Kramber
Miðborg, Reykjavík
Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Kramber is the Reykjavík pick for a quieter, wine-first evening rather than a loud bar crawl. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a clear reason to choose over more general drinks spots, especially for a date where conversation matters. Go earlier if the plan is two-person and low-friction.
About Kramber
Kramber is a venue in Iceland with a casual dress code and verified evening hours. The clearest confirmed recognition is Star Wine List (2026), but the verified record does not include a menu, price range, seat count, reservation policy, or service format. That means Kramber is easiest to understand through the details that are confirmed, rather than through assumptions about what the visit will feel like once you arrive.
Use the confirmed details to plan simply: Kramber is closed Monday and Sunday, opens at 3 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Those hours are the most reliable guide for deciding whether it belongs early in the evening, later in the night, or not at all on a given day. For another venue to compare while planning, consider 12 Tónar, or browse wider venue coverage.
Choose it when the verified hours and Star Wine List recognition fit the plan
Kramber's most useful confirmed planning signals are direct: casual dress, afternoon-to-late-evening opening from Tuesday through Saturday, later Friday and Saturday hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Taken together, those facts make it easier to place Kramber into an evening itinerary without relying on unverified claims about food, pricing, reservations, or the room itself. The casual dress code keeps the preparation straightforward, while the opening time of 3 PM gives some flexibility before the traditional late-night window begins.
For a simple plan, the timing matters more than any unconfirmed atmosphere claim. Tuesday through Thursday service ends at 11 PM, so Kramber fits best when the evening has a clear stop time or when it is only one part of a broader plan. Friday and Saturday service runs until 1 AM, which makes those nights the better verified fit for anyone comparing later options. If the night needs another comparison point, 12 Tónar is another option to consider.
Where it fits against other Iceland options
Pick Kramber when its verified schedule, casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition match the kind of stop you want in Iceland. Those are the details that can be used with confidence. If the plan depends on specific food, a particular style, a budget target, or group seating, check the venue's official channels before committing, because those details are not part of the verified record here. The absence of those details is not a negative claim about the venue; it simply means they should not be treated as confirmed planning information.
The short version: Kramber is best treated as a casual Iceland venue with confirmed evening hours and confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. It is most useful in planning when the day of the week and closing time already work for the evening, especially given the difference between Tuesday-through-Thursday hours and the later Friday-and-Saturday schedule. For other comparisons, consider options such as Bodega, Geiri Smart Bar, Kaffibarinn Bar, Lebowski Bar, or 12 Tónar.
Quick reference: Kramber is in Iceland, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday and Sunday, opens Tuesday through Saturday from 3 PM, is recognized by Star Wine List (2026). Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday close at 11 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend to 1 AM, making the verified schedule the simplest way to decide where it belongs in an Iceland evening plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Bergstaðastræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- facebook.com/Skolavordustigur/about
- Phone
- +354 869 7020
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kramber reads like a neighbourhood laboratory for northern-European drinking culture: a hybrid café by day and a wine-forward bar by early evening. It sits on a busy street corner in Reykjavík’s 101 district, anchored to local rhythms rather than tourist circuits. The room accommodates the slow pivot from morning espresso to evening glass, trading flashy nightlife energy for considered wine service. That positioning makes the place feel measured and urbane—sophisticated without being aloof—where the single-mindedness of a good glass of wine shapes the mood more than the hour on the clock.
Best For
Kramber is best for people who want something between a daytime café and a late-night bar. It suits morning coffee runs that can extend into leisurely afternoons, as well as early-evening after-work pours when the focus shifts to wine. Solo visitors and small groups find it comfortable because the format encourages lingering over drinks rather than rushing from one stop to the next. The address’s proximity to cultural institutions also makes it a convenient pause before or after a museum or gallery visit, especially in the quieter windows outside weekend late-night crowds.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue’s dual personality: order a straight espresso when you turn up in the morning and treat it as a proper coffee stop; return in the early evening and favour the wine-by-the-glass options, where the bar’s 'wine-forward' argument is clearest. The description explicitly notes skin-contact whites as part of that evening repertoire, so consider a glass of something textural and off-mainstream if it’s offered. The point here is the glass rather than the hour—pick items that showcase the wine programme rather than chasing late-night trends.
Planning details
Location
Bergstaðastræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kaffibarinn Bar, Notable alternative
- 12 Tónar, Notable alternative
- Geiri Smart Bar, Notable alternative
- Lebowski Bar, Notable alternative
- Bodega, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Kramber compares
Choose Kramber over Kaffibarinn Bar when wine is the point of the evening and the group is small. Kaffibarinn Bar is the safer direction for a livelier bar-night profile; Kramber is the more focused call for a two-person drink where the bottle or glass selection matters.
12 Tónar is the better cross-shop if the night should feel more casual and music-led, while Kramber is the cleaner choice for a date with less agenda. Geiri Smart Bar is more useful when the plan needs a hotel-bar-style fallback, especially for mixed groups that want an easier middle ground.
For late-night or bigger-group energy, Lebowski Bar and Bodega are more natural alternatives. Kramber is not the value play because of published deals or broad format; its value comes from a clearer wine focus and a calmer use case when the evening is built around conversation.
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Compare Kramber
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kramber | Iceland | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Kaffibarinn Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| 12 Tónar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Geiri Smart Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Lebowski Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Bodega | Reykjavík | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Kramber?
The verified record does not describe the crowd or atmosphere. Confirmed details are that Kramber has a casual dress code and is open Tue–Thu 3–11 PM and Fri–Sat 3 PM–1 AM, with Monday and Sunday closed.
Is the food good at Kramber?
The verified record does not include cuisine, menu, dishes, or food-service details. If food is central to your plan, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Is Kramber good for a date?
It may suit a simple casual outing if the hours work for your plan, but the verified record does not describe seating, atmosphere, or service style. The confirmed details are its casual dress code, evening hours, Star Wine List (2026) recognition.
Is Kramber good for groups?
The verified record does not include seat count, group policy, or reservation details. Check directly with the venue if you are planning for a group.
Is Kramber open late?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday it is open until 1 AM. On Tuesday through Thursday it is open 3–11 PM, it is closed Monday and Sunday.
