Reykjavík Grapevine - jun. 2023, Side 34

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WORDS Grapevine Drinking
Club
IMAGE Art Bicnick
There are bars the es-
teemed panel of our Best Of Rey-
kjavík sister magazine singled out as
the best in their respective catego-
ries, then there are the places the
Grapevine’s staff members go to
when looking to wet their respec-
tive whistles. Is there overlap? Are
the Best Of Reykjavík winners the
preferred watering holes of thirsty
journos?

Here’s where Grapevine gets their
drink on.
SKÚLI
Aðalstræti 9, 101 Reykjavík
Skúli is conveniently located near
Grapevine HQ, making it a great
spot to unwind with a pint or two af-
ter a busy print week. The pub offers
a fantastic selection of craft beers,
which is ideal for those, like my-
self, who have come to appreciate
a good IPA or the occasional gose
after years of drinking cheap lagers.
I recently had the pleasure of trying
their mango sour, and it was truly ex-
ceptional. The few sips I had are still
lingering in my memory, and I can’t
wait to go back for another taste. IZ
RÖNTGEN
Hverfisgata 12
These days I try avoid bars at all
cost, because I’m a misanthrope
and a hermit. A hater, if you will. But
if I must leave my house to consume
alcohol, I’ll head to Röntgen be-
cause they have the nicest, cutest
staff who have gone above and be-
yond to make me the best dirty mar-
tinis I’ve ever had (filthy martinis, in
fact.) Also the upper floor looks like
the Black Lodge in Twin Peaks. RX
12 TÓNAR
Skólavörðustígur 15
To me, 12 Tónar is more than a bar
– it’s a community. When I go there,
I try to attend one of their events,
especially their DJ nights. Whether
I’m feeling pro or anti-social, there’s
guaranteed good vibes in the refuge
of 12 Tónar. JB
APÉRO VÍNBAR
Laugavegur 20b
When I’m feeling thirsty, my go-to
has been Apéro. Admittedly, I am a
creature of habit, so it’s comforting
that the friendly faces behind the
bar know my wine of choice. But
it’s also nice to go to a place where
the staff is both knowledgeable and
approachable, so if I ever did want to
stray from my standard order, I know
I’m in for a solid recc. Apéro is a
great place to chat with a friend over
several glasses of wine, or to just
sit and scroll, enjoying your vino in
solitude. Bonus points for the olives.
Apéro has really nice olives. CF
Drinking Drink Where The
Locals Drink
Grapevine staffers share their personal favourite watering holes