Wine & drink in Iceland
Including Reykjavík Craft Beer Quarter. On the map.
The vibe
Sharing a round in the capital feels remarkably unpretentious, fueled by a booming craft beer scene and warming local spirits infused with native herbs. Weekends bring a lively, social hum as locals pack cozy neighborhood pubs and minimalist taprooms well into the night. It is an entirely accessible drinking culture where visitors easily strike up conversations at the bar without tourist-trap pricing or stiff tastings.
Reykjavík Craft Beer Quarter, Capital Region
Capital Region
Matt Riggott from Reykjavík, Iceland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Reykjavík's downtown center hosts a vibrant craft beer culture centered around innovative local microbreweries pouring unique brews infused with Icelandic botanicals, geothermal-heated water, and local whey. Visitors can explore a dense strip of taprooms and specialized beer bars showcasing the country's thriving post-prohibition brewing renaissance.
Access. Easily walkable throughout downtown Reykjavík along streets like Laugavegur and Hverfisgata.
Notes. Alcohol is heavily taxed in Iceland; visiting during local happy hour times is recommended.