Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar for a calm, wine-led round in central Reykjavík, especially as an early-evening date or small-group stop. Star Wine List recognition gives it more credibility than a generic bar choice, but it is not the pick for dancing, big groups, or a loud late-night crawl.
About Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar is a Reykjavík venue with evening hours from Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. A key planning signal is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. It is closed on Mondays, opens at 4 PM on operating days, runs later on Fridays and Saturdays.
The value question should be framed around fit, rather than assumptions about pricing, menu details, or service style. For lunch service, food program, seating capacity, booking difficulty, or group policy, check directly with the venue. Plan around the schedule: Tuesday through Thursday 4–11 PM, Friday and Saturday 4 PM–1 AM, Sunday 4–11 PM.
A Reykjavík evening stop with wine recognition
Among Reykjavík nightlife options, Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar is best described as an evening venue with Star Wine List recognition. Compared with Lebowski Bar or Kíkí Queer Bar, the reason to shortlist it is the wine recognition and evening operating window, rather than a party format or crowd profile. Compared with Kaldi Bar/Café, it may be the more relevant option when wine recognition is the deciding factor.
For details such as reservations, seating style, outdoor space, food availability, or special promotions, check the venue directly. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the baseline.
Where it fits in a Reykjavík evening plan
Use Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar as a Reykjavík stop when its evening hours and Star Wine List recognition match the plan. For wider planning, use Our full Reykjavík bars guide, then pair it with Our full Reykjavík restaurants guide if dinner is part of the night.
The clearest recommendation is simple: choose Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar when you want a Reykjavík venue with wine recognition and evening service hours. For atmosphere, food, pricing, seating, or service format, check directly with the venue. For other trip planning, also see Our full Reykjavík hotels guide, Our full Reykjavík wineries guide, Our full Reykjavík experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Laugavegur 27, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- tiu-sopar.is
- Phone
- +354 547 2380
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar presents as a quietly sophisticated neighborhood bar that favors intimacy over spectacle. The room is low-lit and compact, the kind of space friends might call a well-stocked basement—modest on its surface but revealing serious taste on closer inspection. It feels curated rather than contrived: unpretentious furnishings and close quarters promote conversation, while the atmosphere maintains a level of polish that keeps nights feeling deliberate rather than accidental. Overall, the bar reads as a refined, calm alternative to Reykjavik’s louder Laugavegur strip, ideal for evenings that reward attention to detail.
Best For
This bar suits occasions that benefit from an attentive, composed room. It is particularly apt for milestone dinners, birthdays and quiet anniversary drinks, where the setting needs to support rather than upstage the moment. The space also works for date nights and small celebratory gatherings that favor conversation and a considered wine selection over theatrics. It is less about large group revelry and more about intimate groups who appreciate a thoughtfully curated list and a room that holds the mood without asking for ceremony.
Ordering Tips
Tíu Sopar foregrounds a well-balanced, natural-wine–focused list, so let the wine program guide your choices. The description makes clear that the bar invests in a buyer who understands producers, so ask staff for context about producers, regions and why a bottle works in this room. For milestone occasions consider bottles to share rather than many individual cocktails; staff are likely prepared to explain how selections pair with small plates or the evening’s tone. Trust recommendations and expect conversational, knowledgeable guidance rather than menu-driven upsell.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and homely basement atmosphere with relaxed, refined lighting perfect for wine tasting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kíkí Queer Bar, Notable alternative
- Kaldi Bar/Café, Notable alternative
- Lebowski Bar, Notable alternative
- Port 9, Notable alternative
- Kaffibarinn Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Reykjavík
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar is the wine-first choice in this set. Pick it over Lebowski Bar when the priority is a calmer round rather than a themed, high-energy bar night. Choose Kaldi Bar/Café instead if beer is the main brief, or Kíkí Queer Bar if the night should move toward dancing and a louder crowd.
For value, the decision is about format rather than listed price. A wine bar with Star Wine List recognition makes more sense when the group will care about the glass or bottle selection; if the group just wants an easy mixed-drinks stop, Kaffibarinn Bar or Lebowski Bar may feel more flexible. Booking difficulty is easy here, which gives it an advantage over any venue where the plan depends on getting a specific table at peak time.
Port 9 is the closest cross-shop for readers who want another wine-leaning option in Reykjavík. Use Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar for a central Laugavegur stop with a compact, date-friendly feel; use Port 9 when the plan needs a comparable wine-bar alternative rather than a party bar.
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Compare Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar | Reykjavík | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Kíkí Queer Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Kaldi Bar/Café | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Lebowski Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Port 9 | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Kaffibarinn Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
How Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar Reykjavík compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar good for a date?
It may suit a Reykjavík evening plan if the hours and Star Wine List recognition are what you are looking for. For atmosphere, seating, or food service, check directly with the venue for current specifics. For another option, Port 9 is a relevant comparison.
Does Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar have happy hour deals?
Do not count on happy hour deals unless the venue states them directly. The useful planning detail is the schedule: open Tue–Thu 4–11 PM, Fri–Sat 4 PM–1 AM, Sun 4–11 PM, closed Monday. If you want a more bar-led night, Kaffibarinn Bar is a relevant comparison.
Is Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar good for groups?
For group plans, check seating capacity and booking policy directly with the venue. The key details are its Reykjavík location, evening hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Kaldi Bar/Café or Lebowski Bar may be useful comparisons when planning the night.
Does Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar have outdoor seating?
Do not plan around outdoor seating unless it is stated directly by the venue. The practical details are that Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar is in Reykjavík, is open Tue–Sun from 4 PM, closes later on Friday and Saturday, has a smart-casual dress code. If venue format matters, compare current details with Kíkí Queer Bar before going.
