Frakkastígur café · Laugavegur · Est. 2016
  The original Brauð & Co. bakery, opened in spring 2016, baking organic sourdough, croissants and cinnamon snúðar in full view of customers. Grapevine runner-up for Best Bakery 2026. Frakkastígur 16, 101 Reykjavík
• Bravó bar · Laugavegur
  Dimly lit, cosy Laugavegur bar known for one of the longest happy hours in the city; it gets busy and intimate late in the evening. Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík
• Bullseye karaoke bar · Hlemmur
  Darts and karaoke venue inside Austurbæjarbíó, with self-scoring dart boards, private karaoke rooms, pizzas and sharing plates, and a bar. Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík
• Bæjarbíó live music venue · Hafnarfjörður
  Concert and event house in an old cinema on Hafnarfjörður's main street, with a busy programme of concerts and stand-up shows. Strandgata 6, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur street food · Downtown 101 · Est. 1937
  Reykjavík's famous hot dog stand, serving Icelandic lamb-based hot dogs with crispy and raw onions and sauces since 1937; the original stand sits on Tryggvagata near Harpa. Tryggvagata 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Bíó Paradís café & bar · Downtown 101
  Arthouse cinema on Hverfisgata with bars where you can pair popcorn with beer. It hosts Friday party screenings and recently opened the cocktail bar Regnboginn, named after the cinema that came before it. Hverfisgata 54, 101 Reykjavík
• Caruso restaurant · Downtown 101
  Long-running Italian restaurant in the rebuilt house on the corner of Austurstræti and Lækjargata, where Astró and Pravda once stood, with pasta, pizza, seafood and lamb in ornate old-world rooms. Austurstræti 22, 101 Reykjavík
• Catalína sports bar · Kópavogur
  Long-running Hamraborg café, restaurant and entertainment venue that doubles as a sports bar, with a weekday lunch buffet, daily happy hour, live music at weekends and Premier League football on big screens. Hamraborg 11, 200 Kópavogur
• Chickpea restaurant · Downtown 101
  Plant-focused casual eatery on Hallveigarstígur, Grapevine's winner for Best Vegan Meal and runner-up for Best Value for Money in 2026. Hallveigarstígur 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Daisy Cocktail Bar cocktail bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2024
  Cellar cocktail bar from the team behind Jungle and Bingó, in the former Spánski barinn space. It serves bespoke and classic cocktails and simple pub food. Grapevine's Best Newcomer 2025. Ingólfsstræti 8, 101 Reykjavík
• Deig street food · Downtown 101
  Casual bakery-style spot on Tryggvagata known for bagels and doughnuts, named Grapevine's Best Value for Money in 2026. Tryggvagata 14, 101 Reykjavík
• Den Danske Kro pub · Downtown 101 · Est. 2009
  A Danish-style pub on Ingólfsstræti with a lively, sociable atmosphere popular with locals and visitors alike. Ingólfsstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík
• Devito's Pizza restaurant · Hlemmur
  Long-standing upper-Laugavegur pizza joint serving consistent, affordable slices from afternoon until the early morning. It is a Reykjavík after-party tradition and was runner-up for Best Late Night Bite 2026. Laugavegur 126, 105 Reykjavík
• Dill fine dining · Downtown 101 · Est. 2009
  Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason's New Nordic tasting-menu restaurant, built around Icelandic produce, wild herbs and traditional smoking and drying. In 2017 it became the first restaurant in Iceland to earn a Michelin star. Laugavegur 59, 101 Reykjavík
• Dillon Whiskey Bar bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 1999
  A rock-and-blues whisky bar in an old wooden house on Laugavegur, with more than 170 whiskies, live bands and a large backyard. Laugavegur 30, 101 Reykjavík
• Dæinn kaffihús og vínbar café & bar · Garðabær
  Café and wine bar in Urriðaholt serving coffee, food, wine and beer from breakfast to late evening, with outdoor seating. Vinastræti 14, 210 Garðabær
• Einstök Bar craft beer bar · Downtown 101
  The taproom of Akureyri's Einstök brewery on Laugavegur, the main shopping street, pouring the brand's full range of Icelandic beers. Tasting flights are a good way to work through the lineup. Laugavegur 10, 101 Reykjavík
• Eiriksson Brasserie restaurant & bar · Laugavegur
  Brasserie in a redesigned former bank on Laugavegur with Italian-leaning European food, its own EIRIKSSON Kaldi beer on tap and a wine cellar of about 4,000 bottles in the old bank vault. Laugavegur 77, 101 Reykjavík
• Eldofninn restaurant · Fossvogur / Bústaðir
  Neighbourhood pizzeria in Grímsbær with an Italian wood-fired oven. Dough is made on site and the sauce is simmered daily; Grapevine 2026 praised the price-to-size ratio and cosy feel. Efstaland 26 (Grímsbær), 108 Reykjavík
• Elliði restaurant · Árbær / Höfðar
  Family restaurant in Elliðaárdalur valley, designed with children in mind. It has a playground and an urban forest on its doorstep, closes early, and was runner-up for Best Family Restaurant 2026. Rafstöðvarvegur 10, 110 Reykjavík
• Ellý bar · Laugavegur
  Laugavegur bar with a living-room style interior that serves beer, cocktails and tacos. It runs Thursday sing-alongs and karaoke nights. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Newcomer 2025. Laugavegur 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Fine restaurant · Hlemmur
  Northern Chinese restaurant near Hlemmur and four-time Grapevine Best Chinese winner. Expect hand-pulled noodles, hot and sour potatoes and poached fish with Sichuan pickles rather than standard takeaway fare. Rauðarárstígur 33, 105 Reykjavík
• Finnsson Bistro restaurant · Kringlan / Háaleiti · Est. 2021
  Family-run bistro on Kringlan's third floor, opened in 2021 by the Finnsson family. It focuses on beef steaks alongside a broad menu, with a drinks list and happy hour. Kringlan 4 (3rd floor), 103 Reykjavík
• Fjörukráin restaurant · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 1990 · at Hotel Viking (Viking Village)
  Seaside Viking-themed restaurant at the Viking Village hotel, where traditional-style dishes are served on wooden trays to songs from costumed Vikings and Valkyries. Víkingastræti 1-4, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Flame Restaurant & Bar restaurant & cocktail bar · Borgartún
  Japanese teppanyaki restaurant where chefs cook meat, seafood and vegetables at the table. Its Cocktail & Gin Bar makes drinks from scratch with Icelandic and Japanese ingredients. Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík
• Flatey Pizza Garðatorgi restaurant · Garðabær · Est. 2020
  Garðatorg branch of the Icelandic Flatey chain, baking Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas in the town square of Garðabær, open daily from lunchtime to evening. Garðatorg 6, 210 Garðabær
• Flatey Pizza Grandi restaurant · Grandi · Est. 2017
  The original Flatey pizzeria in the Grandi harbour district, baking Neapolitan-style pizzas with blistered, leopard-spotted crusts in seconds. Grandagarður 11, 101 Reykjavík
• Forsetinn restaurant · Garðabær
  Neighbourhood pizza restaurant on Álftanes, focused on careful pizza-making and good ingredients in a warm setting, open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Lambamýri 5, 225 Álftanes
• Fossinn restaurant & bar · Fossvogur / Bústaðir · Est. 2026
  Cosy neighbourhood restaurant on the lower floor of the Grímsbær shopping centre, where locals gather over food and drinks. Its menu includes bar bites. Efstaland 26 (Grímsbær), 108 Reykjavík
• Gamla bíó live music venue · Downtown 101
  Historic former cinema and theatre on Ingólfsstræti used as a concert and event venue; the Petersen svítan rooftop bar sits on top of the building. Ingólfsstræti 2a, 101 Reykjavík
• Gamla Reykjavík restaurant & bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2026
  Warm, old-town-styled bistro and bar on the Café Paris corner by Austurvöllur, with jazz, board games and sofas, and Icelandic classics like meat soup, plokkfiskur and hákarl with brennivín. Austurstræti 14, 101 Reykjavík
• Gamli Enski pub · Hafnarfjörður
  Local neighbourhood pub in Hafnarfjörður with pool, darts and slot machines; quiet in the afternoons and busier at weekends. Flatahraun 5a, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Gandhi restaurant · Downtown 101
  Indian restaurant in central Reykjavík whose chefs come from India and cook authentic Indian food, open every evening. Grapevine runner-up for Best Indian in 2026. Bergstaðastræti 13, 101 Reykjavík
• Garðurinn mathöll food hall · Kópavogur · Est. 2025
  Food hall in Smáralind opened 27 November 2025, with 13 eateries and seating for nearly 600 under a glass extension; stays open later than the mall and hosts concerts. Hagasmári 1 (Smáralind), 201 Kópavogur
• Gaukurinn bar · Downtown 101
  Alternative bar and venue on Tryggvagata with concerts, drag and comedy nights. Grapevine's Best Place for Live Music 2024 and runner-up in 2025. Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík
• Gilligogg wine bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2024
  A homely, stylish wine bar beside Austurvöllur square that both pours and sells wine. Signature cocktails and a daily happy hour round out the offer. Austurstræti 12a, 101 Reykjavík
• Grandi Mathöll food hall · Grandi · Est. 2018
  Bright harbourside food hall in a former fish warehouse, opened in 2018, where independent stalls serve everything from hearty Icelandic lamb to Indonesian- and Nepalese-inspired cooking, with views towards Harpa. Grandagarður 16, 101 Reykjavík
• Grandi Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar · Grandi
  Stylish restaurant and bar at CenterHotel Grandi, for light bites at the bar or a full dinner, built on simple, fresh ingredients. Daily happy hour 16–18. Seljavegur 2, 101 Reykjavík (CenterHotel Grandi)
• Grazie Trattoria restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 2022
  Italian restaurant on Hverfisgata aiming for an authentic Neapolitan dining experience, with wood-fired pizzas, meatballs and lasagna. Opened in 2022. Hverfisgata 96, 101 Reykjavík
• Hafnartorg Gallery food hall · Harpa / Austurhöfn
  Dining and shopping quarter at Hafnartorg by the harbour, home to La Trattoria, Brand Vín & Grill, Neó Pizza, UMAMI, Culiacan and VÁ bar, among others. Grapevine runner-up for Best Food Hall. Geirsgata 17, 101 Reykjavík
• Hagavagninn restaurant · Vesturbær
  Burger spot beside Vesturbæjarlaug pool and a favourite stop after a swim. The onion burger and the veggie burger stand out, and it was runner-up for Best Vegan Burger 2026. Hofsvallagata 52, 107 Reykjavík
• Hamborgarafabrikkan restaurant · Borgartún
  Icelandic sit-down burger restaurant at Höfðatorg with table service, a bar and a family-friendly menu of burgers made with local ingredients; another branch is in Kringlan. Höfðatorg, Katrínartún 2, 105 Reykjavík
• Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavík restaurant & bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2016
  Three-floor Hard Rock in a former bookshop on Lækjargata, opened in October 2016. It has a Rock Shop on the ground floor, an upstairs restaurant with 45 bar seats, and a basement bar with a concert stage. Lækjargata 2a, 101 Reykjavík
• Harry's Seafood & Grill restaurant · Laugavegur
  Evening restaurant on upper Laugavegur serving seafood, slow-cooked lamb and beef plus a few Filipino dishes such as pork adobo and lumpia, with set menus and wine. Laugavegur 85, 101 Reykjavík
• Haust Restaurant & Bistro hotel restaurant & bar · Borgartún
  Restaurant at Fosshotel Reykjavík cooking fresh Icelandic produce on seasonal menus. Haust Bistro serves lunch and after-work meals, and the bar is open daily until 23:00. Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík (Fosshotel Reykjavík)
• HAX nightclub · Downtown 101
  Electronic music club in the Traðarkot building focused on techno and house, with an industrial interior and a mostly local crowd. Open Friday and Saturday nights. Hverfisgata 20, 101 Reykjavík
• Hereford Steikhús restaurant · Laugavegur
  Steakhouse on Laugavegur serving steaks, wild game and seafood, with seating for up to 136 guests and a kitchen open into the late evening. Laugavegur 53b, 101 Reykjavík
• Himalayan Spice restaurant · Old Harbour
  Nepalese restaurant by the harbour with a chef from Nepal, serving Himalayan-style curries and homemade momo dumplings alongside Indian dishes. Geirsgata 3, 101 Reykjavík
• Hlemmur Mathöll food hall · Hlemmur
  Food hall in the old Hlemmur bus station, with independent food vendors and bars serving craft beer, cocktails, natural wines and local spirits. Snaps opened a stall here in late 2025. Laugavegur 107, 105 Reykjavík
• Hlöllabátar street food · Downtown 101
  Reykjavík's classic late-night sub-sandwich kiosk on Ingólfstorg, a downtown institution after a night out and Grapevine's Best Late Night Bite in 2026. Ingólfstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Hnoss Bistro café & bar · Harpa / Austurhöfn
  Bistro and bar on Harpa's ground floor, open daily for weekday lunch and weekend brunch, with dinner and cocktails on concert nights. The bar stays open after Eldborg concerts. Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Hosiló restaurant & wine bar · Downtown 101
  Tiny Michelin-listed restaurant on a Hverfisgata side street with a short, market-led menu that changes every week, usually a couple of starters and three mains including a daily catch. Hverfisgata 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Hraðlestin Granda restaurant · Grandi
  Grandi branch of the Indian restaurant group Hraðlestin, in the former Coocoo's Nest space, serving Indian dishes in the evenings to eat in or take away. Grandagarður 23, 101 Reykjavík
• Hressó restaurant · Downtown 101
  Hressingarskálinn, the classic café-restaurant on Austurstræti that has fed Reykjavík since 1932, revived in its old form with Icelandic dishes like lamb soup, fish and fermented shark. Austurstræti 20, 101 Reykjavík
• Hvammsvík Hot Springs geothermal baths & bar · Hvalfjörður · Est. 2022
  Eight seaside hot springs on a black beach in Hvalfjörður, opened to visitors in 2022. Stormur Bistro & Bar is known for its seafood soup, and drinks can be served in the pools. Hvammsvík, 276 Mosfellsbær (Kjós, Hvalfjörður)
• Hótel Glymur Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar · Hvalfjörður
  Hotel restaurant at the head of Hvalfjörður near the Glymur trailhead, serving dinner with fjord views; the only dinner option in the fjord. Hótel Glymur, Saurbær, 301 Hvalfjarðarsveit
• Hótel Holt Bar hotel bar · Skólavörðuholt · Est. 1965
  Small wood-panelled bar open since 1965, hung with original works by Kjarval and other Icelandic artists; leather armchairs by the fireplace and classic cocktails with Icelandic touches. Bergstaðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík
• Hótel Kríunes Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar · Kópavogur
  Restaurant at Hótel Kríunes on the edge of Kópavogur, with a bar from which guests can order. Kríunesvegur 12, 203 Kópavogur
• Höfnin seafood · Old Harbour
  Homey family-run restaurant in a harbourside house by the small-boat harbour, serving classic Icelandic food with a modern twist, plus a wine list and happy hour. Geirsgata 7c, 101 Reykjavík
• Höfuðstöðin café & bar · Árbær / Höfðar
  Arts house in old potato cellars in Elliðaárdalur, home of Shoplifter's Chromo Sapiens, with a café and bar and a sun deck over the valley. Rafstöðvarvegur 1a, 110 Reykjavík
• Hús Máls og menningar live music venue · Laugavegur · Est. 2021
  Bar and café in the old Mál og menning bookshop building, with a bookstore by day and live music every night, plus stand-up comedy and talks. Laugavegur 18, 101 Reykjavík
• Icelandic Street Food street food · Downtown 101
  Casual downtown spot known for lamb, tomato and seafood soups in bread bowls, with free refills and waffles. Lækjargata 8, 101 Reykjavík
• Indo-Italian restaurant · Laugardalur
  Fusion restaurant in Listhús that serves Indian and Italian dishes under one roof. Think saffron masala risotto and paneer-topped desi pizzas; Grapevine rated it a runner-up for Best Indian 2026. Engjateigur 19 (Listhús), 105 Reykjavík
• Iðnó bar · Downtown 101
  Historic two-floor wooden building by Tjörnin. It opened in the late 19th century as a stage and was the city's main community hall until 1989. Now a concert hall and bar, it was Grapevine's Best Place for Live Music 2026. Vonarstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík
• Just Wingin' It street food · Hlemmur
  Chicken-wing specialist on Snorrabraut near Hlemmur offering crispy wings in around 45 flavours, open every day for lunch and dinner. Snorrabraut 56, 101 Reykjavík
• Jómfrúin restaurant · Downtown 101
  A long-running Danish lunch restaurant serving traditional smørrebrød on rye with Icelandic ingredients, with summer jazz concerts in the sheltered square out back. Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík
• Kabarett bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2025
  Bar and arts venue in the former B5 building, with 20 taps of Icelandic craft beer and mead, Mexican-inspired food from Tacovagninn, and evening burlesque, stand-up and karaoke. Bankastræti 5, 101 Reykjavík
• Kaffi Flóra café · Laugardalur
  Seasonal café in a greenhouse in the Reykjavík Botanic Garden, serving soup, brunch, sandwiches, cakes and drinks, with occasional live music in late summer. Grasagarðurinn (Botanic Garden), Laugardalur, 104 Reykjavík
• Kaffi Laugalækur (Kaffi Lækur) café & bar · Laugardalur · Est. 2016
  Laugarnes's neighbourhood café, restaurant and bar beside Lækur Hostel – coffee and lunch by day, craft beer, wine and cocktails in the evening, and a weekend brunch that has become a local favourite. Laugarnesvegur 74a, 105 Reykjavík
• Kaffi Ó-le café · Downtown 101
  Small specialty-coffee café on Hafnarstræti serving carefully extracted espresso, batch brew and cakes, and selling coffee beans to take home. Hafnarstræti 11, 101 Reykjavík
• Kaffibarinn bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 1993
  A small red house that is a café by day and a packed DJ bar by night, long a meeting point for Reykjavík's artists and musicians and featured in the film 101 Reykjavík. Bergstaðastræti 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Kaffibrennslan café & bar · Laugavegur
  Two-floor café and bar on Laugavegur that serves coffee and light meals by day and beer later on. It has a greenhouse for outdoor-style drinking. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Happy Hour 2025. Laugavegur 21, 101 Reykjavík
• Kaffihús Vesturbæjar café & bar · Vesturbær
  French-style neighbourhood bistro and café in Vesturbær, open from breakfast until 23:00. It serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with specialty coffee and drinks. Melhagi 20, 107 Reykjavík
• Kaffivagninn restaurant · Grandi · Est. 1935
  Harbourside diner founded in 1935 and named after its founder's coffee truck that served fishermen – breakfast, homestyle Icelandic food and the catch of the day beside the moored boats. Grandagarður 10, 101 Reykjavík
• Kastrup restaurant & bar · Downtown 101
  Modern Nordic bistro serving Danish-style smørrebrød and Nordic dishes at lunch and dinner, with a brunch that won Grapevine's Best Brunch award two years running. Hverfisgata 6, 101 Reykjavík
• Kemuri restaurant · Hlemmur
  Restaurant on upper Hverfisgata near Hlemmur, runner-up for Grapevine's Best Vegan Meal in 2026. Hverfisgata 82, 101 Reykjavík
• Kiki Queer Bar bar · Downtown 101
  Reykjavík's best-known queer bar and club, set over two floors above Laugavegur with a rainbow interior, a busy dance floor and themed nights. Laugavegur 22 (entrance from Klapparstígur), 101 Reykjavík
• Konsulat Wine Room wine bar · Downtown 101 · at Reykjavík Konsulat Hotel
  Wine bar in the Reykjavík Konsulat Hotel that pairs quality wines with small dishes. Open daily 12:00–23:00 with happy hour 15:00–18:00. Hafnarstræti 19, 101 Reykjavík
• Kopar seafood · Old Harbour
  A seafood restaurant in the converted harbourside sheds of the Old Harbour, cooking seasonal Icelandic catch and offering multi-course 'Adventure' tasting menus. Geirsgata 3, 101 Reykjavík
• Kringlukráin restaurant & bar · Kringlan / Háaleiti · Est. 1989
  Family-run Kringlan pub-restaurant that opened in 1989. It is known for crispy pizzas, daily fish specials and festive Icelandic dishes, with a daily happy hour and theatre offers for Borgarleikhús nights. Kringlan (3rd floor, Kúmen), 103 Reykjavík
• Krua Thai restaurant · Skólavörðuholt
  Popular, casual Thai restaurant on Skólavörðustígur serving curries, tom yum and fried rice, with plenty of vegetarian options. Skólavörðustígur 21, 101 Reykjavík
• Krydd restaurant · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 2018
  Lively restaurant on the ground floor of the Hafnarborg art centre in central Hafnarfjörður, with an eclectic menu, cocktails and a good range of draught beer. Strandgata 34, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Krónikan restaurant & bar · Kópavogur · Est. 2023
  Relaxed café-restaurant inside the Gerðarsafn art museum in Hamraborg, serving antipasti sharing plates and homemade sourdough pizzas, with a glass-walled dining room, outdoor tables and a daily happy hour. Hamraborg 4, 200 Kópavogur
• Kúmen food hall · Kringlan / Háaleiti
  Food court on Kringlan's third floor with about fifteen outlets, including Flatey, Tokyo Sushi, Mí Bowls, Kringlukráin and Finnsson. It sits next to the cinema and children's play area. Kringlan (3rd floor), 103 Reykjavík
• La Cuisine restaurant & bar · Downtown 101
  French-style bistro in the Hafnartorg Gallery food hall serving onion soup, duck confit and crème brûlée, with a wine list, cocktails and bar hours to midnight at weekends. Bryggjugata 4a (Hafnartorg Gallery), 101 Reykjavík
• La Poblana restaurant & cocktail bar · Laugavegur · Est. 2021
  Mexican restaurant upstairs on Laugavegur serving tacos, burritos and cocktails with a mix of Mexico City and Reykjavík flavours. It celebrated its fifth anniversary in June 2026. Laugavegur 12 (2nd floor), 101 Reykjavík
• La Primavera Harpa restaurant & wine bar · Harpa / Austurhöfn
  Harpa outpost of the long-running Italian restaurant, on Harpa's fourth floor with harbour views, serving northern Italian cooking with Icelandic produce on Thursday to Saturday evenings and some concert nights. Harpa, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík
• La Primavera Marshallhúsið restaurant · Grandi · Est. 1993
  Long-running Northern Italian restaurant, first opened in 1993 and since 2018 on the ground floor of the Marshall House arts building, pairing Italian traditions with Icelandic ingredients by the harbour. Grandagarður 20 (Marshallhúsið), 101 Reykjavík
• Le Kock street food · Downtown 101 · Est. 2017
  Gourmet burger joint sharing a space with the Deig bakery and the Tail bar, making burgers, wings and fries in-house with Icelandic produce where possible. Tryggvagata 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Lebowski Bar bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2012
  A bar and diner themed on The Big Lebowski, with bowling-alley, diner and terrace areas plus a rooftop bar upstairs, serving burgers and a long list of White Russians. Laugavegur 20a, 101 Reykjavík
• Lemmy craft beer bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2024
  Rock 'n' roll bar named after Motörhead's Lemmy, in one of Reykjavík's oldest houses on Austurstræti, with close to 50 Icelandic craft beers on self-serve taps in the courtyard and regular live music. Austurstræti 20, 101 Reykjavík
• Litli Barinn bar · Downtown 101
  Small bar and restaurant inside the Local 101 hostel on Ránargata. It serves drinks and food inspired by Icelandic traditions and opens daily 15:00–22:30. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Wine Bar 2025. Ránargata 4a, 101 Reykjavík
• Loft Bar bar · Downtown 101 · at Loft HI Hostel
  Bar at Loft hostel on Bankastræti with a large terrace over downtown that is popular at happy hour. It hosts concerts, karaoke, bingo, comedy and drink-and-draw nights. Bankastræti 7, 101 Reykjavík
• Magic Ice Reykjavík bar · Laugavegur
  Ice bar and ice-sculpture gallery on lower Laugavegur where a ticketed visit includes a drink served in a glass made of ice. Laugavegur 6, 101 Reykjavík
• Mama Reykjavík restaurant · Downtown 101
  Fully plant-based restaurant on Bankastræti serving world-inspired vegan food, breakfast and ceremonial cacao, and hosting community events. Open daily from morning to evening. Bankastræti 2, 101 Reykjavík
• MAR Seafood Reykjavík seafood · Laugavegur
  Modern seafood restaurant just off Laugavegur known for sizzling seafood pans to share, with a lunch special until 4 pm. Frakkastígur 8b, 101 Reykjavík
• Mathöll Höfða food hall · Árbær / Höfðar
  Food hall in the Höfðar business district with stalls such as Tandoori Palace, Beef and Buns, Wow Kebab, Skipperinn, Pasta e Basta and Mena Wok. It is open daily 11:30–21:00. Bíldshöfði 9, 110 Reykjavík
• Mathús Garðabæjar restaurant · Garðabær
  Family-friendly restaurant on Garðatorg in central Garðabær, offering lunch, dinner, a bistro menu and a brunch buffet built on quality Icelandic produce. Garðatorg 4B, 210 Garðabær
