Reykjavík Grapevine - maí 2020, Blaðsíða 28

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2020
28
Best Kept Secret
RVK Brewing Company
Skipholt 31
Yes, there is a bar on Skipholt, and yes, it is one that you need to
check out. The RVK Brewing Company has slid under the radar since
it opened, but now, we’re here to bring it out of the shadows. The
brewery and beer hall offers a varied list of brews, most of which
they make themselves locally. “It’s one of those places that you have
to know that it’s there because it’s so out of the way,” one panelist
explains. “But it’s excellent.”
Runner Up
Konsúlat Bar
Hafnarstræti 17-19
For after work drinks, the upscale
Konsúlat Bar is an unparalleled expe-
rience. “They have a great Happy Hour
between 16:00 and 18:00 with free su-
shi,” one panel member raves. They also
praised the decor—a cosy and fancy
mix perfect for sipping cocktails on.
Newcomer
12 Tónar Bar
Skólavörðustígur 15
Wait, we hear you ask, 12 Tónar—one
of Reykjavík’s most beloved record
stores—has a bar? Yes, it does, and it’s
a true hidden gem. C’mon, in what other
place can you dig through records
while sipping a beer?
Previous Winners
New Category!
Best Date Place
Hlemmur Mathöll
Laugavegur 107
Iceland’s first food hall is great for a
casual night out with your significant
other. There are plenty of people buzz-
ing around, giving it a relaxed, social
feeling, and there are plenty of op-
tions—grab some wine at Kröst, pizza
at Flatey, or a cocktail at SKÁL. Yes you’re
in public, but the buzz of the hall gives
you a certain privacy. Plus, if things get
steamy, you’re right next to the bus for
an easy ride home. Halló.
Runners-Up
Spánski Bar
Ingólfsstræti 8
So you’ve got a Tinder date and you’re
looking for a quiet locale where you
won’t run into your ex, best friend, or
baby daddy. Check out basement wine
bar Spánski—it’s dark, cosy and full of
delicious Spanish vino and tapas. Just
remember: No politics. No religion. No
weird childhood trauma stories.
Luna Flórens
Grandagarður 25
Part flower-child, part spiritual and with
a whole lot of whimsy thrown into the
mix, this cosy and hand-crafted bar is
so intimate it makes you wanna spend
the day musing about geodes and
tarot card readings. If you’re looking
to properly get to know a flame—one
you’re astrologically compatible with,
of course—grab a house cocktail, a
slice of vegan cake, and explore your
lunar cycle.
Previous Winners
New Category!
jungle.rvk
Austurstræti 9, 2. Floor
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
at selected N1
service stations
www.n1.is/en facebook.com/enneinn
Tank up at N1
on your way
round Iceland
With 95 locations around Iceland, N1 is
always nearby. Find your nearest location
and plan your trip at www.n1.is/en.
Iceland’s No. 1 Stop
COFFEE
& DONUT
Treat yourself!
burger
& fries
Classic comfort food
Meat soup
Traditional Icelandic meal
Buy prepaid
fuel cards
and fill up on
the go!
BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2020
Drinking
Why have just one happy hour
when you can have nine?