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Food & drink in Akureyri

Akureyri has a surprisingly lively food and drink scene, from cosy cafés and craft-beer bars to excellent restaurants serving everything from fresh Icelandic seafood to international cuisine. Here are some of our favourite places in town.

( By occasion )

Our favourites – by occasion

Rather than choosing one “best” restaurant, we recommend different places depending on what you are looking for:

For a special evening

  • StrikiðGo for the views, the atmosphere and a memorable dinner overlooking Akureyri and the fjord.17 min on foot

For excellent seafood

  • Rub 23A great choice for fresh Icelandic seafood with an interesting Asian twist.16 min on foot

For a stylish dinner

  • Múlaberg Bistro & BarA sophisticated but relaxed setting for a good dinner followed by a drink.15 min on foot

For a romantic evening

  • EyjaContemporary, intimate and beautifully suited to a leisurely dinner for two.14 min on foot

For dinner & drinks in town

  • Centrum Kitchen & BarRight in the centre and a good all-round choice when you want dinner followed by drinks without changing location.17 min on foot

For families & groups

  • GreifinnA relaxed atmosphere and a broad menu make it an easy choice for families and larger groups.27 min on foot

For breakfast or brunch

  • Kaffi IlmurA cosy place to start the day slowly with coffee, breakfast and something homemade.18 min on foot

For coffee & something sweet

  • SykurverkPerfect when the important question is not whether to have cake, but which cake to choose.20 min on foot

For coffee in a beautiful setting

  • Kaffi LYSTCombine coffee or a light meal with a visit to Akureyri’s Botanical Garden.10 min on foot

For a local beer

  • R5 Micro BarA small, atmospheric spot with a good craft-beer selection.18 min on foot

For an evening drink

  • Múlaberg Bistro & BarA particularly nice choice when you fancy a cocktail or glass of wine in a more polished environment.15 min on foot

For something casual & lively

  • GötubarinnAn informal choice for drinks and a livelier night out in central Akureyri.16 min on foot

Every place on our list

Bars, cafés and restaurants, with the walk from our front door at Lækjargata 3.

Bars

Cafés

Restaurants

  8. GreifinnA relaxed and family-friendly restaurant with a wide-ranging menu and plenty of choice for groups.27 min2.0 km on foot

Please note that opening hours and seasonal availability can change, particularly outside the main summer season. We recommend checking directly with the venue before heading out. Walking times are measured by route from Lækjargata 3.

Akureyri Lodge 1R5 Micro Bar2Vamos & Fiesta – Einstök Beer Lounge3Götubarinn4Múlaberg Bistro & Bar5Leyni6Kaffi Ilmur7Kaffistofan8Café Berlin9Sykurverk10Kaffi LYST11Rub 2312Eyja13Strikið14Centrum Kitchen & Bar15Bautinn16North Restaurant17Majó – Food & Culture N 500 m
Choose a place in the list to find it on the map.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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