• Matstöðin restaurant · Árbær / Höfðar
  Good-value buffet-style restaurant in the Höfðar business area with several daily main dishes, always including a vegan option, at lunch and early dinner. Höfðabakki 9, 110 Reykjavík
• Mengi bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2013
  Small venue on Óðinsgata, opened in 2013, that has kept a steady programme of experimental and contemporary music for over a decade. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Place for Live Music 2026. Óðinsgata 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Messinn seafood · Downtown 101
  Casual downtown fish restaurant named after a fishing boat's mess deck, known for fish cooked and brought to the table in its pan with buttery potatoes and vegetables. Lækjargata 6b, 101 Reykjavík
• Meze restaurant & wine bar · Laugavegur
  Casual yet elegant Laugavegur restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean mezes and mains with Nordic touches, open every evening and suited to sharing over a bottle of wine. Laugavegur 42, 101 Reykjavík
• Microbar craft beer bar · Laugavegur
  Compact, no-frills beer bar on upper Laugavegur with around ten rotating taps and beer flights, more about the beer than the scene. Laugavegur 86, 101 Reykjavík
• Minigarðurinn mini golf & bar · Vogar
  An indoor play-and-drink venue with an 18-hole mini golf course, electronic darts, karaoke and a sports bar serving wood-fired pizza – and you can take your drink round the course. Skútuvogur 2, 104 Reykjavík
• Mokka café · Downtown 101 · Est. 1958
  Reykjavík's classic coffee house on Skólavörðustígur, serving espresso alongside rotating art exhibitions since 1958 and famous for its waffles. Skólavörðustígur 3a, 101 Reykjavík
• Mossley restaurant & bar · Kópavogur
  Laid-back street-food restaurant and bar on Borgarholtsbraut, across from the Kópavogur swimming pool, serving burgers, tacos and wings with beer, brunch and a hip-hop playlist. Borgarholtsbraut 19, 200 Kópavogur
• Mulligan – GKG restaurant & bar · Garðabær
  Casual restaurant and event venue in the clubhouse of the Kópavogur and Garðabær golf club, overlooking the course, welcoming golfers and non-golfers alike, with a function hall and outdoor deck. Vífilsstaðavegur (GKG clubhouse), 210 Garðabær
• Múlakaffi restaurant · Múlar / Skeifan
  Long-running Icelandic lunch restaurant and caterer in Múlar, known for traditional home-style daily dishes and party catering. Hallarmúli 1, 108 Reykjavík
• Nauthóll restaurant · Öskjuhlíð / Nauthólsvík
  Bistro by the Nauthólsvík geothermal beach below Öskjuhlíð. Food is made from scratch with fresh, farm-direct produce, and there is a large event hall and a Christmas buffet season. Nauthólsvegur 106, 102 Reykjavík
• Ness restaurant & bar · Seltjarnarnes
  Restaurant and bar in the Nesvöllur golf clubhouse at the tip of Seltjarnarnes, with sea views, fresh fish, wok dishes and coffee. Suðurströnd 107 (Nesvöllur golf course), 170 Seltjarnarnes
• Neó Pizza Laugavegur street food · Laugavegur
  New York-style pizzeria using house dough cold-fermented for several days, San Marzano tomato sauce and a blend of fresh and aged mozzarella. Open daily on Laugavegur. Laugavegur 81, 101 Reykjavík
• NO.17 street food · Downtown 101
  Casual grab-and-go spot serving Asian comfort food such as gyoza, karaage, Japanese fried rice and pandan waffles, plus soft serve and matcha drinks. Pósthússtræti 17, 101 Reykjavík
• NÍNA sports bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2025
  Bar opposite the National Theatre that combines sport on screen with wine. It is run by the team behind AUTO and opened in early 2025. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Sports Bar 2026. Hverfisgata 20, 101 Reykjavík
• Oak Restaurant restaurant · Mosfellsbær
  Restaurant in central Mosfellsbær serving a varied menu for dine-in or takeaway in a warm, cosy room. Seasonal game and Christmas menus run through November and December. Þverholt 1, 270 Mosfellsbær
• Oche Reykjavík bar · Kringlan / Háaleiti
  Social games bar in Kringlan with darts, shuffleboard and karaoke alongside food and drinks. Kringlan 4-12 (2nd floor), 103 Reykjavík
• Old Iceland restaurant · Laugavegur · Est. 2014
  Family-run restaurant on upper Laugavegur, open since 2014, specialising in Icelandic cooking with a focus on seafood and Icelandic lamb. Guests can build their own three-course meal. Laugavegur 72, 101 Reykjavík
• Olifa – La Madre Pizza restaurant · Múlar / Skeifan
  Pizzeria on Suðurlandsbraut by the Reykjavík Lights hotel. It serves long, square pizzas on ciabatta-style dough with Italian-imported toppings and olive oil at the table for dipping the crusts. Suðurlandsbraut 12, 108 Reykjavík
• Omnom chocolate shop & ice cream · Grandi · Est. 2013
  Omnom's chocolate shop and ice cream bar on Grandi, in the brand's former factory building. Since 2025 the chocolate is made by Góa, and the shop sells the full range of bars, sundaes and hot chocolate. Hólmaslóð 4, 101 Reykjavík
• Osteria Bari wine bar · Downtown 101
  Small wine bar serving small dishes with wine pairings, on the former Nonnabiti site in Hafnarstræti. Grapevine's Best Newcomer 2026, which tipped it as a date-night spot away from the nightlife noise. Hafnarstræti 9, 101 Reykjavík
• OTO restaurant & cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  Lively Michelin-listed dinner spot on Hverfisgata whose menu fuses Italian and Japanese cooking, such as lobster cappelletti with yuzu kosho, alongside classic and signature cocktails and a Kaiseki tasting option. Hverfisgata 44, 101 Reykjavík
• Pablo Discobar cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  Latin-flavoured disco bar up on the third floor of Veltusund 1, above the restaurant Burro, with a cocktail show behind the bar, disco balls and DJs keeping the dance floor busy late at weekends. Veltusund 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Pallett café · Hafnarfjörður
  Daytime café by the Hafnarfjörður harbour front, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with coffee, open Tuesday to Sunday and a favourite with locals. Strandgata 75, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Payda restaurant · Laugavegur · Est. 2025
  Polish restaurant serving pancakes, schnitzels, desserts and a soup and dish of the day at reasonable prices. Laugavegur 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Perlan café & bar · Öskjuhlíð / Nauthólsvík
  Restaurant, bar and café under the glass dome of Perlan on Öskjuhlíð hill, with panoramic views over Reykjavík. Varmahlíð 1, Öskjuhlíð, 105 Reykjavík
• Petersen svítan bar · Downtown 101
  A retro rooftop bar on top of the historic Gamla Bíó theatre, named after the cinema's original projectionist, with a two-level terrace and city views. Ingólfsstræti 2a, 101 Reykjavík
• Piccolo Ristorante restaurant · Laugavegur · Est. 2025
  Small Italian restaurant just off the start of Laugavegur, opened in 2025 in the former Italia premises, serving homemade pasta, lasagne and pizza. Laugavegur 11, 101 Reykjavík
• Pizza 107 restaurant · Vesturbær
  Compact sourdough pizzeria in Vesturbær, on the historic corner where the Úlfarsfell bookshop once stood. It aims to reflect the neighbourhood's character with friendly service. Hagamelur 67, 107 Reykjavík
• Port 9 wine bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2016
  Wine bar tucked away off the main streets on Veghúsastígur. It focuses on Old World and South American wines and holds regular tastings, poetry nights, concerts and exhibitions. It has a balcony for summer drinking. Veghúsastígur 9a, 101 Reykjavík
• Potturinn og Pannan restaurant · Hlíðar / Skipholt 105 · Est. 1982
  Family-run restaurant open since 1982, serving fresh seafood, steaks, lamb and traditional Icelandic dishes at reasonable prices. Seats nearly 100, with a popular weekday lunch. Brautarholt 22, 105 Reykjavík
• Prikið bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 1951
  Operating since 1951, Prikið is a coffee house and diner during the day that turns into a hip-hop bar at night, closely tied to the city's hip-hop scene. Bankastræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Public House Gastropub restaurant & cocktail bar · Laugavegur
  Gastropub serving Asian-influenced small plates that pair Icelandic ingredients with a Japanese twist, with award-winning cocktails and a weekend bottomless brunch. Laugavegur 24, 101 Reykjavík
• Pósthús Mathöll food hall · Downtown 101
  Food hall in Reykjavík's old post office building, with vendors such as Enoteca pasta, Djúsí Sushi and Pizza Populare plus a cocktail bar in the indoor courtyard. Grapevine's Best Food Hall in 2025 and 2026. Pósthússtræti 5, 101 Reykjavík
• Radar nightclub · Downtown 101 · Est. 2023
  Electronic-music club in the old Naustin venue (once Gaukur á Stöng, Bakkus and Húrra), opened in 2023 by the team behind Bravó, with a custom sound and light system. Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík
• Ramen Momo street food · Downtown 101 · Est. 2014
  A tiny, long-running ramen counter by the harbour, run by founder Kunsang Tsering and Erna Pétursdóttir, serving house-made noodles and dumplings; a sister spot, Meira Ramen, is on Bankastræti. Tryggvagata 16, 101 Reykjavík
• Rauða Ljónið sports bar · Seltjarnarnes
  Long-established local pub and sports bar at Eiðistorg, showing English football and other top leagues on giant screens, with pizzas and burgers. Eiðistorg 15, 170 Seltjarnarnes
• Resident Room cocktail bar · Downtown 101 · Est. 2026
  Cocktail bar opened in July 2026 in the former Matbar space by two ex-Slippbarinn colleagues, with a curated wine list, happy hour and light dishes, aimed at a 30+ crowd. Hverfisgata 26, 101 Reykjavík
• Reykjavík Bistro restaurant · Laugavegur
  Casual restaurant on the main shopping street serving simple, authentic Icelandic dishes such as lamb soup, lobster soup and fish and chips, paired with local craft beer. Laugavegur 22a, 101 Reykjavík
• Reykjavík Fish seafood · Downtown 101
  Casual harbour-side fish restaurant serving fish & chips and other seafood dishes, open daily for lunch and dinner. Tryggvagata 8, 101 Reykjavík
• Reykjavík Kitchen restaurant & bar · Hlemmur
  Family-owned restaurant just off Hlemmur focusing on fresh Icelandic fish and meat in a friendly setting, with Icelandic beers, Brennivín, Flóki whisky and cocktails. Rauðarárstígur 8, 105 Reykjavík
• Reykjavík Meat restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 2018
  Downtown steakhouse on Frakkastígur, opened in 2018 and open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Frakkastígur 8b, 101 Reykjavík
• Reykjavík Roasters Kárastígur café · Downtown 101
  Speciality coffee roaster's café near Hallgrímskirkja. The roaster imports and roasts its own beans, and its cafés won Grapevine's Best Coffeehouse in 2026. Kárastígur 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Riddarinn pub · Kópavogur
  Friendly local bar in Engihjalli, Kópavogur (the address formerly listed for Publin), with darts, chess, pizza and reasonably priced beer. Engihjalli 8, 200 Kópavogur
• RIF Restaurant restaurant & bar · Hafnarfjörður
  Relaxed restaurant and bar on the second floor of the Fjörður shopping centre in central Hafnarfjörður, with a varied menu of seafood and grill dishes and a full bar. Fjarðargata 13–15 (Fjörður), 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Rok restaurant · Downtown 101
  A small turf-roofed house facing Hallgrímskirkja, serving relaxed, fine-casual takes on Icelandic fish, lamb and vegetarian dishes, plus weekend brunch. Frakkastígur 26a, 101 Reykjavík
• Rossopomodoro restaurant · Laugavegur
  Long-running Italian restaurant on Laugavegur with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, risotto and seafood stew, plus Italian wines. Laugavegur 40a, 101 Reykjavík
• RVK Bruggfélag Tónabíó craft beer bar · Hlíðar / Skipholt 105 · Est. 2024
  Reykjavík Brewing Company's largest taproom, set in the old Tónabíó cinema right next to the brewery. More than 20 taps rotate the brewery's own beers in a roomy, relaxed space. Skipholt 33, 105 Reykjavík
• Ráðagerði restaurant · Seltjarnarnes
  Cosy Italian-inspired restaurant in a historic house from before 1900 by the Grótta lighthouse nature reserve on Seltjarnarnes, with pizza, pasta and brunch and sea views all around. Ráðagerði, 170 Seltjarnarnes
• Rökkur restaurant & bar · Grafarholt / Úlfarsárdalur
  Lively neighbourhood spot in Úlfarsárdalur serving sourdough pizzas and burgers in the evenings. It also runs occasional Italian pop-up menus and a daily happy hour. Rökkvatjörn 1, 113 Reykjavík
• Röntgen bar · Downtown 101
  A dimly lit two-floor bar on Hverfisgata that runs from quiet early-week drinks to pub quizzes, karaoke and DJ or live-music weekends. Hverfisgata 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Salka Valka restaurant · Skólavörðuholt
  Cosy all-day kitchen on the rainbow street serving Icelandic fish stew (plokkfiskur), fish & chips and sourdough pizza, with beer available. Skólavörðustígur 23, 101 Reykjavík
• Sandholt café · Laugavegur
  Family bakery and café on Laugavegur, among the oldest bakeries still operating in Iceland, now run by a fourth-generation master baker. It bakes sourdough daily and serves craft beer and handmade soda. Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík
• Shake & Pizza pizza & shakes · Grafarvogur
  Pizza and milkshake restaurant inside the Keiluhöllin bowling alley at Egilshöll, known for playful handmade pizzas and thick shakes, with the lanes and a sports bar a few steps away. Fossaleynir 1 (Egilshöll), 112 Reykjavík
• Shots Bar & Lounge karaoke bar · Hafnarfjörður
  Small late-night cocktail and karaoke bar on the floor above a restaurant on Vesturgata in Hafnarfjörður, open Thursday to Saturday nights. Vesturgata 4, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Silli kokkur restaurant · Árbær / Höfðar
  Family-run burger restaurant known for game meat. Burgers are made from scratch, including reindeer and goose that the chef hunts himself, and it has won Best Street Food in Iceland four years running. Höfðabakki 1, 110 Reykjavík
• Sjávargrillið seafood · Downtown 101 · Est. 2011
  A cosy two-floor grill on Skólavörðustígur decorated with reclaimed corrugated iron and driftwood, grilling Icelandic seafood with international spice blends. Skólavörðustígur 14, 101 Reykjavík
• Sky Lagoon geothermal baths & bar · Kópavogur · Est. 2021
  Oceanfront geothermal lagoon at Kársnes harbour, opened in May 2021. Gelmir Bar serves Icelandic beers and cocktails to bathers, and Smakk Bar offers Icelandic tasting plates and drinks. Vesturvör 44–48, 200 Kópavogur
• Skúli Craft Bar craft beer bar · Downtown 101
  A cosy, unhurried beer bar near Ingólfstorg pouring a rotating line-up of Icelandic and international craft beer. Aðalstræti 9, 101 Reykjavík
• Slippbarinn cocktail bar · Old Harbour · at Reykjavík Marina – Berjaya Iceland Hotels
  A harbourside cocktail bar and restaurant in the Reykjavík Marina hotel, mixing classic cocktails with house-made liqueurs and bitters and serving a casual bistro menu. Mýrargata 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Snaps Bistro restaurant · Downtown 101
  A bright French-Danish bistro and bar on Óðinstorg serving classic bistro dishes and a curated wine list, with a popular brunch and a hidden basement room for groups. Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Snorra bar bar · Hlemmur
  Relaxed hostel bar above Just Wingin' It with vintage-style décor and dim lighting, hosting movie nights, stand-up and concerts. Snorrabraut 56, 105 Reykjavík
• Snóker & Pool snooker & pool hall · Múlar / Skeifan
  A large snooker and pool hall in the Múlar business district, with American-size pool tables, a separate room of full-size snooker tables, a bar and big screens showing football. Lágmúli 5, 108 Reykjavík
• Sportbarinn Ölver sports bar · Laugardalur · Est. 1984
  Long-running sports pub in Glæsibær that bills itself as Iceland's oldest pub. It has several halls, six widescreens and 20 TVs showing up to nine events, karaoke and weekday happy hour. Álfheimar 74 (Glæsibær), 104 Reykjavík
• Spíran café · Breiðholt
  Family-friendly bistro upstairs in the Garðheimar garden centre. The menu changes daily, with weekday lunch and dinner served with soup, home-baked waffles and cakes, and a weekend brunch buffet. Stekkjarbakki 4 (Garðheimar), 109 Reykjavík
• Stúdentakjallarinn restaurant & bar · Vatnsmýri
  Student restaurant and bar under Háskólatorg on the University of Iceland campus, open to everyone. It is known for cheap steak dinners and a big screen for sport, and stays open late at weekends. Sæmundargata 4 (Háskólatorg), 102 Reykjavík
• Sumac restaurant · Downtown 101
  A lively, modern brasserie that gives Icelandic ingredients a Middle Eastern and North African twist over a charcoal grill. Good for sharing plates and cocktails on a night out. Laugavegur 28, 101 Reykjavík
• Sushi Social restaurant · Downtown 101
  A lively downtown spot fusing Japanese technique with South American flavours, built on Icelandic seafood. Known as Sushi Samba until a 2017 name change, it serves creative rolls alongside grill dishes and cocktails. Þingholtsstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík
• Sydhavn & Figo restaurant & bar · Hafnarfjörður
  Small harbourside restaurant in the 1946 Drafnarhúsið building, serving Scandinavian and Italian food such as smørrebrød, pizza and pasta, with a cocktail list, wine, happy hours and a Thursday cocktail night. Strandgata 75, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Sægreifinn seafood · Old Harbour
  A no-frills fish shack by the Old Harbour, started by a retired fisherman, where you pick fresh fish skewers from the counter and eat at shared tables. Geirsgata 8, 101 Reykjavík
• Tapas barinn restaurant · Downtown 101
  A long-running Spanish-style tapas bar near the harbour that combines tapas traditions with Icelandic ingredients. Set and group menus make it popular for celebrations and late dinners. Vesturgata 3b, 101 Reykjavík
• Tempó restaurant · Laugavegur · Est. 2025
  Burger restaurant at the bottom of Laugavegur with affordable burgers such as the Viddi Cowboy and the Broski, open late Tuesday to Sunday. Laugavegur 2, 101 Reykjavík
• TGI Friday's Smáralind restaurant & bar · Kópavogur
  American restaurant with a full bar in Smáralind mall; the owners took over the neighbouring Sport & Grill space in 2024. Daily happy hour 15–18. Hagasmári 1 (Smáralind), 201 Kópavogur
• Thai Kitchen restaurant · Múlar / Skeifan
  No-frills Thai restaurant in Ármúli that focuses on the food. It is said to be the only place in town serving pak boong (stir-fried morning glory), and it has lunch specials and attentive service. Ármúli 21, 108 Reykjavík
• The Irishman Pub pub · Downtown 101
  Irish-style pub on Klapparstígur with Guinness, live music, sing-along nights and a private karaoke room. Open until 3:00 on weekends. Runner-up for Grapevine's Best Goddamn Bar 2025. Klapparstígur 27, 101 Reykjavík
• The Jungle Cocktail Bar cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  A bartender-owned cocktail bar in a plant-filled, candlelit upstairs room on Austurstræti, with a menu that changes often and a lively weekend crowd. Austurstræti 9, 101 Reykjavík
• Tilveran seafood · Hafnarfjörður
  Homely local restaurant in central Hafnarfjörður focused on fresh fish and soups, serving Scandinavian-style seafood at moderate prices. Linnetsstígur 1, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Torfan fine dining · Downtown 101
  Restaurant in one of the city's oldest timber houses, serving Nordic cuisine built on Icelandic heritage cooking, seafood and lamb, with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Amtmannsstígur 1, 101 Reykjavík
• Tíminn Café Bar café & bar · Borgartún
  Café bar in the Borgartún business district with homemade bakes, cakes and good coffee. It also rents private workspaces by the hour, and was runner-up for Best Coffeehouse 2026. Borgartún 29, 105 Reykjavík
• Tívolí Restaurant & Bar restaurant & bar · Downtown 101 · at Radisson Blu 1919
  Restaurant and bar in the Radisson Blu 1919 hotel, one of Reykjavík's older buildings. It serves a seasonal Icelandic menu and is open daily from 11:45, until 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Pósthússtræti 2, 101 Reykjavík
• Uppi bar wine bar · Downtown 101
  A sleek upstairs lounge above the Fish Market that describes itself as a bar, lounge and test kitchen. It draws on one of the larger wine selections in Iceland and also mixes cocktails. Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
• Valdís ice cream · Grandi · Est. 2013
  Hugely popular ice cream parlour making Italian-style gelato and sorbets by hand since 2013, with ever-changing flavours, waffle cones and a take-a-number queue on sunny days. Grandagarður 21, 101 Reykjavík
• Vellir Sportbar sports bar · Hafnarfjörður
  Cosy sports bar at Hotel Vellir where you can eat, watch sport or play darts; happy hour daily 17–19. Tjarnarvellir 3, 221 Hafnarfjörður
• Viethouse restaurant · Breiðholt
  Vietnamese restaurant in Breiðholt serving pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Hraunberg, 111 Reykjavík
• Vitabar restaurant & bar · Downtown 101
  Old-school neighbourhood bar and burger joint on Bergþórugata, runner-up for Grapevine's Best Burger in 2026. Bergþórugata 21, 101 Reykjavík
• Von Mathús restaurant · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 2015
  Restaurant and cocktail bar by Hafnarfjörður's old harbour, mixing rustic and modern décor with seasonal Icelandic cooking and a relaxed, lively feel. Strandgata 75, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• VÁ Bar cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  Cocktail and wine bar inside the Hafnartorg Gallery food hall, known for its happy hour, frozen piña coladas and margaritas. Geirsgata 17 (Hafnartorg Gallery), 101 Reykjavík
• Vínstúkan Tíu sopar wine bar · Laugavegur
  Basement wine bar on Laugavegur that focuses on natural and unusual wines, such as Slovakian pét-nat. Staff recommend bottles to suit your taste and it serves food pairings. Grapevine's Best Wine Bar 2023–2026. Laugavegur 27, 101 Reykjavík
• Yndisauki café & bar · Kringlan / Háaleiti · Est. 2004
  Small, cosy bistro in the Háaleiti suburbs, open since 2004. It serves sourdough and pancakes in the morning, healthy weekday lunches and weekend brunch, plus a daily happy hour and a sunny terrace. Efstaleiti 25b, 103 Reykjavík
• Álfurinn Sportbar sports bar · Breiðholt
  Neighbourhood sports bar and diner at Hólagarður in Breiðholt, open year-round. Lóuhólar 2-4, 111 Reykjavík
• Áslákur pub · Mosfellsbær · at Hótel Laxnes
  Mosfellsbær's local bar at Hótel Laxnes – football on the big screen, a pool table and a darts corner, where townsfolk and hotel guests meet over a beer. Háholt 7 (Hótel Laxnes), 270 Mosfellsbær
• ÆGIR 220 brewery taproom · Hafnarfjörður
  Ægir brewery's taproom and event hall in Íshús Hafnarfjarðar, a former fish-freezing plant by the old harbour that it shares with artists' studios – raw timber beams, nine beers and a cocktail on tap, and live music. Strandgata 90 (Íshús Hafnarfjarðar), 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Íslenski rokkbarinn bar · Hafnarfjörður
  Hafnarfjörður's home of rock: a late-opening bar in the town's Hraun district that puts on live gigs by Icelandic rock, metal and alternative bands. Bæjarhraun 26, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• ÓX fine dining · Downtown 101
  An intimate chef's-counter restaurant entered by ringing a brass bell, with a retro cocktail lounge styled after the chef's grandmother's living room. Around 17 guests share a multi-course evening of bold, unfussy Icelandic cooking. Laugavegur 55, 101 Reykjavík
• Ölhúsið Grafarvogi pub · Grafarvogur
  Neighbourhood pub in Grafarvogur at the old Gullöldin address. It shows English football, MMA and boxing, has live music at weekends, and runs a daily happy hour with a wide draught beer selection. Hverafold 5, 112 Reykjavík
• Ölhúsið – Ölstofa Hafnarfjarðar pub · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 2015
  A friendly neighbourhood pub, founded on Reykjavíkurvegur in 2015 and now at Flatahraun 5a, with beers on tap, football on the big screens, pool, darts and live music at weekends. Flatahraun 5a, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar pub · Downtown 101
  A traditional neighbourhood pub without loud music, focused on Icelandic beer, including its own house lager brewed with Borg Brugghús. Vegamótastígur 4, 101 Reykjavík
• ÚTÓPÍA Lounge & Nightclub nightclub · Downtown 101 · Est. 2024
  Nightclub opened in 2024 over three floors with two lounges, a dance floor and bottle service. Minimum age rises to 22 after midnight. Austurstræti 7, 101 Reykjavík
• Þrír Frakkar restaurant · Downtown 101 · Est. 1989
  A cosy, old-school 44-seat restaurant on a quiet side street, serving traditional Icelandic home cooking with a strong emphasis on fish. Baldursgata 14, 101 Reykjavík
• ĒN cocktail bar · Downtown 101
  Dark, intimate Japanese cocktail bar in the basement of the Skólabrú building, blending Japanese technique with Icelandic ingredients and folklore; also promotes shochu and umeshu. Pósthússtræti 17 (basement), 101 Reykjavík

