Reykjavík

Champagne city guide

Where to drink Champagne in Reykjavík?

Reykjavík is small enough that you can easily build a day around food and drinks, and the city has a surprisingly good restaurant and bar scene for its size. Champagne works particularly well here with the things Iceland does best – fresh seafood, Arctic char, scallops and other local ingredients.

You can keep it casual with a glass during the afternoon, find a bottle for dinner or make Champagne part of an evening out. The city is also a good place to explore Icelandic beer and spirits alongside your bubbles.

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One of the nice things about drinking Champagne in Reykjavík is how easy it is to combine it with the rest of the city. You can spend the morning exploring Hallgrímskirkja, the harbour or the city centre, stop for lunch and a glass of Champagne, then head out for a geothermal soak before dinner.

Food is where the local character really comes through. Iceland has no traditional wine-growing culture, but it has an abundance of ingredients that make sense with Champagne. Arctic char, langoustine, scallops, cod and other seafood are all worth looking for, especially if you want your Champagne experience to feel connected to where you actually are.

And Reykjavík is not only about fine dining. The city has food halls, casual restaurants, cocktail bars and smaller wine-focused places, so you don’t need to plan a formal evening just to enjoy a good bottle.

What else should I drink in Reykjavík?

Since Iceland isn’t a wine-growing country, this is a good opportunity to explore other local drinks instead. Icelandic craft beer has become a notable part of the modern drinking scene, while Brennivín, the traditional Icelandic spirit made from grain or potato and flavoured with caraway, is one of the country’s better-known drinks.

So Reykjavík gives you a fun little drinking contrast: Champagne with seafood one evening, Icelandic beer or Brennivín another.

If you find a great Champagne spot while exploring the city, add it to the Champagne Hunters map or comment on an existing place with your experience. That way someone else looking for Champagne in Reykjavík doesn’t have to start from scratch.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík good for Champagne?

Yes. Reykjavík has a strong restaurant and bar scene for a relatively small capital, and Champagne can be found in places ranging from restaurants and hotels to bars and wine-focused venues.

The Champagne Hunters map is the easiest way to see what is currently listed. If you visit somewhere already on the map, feel free to comment with an update about their Champagne selection or availability.

What food should I try with Champagne in Reykjavík?

Seafood is the obvious starting point. Arctic char, scallops, langoustine, cod and other local fish and shellfish all work naturally with Champagne.

For something particularly Icelandic, look beyond the obvious fine-dining combinations too. The country’s seafood-focused cuisine gives you plenty of ways to enjoy Champagne without making the meal overly formal.

What local drink should I try in Reykjavík?

Try an Icelandic craft beer if you want something easy and contemporary, or Brennivín if you want to taste something more traditionally Icelandic.

What is Brennivín?

Brennivín is a traditional Icelandic spirit made from grain or potato and flavoured with caraway. It is sometimes called Iceland’s national spirit and is particularly associated with traditional Icelandic food.

Does Reykjavík have a wine scene?

Yes, although Iceland obviously doesn’t have a local vineyard tradition. Reykjavík has restaurants, wine bars and other places with international wine lists, making the city the best place in Iceland to explore wine alongside its local food culture.

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