Reykjavík Grapevine - okt. 2021, Blaðsíða 14

14The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 10— 2021
Bodega
T!sgata 9
If what you’re looking for is an ex-
perience drinking distinct wines
otherwise nearly impossible to get
ahold of in Iceland, Bodega, relative
newcomer and sister bar to local
treasure, Snaps, needs to be your
first stop. There’s no better place to
be on a sunny afternoon than sip-
ping a natural wine in the square
just outside the front door. But hey,
if it’s rainy, the inside’s no slouch
either. Serving you pure East-Vil-
lage-meets-Les-Deux-Magots vibes,
come here to get tantalised, trans-
ported and...maybe a little bit tipsy.
DT

Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
Laugavegur 27
Tucke d h a l f a f lo or b elow
Laugavegur, you’ll find the out-
wardly unassuming bar Vínstúkan
Tíu Sopar. Listen here, lighting is a
skill and Vínstúkan has found the
sweet spot—perfectly illuminat-
ing its cozy interior for first dates,
lowkey after-work drinks and every
kind of outing in between. For those
not in the know, if your bartend-
er ever says, “I’m actually a mind
reader”, know you’re about to have
an experience curated just for you.
Luckily, these connoisseurs come
through every time. DT
Port 9
Veghúsastígur 9
When asked if there was a wine list
to peruse, the bartender at Port 9
motioned to the wall of outward
facing bottles behind them and
said, “The wine list is what you see
here”—at once catering to oeno-
philes who love to choose their glass
based off the advice of a knowledge-
able bartender AND wine newbs
who just want what’s in that cool
looking bottle. That’s how it’s done.
This place feels accessible to those
hoping to expand a burgeoning
wine-interest while also making
those already in the know feel right
at home. DT
Mikki Refur
Hverfisgata 18
Fancy a glass of wine after watch-
ing a show at the National Theater?
You’re in luck, since one of the best
places to quench your thirst is lo-
cated just opposite the theater. Mik-
ki Refur works both as a café and
winebar, serving lunch and unpro-
cessed, natural wines. The warmth
of the interior feels like a much-
needed cozy hug during the colder
seasons here in the North. Pair the
good vibes with a glass of funky or-
ange, and let yourself become one
with the mellow atmosphere. RH
Röntgen
Hverfisgata 12
If rustic, tavern-like milieu is what
you’re looking for in a wine bar, head
straight to Röntgen. Alongside great
cocktails and beers, the bar carries
a hefty amount of wines to satisfy
each palate, whether it’s red, white,
pink, bubbly, or natural that you
crave. Order a glass of whatever you
fancy, take a seat in the comfy sofas
by the windows, and enjoy the hazy
atmosphere. If your stay extends
longer than expected–which is like-
ly to happen, just so you know–you’ll
notice the music getting louder, and
you might even find yourself on the
dancefloor. RH
Cheers! Or skál, if you prefer
Best of Reykjavík
Sip, Sip, Hooray!
The Grapevine’s tried and true picks of our favourite wine
bars. Why, you ask? Well, wine not?
Words: The Grapevine Cork Crew Photo: Art Bicnick
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important cultural tradition in
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This book is a round trip around
the country, with thirty stops at
such places along the way.
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