• Galito restaurant
  A cosy, popular family restaurant in Akranes with a broad menu of pizza, fish, lamb and international dishes. Stillholt 16-18, 300 Akranes
• Gamla Kaupfélagið restaurant
  A canteen in Akranes's old town serving hot, home-style Icelandic lunches on weekdays, to eat in or take away. Kirkjubraut 11, 300 Akranes
• Hótel Laxárbakki Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Ring Road hotel on the bank of the Laxá river, 12 km from Akranes, with a restaurant open from morning into the evening and a bar. Laxárbakki, Hvalfjarðarsveit, 301 Akranes
• Útgerðin bar · Est. 2020
  Akranes bar that opened in July 2020 at Stillholt 16-18, in the former Svarti Pétur premises. Stillholt 16-18, 300 Akranes

• ★ Abba-Labba-Lá hotel restaurant & bar · Est. 2026 · at Skáld Hótel Akureyri
  Restaurant at the new Skáld Hótel in central Akureyri, cooking composed plates from seasonal Nordic produce, with lunch, à la carte, bar and rooftop menus. Hafnarstræti 80–82, 600 Akureyri
• ★ Centrum Kitchen & Bar restaurant · at Centrum Hotel
  Ground-floor restaurant and bar popular with locals, known for its bartenders' cocktails and relaxed lunches and dinners. Hafnarstræti 102, 600 Akureyri
• ★ Leyni bar · Est. 2025
  Relaxed bar on Akureyri's pedestrian street with 13 beer taps, wine and cocktails, and an inner room for live music and events. Hafnarstræti 95, 600 Akureyri
• ★ LYST café & bar
  A café and event venue tucked inside Akureyri's botanical garden, serving coffee, brunch plates and cakes by day and wine into the evening. Eyrarlandsvegur 30, 600 Akureyri
• ★ Múlaberg Bistro & Bar restaurant · at Hótel KEA
  Hotel KEA's bistro and cocktail bar serves modern French-Nordic cooking, from steaks to a multi-course surprise menu. Hafnarstræti 87–89, 600 Akureyri
• ★ North fine dining · Est. 2022 · at Hótel Akureyri
  Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason of Dill brought his snack-led tasting-menu style home to Akureyri, cooking with produce from north Iceland's farmers and fishers in an intimate, home-like room. Hafnarstræti 67, 600 Akureyri
• ★ R5 Micro Bar craft beer bar
  A rustic, friendly beer bar on Akureyri's main square with a broad range of Icelandic craft beers, occasional limited releases and knowledgeable staff. Ráðhústorg, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
• ★ Strikið restaurant · Est. 2005
  Fifth-floor dining room with sweeping views over the town and fjord, serving internationally minded dishes built on Icelandic ingredients. Skipagata 14 (5th floor), 600 Akureyri
• Akureyri Backpackers café & bar · at Akureyri Backpackers
  Hostel restaurant and bar on Hafnarstræti serving pub-style burgers, sandwiches and light meals, weekday specials and weekend brunch, with craft beer and cocktails. A lively meeting point for travellers. Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri
• Aurora Restaurant restaurant · at Akureyri – Berjaya Iceland Hotels
  Hotel restaurant focused on refined dishes made from north Iceland ingredients, with a bar for a drink before or after. Þingvallastræti 23, 600 Akureyri
• Bautinn restaurant
  Central restaurant in a historic 1902 building at the corner of Hafnarstræti and Kaupvangsstræti, serving hearty Icelandic and international dishes such as lamb, steaks and lobster soup, with a drinks menu. Hafnarstræti 92, 600 Akureyri
• Bláa Kannan café
  Classic café in a historic blue-and-white building on Akureyri's pedestrian street, with fresh bread, cakes and light meals. Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri
• Eyja Wine Bar & Bistro wine bar
  A cosy downtown wine bar and bistro where small sharing plates come with a well-chosen wine list. Hafnarstræti 90, 600 Akureyri
• Forest Lagoon (Skógarböðin) geothermal baths & bar · Est. 2022
  Geothermal pools set in the birch forest of Vaðlaskógur across the fjord from town, with two swim-up bars in the water and the Forest Bistro alongside. Vaðlaskógur, 605 Akureyri
• Greifinn restaurant
  Long-running family restaurant on Glerárgata with a broad menu of pizzas, steaks, fish, pasta and Tex-Mex dishes, plus a chef-chosen wine list. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Glerárgata 20, 600 Akureyri
• Græni hatturinn bar
  Basement live-music venue for about 200 people, Akureyri's main concert stage. Icelandic and international acts play most weekends, and the bar serves beer and wine. Book tickets ahead, as shows often sell out. Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri
• Götubarinn bar
  Akureyri's busiest late-night bar, in an older building on Hafnarstræti above the Græni hatturinn venue. It opens in the evening, runs until 1 am, and often draws long queues after midnight at weekends. Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri
• Hótel Kjarnalundur hotel restaurant & bar
  A large wooden hotel on the edge of Kjarnaskógur forest just south of town, with a restaurant and bar, hot tubs and an infrared sauna – a quiet base with mountain views. Kjarnalundur, 600 Akureyri
• Hótel Sveinbjarnargerði hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel on the east shore of Eyjafjörður, about 15 km from Akureyri, with a restaurant serving a dinner buffet, a bar and a coffee shop. Sveinbjarnargerði 2, 606 Akureyri
• Indian Curry House restaurant
  Small Indian restaurant and takeaway on the town square, a popular budget choice for curries in central Akureyri. It is listed among the town's best cheap meals. Ráðhústorg 3, 600 Akureyri
• Iðunn Mathöll restaurant & bar
  Food hall in the Glerártorg shopping centre with several kitchens, including Pizza Popolare, Chikin and Wok to Walk, plus a café and a bar. It is easy for groups and opens daily until 21–22. Gleráreyrar 1 (Glerártorg), 600 Akureyri
• Jaðar Bistro restaurant
  Restaurant in the Jaðar golf clubhouse with views over the course and an outdoor terrace. It serves hot dishes, sandwiches, cakes and coffee, and is open to the public roughly mid-May to mid-October. Jaðar, 600 Akureyri
• Ketilkaffi café & bar
  Café in the Akureyri Art Museum serving all-day brunch, house-baked pastries and sourdough, soups and light meals. Visit Akureyri lists cocktails and wine, and coffee is from Kaffibrugghúsið. Open daily. Kaupvangsstræti 8–12, 600 Akureyri
• Krua Siam restaurant
  Thai restaurant in central Akureyri on Strandgata, serving Thai dishes and listed among the town's best value meals. A good choice for something spicy and different from the usual Icelandic fare. Strandgata 13, 600 Akureyri
• Majó – Food and Culture restaurant
  Family-run Asian-fusion restaurant now in the Hof cultural centre, known for sushi, ramen, bao buns and fried cauliflower; formerly a pop-up at Laxdalshús. Hof, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri
• Presley Bar & Grill sports bar
  Casual grill and bar on Art Street serving burgers, sandwiches, pizza and light dishes, with pool, darts, karaoke and sport on screens. Shares its address with Ölstofa Akureyrar and opens daily in the evening. Kaupvangsstræti 23, 600 Akureyri
• Rub23 seafood · Est. 2008
  A long-running downtown favourite for fish and sushi with Asian accents, plus robata-grilled meats and a cocktail bar that works with Icelandic spirits. Kaupvangsstræti 6, 600 Akureyri
• Sjallinn live music venue · Est. 1963
  Akureyri's classic dance hall, at Geislagata 14 since 1963, now run alongside Vamos and opened for concerts, dances, darts nights and other events. Geislagata 14, 600 Akureyri
• Skor bar
  Activity bar in the Glerártorg mall with darts lanes and karaoke rooms, a newer social spot for groups. It opens in the afternoon from Wednesday to Saturday, with karaoke from Tuesday. Glerártorg, 600 Akureyri
• Terían Brasserie restaurant & bar · Est. 2024 · at Hótel Kea
  Brasserie at Hótel Kea, opened in 2024, with French and Italian touches. It serves breakfast, brunch, a happy hour and dinner, plus pasta, burgers, a drinks list and Te & Kaffi coffee all day. Hafnarstræti 87–89, 600 Akureyri
• Vamos nightclub
  Café by day and club by night on Akureyri's town square, with a cocktail bar and a dance floor upstairs; popular with a young late-night crowd. Ráðhústorg 9, 600 Akureyri
• Verksmiðjan sports bar
  Family-friendly restaurant with a sports bar and darts in the Glerártorg mall. It serves pizzas, burgers, fish, steaks and vegetarian dishes daily, and parking is easy. Glerártorg, 600 Akureyri
• Ölstofa Akureyrar pub
  Pub on Art Street (Listagilið) near Akureyrarkirkja with eight local beers on tap, live sport on screens, and pool, darts and karaoke. Open every evening, until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Kaupvangsstræti 23, 600 Akureyri

