R5 Bar

R5 Bar

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We offer a unique selection of local beers, craft beers and whiskeys. Happy hour every day from 18-20:00 We are open from 17:00-01:00 Sunday to Thursday and 15:00-03:00 on Friday and from 17:00-03:00 on Saturday.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.5 of 5 bubbles36 reviews
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Jussi P
Helsinki, Finland849 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Small but cozy brewpub with ~10 taps. The atmossphere was nice even on a weekday and they had live music. The music was not great but it added to the overall feeling nicely as it was not too loud. The imperial stout I tried was solid. Good place to visit in this small town.
Written August 20, 2023
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Maggie_NHam
Nottingham, UK291 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Located off Town Hall Square. Typical pub. Music rock metal but not too heavy or loud. There's a limited range of craft beers because of the times and reduced custom. I didn't recognise the ales so asked the bar man. Happy Hour was advertised but unhappily, not offered as the beer I was served was one of the most expensive at 1600 isk.
Written August 21, 2021
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smithley
Frisco, TX81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Not a large place, but with a very warm vibe with what seemed to be mostly locals. Easy to locate on a main square and perfect if your cruise ship has on overnight in or late departure from Akureyri. I loved the Helga (a raspberry sour) and my husband adored the Embla (a yummy porter).
Written September 18, 2023
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Heavymetalman727
Haverhill, UK95 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Couples
Bartender will give you a review of the beers, and we had a great chat about beers and whiskies, he is knowledgeable, my wife left me to it. The place is comfortable and small, a lot of local people go there to meet friends so it can't be bad can it.
Written February 26, 2018
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Lisa F
Baltimore, MD156 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Friends
We ended up at this bar at the advice of the staff at our hotel after we had eaten dinner. We were told Akureyri was a "sleepy town" during weeknights and she was right - as far as we could tell R5 was the ONLY bar open past 11:00.

The bar was full of mostly tourists, but the beer selection was phenomenal, and the bartender really knew his stuff. He was knowledgeable on all of the beers on tap and bottled, and had some great recommendations for us.

It was a fun way to spend a couple hours out late night during the week. We met quite a few fellow travelers and shared stories. The atmosphere at the bar made it fairly easy to meet and mingle.
Written October 8, 2017
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Andrew B
Knoxville, TN74 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Couples
Good selection of area beers from a knowledgeable and friendly bartender. Lots of locals and travelers interacting and sharing stories. Good times in this little beer bar.
Written October 4, 2017
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tickivicki
Calgary, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
R5 was a great place to stop for some local Icelandic beer! The bartender was very friendly and shared a lot of information about the beer and the micro breweries in Iceland. He also talked about the history and culture of Iceland which I really loved!
Written May 4, 2017
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Sam B
San Diego229 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
Came across this unexpected beer bar after having some fish and chips. Even better it was happy hour. Our bartender was super friendly and really interesting to talk to. Had an IPA from the Borg brewery there that was amazing, wish I could get it fresh in San Diego. Highly recommended if you're into beer or just want somewhere comfortable to have a drink.
Written April 13, 2017
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ifakara856
Varese, Italy9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
We loved it! Great to try local beers. The bartender really knew his job very well and gave great reommendations. The atmosphere was lovely too.
Written July 17, 2024
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TheLongLongTrailer
Hartsburg, MO701 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
Excellent choices in beers and very good beer at that! Surprised Iceland can have good craft beer. It is a small place but not crowded the evening I was there. Nice atmosphere.
Written July 24, 2023
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