Vinnustofa Kjarval
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Vinnustofa Kjarval is a practical Reykjavík city-centre option for a casual round, especially when plans are flexible and booking friction matters more than a defined cocktail program. It is less convincing for special occasions or groups that need price clarity, seating certainty, or a known food-and-drink identity.
About Vinnustofa Kjarval
Vinnustofa Kjarval is a venue in Reykjavík. First-time visitors should focus on the basics rather than assume a specific menu, drinks program, price range, seating setup, or booking format.
The confirmed hours are broad: Monday and Tuesday 8 AM–11 PM; Wednesday 8 AM–12 AM; Thursday and Friday 8 AM–1 AM; Saturday 11 AM–1 AM; and Sunday 11 AM–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Use the confirmed basics before planning around it
Vinnustofa Kjarval is best evaluated with a practical mindset. Without a confirmed cuisine, house specialties, awards, price range, capacity, or reservation policy, it should not be framed as a destination for a particular style of food or drink. Check current details directly before making it the anchor of an evening.
For wider planning, start with our full Reykjavík bars guide, our full Reykjavík restaurants guide, or our full Reykjavík hotels guide. If you want to compare other Reykjavík venues, consider options such as Loftid, Pablo Discobar, Paloma Club, RADAR Reykjavík, or Uppi.
Better for flexible planning than fixed expectations
With only hours and dress code to go on, Vinnustofa Kjarval is easier to place in a flexible Reykjavík plan than in a highly specific itinerary. It may suit visitors who want to keep options open, but anyone who needs known pricing, guaranteed seating, dietary information, a confirmed menu, or a defined service style should verify those details before going.
For food-led plans, keep this separate from the restaurant decision unless the venue itself confirms the current offering. For evening planning, the schedule is the most useful detail: it runs until midnight on Wednesday, until 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until 10 PM or 11 PM on the remaining days.
Quick reference: Vinnustofa Kjarval is in Reykjavík, has smart-casual dress, has daily hours; specific food, drink, price, booking, seating details are not available.
Planning details
- Location
- Austurstræti 10a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- kjarval.com
- Phone
- +354 558 1929
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vinnustofa Kjarval sits discreetly on Austurstræti, folded into one of Reykjavik’s most concentrated hospitality corridors. The name—Vinnustofa, or studio—signals a deliberate, curated intent rather than a generic bar drop-in, and the write-up positions the room between a wine bar, social club and neighbourhood gathering space. That positioning, combined with the address’s walkable context, suggests a place that favors considered atmosphere and slow, convivial stays. It competes more on proximity and point of view than on destination pull, making it feel like a quietly purposeful stop on a well-trodden Reykjavik route.
Best For
This is a spot for people who value neighborhood character and walkable city-street drinking. Locals and visitors exploring Austurstræti’s dense bar line will find it suited to lingering evenings and casual socializing; the editorial framing also points to guests who appreciate a venue with a clear point of view—perhaps wine-curious or interested in a more deliberate, less touristic room. Because the description emphasizes atmosphere and proximity, it works well for after-work drinks, low-key special occasions and anyone seeking a convivial, thoughtfully positioned Reykjavik bar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and serene with comfortable sofas, bohemian touches, vast seating, and breathtaking skyline views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Loftid, Notable alternative
- Pablo Discobar, Notable alternative
- Paloma Club, Notable alternative
- RADAR Reykjavík, Notable alternative
- Uppi, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Reykjavík
Choose Vinnustofa Kjarval when ease matters more than a tightly defined night out. Against Loftid, it reads as the lower-commitment choice: better for testing the room and moving on, weaker if the evening needs a polished, planned feel.
Pablo Discobar and Paloma Club make more sense for readers who want a louder, later nightlife direction. Vinnustofa Kjarval is the safer pick for a first drink or a flexible meetup, while those two are better if the goal is energy over conversation.
RADAR Reykjavík is the peer to check if the night needs a clearer venue identity, while Uppi sits outside the immediate Reykjavík comparison and is less useful for a spontaneous city-centre round. For value, Vinnustofa Kjarval works only if convenience is part of the calculation; for a planned night, pick the peer that matches the mood more directly.
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Compare Vinnustofa Kjarval
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Vinnustofa Kjarval | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Loftid | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Pablo Discobar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Paloma Club | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| RADAR Reykjavík | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Uppi | Iceland | No published awards |
How Vinnustofa Kjarval Reykjavík Guide: Hours and Dress Code compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Vinnustofa Kjarval?
No reservation policy is available here. If your visit depends on a guaranteed table or a larger group arrangement, check directly with Vinnustofa Kjarval before going.
What's the best time to go to Vinnustofa Kjarval?
Use the hours as the planning baseline. Vinnustofa Kjarval is open Mon and Tue 8 AM–11 PM, Wed 8 AM–12 AM, Thu and Fri 8 AM–1 AM, Sat 11 AM–1 AM, Sun 11 AM–10 PM.
Is Vinnustofa Kjarval good for a date?
It may work for a simple Reykjavík meet-up if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For a date that depends on a specific menu, price range, seating style, or atmosphere, verify current details directly first.
Is the food good at Vinnustofa Kjarval?
No cuisine type, menu, chef, or food specialty is listed here. Treat food details as something to check with the venue directly rather than assuming a particular offering.
Is Vinnustofa Kjarval open late?
Yes. The hours run until midnight on Wednesday and until 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It closes at 11 PM on Monday and Tuesday and 10 PM on Sunday.
Is Vinnustofa Kjarval good for groups?
No capacity, seating format, or group booking policy is available here. Small or large groups should confirm directly with Vinnustofa Kjarval before relying on it for a planned gathering.