• ★ Hótel Búðir Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Búðir
  The restaurant of the lone country hotel by the black church at Búðir (about 15 km east), cooking lamb and fresh fish from Snæfellsnes neighbours, with a bar and lounge with panoramic views. Búðir, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Arnarbær Restaurant restaurant & bar
  Restaurant beside the Arnarstapi campsite serving local West Iceland food with a seafood focus and pizzas, with café and bar. Seasonal (May–Sep). Arnarstapi, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Fjöruhúsið café & bar
  A small café right by the shore at Hellnar, at the end of the coastal path from Arnarstapi. Hellnar, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Fosshotel Hellnar Restaurant restaurant · at Fosshotel Hellnar
  A hotel restaurant with sweeping views over the Hellnar cliffs, where orcas are often seen offshore. Brekkubær, 356 Hellnar
• Langaholt restaurant · Est. 1978 · at Hótel Langaholt
  A family-run country hotel restaurant on the south coast of Snæfellsnes, east of Arnarstapi, known for its regional cooking and fish soup. Langaholt, Staðarsveit, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Simply Café café
  Cosy café at Hellnar with sea views, fresh pastries, soups and grilled sandwiches, including vegan and gluten-free options. Laugarbrekka, Hellnar, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Snjófell Restaurant restaurant · at Arnarstapi Hotel
  The main restaurant at Arnarstapi Center, using Snæfellsnes ingredients on a seasonally changing menu. Arnarstapi, 356 Snæfellsbær
• Stapinn restaurant
  Casual family restaurant in Arnarstapi serving seafood soup, lamb soup, fish & chips, burgers and apple cake, with outdoor seating. Fellaslóð 1, 356 Arnarstapi

• ★ Sýslumaðurinn hotel restaurant & bar · at Hótel Blönduós
  Restaurant of the historic Hótel Blönduós on the Ring Road, serving Icelandic dinners built on local lamb and seafood, with a bar and views over the sea. Aðalgata 6, 540 Blönduós
• B&S Restaurant restaurant · Est. 2007
  Family restaurant by the Ring Road in Blönduós since 2007, serving traditional Icelandic food with house-baked bread, own sauces and ice cream. Norðurlandsvegur 4, 540 Blönduós
• Teni restaurant
  Ethiopian restaurant in Blönduós serving tibs and stews on injera, alongside pizza, fish & chips, cakes and coffee; a popular ring-road stop. Húnabraut 4, 540 Blönduós

• Einarshúsið restaurant & bar
  Restaurant in a turn-of-the-20th-century house in Bolungarvík, known for pizza and traditional Icelandic dishes, with a terrace; daily in summer, irregular in winter. Hafnargata 41, 415 Bolungarvík
• Verbúðin Pub pub
  Cosy pub themed on Bolungarvík's early-1900s fishing past, its walls hung with old maritime artefacts. Aðalstræti 9a, 415 Bolungarvík

• Frystiklefinn – Blábjörg Resort restaurant
  Restaurant at Blábjörg Resort in the old freezing plant of Bakkagerði, with a handcrafted menu from fresh local ingredients; the resort also has KHB's bar and a spa. Gamla Frystihúsið, 720 Borgarfjörður eystri
• Já sæll – Grill & Bar restaurant & bar
  Summer grill and bar in Fjarðarborg, the community hall of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjörður eystri. Fjarðarborg, 720 Borgarfjörður eystri

• ★ Bara Ölstofa Lýðveldisins pub
  A cosy gastropub in Borgarnes pouring beer from Icelandic microbreweries alongside hearty lamb dishes, fish and chips and vegan options. An easy, friendly stop on the road to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes. Brákarbraut 3, 310 Borgarnes, Iceland
• ★ Calor restaurant · at Hótel Varmaland
  Top-floor restaurant at Hótel Varmaland with sweeping views over the Borgarfjörður countryside, cooking Nordic dishes with French influences from Icelandic ingredients. In winter the windows can frame the northern lights. Hótel Varmaland, Varmaland, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
• Englendingavík seafood
  A seafood-focused restaurant in historic 19th-century buildings at the head of a quiet cove, with sea views and a chance of spotting birds and seals; seasonal, closed in winter until Easter. Skúlagata 17, 310 Borgarnes
• Hamarinn restaurant · at Hótel Hamar
  The restaurant at Hótel Hamar, on a golf course outside town, cooks with fresh local ingredients and looks out over Borgarfjörður and its mountains. Hamar, 310 Borgarnes
• Hraunsnef Steikhús farm restaurant
  Country hotel restaurant on a working farm that serves beef and lamb from its own animals; the menu changes when cuts run out. Open daily 17–21. Hraunsnef, Norðurárdalur, 311 Borgarnes
• Hótel Bifröst Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar
  Ring Road hotel restaurant in Borgarfjörður, open daily 18–21, with a bar for pre-dinner drinks and daily happy hour 16–18. Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes
• Krauma Restaurant restaurant
  Restaurant at the Krauma geothermal baths beside Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, in Reykholtsdalur. It serves light, locally sourced dishes, with indoor and outdoor seating. Deildartunguhver, 320 Reykholt
• Nes Brasserie restaurant · at Hotel Vesturland
  The brasserie at Hotel Vesturland serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with as much local produce as possible, plus a bar and happy hour. Borgarbraut 59, 310 Borgarnes
• Rock'n'Troll Café – Fossatún restaurant
  Restaurant at Fossatún Country Hotel overlooking a small waterfall, serving plokkfiskur, lamb stew and fish & chips with local craft beer, next to a troll-story walking trail. Fossatún, 311 Borgarnes
• Settlement Center Restaurant restaurant
  The licensed restaurant inside the Settlement Center, housed in two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings, known for its healthy lunch buffet with soup and vegetarian dishes. Brákarbraut 13-15, 310 Borgarnes
• Snorri's Kitchen & Bar (B59 Hotel) hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar at B59 Hotel in central Borgarnes, with seasonal menus from local produce plus Icelandic beers and cocktails. Borgarbraut 59, 310 Borgarnes

• Hótel Breiðdalsvík hotel restaurant & bar
  Rustic village hotel (formerly Hótel Bláfell) with a dining room serving local cuisine, a bar with happy hour, fireplace lounge and sauna. Sólvellir 14, 760 Breiðdalsvík
• Hótel Staðarborg hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel in a renovated former schoolhouse on the Ring Road in Breiðdalur valley, with an à la carte restaurant of home-cooked meals and a bar. Staðarborg, 760 Breiðdalsvík

• Vegamót restaurant
  Family-run restaurant and shop in Bíldudalur serving fish of the day, lamb chops, burgers, fish & chips and cakes. Tjarnarbraut 2, 465 Bíldudalur

• ★ Dalahótel Restaurant restaurant · at Dalahótel
  The dining room of a family-owned hotel in a quiet valley in West Iceland, serving homestyle food with valley views. Laugar, Sælingsdal, 371 Búðardalur, Iceland
• Dalakot restaurant
  Restaurant in Búðardalur serving a weekday lunch buffet plus fish stew, lamb soup, pizza and fish & chips. Dalbraut, 370 Búðardalur
• Vogur Country Lodge Restaurant restaurant
  Country lodge on Fellsströnd by Hvammsfjörður with a restaurant serving dinners such as lamb and beef with chimichurri, plus a hot tub and a nearby waterfall. Vogur, Fellsströnd, 371 Búðardalur

