Íslenski Barinn
Scandinavian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Miðborg
"Impressive beer list and tasty grilled puffin."(4 Tips)
"Great Icelandic burger, very fresh with much vegetables"(2 Tips)
"Lobster dog was also very good."(2 Tips)
"Fantastic little bar, fun beer selections, decent food, cozy tables."(4 Tips)
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MatthiasApril 7, 2018Traditional 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.
Ralle IApril 16, 2020Visited 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
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Dimitra BouziouJune 29, 2016Good 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.
Christopher KlausApril 14, 2015Great 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 GrahamAugust 28, 2014Live 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 FJuly 28, 2019This 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 FJuly 28, 2019This 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.
ElifSeptember 25, 2017In 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 SosaMarch 27, 2023Try all the traditional Icelandic food. The puffin was tasty! Lobster dog was also very good.
Julia HoyerAugust 21, 2021The food is great ! Today is Saturday and was pretty full … we arrived at 21h and was able to get table but had line …
Gregory DalyFebruary 12, 2016Catch 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 ChanOctober 16, 2014The HusBjor (House Beer) is really good! Lobster Dog tastes like it sounds. A nice light snack.
Tania YoloJanuary 24, 2017Place to try Icelandic food and beer, they have a little bit of everything on the menu. Good service and cozy atmosphere
Brett DeWoodyMarch 19, 2019Huge selection of Icelandic beers, with a cozy bar to belly-up to on those long Icelandic winter nights.
Alexander MironenkoMay 4, 2018Very delicious! Beer is good and staff is very helpful. Fin whale in a jar is really good, but expect a small jar :)
Isil Emanet IsikDecember 27, 2018They have very good selection of local beers, we really liked Christmas special Ipa! Burgers are good too.
Viliam MihálikDecember 3, 2018Very good place to eat and drink. Great local food, drinks(local beers) and amazing staff.
Bruce FarmerMarch 25, 2017Check out happy hour and try the house beer, a dark lager that you can't get anywhere else!
Jesse HouwingApril 29, 2016Mink whale steak! And if you want to try fermented shark, this is a good place to try it.
Hery PotrMarch 4, 2018Came 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.
Martin ZürnFebruary 26, 2017Hier gibts Sólbert (Sítrus schmeckt mir am besten). Außerdem die isländische Spezialität Hákarl (fermentiertes Fleisch des Grönlandhais). Einfach eklig, aber muss man mal probiert haben. ;)
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 AM
+354 517 6767
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