Port 9
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Port 9 is a smart Reykjavík choice for a calmer wine-led date, especially if conversation matters more than late-night volume. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a clear credibility signal, but plan around drinks rather than assuming a full dinner format.
About Port 9
Port 9 is a Reykjavík venue with evening hours from Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. The safest way to plan is to check the venue directly for current booking, menu, seating, service information.
Its recognition is Star Wine List (2026). Beyond that accolade, details on cuisine, pricing, seating, or a broader drinks program are not listed here, so those specifics should not be assumed when planning a visit.
A Reykjavík evening option with limited detail
Port 9 is open Tuesday to Sunday from 4–11 PM and closed on Monday. Because no lunch hours are listed, it should not be planned as a lunch venue. If food, table format, accessibility, or a particular style of service matters, confirm directly with the venue before making it the center of the evening.
For broader planning, readers can cross-check other city options in Reykjavík bars guide, or pair the night with dinner planning through Reykjavík restaurants guide.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose Port 9 if the evening hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition fit the plan. Skip or verify further if you need details on food, prices, seating, outdoor space, happy hour, or group capacity before arrival.
For travelers mapping more of the city, it may be simplest to treat Port 9 as one Reykjavík stop rather than the entire plan. Other Reykjavík options to compare include Geiri Smart Bar, Kaldi Bar/Café, Kíkí Queer Bar, Lebowski Bar, Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar, depending on the type of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Veghúsastígur 9a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- port9.is
- Phone
- +354 832 2929
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Port 9 reads like a curated living room in Reykjavik's 101 district. It deliberately resists the legible, high-visibility approach of the city's busier streets: soft, warm lighting and music tuned to conversation keep the energy low and intimate. Located on a short, quiet lane, the bar favors a discreet, charming presence rather than showy design gestures, and that restraint shapes every moment inside. The result is an unassuming, welcoming room where the point is conversation and company rather than spectacle — the kind of place that feels like a private discovery once you find it.
Best For
This is a venue built for intentional visits: date nights, low-key special occasions and after-work drinks all fit naturally here. Because Port 9 sits off the main drag and lacks the throughput of Reykjavik’s busiest spots, it’s not optimized for large groups or rowdy nights; instead it rewards smaller parties and quiet conversations. Visitors come prepared to linger rather than rush, and they find a setting that privileges privacy and a relaxed tempo. If you’re seeking a calm, conversation-forward evening, Port 9 is precisely the kind of hideaway that suits those plans.
Ordering Tips
Finding Port 9 is part of the experience: make a note of the Veghúsastígur address and expect a short, deliberate detour off the main streets. Inside, pace your evening to the room’s quiet cadence — it’s a place to savor a drink and the company rather than to chase a lineup of specialties. Because the music and lighting are arranged for conversation, plan for an intimate, unhurried visit and avoid treating it like a high-turnover stop; arriving with intention and an openness to linger gets the most out of what the bar offers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Soft candlelight, artsy aesthetic with regularly rotating art exhibitions, intimate setting with classical grandeur and timeless elegance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Soft Ambient Music with Occasional Live Concerts
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
Baked Brie with curry, nuts and mango chutney
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar if the priority is another Reykjavík wine-bar option. Choose Geiri Smart Bar if the group needs a more flexible bar setting.
Bar context
How Port 9 compares in Reykjavík
Choose Port 9 over Kíkí Queer Bar when the night needs conversation rather than a louder social setting. Kíkí is the better call for energy and a more outgoing group mood; Port 9 is the better fit for a two-person wine stop where the drink choice is the main event.
Against Kaldi Bar/Café and Lebowski Bar, Port 9 reads as more wine-focused and less casual-bar driven. Pick Kaldi Bar/Café or Lebowski Bar when the group wants an easier, looser drinking plan. Pick Port 9 when the evening benefits from a narrower, more considered wine-bar frame.
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar is the closest cross-shop for wine-bar intent, while Geiri Smart Bar makes more sense when a hotel-bar feel or broader mixed-drinks setup is useful. For a date, Port 9 is the cleanest choice when the goal is a quieter glass and a slower pace.
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Compare Port 9
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Port 9 | Reykjavík | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Kíkí Queer Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Kaldi Bar/Café | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Lebowski Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Geiri Smart Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Port 9?
Port 9 is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4–11 PM and closed on Monday. Choose a time within those evening hours and confirm directly with the venue if timing, booking, or service details are important.
Is Port 9 good for a date?
It may suit a date if the details fit your plan: Reykjavík location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours, Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Details such as seating style, noise level, menu may vary, so check with the venue if those matter.
Is Port 9 good for groups?
Group suitability is not listed here. Port 9 is open from 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday; for larger parties, confirm directly with the venue or compare with other Reykjavík options such as Lebowski Bar or Geiri Smart Bar.
Does Port 9 have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not listed here. If price is the priority, compare the evening with other Reykjavík options such as Kaldi Bar/Café or Lebowski Bar, check each venue's current details directly.