• Baccalá Bar seafood
  A quirky seaside restaurant in tiny Hauganes run by salt-fish producer Ektafiskur, serving bay fish and bacalao in many forms, plus cocktails on a porch over the fjord. Hafnargata 6, Hauganes, 621 Dalvík
• Beer Spa (Bjórböðin) Restaurant restaurant
  The restaurant at Kaldi's beer spa serves a varied menu with the brewery's beers on tap, best enjoyed after a soak in a beer bath. Öldugata 22, 621 Árskógssandur
• Bruggsmiðjan Kaldi brewery taproom · Est. 2006
  Calling itself Iceland's first craft brewery, Kaldi has brewed Czech-style unpasteurised lager in Árskógssandur since 2006; book a tour to taste straight from the tank. Öldugata 22, 621 Árskógssandur
• Eyri Restaurant restaurant
  Small restaurant for about 30 guests in the fishing village of Hjalteyri, 20 minutes from Akureyri. Seasonal Icelandic cooking uses local and home-smoked produce, with Mediterranean wines and local craft beer. Hjalteyrarvegur, 604 Hjalteyri
• Gísli, Eiríkur & Helgi café & bar
  A cosy café in Dalvík named after the three foolish brothers of local folklore. Grundargata 1, 620 Dalvík
• Norður Restaurant restaurant
  Weekday lunch-buffet restaurant by Dalvík harbour with fresh bread, soup, baked cod, lamb and a salad bar. Hafnarbraut, 620 Dalvík
• Verbúðin 66 restaurant
  A small family-run restaurant in Dalvík serving fresh fish, fish soup and fish & chips alongside burgers and vegetarian dishes.
• á Gregor's restaurant
  Small owner-run restaurant in Dalvík with a short menu known for tender lamb, cod and smoked salmon, beer, and a free pool table. Goðabraut 3, 620 Dalvík

• Berunes Restaurant restaurant
  Small summer restaurant at Berunes farm-hostel with rotating guest chefs, a set menu of seasonal local food and drinks from nearby breweries; views over Berufjörður. Berunes, 766 Djúpivogur
• Bragðavellir Barn Restaurant farm restaurant
  A summer-only, slow-dining restaurant in a converted barn and cowshed in Hamarsfjörður, just outside Djúpivogur. Bragðavellir, Hamarsfjörður
• Hafið Bistro restaurant
  Bistro in Djúpivogur serving fish & chips, crab-rich seafood soup, wild-mushroom soup, croissants and skyr cheesecake, with beer. Vogaland 2, 765 Djúpivogur
• Hótel Framtíð restaurant · at Hótel Framtíð
  The restaurant in the hotel's original 1906 building serves local produce from land and sea overlooking the harbour, with a full bar on site. Vogaland 4, 765 Djúpivogur
• Langabúð café & bar
  A café-restaurant in one of Iceland's oldest trading houses, baking its own cakes and serving soups and light lunches.
• Við Voginn restaurant
  A harbourside spot for coffee, pastries and simple classic dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

• Askur Taproom & Pizzeria brewery taproom
  The taproom of local brewery Austri pours its beers by the glass or in flights next to a pizzeria serving wood-fired pies. Fagradalsbraut 25, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Eldhúsið restaurant · at Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir
  The restaurant of the family-run Lake Hotel on the banks of Lagarfljót cooks mostly local, often organic ingredients, known for its farm-to-table three-course dinner. Egilsstaðir 1–2, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Frú Nielsen restaurant
  Restaurant in the historic Nielsen house in Egilsstaðir (successor to Nielsen Restaurant) serving poke bowls, tacos, sandwiches, waffles and full meals, with a garden terrace. Tjarnarbraut 1, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Glóð restaurant · at Hótel Valaskjálf
  Hotel Valaskjálf's restaurant serves a broad menu of fish, meat, pasta and Italian-style pizza from a traditional oven. Skógarlönd 3, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Hotel 1001 Nótt restaurant · at Hotel 1001 Nótt
  A family-owned country hotel by the lake whose restaurant, bar and cognac lounge look out over Lagarfljót towards Snæfell. Álfaás, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Hótel Eyvindará hotel restaurant & bar
  Quiet wooded hotel just outside Egilsstaðir off Route 94, serving dinner and with a bar, lounge and outdoor terrace. Eyvindará 2, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Hótel Stuðlagil hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel just off the Ring Road in Jökuldalur near Stuðlagil canyon, with a restaurant and a bar serving beer, wine and spirits. Skjöldólfsstaðir, 701 Egilsstaðir
• Kol Bar & Bistro restaurant & bar
  Upper-floor bistro and bar at Hótel Hallormsstaður with views over the forest and Lake Lagarfljót; menu of pasta, risotto, grilled beef, lamb and pork belly. Hótel Hallormsstaður, 701 Egilsstaðir
• Lauf Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant at Hótel Hallormsstaður in Iceland's largest forest, serving an evening buffet of Icelandic dishes; the hotel also has a house bar at reception. Hótel Hallormsstaður, 701 Egilsstaðir
• Lyng Restaurant & Bar hotel bar · at Icelandair Hotel Hérað
  Restaurant and lounge bar at Icelandair Hotel Hérað. The kitchen serves simple dishes from good ingredients, and the bar pours wine, Icelandic beer and cocktails, with daily happy hours and a bar menu. Miðvangur 1–7, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Salt Café & Bistro café & bar · Est. 2013
  Relaxed, family-friendly bistro in central Egilsstaðir, opened in 2013. It serves pizzas, burgers and varied dishes, plus coffee and cake, and is one of the town's most-visited casual restaurants. Miðvangur 2, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Tehúsið Hostel Café & Bar café & bar
  Central hostel café and bar in Egilsstaðir serving tea, coffee and homemade treats, with what is said to be one of the largest beer selections in East Iceland. Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Vök Bistro café & bar
  The bistro at the floating Vök geothermal baths serves soups, salads and small plates, with herbal teas from the lake's hot water and a bar in the pool. Vök við Urriðavatn, 701 Egilsstaðir
• Wilderness Center (Óbyggðasetrið) restaurant
  Farm-turned-wilderness centre at the head of Fljótsdalur with a museum, sauna and hot tub, and a restaurant serving lunch in summer and dinner year-round. Norðurdalur, Fljótsdalur, 701 Egilsstaðir

• Hotel Austur hotel restaurant & bar
  Three-star hotel in the village of Reyðarfjörður whose facilities include a restaurant, café and bar. Búðareyri 6, 730 Reyðarfjörður
• Randulffs-sjóhús restaurant & bar · Est. 2008
  Preserved 1890 Norwegian herring station by the shore serving traditional local food such as fermented shark, reindeer and salt cod, plus wine, beer and cocktails. Strandgata 96, 735 Eskifjörður

• ★ ÓMUR hotel restaurant & bar · Est. 2026 · at Black Sand Hotel
  Restaurant and bar at Black Sand Hotel, opened in 2026 by the mouth of the Ölfusá river, cooking unpretentious dishes from Nordic ingredients. Óseyrartangi 2, 816 Ölfus
• Fjöruborðið seafood
  A shoreside restaurant in an old timber house in Stokkseyri, celebrated across Iceland for its rich langoustine soup; booking ahead is wise. Eyrarbraut 3a, 825 Stokkseyri
• Hafið Bláa seafood
  A family-run restaurant with sweeping views where the Ölfusá river meets the sea, between Eyrarbakki and Þorlákshöfn. Óseyrartangi, 816 Ölfus
• Rauða húsið restaurant
  A red-painted house from 1919 in Eyrarbakki that has served seafood for over twenty years, with lobster, cod and lamb plus cocktails and wine. Búðarstígur 4, 820 Eyrarbakki

• Bryggjukaffi café & bar
  Small, friendly harbourside café serving soups, fresh bagels and cakes, plus wine and craft beer on draft; local crafts sold in the back. Seasonal (May–Sep). Hafnarstræti 4, 425 Flateyri
• Gunnukaffi café & bar
  Quirky Flateyri coffeehouse, bar, restaurant and shop – with a 'Dolls of the World' museum – known for its burgers. Hafnarstræti 11, 425 Flateyri
• Vagninn pub
  Flateyri's legendary pub and dive bar with a big beer selection, live music, concerts, stand-up and summer guest-chef food pop-ups. Seasonal (summer). Hafnarstræti 19, 425 Flateyri

• Flúðasveppir Farmers Bistro farm restaurant
  A daytime bistro on Iceland's only mushroom farm, putting mushrooms and greenhouse produce from the farm at the centre of the menu. Garðastígur 8, 845 Flúðir
• Minilik restaurant · Est. 2011
  A surprising find in rural Iceland: home-style Ethiopian cooking in a small house on the edge of Flúðir, with plenty for vegetarians; calling ahead is recommended. Flúðir, 845
• Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin) geothermal baths & bar · Est. 2014
  Natural hot-spring pool from 1891 at Flúðir, reopened as Secret Lagoon in 2014; the bistro sells snacks and drinks (no hot meals). Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir
• The Hill Restaurant restaurant · at The Hill Hotel at Flúðir
  The dining room of The Hill Hotel, serving sit-down Icelandic dinners built on fresh local produce, including slow-cooked lamb. Vesturbrún 1, 845 Flúðir

• Café Sumarlína restaurant
  Cosy café-restaurant with harbour views in Fáskrúðsfjörður serving seafood soup, pizza, pasta and pita burgers. Búðavegur 59, 750 Fáskrúðsfjörður
• L'Abri – Fosshotel Eastfjords hotel restaurant & bar
  French-inspired restaurant overlooking the harbour of Fáskrúðsfjörður, blending French and Scandinavian cooking with local produce; hotel bar open 15:00–23:00. Hafnargata 11-14, 750 Fáskrúðsfjörður

• Röstin – The Old Lighthouse Café restaurant
  Restaurant beside the old Garðskagi lighthouse at the tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, serving fish soup, plokkfiskur, lamb and fish & chips with sea views. Skagabraut 100 (Garðskagi), 250 Garður
• Sjávarsetrið seafood
  Small family-run seafood restaurant in Sandgerði serving fresh cod, crab bisque and coconut-curry seafood soup, close to Keflavík Airport. Vitatorg 7, 245 Suðurnesjabær (Sandgerði)

• Agave (Hótel Goðafoss) hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant at Hótel Goðafoss by the waterfall, mixing Mexican techniques and flavours with Icelandic produce; terrace cocktails, wine and beer. Fosshóll, 645 Fosshóll

• Kontorinn restaurant & bar
  The local restaurant in Grenivík on Eyjafjörður, serving burgers, pizza and salads with three beers on tap; reduced hours off-season. Túngata 3, 610 Grenivík

• ★ Lava Restaurant restaurant
  Built into a volcanic cliff beside the Blue Lagoon, Lava serves Icelandic cooking from lunch through dinner, including the daily catch and tasting menus. Blue Lagoon, Svartsengi, 240 Grindavík
• ★ Max's Restaurant restaurant · at Northern Light Inn
  The restaurant of the family-run Northern Light Inn near the Blue Lagoon, cooking Nordic-inspired dishes with local ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Norðurljósavegur 1, 241 Grindavík
• ★ Moss fine dining · at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
  The Michelin-starred tasting-menu restaurant at the top of The Retreat, pairing seasonal Icelandic produce with Asian accents and a wine cellar carved into the lava. Norðurljósavegur 11, 240 Grindavík (Blue Lagoon)
• Blue Lagoon geothermal baths & bar
  Iceland's best-known geothermal spa: nine million litres of 37–39°C geothermal seawater in the lava fields of Svartsengi, with the Blue Café on site. Norðurljósavegur 9, 240 Grindavík
• Bryggjan Grindavík café & bar · Est. 2009
  A fishermen's café and dining hall on Grindavík harbour that reopened in June 2025 after the town's evacuation, serving traditional Icelandic food. Miðgarður 2, 240 Grindavík
• Fish House Bar & Grill restaurant & bar
  Harbour bar and grill in Grindavík serving fresh fish of the day, fish & chips, lobster soup, burgers and wood-oven pizza. Hafnargata 6, 240 Grindavík
• Papas' Restaurant restaurant & bar
  Busy family restaurant and sports bar by Grindavík harbour, known for pizza, fish & chips and burgers; a popular stop on the way to or from the Blue Lagoon. Hafnargata 7a, 240 Grindavík
• Sjómannastofan Vör restaurant
  Old-style harbourside canteen in Grindavík serving an all-you-can-eat weekday lunch buffet of fresh fish, lamb, soup and coffee for workers and visitors. Hafnargata 9, 240 Grindavík

• Græna kompaníið café
  Café and bookshop in Grundarfjörður, a handy coffee stop near Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss. Hrannarstígur 5, 350 Grundarfjörður
• Harbour Café café & bar
  A small café on the working waterfront serving hearty Icelandic comfort food, from fish stew and baked cod to lamb and homemade cakes, plus Icelandic beer and wine. Nesvegur 5, 350 Grundarfjörður
• Kaffi 59 pub
  The town's main-street restaurant and bar with a view of Kirkjufell, serving burgers, pizza and fish. Grundargata 59, 350 Grundarfjörður
• Valeria Specialty Coffee café
  Specialty-coffee café and roastery in Grundarfjörður, near Kirkjufell, that doubles as an art and souvenir shop. Grundargata 24, 350 Grundarfjörður

• Krían Restaurant restaurant
  Family-run restaurant on Grímsey island near the Arctic Circle, serving salt cod, fish of the day, burgers and apple pie; Iceland's northernmost restaurant. Grímsey, 611 Grímsey

• ★ Hótel Lóa Restaurant & Bar hotel bar · Est. 2025 · at Hótel Lóa
  A new hotel in Hvolsvöllur on the South Coast route, with a restaurant cooking locally inspired dishes and a cosy bar. A convenient base for Seljalandsfoss and Þórsmörk. Lyngmói 5, 860 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
• ★ Rangá Restaurant & Bar fine dining · at Hotel Rangá
  Nordic fine dining with river views at Hotel Rangá, plus a bar holding one of Iceland's largest whisky collections and a smoky signature cocktail named after Hekla. Suðurlandsvegur, 851 Hella
• ★ Stracta Bistro restaurant · at Stracta Hotel
  Ground-floor à la carte restaurant and bar at Stracta Hotel in Hella, a handy stop on the Ring Road in South Iceland with Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull nearby. Rangárflatir 4, 850 Hella, Iceland
• Eldstó Art Café café & bar
  A café-bistro run by two potters, where food is served on tableware made on site with glaze from Hekla volcano. Austurvegur 4, 860 Hvolsvöllur
• Gamla fjósið farm restaurant · Est. 1999
  Family restaurant in a converted cowshed on Hvassafell farm under Eyjafjallajökull, serving beef from bulls born on the farm; Icelandic beer and wine. Hvassafell, 861 Hvolsvöllur
• Hotel Hvolsvöllur Restaurant & Bar restaurant · at Hótel Hvolsvöllur
  A hotel dining room in a glass pavilion serving evening meals from carefully sourced ingredients, with a bar and lounge alongside. Hlíðarvegur 7-11, 860 Hvolsvöllur
• Hotel VOS hotel restaurant & bar
  Farm hotel in Þykkvibær, about 10 minutes from Hella, whose restaurant uses mostly local produce such as chicken and potatoes from nearby farms. Norður-Nýibær, Þykkvibær, 851 Hella
• Hygge Restaurant & Bar restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar at the Hellishólar resort in Fljótshlíð serving Arctic char, lamb, cod carpaccio and chickpea curry in a relaxed setting. Hellishólar, 861 Hvolsvöllur
• Hótel Anna restaurant · at Hótel Anna
  Restaurant in a converted farmhouse at Moldnúpur, below Eyjafjallajökull. It serves traditional dishes of local lamb and fish, with seasonal game, rhubarb pie and skyr cake, and there is an evening bar. Moldnúpur, 861 Hvolsvöllur
• Hótel Kanslarinn hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel in Hella listed among South Iceland's pubs and clubs. Dynskálar 10c, 850 Hella
• Hótel Lækur hotel restaurant & bar
  Countryside hotel near Hella with a restaurant, bar and lounge. Lækur, 851 Hella
• Midgard Restaurant & Bar restaurant · Est. 2017 · at Midgard Base Camp
  A sociable locals' favourite at the Midgard Base Camp, with dinners from local ingredients, happy hour at the bar and the occasional live music night. Dufþaksbraut 14, 860 Hvolsvöllur
• Skógafoss Bistro & Bar restaurant & bar · at Hótel Skógafoss
  Bistro and bar at Hótel Skógafoss with views of the waterfall. It serves regional cooking, including well-regarded beef, and has a terrace for fine days and a cosy bar. Skógar, 861 Hvolsvöllur
• Tindur at Landhotel hotel restaurant & bar
  Signature à la carte restaurant at Landhotel near Hekla, with ingredients from nearby farms and producers; game room with pool and darts. Landhotel, Landvegur (Route 26), 851 Hella
• Umi Hotel Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel restaurant under Eyjafjöll with views of the Westman Islands and the coast; seasonal menu built on fresh Icelandic ingredients. Leirnavegur 243, 861 Hvolsvöllur
• Árhús restaurant & bar
  Restaurant on the banks of the Rangá river in Hella serving regional dishes and pizza, with a well-stocked bar and riverside terrace. Rangárbakkar 6, 850 Hella

