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Íslenski Barinn

Íslenski Barinn

Scandinavian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Miðborg
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    Whit M.
    "Impressive beer list and tasty grilled puffin."(4 Tips)
    Max M.
    "Great Icelandic burger, very fresh with much vegetables"(2 Tips)
    Lisa S.
    "Lobster dog was also very good."(2 Tips)
    Matthias
    "Traditional Icelandic food in a friendly, cosy bar also popular among..."(2 Tips)
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  • Matthias
    MatthiasApril 7, 2018
    Traditional Icelandic food in a friendly, cosy bar also popular among the locals. The pick of this place would be the Kjötsúpa - Icelandic meat soup - a hearty bowl of lamb soup with rye bread.
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    Dimitra BouziouJune 29, 2016
    Good value for money compared to other places in Reykjavic, good food and service, I just disagree with the concept of serving whale and puffin dishes.
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    Ralle IApril 16, 2020
    Visited when it was not busy, but this place is right in The city center, with generous portions and value for The money. The food was on The comfort food side and very delicious
  • Christopher K.heart icon on user image
    Christopher KlausApril 14, 2015
    Great bar with really nice bar keepers, had the icelandic burger and a solbert aldinbjör - great combination, one of the best shandies I ever tried. Reservation is recommended if you come around 9pm.
  • Swen G.
    Swen GrahamAugust 28, 2014
    Live music; and at least tonight the band is an awesome combination of Grant Green, Boz Scaggs & Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. Oh and the they have ALL the beer.
  • D F.
    D FJuly 28, 2019
    This place is in the league of it's own. The appetizer platter is filling for 2 people. House beer is magnificent. Lamb shank is melting in your mouth and if you still have space for dessert...
  • D F.
    D FJuly 28, 2019
    This place is in the league of it's own. The appetizer platter is filling for 2 people. House beer is magnificent. Lamb shank is melting in your mouth.
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    ElifSeptember 25, 2017
    In this expensive city this is a good place to try weird stuff like whale, puffin or shark meat. Crowded and cosy bar, definitely recommended 👍
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SosaMarch 27, 2023
    Try all the traditional Icelandic food. The puffin was tasty! Lobster dog was also very good.
  • Julia H.heart icon on user image
    Julia HoyerAugust 21, 2021
    The food is great ! Today is Saturday and was pretty full … we arrived at 21h and was able to get table but had line
  • Whit M.heart icon on user image
    Whit MaullNovember 26, 2016
    Impressive beer list and tasty grilled puffin.
  • Gregory D.heart icon on user image
    Gregory DalyFebruary 12, 2016
    Catch of the day was one of the best pieces of cod I've ever had. There was also a very talented pianist playing in the pub.
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom ChanOctober 16, 2014
    The HusBjor (House Beer) is really good! Lobster Dog tastes like it sounds. A nice light snack.
  • Tania Y.heart icon on user image
    Tania YoloJanuary 24, 2017
    Place to try Icelandic food and beer, they have a little bit of everything on the menu. Good service and cozy atmosphere
  • Brett D.heart icon on user image
    Brett DeWoodyMarch 19, 2019
    Huge selection of Icelandic beers, with a cozy bar to belly-up to on those long Icelandic winter nights.
  • Alexander M.
    Very delicious! Beer is good and staff is very helpful. Fin whale in a jar is really good, but expect a small jar :)
  • Isil E.heart icon on user image
    Isil Emanet IsikDecember 27, 2018
    They have very good selection of local beers, we really liked Christmas special Ipa! Burgers are good too.
  • Dani S.heart icon on user image
    Dani SApril 12, 2017
    Traditional Icelandic dishes and selection of homebrews. Nice place!
  • Viliam M.heart icon on user image
    Viliam MihálikDecember 3, 2018
    Very good place to eat and drink. Great local food, drinks(local beers) and amazing staff.
  • Greg S.heart icon on user image
    Greg S.December 9, 2015
    Holy cow, the whale entree is one of the best meals I've ever had!
  • Bruce F.
    Bruce FarmerMarch 25, 2017
    Check out happy hour and try the house beer, a dark lager that you can't get anywhere else!
  • Jesse H.heart icon on user image
    Jesse HouwingApril 29, 2016
    Mink whale steak! And if you want to try fermented shark, this is a good place to try it.
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    StephanieDecember 30, 2016
    Fantastic little bar, fun beer selections, decent food, cozy tables.
  • Swen G.
    Swen GrahamAugust 28, 2014
    Pro tip: this place has ALL the beers
  • Saxow B.heart icon on user image
    Saxow BoyAugust 23, 2019
    Classic burger, the whale in the Icelandic platter was too much..
  • Dany N.heart icon on user image
    Dany NeuhauserMay 12, 2016
    Fish and chips at its best...plus a big selection of beer
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike ScherzerJanuary 6, 2016
    Great food one of the better meals I have had lately.
  • Natalie V.heart icon on user image
    Natalie VApril 17, 2017
    Fun beer selection and the fish and chips were good
  • Max M.
    Max MalmDecember 27, 2014
    Great Icelandic burger, very fresh with much vegetables
  • Laia M.
    Laia MarquésJuly 31, 2015
    awesome burgers! and live music
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    JenkaMay 15
    Try the Kaldi beer and bun with slow cooked lamb.
  • Joachim K.heart icon on user image
    Joachim KeimSeptember 25, 2021
    Nice staff and value for the money.
  • Asja B.heart icon on user image
    Asja BaidakovskyAugust 7, 2015
    Vegan option and vegetarian option for burgers
  • Maria L.heart icon on user image
    Maria LJune 10, 2019
    The lobster hot dog is amazing!
  • Gabriela S.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela S.May 31, 2015
    The salmon tartar is to die for!!!! 😍
  • Jenna H.heart icon on user image
    Jenna HarrisFebruary 12, 2016
    Amazing food. Great veggie options!😁🐱
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SmithSeptember 26, 2015
    Best bar in Iceland
  • Brian T.heart icon on user image
    Brian T.September 10, 2017
    Get the Hakarl!
  • AAW207heart icon on user image
    AAW207September 12, 2019
    Lamb soup is so good
  • Friðþjófur Högni S.
    Great Hot dogs and craft beers
  • Steven K.heart icon on user image
    Steven KemloJuly 2, 2014
    Fish & Chips were good, but seemed salty to me.
  • Maureen L.
    Maureen LiwanagApril 30, 2016
    Minke Whale is the best thing here.
  • James H.
    James HodgsonMarch 25, 2019
    Best marinated whale
  • Hery P.
    Hery PotrMarch 4, 2018
    Came in, said hi, waited for 15 minutes for a menu in an empty restaurant, packed my things and left. Can be nice if you get served at all.
  • Barbora P.
    Barbora PrágerováJuly 27, 2014
    Take a look at the lightbulbs!:-)
  • Sveinn Fannar K.heart icon on user image
    Great burgers!
  • Reynir Örn Bachmann G.
    Check the housebeer
  • Kristján K.
    Kjötsúpan er frábær.
  • Martin Z.
    Martin ZürnFebruary 26, 2017
    Hier gibts Sólbert (Sítrus schmeckt mir am besten). Außerdem die isländische Spezialität Hákarl (fermentiertes Fleisch des Grönlandhais). Einfach eklig, aber muss man mal probiert haben. ;)
  • Domingo M.
    Domingo MoyanoJuly 8, 2016
    Sitio de música en directo, tranquilo agradable
    Upvoted Sep 21
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