In the heart of Reykjavik’s historic Vesturbær neighborhood lies a quaint and cozy gem within the Local 101 hotel, offering a unique blend of Icelandic culture and hospitality. At the helm of this charming bar and its accompanying hotel are Alma Bremond and her partner, David Siklos. Litli Barinn is one of my partners. If you sign up for my newsletter, you will receive a discount code of 15% off food and drinks at Litli Barinn. Litli Barinn isn’t just a bar; it’s a cultural hub where guests can immerse themselves in the local scene, savoring a selection of fine wines, Icelandic beers, and non ..read more

The latest food hall to open in Reykjavik is the Hafnartorg Gallery. Situated near the Harpa and the brand new five-star Reykjavik Edition Hotel, the Gallery Hafnartorg fits its swanky newly developed area with stylish decor and a great selection of shops and restaurants. I have not visited the shops at Gallery Hafnartorg. I am more of a food and beer guy than a shopper! The hustle and bustle of Gallery HafnartorgUpgrade from the gravel parking lot To put it mildly, the new Hafnartorg district in the Reykjavik city center is a major upgrade. The area used to be a derelict and windswept gravel ..read more

Reykjavik is famous for its vibrant nightlife. There are loads of places that play all the latest music loud. They are filled with trendy people having the time of their life. I, however, absolutely detest this. Loud nightclubs and bars are just annoying to me, and I dislike intensely being around many drunk people. I want to sit down with a nice beer and have an intelligent conversation. Fortunately, a few bars in central Reykjavik are close to each other and combine beer from microbreweries and a cozy atmosphere. Yes, I am a terrible snob and heavily into micro-brewed beer. And for a country ..read more

Ýmir Björgvin Arthursson is a great friend of mine and probably the best culinary guide in Iceland. He is one of these authentic people who have a true passion for what they do. I am happy to report that we have joined forces so if you head to his web site, and use the promo code ´STUCK´ when you book the tour you get 10% discount off the acclaimed Reykjavik Food & Wine Tour. This tour has 116 reviews on Trip Advisor and I am not surprised that it has a full house and that it has been featured in National Geographic Magazine. Everybody who reviewed it has given this Icelandic culinary ..read more

I love combinations. Like Oreo and ice cream, red wine and cheese, beer and pizza. Or perhaps beer and spa! If you fancy that combination, you are in luck. The Beer Spa opened last summer near the lovely town of Akureyri and it has been a big hit. We tried to book there last summer but it was completely full. Book the Beer Spa and support Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine To be honest it was a factor that we did not want to be driving ourselves and wanted to hitch a ride with my brother who is always busy working. The beer spa is supplied by the nearby by Kaldi brewery, which makes fantastic cr ..read more

The Golden Circle is full of must see places as you can see on our Golden Circle road trip plan. If you are looking for a restaurant that is family friendly and wholesome, I would look no further than Friðheimar restaurant. Right on the Golden Circle Friðheimar is located on the Golden Circle, in the village of Reykholt. The current owners are Knútur Rafn Ármann and Helena Hermundardóttir. Knútur and Helena started to build up Friðheimar back in 1995. Their focus has always been on growing tomatoes in an environmentally friendly way and demonstrating the skill and beauty of the Icelandic horse ..read more

Looking for a great restaurant in Iceland? Well, there is a Westman Island restaurant which fits that description. [amazon_link asins=’0714868728,174270879X,1849498598,0714859036,1607746107,B00RY3XBO8,1849756546,0714872377,1607744988′ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’stuckinicelan-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’22d1aaa9-ae2c-11e8-9784-db4acddad5e1′] Once it was rather a daunting task to travel to the Westman Islands, a cluster of islands south of Iceland. Travel would include an hour’s drive to Þorlákshöfn and a 4 hour of sailing. Icelanders didn´t go there very often (or land crabs, as the We ..read more

Stuck in Iceland went to Akureyri, the jewel of the north over the Easter weekend. Akureyri has a lot to offer, endless opportunities for outdoor activities, a vibrant culture scene and some good restaurants. Some were a disappointment this time around, but two new ones really impressed us. The legendary Indian curry hut has been relocated and has a new name: Indian Curry House. Now they have seating but it used to be takeaway only. It delivers on solid curries, poppadoms and naan bread. We also found our new favorite café in Akureyri. Excellent Food But the real find this time around was a lo ..read more

Confession time is here and I admit that I  have a sweet tooth. So for me, it was both a blessing and a curse when (Website / Facebook page) opened. Reykjavik,  and Iceland in general, have plenty of nice bakeries and cafés. But there is something extra special about the simple carbs that Brauð og Co offers. In my opinion, they have the best pastry in Reykjavik. And no this is not an ad. I have no affiliation with Brauð & Co. I just happened to walk past their bakery in downtown Reykjavik this morning and got myself a good cup of coffee and some amazing piece of sugary lovel ..read more