• Hótel Heydalur hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel in a quiet valley off Ísafjarðardjúp with a restaurant serving local food in an old barn, a bar, geothermal hot tubs and a greenhouse pool. Heydalur, Mjóifjörður, 401 Ísafjörður

• HVER Restaurant restaurant
  A relaxed, family-friendly spot in the town centre focused on Icelandic dishes, with vegetarian options and local beer and wine. Breiðamörk 1, 810 Hveragerði
• Matkráin restaurant
  Danish-style smørrebrød restaurant run by the team behind Reykjavík's Jómfrúin. It serves open sandwiches with ales, Aalborg aquavit and house schnapps flavoured with herbs and berries from the owners' gardens. 810 Hveragerði
• Restaurant Varma restaurant · at Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel
  The restaurant of the Frost & Fire boutique hotel, set beside the hot river at the edge of town, cooking modern Icelandic food from local produce. Hverhamar, 810 Hveragerði
• Reykjaböð Hot Springs geothermal baths & bar · Est. 2026
  New natural hot-spring and wellness retreat at the foot of Reykjadalur valley with a Nordic-style bathhouse and an indoor/outdoor restaurant & bar; opened September 2026. Árhólmar 5, 810 Hveragerði
• Skyrgerðin restaurant
  A cosy restaurant on the main street serving traditional Icelandic plates, with skyr naturally taking a starring role on the dessert list. Breiðamörk 25, 810 Hveragerði
• Ölverk Pizza & Brewery brewery taproom · Est. 2017
  A geothermally powered microbrewery paired with a wood-fired pizza kitchen, a natural first stop heading east from Reykjavík. They also host an annual beer festival in an old greenhouse. Breiðamörk 2, 810 Hveragerði

• Café Riis restaurant · Est. 1996
  Restaurant in Hólmavík's oldest house (1897), running since 1996, serving classic Icelandic dishes from local land and sea produce and its own distinctive pizzas. Hafnarbraut 39, 510 Hólmavík

• ★ Il Porto Restaurant restaurant · at Hotel Höfn
  The restaurant and bar of Hotel Höfn in the fishing town of Höfn, serving local food in the evenings — a natural stop near Vatnajökull and Jökulsárlón. Víkurbraut 20, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
• ★ Pakkhús seafood
  A harbourside restaurant in a 1932 fish-export warehouse, cooking local langoustine, lamb and fish fresh from the boats outside; no reservations. Krosseyjarvegur 3, 780 Höfn
• Birki Restaurant restaurant
  Restaurant in Höfn using local seasonal produce, known for grilled langoustine, Arctic char and chargrilled meats. Hafnarbraut 4, 780 Höfn
• Brunnhóll hotel restaurant & bar
  Farm guesthouse near Fláajökull with a 60-seat countryside-view restaurant using farm produce; home of JÖKLAÍS ice cream. Brunnhóll, Mýrar, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði
• Fosshotel Vatnajökull hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel outside Höfn with a restaurant, bar and conference venue. Lindarbakki, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði
• Hafið Bar pub
  Local pub by the harbour in Höfn with a Friday pub quiz (questions also read in English), reasonably priced beer and a small Thai menu. Heppuvegur 5, 780 Höfn
• Hafnarbúðin street food · Est. 1982
  Höfn's oldest restaurant, a cheerful old-school harbour diner putting local twists on fast food, including langoustine sandwiches. Höfn harbour
• Heppa Restaurant brewpub · Est. 2023
  Family-owned brewery restaurant in Höfn brewing its own beers – IPAs, stouts and lagers – served with fresh food; many vegan options. Heppuvegur 6, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði
• Humarhöfnin seafood
  A langoustine-focused restaurant by the harbour with boat-watching windows and a patio, also serving lamb and Arctic char. Hafnarbraut 4, 780 Höfn
• Kaffi Hornið café & bar · Est. 1999
  A spacious café, bar and restaurant on the main street serving local seafood, lamb and beef, with daily soup and bread. Hafnarbraut 42, 780 Höfn
• Ljósdís Kaffihús & Bakarí café
  Small café and bakery in Höfn with fresh buns, pastries and coffee, and outdoor seats with a glacier view. Hafnarbraut 34, 780 Höfn
• Otto Matur & Drykkur restaurant & bar
  Cosy restaurant and bar in Höfn known for homemade sourdough, langoustine soup, Arctic char and lamb, with wine and cocktails; no reservations. Hafnarbraut 2, 780 Höfn
• Íshúsið Pizzeria restaurant
  Family-run harbourside pizzeria in Höfn with water views, serving pizza, fish & chips, langoustine soup and a Nutella calzone. Heppuvegur 2a, 780 Höfn
• Ósinn at Hótel Höfn hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel restaurant at Hótel Höfn serving lobster (langoustine) soup and pasta, cod loin, pizza and burgers, open later in the evening than most places in town. Víkurbraut 20, 780 Höfn

• Fosshotel Reykholt Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel in historic Reykholt with a restaurant serving traditional Icelandic food amid charming decor, plus a bar and spa. Hálsasveitarvegur, 320 Reykholt
• Hraunfossar Restaurant restaurant
  Café-restaurant at the Hraunfossar waterfalls with a lunch buffet, soup and salad bar, lamb stew, sandwiches, cakes and beer, overlooking the lava field. Hraunás 4, 311 Borgarnes (at Hraunfossar)
• Hverinn Restaurant & Bar restaurant & bar
  Family-run restaurant and bar at the Kleppjárnsreykir greenhouses near Krauma, known for its soup buffet, fish & chips, burgers and home-grown vegetables for sale. Kleppjárnsreykir, 320 Reykholt
• Hótel Húsafell Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel restaurant between lava fields and glaciers using local, organic and foraged Icelandic ingredients with an Asian-influenced approach; seasonal menus and drinks list. Húsafell, 311 Borgarnes
• Húsafell Bistró café & bar
  Bistro at Húsafell, a few km from Hraunfossar, serving various courses daily; longer hours in summer, 11–15 in winter. Húsafell, 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði

• ★ Húsavík Öl brewery taproom
  The town's own microbrewery runs a bar-bistro where you can try its robust ales and inventive sours, or book a brewery tour. Héðinsbraut 4, 640 Húsavík
• Gamli Baukur seafood
  A harbourside restaurant with a driftwood-and-fishing-gear interior, serving seafood and grill dishes and turning into a bar with music on weekend nights. Hafnarstétt 9, 640 Húsavík
• GeoSea (Sjóböðin) geothermal baths & bar · Est. 2018
  Geothermal sea baths on the Húsavíkurhöfði headland above Skjálfandi bay, with a swim-up bar and a small restaurant – drinks in warm seawater with a view to the Arctic. Vitaslóð 1, 640 Húsavík
• Hlöðufell restaurant · Est. 2022
  A Japanese kitchen in Húsavík serving sushi, ramen and tempura, a change of pace from the harbour's fish houses. Héðinsbraut 3, 640 Húsavík
• Hérna café
  Family-run café near Húsavík church with homemade soups from local tomatoes, paninis, quiche, cakes and cinnamon buns, plus local wool knits for sale. Stórigarður 11, 640 Húsavík
• Lókal Bistro café
  Small harbour café opposite the whale-watching booths in Húsavík, serving sweet and savoury crêpes, sandwiches and specialty coffee. Garðarsbraut 7, 640 Húsavík
• Moby Dick Pub (Fosshotel Húsavík) hotel restaurant & bar
  Whale-themed restaurant and bar at Fosshotel Húsavík serving local produce; a spot for a drink before or after whale watching. Ketilsbraut 22, 640 Húsavík
• Naustið seafood
  A small, family-run harbour seafood spot open in summer, loved for its fish soup and homemade bread. Ásgarðsvegur 1, 640 Húsavík
• Salka restaurant
  A year-round restaurant in one of the town's oldest buildings, dating from 1883, known for Icelandic seafood in a cosy setting. Garðarsbraut 6, 640 Húsavík

• Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll hotel restaurant & bar
  Highland resort in Kerlingarfjöll with a restaurant and bar, geothermal lagoon and sauna, and hiking to the Hveradalir geothermal area. Kerlingarfjöll (F347 off Kjölur road F35), 801 Selfoss

• Adventure Hotel Geirland hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel near Kirkjubæjarklaustur with an à la carte restaurant and a bar stocking Icelandic beers, gin, vodka, schnapps and liqueurs. Geirland, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Bistro 1783 at Magma Hotel hotel restaurant & bar
  Relaxed bistro at Magma Hotel named after the 1783 Laki eruption, overlooking Vatnajökull and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tunga, 881 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Fosshotel Núpar Restaurant hotel bar · at Fosshotel Núpar
  Restaurant and bar at Fosshotel Núpar, east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Large windows look out over the Eldhraun lava field, making it a scenic stop for an evening meal on the Ring Road. Núpar, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Gígur Restaurant restaurant & bar · at Hotel Laki
  Restaurant at Hotel Laki with large windows framing the summer sun and winter auroras. It serves seasonal dishes from local farms, such as slow-baked lamb shank, and the bar offers craft cocktails and local beer. Efri-Vík, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Hunkubakkar restaurant · at Hunkubakkar Guesthouse
  Farm guesthouse restaurant on the Skaftá river just west of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Its speciality is grilled free-range lamb from local produce, with homemade soups and desserts, and there is a bar. Hunkubakkar, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Kjarr restaurant · Est. 2022
  A walk-in-only restaurant by Systrafoss waterfall cooking simple food from top-quality ingredients, with its own bar, Rababarinn; seasonal, roughly May to mid-October. Klausturvegur 2, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Klaustur Restaurant restaurant · at Hotel Klaustur
  The hotel restaurant of Hotel Klaustur, sourcing around 80% of its ingredients locally, with a bar mixing cocktails from local ingredients. Klausturvegur 6, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Systrakaffi café & bar
  A family-run café with a wine licence, best known for local Klaustur char and homemade cakes and pies. Klausturvegur 13, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur

• Dalakofinn restaurant
  Restaurant and shop in the village of Laugar in Reykjadalur, serving burgers, pizza, steak sandwiches, meat soup and fish to locals and travellers. Laugar, 650 Laugar (Reykjadalur)
• Hótel Laugar hotel restaurant & bar
  Summer hotel in Laugar, Reykjadalur, with a dinner restaurant featuring Arctic char and Icelandic lamb and an evening lounge bar. Austurhlíðarvegur, 650 Laugar

• ★ Bakki Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Laugarbakki
  Hotel restaurant in the small village of Laugarbakki in Miðfjörður, close to the Ring Road in Northwest Iceland. The menu leans on neighbouring farms, with local lamb and beef and wild Arctic char from the highland heath. Hótel Laugarbakki, 531 Hvammstangi, Iceland
• North West Hotel & Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Ring-road hotel and restaurant at Víðigerði, halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, serving Icelandic meat soup, burgers and homemade date butter, with a bar and EV charging. Víðigerði, 531 Hvammstangi
• Sjávarborg restaurant · Est. 2015
  Restaurant by the harbour in Hvammstangi, open since 2015, with lunch dishes on weekdays and an à la carte menu in the evenings year-round. Strandgata 1, 530 Hvammstangi

• Fjallakaffi – Möðrudalur restaurant
  Turf-roofed café-restaurant at the highland farm of Möðrudalur, serving lamb soup, lamb stew in the evening and 'happy marriage' cake, with farm animals outside. Möðrudalur á Fjöllum, 660 Mývatn

• Daddi's Pizza restaurant · Est. 2009
  A small pizzeria by the main road whose signature pie is topped with smoked Mývatn trout, cream cheese and pine nuts. Vogar, 660 Mývatn
• Earth Lagoon Mývatn (Jarðböðin) geothermal baths & bar · Est. 2004
  The former Mývatn Nature Baths, reopened in summer 2026 in a new building with an expanded lagoon, the Earth Lagoon Bistro and a new swim-up bar. Jarðbaðshólar, 660 Mývatn
• Eldey restaurant · at Hótel Laxá
  Hotel Laxá's restaurant serves a menu built on high-quality Icelandic ingredients, with happy hour in the late afternoon. Olnbogaás, 660 Mývatn
• Fosshotel Mývatn Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar
  Ground-floor restaurant with lake views seating up to 120 at Fosshotel Mývatn on the north shore of the lake, with a hotel bar. Grímsstaðir, 660 Mývatn
• Gamli Bærinn restaurant
  Restaurant in an old farmhouse in Reykjahlíð by Mývatn, known for its lamb-soup buffet, fish & chips and burgers, with beer and spirits; summer season. Reykjahlíð, 660 Mývatn (by Hótel Reynihlíð)
• Mylla Restaurant & Bar (Berjaya Mývatn Hotel) hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel restaurant in Reykjahlíð inspired by Mývatn's nature, plus a fireside hotel bar with daily happy hour. Reykjahlíð, 660 Mývatn
• Sel-Hótel & Mývatn Öl brewery taproom · Est. 2022 · at Sel-Hótel Mývatn
  Sel-Hótel's restaurant pours beers brewed on site by Mývatn Öl, a family brewery that names each beer after local people and places. Skútustaðir, 660 Mývatn
• Vogafjós farm restaurant
  A farm restaurant next to a working cowshed, where you can watch milking through a window while eating the farm's own smoked trout, cheeses and geothermally baked rye bread. Vogar, 660 Mývatn

• Beituskúrinn – The Bait Shack restaurant & bar · Est. 2017
  Seaside restaurant, bar and events venue in a Norwegian-built former baiting shed, serving seafood and pizza, with a fjord-view terrace and weekend live music. Egilsbraut 26, 740 Neskaupstaður
• Kaupfélagsbarinn restaurant & bar
  Cosy bistro and bar on the ground floor of Hildibrand Hotel in the old co-op building, using regional fish, wild mushrooms and local meat, with wines and beers. Hafnarbraut 2, 740 Neskaupstaður

• Fosshotel Westfjords Restaurant restaurant · at Fosshotel Westfjords
  A small hotel restaurant by the sea in the heart of Patreksfjörður, known for warm service. Aðalstræti 100, 450 Patreksfjörður
• Hótel Flókalundur hotel restaurant & bar · Est. 1961
  Family-run summer hotel in Vatnsfjörður; a restaurant has operated on the site since 1961, with draft beer and wine at happy hour and a bar open until 23. Near Hellulaug hot pool. Seasonal. Vatnsfjörður, 451 Patreksfjörður
• Stúkuhúsið café & bar
  A cosy café-restaurant beside the swimming pool with fjord views, serving soup of the day, homemade cakes and local food; open mainly in summer, with winter hours posted on Facebook. Aðalstræti 50, 450 Patreksfjörður

• Hótel Norðurljós hotel restaurant & bar
  Year-round harbourside hotel in Raufarhöfn whose restaurant serves fish and lamb from a nearby farm, with a bar overlooking the harbour. Aðalbraut 2, 675 Raufarhöfn
• Kaupfélagið á Raufarhöfn café & bar
  Restaurant, café and gallery in Raufarhöfn's old co-op store, serving fresh fish & chips, coffee and cakes, with a bar; open roughly June–October. Aðalbraut 24, 675 Raufarhöfn

• ★ Torfhús Retreat – Dining in the Langhús fine dining · at Torfhús Retreat
  Candlelit dinners in a Viking-style longhouse of stone and reclaimed wood, with a nightly-changing set menu built from produce grown or caught within a few miles. The small bar pours Icelandic spirits only. Dalsholt, 806 Selfoss, Iceland
• Efstidalur II farm restaurant
  A family dairy farm restaurant where you can eat farm-to-table burgers and finish with homemade ice cream while watching the cows. Efstidalur II, 801 Bláskógabyggð
• Friðheimar farm restaurant · Est. 2012
  Lunch served among the vines of a working tomato greenhouse, built around a bottomless tomato soup with fresh bread; drinks include a house Bloody Mary and tomato beer. Friðheimar, Reykholt, 806 Bláskógabyggð
• Geysir Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Geysir
  Restaurant at Hótel Geysir in Haukadalur, across from the Geysir hot-spring area. The design blends into the surroundings, and the kitchen offers an à la carte menu, a hot-spring tasting menu and a wine list. Haukadalur, 806 Selfoss
• Grímsborgir Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Grímsborgir
  Evening à la carte restaurant at Hotel Grímsborgir in Grímsnes, near Selfoss on the Golden Circle. It serves Icelandic and international dishes such as lamb loin, langoustine and meat soup, with live music nightly. Ásborgir 30, 805 Selfoss
• Hvönn Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant at Hótel Skálholt by the historic bishop's seat, serving traditional dishes with modern touches in a cosy historic setting. Skálholt, 806 Selfoss
• Héraðsskólinn hotel restaurant & bar
  Historic former school building turned guesthouse at Laugarvatn, with a restaurant serving local fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Héraðsskólinn, 840 Laugarvatn
• Hótel Gullfoss Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel restaurant a few minutes from Gullfoss with a separate bar area and valley views, serving lamb fillet, baked cod and salmon in the evening. Brattholt, 806 Selfoss
• Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths & bar
  Geothermal baths and steam rooms on the shore of Laugarvatn with a bistro and geothermal rye-bread bakery tours; reopened after full renovation in August 2026. Hverabraut 1, 840 Laugarvatn
• Lindin restaurant
  A lakeside bistro in Laugarvatn, next to the Fontana baths, with a fine-dining touch and Icelandic ingredients. Lindarbraut 2, 840 Laugarvatn
• Minniborgir Restaurant restaurant
  Year-round restaurant at the Minniborgir cottages in Grímsnes on the Golden Circle, seating up to 100. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, from steaks to burgers, and hosts happy hours. Minni-Borg, Grímsnes, 801 Selfoss
• Restaurant Mika restaurant
  A friendly village restaurant in Reykholt serving seafood, steaks and pizza, with its own shop of handmade chocolates. Skólabraut 4, 806 Reykholt
• Réttin at Úthlíð restaurant & bar
  Grill bar and restaurant at the Úthlíð cottage resort near Geysir, open to passers-by on weekdays 16–20 with light meals and drinks. Úthlíð, 806 Selfoss
• Skjól Bar bar
  Bar at Skjól campsite on the Golden Circle near Geysir, serving beer, wine, pizza and simple mains, with sports on screen. Skjól Camping, near Geysir (Route 35), 801 Selfoss
• Skjól Center restaurant
  Roadside bistro with campsite between Geysir and Gullfoss, serving thin-crust pizza, burgers and lamb schnitzel. Kjóastaðir 1, 806 Selfoss (between Geysir and Gullfoss)
• Vínstofa Friðheima wine bar
  A cosy wine bar and bistro next to Friðheimar, run by the next generation of the family, serving seasonal Icelandic plates into the evening. Friðheimar, Reykholt, 806 Bláskógabyggð
• Ylja restaurant · Est. 2025 · at Laugarás Lagoon
  The restaurant of Laugarás Lagoon, overseen by Westman Islands chef Gísli Matt and built on produce from small local suppliers. Laugarás, 801 Bláskógabyggð

• Hótel Bjarkalundur hotel restaurant & bar · Est. 1947
  Family-owned landmark called Iceland's oldest summer hotel, operating since 1947 below the Vaðalfjöll peaks, with restaurant and bar. Seasonal (May–Oct). Bjarkalundur, Reykhólasveit, 380 Reykhólahreppur

• ★ KEF Restaurant restaurant · at Hotel Keflavík & Diamond Suites
  A long-standing Keflavík favourite inside Hotel Keflavík, serving inventive dishes built on local produce in a renovated dining room, with a bar for wine, cocktails and Icelandic draught beer. Vatnsnesvegur 12-14, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Brim Bistro restaurant · at Lighthouse Inn
  Cosy restaurant at the Lighthouse Inn in Garður, serving Icelandic dishes and modern bistro food such as fresh seafood, burgers, salads and homemade desserts, open every evening and from noon at weekends. Norðurljósavegur 2, 250 Garður
• Brons bar
  A lively sports and entertainment bar in central Keflavík with food, big screens and nights of darts, karaoke and live music. Sólvallagata 2, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Café Petite café & bar
  Cosy Keflavík coffee house with free Wi-Fi, pool, chess and cards that turns into a pub at night with cocktails and Icelandic beers. Framnesvegur 23, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Diamond Lounge & Bar hotel bar
  Upscale bar in the Versace-styled reception of Hotel Keflavík & Diamond Suites, with wines, whiskies, beers and cocktails; a café by day. Vatnsnesvegur 12, 230 Reykjanesbær
• EOS Table restaurant & bar · Est. 2023
  Conscious-gastronomy restaurant in Garður founded by Puerto Rican chefs Rob Rodríguez and Zu Cruz, cooking with produce from local farmers and fishermen and serving cocktails, natural wines and local beers. Norðurljósavegur 2, 250 Garður
• Fiskbarinn seafood · at Hotel Berg
  Evening seafood restaurant at Hotel Berg overlooking the Keflavík small-boat harbour, serving contemporary Nordic dishes built on local fish and produce, with a tasting menu and wine pairing. Bakkavegur 17, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Kaffi Duus seafood
  Cosy wooden restaurant by the Keflavík small-boat harbour, overlooking Faxaflói bay and serving lunch and dinner with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Duusgata 10, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Langbest restaurant · Est. 1986
  Family restaurant in Ásbrú, open since 1986 and a long-time local favourite, serving homemade pizzas, burgers and salads every day. Aðalgata 60, 230 Reykjanesbær
• LiBRARY Bistro/Bar café & bar · at Park Inn by Radisson Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
  A stylish bistro and lounge bar with Italian-designed interiors, good for anything from a casual lunch to an evening glass of wine near the airport. Hafnargata 57, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Loksins Café & Bar café & bar · Est. 2015
  Airport café and bar by the C gates at KEF, reopened in a larger HAF Studio–designed space in 2024, serving pastries, salads, hot dishes and drinks. Keflavík International Airport (C gates, south building), 235 Keflavíkurflugvöllur
• Paddy's Beach Pub pub
  Icelandic-Irish pub in Keflavík with big screens for sport, daily happy hour and local beers; open late at weekends. Hafnargata 38, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Ráin seafood · Est. 1989
  A large, elegant dining room on the harbourfront with views of the illuminated Berg cliff and across the bay to Reykjavík; fish and meat lead the menu. Hafnargata 19, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Take Off Bistro restaurant & bar · at Konvin Hotel
  Casual bistro at the Konvin hotel near Keflavík Airport, mixing Icelandic classics with international favourites such as burgers and steak, plus a daily happy hour on wine and beer. Keilisbraut 762, 262 Reykjanesbær
• The Bridge (Courtyard by Marriott) hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar at the Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavík Keflavík Airport hotel, serving breakfast, evening meals and drinks. Aðalgata 60, 230 Reykjanesbær
• Tokyo Sushi Reykjanesbær restaurant
  Sushi restaurant in Keflavík, part of the Tokyo Sushi group, offering sushi and Japanese-style dishes to eat in or take away. Aðalgata 60, 230 Reykjanesbær

• Berg Bistro restaurant & bar
  Small bistro and bar in Hofsós' renovated old post office, with burgers, fish & chips and coffee and a patio view, a short walk from the famous Hofsós pool. Suðurbraut 10, 565 Hofsós
• Grand-Inn Bar bar · at Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
  A small bar-and-bed in the old town, one of the few places in Sauðárkrókur for an evening drink. Aðalgata 19, 550 Sauðárkrókur
• Grána Bistro restaurant
  Bistro in the Grána building on Aðalgata, home of the 1238 Battle of Iceland exhibition, serving seafood soup, smoked haddock with skyr, catch of the day and pizza. Aðalgata 21, 550 Sauðárkrókur
• Hard Wok Café restaurant
  Casual restaurant in Sauðárkrókur's old town serving wok dishes, pizza, burgers and fish & chips, with a lunch buffet. Aðalgata 8, 550 Sauðárkrókur
• Hofsstaðir Country Hotel Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel restaurant in Skagafjörður with panoramic views, cooking with the farm's own and local produce; the hotel has a bar. Hofsstaðir, 551 Sauðárkrókur
• Jarlstofa restaurant · at Hótel Tindastóll
  The restaurant of Hotel Tindastóll serves a changing menu inside a 19th-century house in Sauðárkrókur's old town. Lindargata 3, 550 Sauðárkrókur
• Kaffi Krókur restaurant
  A main-street restaurant serving Icelandic fare such as lamb and Arctic char, alongside soups and pizza. Aðalgata 16, 550 Sauðárkrókur
• Retro Mathús restaurant
  Cosy owner-run restaurant near the shore in Hofsós serving fish croquettes, fish & chips, pizzas and daily specials, with beer and Icelandic gin. Suðurbraut, 565 Hofsós
• Sauðá restaurant
  A modern restaurant with an international menu built around seasonal dishes. Sauðárhlíð, 550 Sauðárkrókur

• ★ Fröken Selfoss restaurant & cocktail bar
  Restaurant in the new Selfoss town centre serving traditional and modern Icelandic food with craft cocktails and Icelandic spirits, from relaxed lunches to lively evenings. Brúartorg, 800 Selfoss
• Hotel Vatnsholt hotel restaurant & bar
  Family-friendly farm hotel in Flói east of Selfoss with a restaurant, bar and darts. Vatnsholt 1-2, 803 Selfoss
• Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant restaurant
  Viking-themed dinner restaurant in a turf-roofed longhouse at the foot of Ingólfsfjall, serving traditional Icelandic food; guests drink from horns and toast with Brennivín. Efstaland, 816 Ölfus
• Kaffi Krús café & bar
  A homely café in an old wooden house on the main street, loved for its cake selection, soups and fish at lunch and weekend brunch. Austurvegur 7, 800 Selfoss
• Krisp restaurant · Est. 2018
  Bistro opened in 2018 by chef Sigurður Ágústsson, formerly of the national culinary team, and Birta Jónsdóttir. It specialises in charcoal-grilled dishes, starters to share, wraps and desserts. Eyravegur 8, 800 Selfoss
• Miðbar Sportbar sports bar
  Sports bar in central Selfoss showing live sport, with late opening on Friday and Saturday nights. Eyravegur 1, 800 Selfoss
• Mjólkurbúið Food Hall street food · Est. 2021
  A lively food hall in the reconstructed Old Dairy at the heart of the new town centre, with eight kitchens from Thai and dim sum to Neapolitan pizza, tacos and a bistro. Eyravegur 1, 800 Selfoss
• Risið Vínbar wine bar
  A wine and cocktail bar tucked on the upper floor of the Old Dairy building, open late from Thursday to Saturday. Eyravegur 1, 800 Selfoss
• Riverside Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar
  À la carte restaurant and lounge bar at Hotel Selfoss with views over the Ölfusá river; open to the public daily with happy hour 16–18. Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss
• Tryggvaskáli fine dining
  Fine dining in Selfoss' first house, built in 1890 for the bridge workers, with antique-filled rooms overlooking the river and a menu built on Icelandic ingredients. Selfoss
• Þrastalundur restaurant
  Roadside restaurant by the Sog river on the way to the Golden Circle, serving pizza, seafood soup and steaks, with a small shop. Þrastalundur, Grímsnes, 805 Selfoss

• Aldan Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Aldan
  Restaurant at the family-run Hótel Aldan near Seyðisfjörður's Rainbow Street. It cooks a modern Nordic and European menu from local, sustainable ingredients, mostly from the Eastfjords. Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður
• Kaffi Lára – El Grillo Bar bar
  The village's café-bar on the main street, a relaxed spot for coffee by day and a beer in the evening. Norðurgata 3, 710 Seyðisfjörður
• Norð Austur Sushi & Bar seafood · at Hótel Aldan
  A summer-only sushi bar in Hotel Aldan serving modern sushi made from fish caught in the surrounding fjords; booking ahead is wise. Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður
• Sirkus Café Bar (Seyðisfjörður) café & bar
  Quirky café-bar in Seyðisfjörður with good coffee and small bites by day and cold beer and cocktails into the night, plus scarves for sale. Austurvegur 18–26, 710 Seyðisfjörður
• Skaftfell Bistro restaurant
  Set in the Skaftfell art centre, this bistro reimagines traditional Icelandic food with local fish and farm produce, surrounded by art including a corner honouring Dieter Roth. Austurvegur 42, 710 Seyðisfjörður

• Hannes Boy restaurant
  A characterful marina restaurant with timber beams, chandeliers and barrel furniture, looking straight out over the boats.
• Kaffi Rauðka café & bar · Est. 2011
  A bright red harbour house serving lunches, cakes and smørrebrød by day and coffee drinks and cocktails later, with summer concerts outside.
• Segull 67 Brewery brewery taproom
  A family-run craft brewery in a former fish-freezing plant on the harbour, where you can taste the house beers at the bar or join a brewery tour. Vetrarbraut 8–10, 580 Siglufjörður
• Siglunes Restaurant restaurant · at Hotel Siglunes
  The candlelit dining room of Hotel Siglunes has made a name for Moroccan and North African cooking, an unexpected treat at the top of Iceland.
• Sunna restaurant · at Sigló Hótel
  Sigló Hótel's harbourside restaurant pairs fjord and marina views with a lobby bar for an evening drink. Snorragata 3, 580 Siglufjörður
• Torgið restaurant
  Casual harbour-view restaurant in Siglufjörður serving pizza, burgers, cod and shrimp, with local Segull 67 beer. Gránugata 23, 580 Siglufjörður

• Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  150-seat hotel restaurant beneath Hvannadalshnúkur with a menu inspired by Öræfi and a design echoing Vatnajökull and Jökulsárlón; hotel bar. Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi
• Frost Restaurant Fjallsárlón restaurant
  Self-service buffet restaurant at Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon with soup, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes; a warm-up stop after the boat tours. Fjallsárlón, 785 Öræfi
• Hotel Skaftafell hotel restaurant & bar
  Hotel at Freysnes near Skaftafell with a 90–100 seat restaurant and a fully licensed upstairs bar looking out on Vatnajökull. Freysnes, 785 Öræfi
• Hótel Smyrlabjörg hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel off Route 1 in Suðursveit, 34 km east of Jökulsárlón, with a relaxed restaurant (about 11:30–20:30) and a bar with wines and beers. Smyrlabjörg, Suðursveit, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði
• Þórbergssetur & Hali Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant at Hali Country Hotel, sharing a building with the Þórbergur Þórðarson cultural centre; serves lamb from the farm, Arctic char and lamb soup between Jökulsárlón and Höfn. Hali, Suðursveit, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði

• Harbour Restaurant & Bar restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar at the harbour in the fishing village of Skagaströnd. Hafnarlóð 7, 545 Skagaströnd
• Hólanes Restaurant & Bar restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar in Skagaströnd known for well-prepared local fish and a lively atmosphere late in the evening. Hólanesvegur 11, 545 Skagaströnd

• Hótel Djúpavík hotel restaurant & bar
  Historic hotel in the remote herring-factory village of Djúpavík on Strandir; its cosy dining room serves local lamb and fish, with concerts held in the old factory. Djúpavík, 524 Árneshreppur
• Hótel Laugarhóll hotel restaurant & bar
  Country hotel in Bjarnarfjörður on Strandir with a buffet of traditional Icelandic food in the evening, a bar and the warm Gvendarlaug pool next door. Laugarhóll, Bjarnarfjörður, 510 Hólmavík
• Malarkaffi restaurant
  Family-run restaurant at the Malarhorn guesthouse in Drangsnes with fjord views, known for very fresh fish of the day, fish soup and homemade cheesecake. Drangsnes, 520 Drangsnes

• ★ Sjávarpakkhúsið seafood
  A harbour-view restaurant in a restored timber house that once packed seafood, cooking only Breiðafjörður fish and shellfish with cocktails made from house syrups. Hafnargata 2, 340 Stykkishólmur
• Fosshotel Stykkishólmur Restaurant restaurant · at Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
  The hotel restaurant overlooks the town and harbour and keeps it simple with Breiðafjörður produce such as mussels, scallops, fresh fish and seaweed. Borgarbraut 8, 340 Stykkishólmur
• Narfeyrarstofa restaurant · Est. 2000
  Stykkishólmur's oldest restaurant, set in a 1908 house in the old town, serving local seafood, lamb and Breiðafjörður blue mussels. Aðalgata 3, 340 Stykkishólmur
• Sjávarborg Café café & bar
  Harbour-front café and guesthouse in Stykkishólmur with simple, fresh local food, a bar and views over the harbour; mainly open March–October. Hafnargata 4, 340 Stykkishólmur
• Skipper restaurant & bar
  Small, cosy bar-restaurant in Stykkishólmur known for creative burgers such as a lamb burger with mint jelly, plus fish & chips and cold beer. Þvervegur 2, 340 Stykkishólmur

• Fisherman Café & Restaurant restaurant
  Café and restaurant of the Fisherman guesthouse in the fishing village of Suðureyri, serving catch of the day, fish & chips and local beer; base for seafood-tasting tours. Aðalgata 14–16, 430 Suðureyri

• Hópið pub
  Old-style local bar and pizza restaurant in Tálknafjörður with burgers, pizza and smoked trout, free pool and darts; a hangout for locals. Hrafnadalsvegur 3, 460 Tálknafjörður

• Hótel Varmahlíð Restaurant hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant of Hótel Varmahlíð in the Skagafjörður village of Varmahlíð, serving evening meals such as well-cooked meat dishes, plus breakfast. Laugavegur, 560 Varmahlíð

• Hjá Góðu Fólki café
  Greenhouse café-bistro near Vegamót using herbs, edible flowers and vegetables from its own garden in fish soup, homemade pizza, salads and layered cakes. Syðra-Lágafell, 342 Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppur
• Hlaðan Restaurant – Miðhraun hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar at family-run Miðhraun Lava Resort on south Snæfellsnes, open year-round since 2026; bar open to passers-by with happy hour and cocktails. Miðhraun 2, 342 Stykkishólmur
• Hótel Snæfellsnes restaurant
  Hotel at the Vegamót crossroads (formerly Rjúkandi) with a café serving coffee and cakes by day and a restaurant with lamb soup and catch of the day in the evening. Vegamót, 342 Stykkishólmur (Snæfellsnes)

• Canton restaurant
  Family-run Chinese restaurant in Heimaey that also serves fish & chips made with locally caught fish. Strandvegur 49, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Einsi Kaldi seafood · at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
  Seafood-focused cooking from local chef Einar Björn Árnason on the ground floor of Hotel Vestmannaeyjar, light at lunch and more ambitious at dinner. Vestmannabraut 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• GOTT restaurant · Est. 2013
  A family-run island restaurant known for wholesome, seasonal food and fresh local fish, which inspired a series of best-selling cookbooks. Bárustígur 11, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Kráin restaurant
  Cosy local restaurant in central Heimaey known for fish & chips, with beer and outdoor seating. Bárustígur 1, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Næs restaurant · Est. 2022
  Chef Gísli Matt's summer restaurant of shareable plates built on local ingredients, with cocktails and natural wine; open June to mid-September. Strandvegur 79, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Prýði café & bar
  Cosy café and wine bar in Heimaey decorated with books and black-and-white photos, serving coffee, Baileys cappuccino, wine and drinks. Vestmannabraut 30, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Tanginn restaurant
  A casual harbourside restaurant with views over the boats, serving fresh fish, burgers and salads. Básaskersbryggja 8, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• The Brothers Brewery brewery taproom · Est. 2012
  The island's own craft brewery, started by a group of friends, with a relaxed year-round brewpub and rooms upstairs that have their own beer tap. Vestmannaeyjar
• The Puffin (Lundinn) pub
  Classic, no-frills pub in Heimaey known as the original Puffin bar, with darts, pool and 70s–80s music; open every night. Kirkjuvegur 21, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Vigtin Bakhús café
  Bakery-café by the ferry harbour in Heimaey with plenty of seating, coffee and pastries such as bread pudding and pretzels; handy before the ferry. Strandvegur 30, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Vöruhúsið restaurant · Est. 2024
  Family-run restaurant in Heimaey with a varied menu for all ages, a children's corner and a large south-facing outdoor area. Skólavegur 1, 900 Vestmannaeyjar

• Kim Yong Wings restaurant & bar
  Small restaurant and bar in Vogar serving chicken wings, Korean-style dishes and pizza, with drinks and takeout. Tjarnargata 26, 190 Vogar

• Hótel Tangi hotel restaurant & bar
  Vopnafjörður's main hotel by the harbour in the town centre, with a restaurant and bar on the ground floor; dinner served 17:00–20:00. Hafnarbyggð, 690 Vopnafjörður

• ★ Berg Restaurant restaurant · at Hótel Vík í Mýrdal
  The restaurant and bar of Hótel Vík í Mýrdal, a short walk from Vík's black sand beach, with an à la carte menu of local produce. Arctic char, lamb and scallops feature often. Klettsvegur 1-5, 870 Vík, Iceland
• Black Beach Restaurant restaurant
  Restaurant right at Reynisfjara black-sand beach, built in basalt-column style, serving soup, fish & chips, burgers and cakes. Reynisfjara, Reynishverfisvegur, 871 Vík
• Black Crust Pizzeria restaurant
  A casual, cosy pizzeria on the main road through Vík. Austurvegur 16, 870 Vík
• Drangar at Hótel Kría hotel restaurant & bar
  Hótel Kría's Drangar restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine with a modern twist, alongside a cocktail bar with daily happy hour 16–18. Sléttuvegur 12-14, 870 Vík
• Halldórskaffi restaurant
  Relaxed café-restaurant in Vík serving Icelandic lamb soup, grilled Arctic char, burgers, pizza and homemade cakes. Víkurbraut 28, 870 Vík
• Hotel Katla Restaurant restaurant & bar · at Hotel Katla by Keahotels
  Restaurant at Hotel Katla, just east of Vík, with an evening buffet of Icelandic dishes such as roast lamb and gravlax and an à la carte menu. The bar is open year-round. Höfðabrekka, 871 Vík
• Smiðjan Brugghús brewery taproom · Est. 2017
  A microbrewery and burger joint in an old warehouse in central Vík, with its own beers on tap and brewery tours by booking. Sunnubraut 15, 870 Vík
• Ströndin Pub pub
  A modern pub by the black beach with ocean views, daily fresh fish, Icelandic lamb and a good range of Icelandic beers and spirits. Vík
• Suður-Vík restaurant
  A long-standing favourite set in a house on the hill above the village, regularly ranked among the best places to eat in Vík. Suðurvíkurvegur 1, 870 Vík

• Grös Bistró – Hótel Skúlagarður restaurant
  Summer bistro at Hótel Skúlagarður in Kelduhverfi, near Ásbyrgi, open June to September. Skúlagarður, Kelduhverfi, 671 Kópasker
• Skerjakolla café
  Village shop in Kópasker with a small restaurant and café-bar serving burgers, pizza, pan-fried salmon and full breakfasts. Bakkagata 10, 670 Kópasker

• Dokkan Brugghús brewery taproom · Est. 2017
  The Westfjords' first craft brewery, a small family business with a taproom and kitchen in the harbour area. Sindragata 14, 400 Ísafjörður
• Edinborg Bistró café & bar
  A bistro, café and bar in the Edinborg cultural house by the harbour, serving Icelandic dishes, coffee and cake, and drinks. Aðalstræti 7, 400 Ísafjörður
• Heimabyggð café
  Lively café in the heart of Ísafjörður with sourdough bread, yogurt bowls, cakes and good coffee, plus occasional events. Aðalstræti 22b, 400 Ísafjörður
• Húsið café & bar
  Ísafjörður café, restaurant and bar listed by Visit Westfjords under cafés, restaurants and pubs. Hrannargata 2, 400 Ísafjörður
• Jötunn restaurant
  Cosy, library-style restaurant in Arnardalur just outside Ísafjörður serving sushi, ribs, tacos and tuna dishes with a good drinks selection. Arnardalur, 401 Ísafjörður
• Logn Restaurant & Bar restaurant · at Hotel Ísafjörður
  A newer restaurant and bar on the ground floor of Hotel Ísafjörður with a varied menu, a lounge, house gin drinks and a daily happy hour. Silfurtorg 2, 400 Ísafjörður
• Tjöruhúsið seafood
  A family-run fish restaurant in an old tar house in the historic Neðstikaupstaður quarter, with no fixed menu, just the day's catch served in pans; book a few days ahead. Neðstikaupstaður, 400 Ísafjörður

• Hvanndalir Lodge hotel restaurant & bar
  A small luxury lodge in the heart of Ólafsfjörður, ringed by mountains, with a fine-dining restaurant, a wine room and a spa with an outdoor hot tub. Aðalgata 14, 625 Ólafsfjörður
• Höllin restaurant
  Busy pizza and fish restaurant in Ólafsfjörður with pizza buffets, fish & chips, salt cod and burgers, plus wine. Hafnargata 16, 625 Ólafsfjörður
• Kaffi Klara café
  Friendly café and guesthouse in Ólafsfjörður with good coffee and a lunch buffet of house-made soup, quiche, meat pie, salad and bread. Strandgata 2, 625 Ólafsfjörður

• Gilbakki Kaffihús café
  Charming café in Hellissandur known for fish soup, meringue cake and good coffee; it was voted best café in West Iceland in 2019. Gilbakki, 360 Hellissandur
• Matarlist restaurant
  Highly rated restaurant in Ólafsvík serving very fresh seafood, fish soup, monkfish, beef tartare and 12-hour braised lamb; booking recommended. Grundarbraut 2, 355 Ólafsvík
• Mural Restaurant & Bar hotel restaurant & bar
  Restaurant and bar inside Adventure Hotel Hellissandur, serving a varied menu built on local produce; family-friendly with kids' menu. Open year-round. Klettsbúð 9, 360 Hellissandur
• Sker Restaurant restaurant & bar
  Cosy restaurant in the heart of Ólafsvík with sea views, a varied menu, weekday lunch buffet and a daily happy hour. Ólafsbraut 19, 355 Ólafsvík
• The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre live music venue
  Social hostel and culture centre in a recycled fish factory in Rif, with a bar and musical performances. Hafnargata 16, Rif, 360 Hellissandur

• KEX Þingeyri hotel restaurant & bar
  Small design hotel in Þingeyri from the KEX team whose restaurant and bar uses local ingredients in a creative menu; part café, part pub in feel. Hafnarstræti 7, 470 Þingeyri
• Simbahöllin café
  Café in a restored old shop in Þingeyri known for Belgian waffles, cakes and soups, with its own cookbook and evening dishes such as lamb tagine in summer. Fjarðargata 5, 470 Þingeyri

• ★ Northern Lights Bar & Silfra Restaurant hotel bar · at ION Adventure Hotel
  A glass-walled bar perched over a lava-and-moss valley near Lake Þingvellir, paired with Silfra, a restaurant built around slow food and local produce. A natural stop for a nightcap while watching for the aurora. ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir við Þingvallavatn, 801 Selfoss, Iceland

• Heima Bistro restaurant
  Friendly bistro in Þorlákshöfn known for dill-battered fish & chips, soups and coffee, and for careful gluten-free and allergy-safe cooking. Selvogsbraut 4, 815 Þorlákshöfn
• Thai Sakhon restaurant
  Thai restaurant in Þorlákshöfn with generous portions of curries, basil chilli chicken and beef salad. Selvogsbraut 41, 815 Þorlákshöfn

• Holtið Kitchen Bar restaurant & bar
  Kitchen and bar run by Guesthouse Lyngholt in Þórshöfn on Langanes, serving local fish and lamb, soups and salads; the bar is open late on weekends. Langanesvegur 16, 680 Þórshöfn

• ★ Húsavík Öl brewery taproom · Húsavík · Est. 2017
  A small brewery in an old milk factory in Iceland's whale-watching capital, where the brewers enjoy experimenting across styles. Known especially for inventive fruit sours. Héðinsbraut 4, 640 Húsavík
• Austri Brugghús brewpub · Egilsstaðir · Est. 2017
  East Iceland microbrewery sharing premises with Askur Taproom and its wood-fired pizzeria in Egilsstaðir. Beers are named after local landmarks and some use unusual local ingredients such as Icelandic-grown wasabi. Fagradalsbraut 25, 700 Egilsstaðir
• Beljandi Brugghús brewery taproom · Breiðdalsvík · Est. 2017
  Named after a waterfall in Breiðdalur, this village brewery occupies an old slaughterhouse in a fjord hamlet of about 140 people. Its bar counter is famously built from old Icelandic coins. Sólvellir 23A, 760 Breiðdalsvík
• Bjórsetur Íslands brewery · Hólar
  The Icelandic Beer Center is a tiny non-profit nano-brewery and pub at the historic Hólar bishopric, brewing a few hundred litres a year in a university basement. A quirky, very local stop in Hjaltadalur valley. Hólar í Hjaltadal, 551 Sauðárkrókur
• Bruggsmiðjan Kaldi / The Beer Spa brewery · Árskógssandur · Est. 2006
  Iceland's first craft brewery, brewing Czech-style lagers with Czech ingredients and spring water from the Eyjafjörður mountains. Next door, the Beer Spa lets you soak in tubs of young beer, hops and yeast with a tap within reach. Öldugata 22, 621 Árskógssandur (Dalvíkurbyggð)
• Dokkan Brugghús brewery taproom · Ísafjörður · Est. 2017
  The first brewery in the Westfjords, set in a harbourside warehouse in Ísafjörður, with beers named after local landmarks and a red ale brewed with seaweed. Sindragata 14, 400 Ísafjörður
• Eimverk Distillery distillery · Garðabær · Est. 2009
  Family-run distillery making spirits from 100% Icelandic ingredients, best known for Flóki, which it calls Iceland's first single malt whisky. Tours end with a tasting of its whiskies and gins. Lyngás 13, 210 Garðabær
• Galdur Brewery brewery taproom · Hólmavík · Est. 2023
  A community-owned brewery on the Strandir coast, owned by dozens of local shareholders, whose lagers take their names and spirit from the region's sorcery folklore. Brewed with Strandir's mineral-rich water and no added sugar. Norðurfjara, 510 Hólmavík
• Gæðingur brewery taproom · Kópavogur · Est. 2011
  Founded on a farm in Skagafjörður as one of Iceland's earliest microbreweries, Gæðingur moved to Kópavogur in 2018. Its owners also opened Reykjavík's first dedicated craft-beer bar, Micro Bar. Nýbýlavegur 8, 200 Kópavogur
• Hella Bjór brewery · Hella
  A small brewery and beer shop on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river in Hella, brewing a compact range of lagers and a hazy IPA. It shares its premises with Öldur meadery. Rangárbakki 2, 850 Hella
• Horn Brewery brewery taproom · Höfn
  Höfn's craft brewery, brewing with Vatnajökull glacier water and linked to Heppa restaurant by the harbour. True to the lobster town, one of its beers is a lobster stout. Heppuvegur 6, 780 Höfn
• Jón Ríki Brewery brewpub · Hólmur (near Höfn)
  A family-run farm restaurant and microbrewery in a converted tractor shed at Hólmur, with views of three glaciers on a clear day and seasonal food from the farm's own produce. Hólmur, 781 Höfn
• KHB Brugghús brewery taproom · Borgarfjörður eystri · Est. 2020
  Brewery and distillery in an 1897 former co-op store in remote Borgarfjörður eystri, near the Hafnarhólmi puffin colony. Czech-style lagers named after local elf and ghost tales, plus gin and Icelandic 'landi' moonshine. Gamla Kaupfélagið, 720 Borgarfjörður Eystri
• Lady Brewery brewery · Reykjavík
  A female-led Reykjavík brewery whose playfully named beers tell stories, with recipes drawing on Icelandic foraging such as arctic thyme and birch. Grandagarður 93, 101 Reykjavík
• Litla Brugghúsið brewery · Garður · Est. 2020
  The first brewery on the Reykjanes peninsula, started by three friends in Garður who turned a homebrewing hobby into a business. Mostly lagers, with the odd bold porter. Iðngarðar 9, 250 Garður
• Malbygg brewery taproom · Reykjavík
  An experimental Reykjavík brewery in Skútuvogur, admired for its hop-forward IPAs and eye-catching can art. The taproom pours its own beers alongside choice imports. Skútuvogur 1h, 104 Reykjavík
• Mývatn Öl brewpub · Mývatn · Est. 2022
  The house brewery of the family-run Sel-Hótel by Lake Mývatn, with beers named after natural features of the area. Its signature IPA is made with the local rye bread baked in geothermal heat. Skútustaðir 2, 660 Mývatn
• Segull 67 Brewery brewery taproom · Siglufjörður
  A three-generation family brewery in a converted fish factory in the old herring town of Siglufjörður, near the Herring Era Museum. Its name nods to a compass needle pointing north and a family lucky number. Vetrarbraut 8-10, 580 Siglufjörður
• Smiðjan Brugghús brewpub · Vík · Est. 2017
  A brewpub in an old warehouse in Vík with views of Reynisfjall, run by a group of family and friends. Hearty burgers, wings and ribs braised in their own milk stout pair with fresh house beer. Sunnubraut 15, 870 Vík
• The Brothers Brewery brewpub · Vestmannaeyjar · Est. 2012
  Started by friends homebrewing on Heimaey, this relaxed island brewpub serves its own beers, some made with local touches like dulse seaweed. Rooms above the bar even come with their own beer tap. Bárustígur 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
• Ög Natúra brewery · Hafnarfjörður
  A small Hafnarfjörður producer making beer and wine from wild Icelandic ingredients without additives, such as hand-picked blueberries and crowberries. Hólshraun 5, 220 Hafnarfjörður
• Öldur meadery · Hella
  Calling itself Iceland's first and only meadery, Öldur moved from Reykjavík to Hella and makes honey wines using Icelandic ingredients where possible. Drop in for a tasting of classic and light meads. 850 Hella
• Ölverk brewpub · Hveragerði · Est. 2017
  Family-run pizzeria and brewery in the hot-spring town of Hveragerði, where both the brewhouse and the wood-fired oven run on geothermal energy. A natural stop after the Reykjadalur hot-river hike. Breiðumörk 2, 810 Hveragerði
• Ölvisholt Brugghús brewery · Hafnarfjörður · Est. 2007
  Founded in 2007 by two farmers in an old dairy barn near Selfoss, Ölvisholt was one of Iceland's craft beer pioneers and exports abroad. The brewery moved to Hafnarfjörður in 2023. Grandatröð 4, 220 Hafnarfjörður