Dillon Whiskey Bar
Dillon Whiskey Bar
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Whiskey bar on three floors with over 250 whiskeys, Blues nights on Thursdays and other live events on Fri/Sat on the top floor, no entry fee, and the legendary DJ Andrea from midnight on weekends! Wine Bar/Coffee house on the ground floor. Happy hour every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Big backyard.
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Laurie K
West Seneca, NY648 contributions
Sep 2022
We came across Dillion's and it looked very chill inside so we decided to stop for a drink, it did not disappoint. The inside of the bar itself is like old wood almsot like an older library redone. The liquor selection was plentiful and had almost anything you wanted. We all sat at the bar and some of us sat outside in the front of bar at the cute bistro tables out front. They also had an outdoor back patio where I am sure they had music on certain evenings.
The only weird thing was my son had an old fashioned and the only fruit they put in it was an orange slice, he asked for a cherry but the bartender told him they do not get cherries on the island as by the time they come over seas and are stocked they are mushy and not good so too expensive to import.
They also had very cool Dillon Whiskey t-shirts for sale @ $35.00 USD which were black and super cool as a rememberance. All the bartenders were super nice and gave us some history of the bar and the town itself.
The only issue was it is very small inside so when it gets crowded there is no place to move about and mingle as you are shoulder to shoulder but still a cool place to experience while in town.
The only weird thing was my son had an old fashioned and the only fruit they put in it was an orange slice, he asked for a cherry but the bartender told him they do not get cherries on the island as by the time they come over seas and are stocked they are mushy and not good so too expensive to import.
They also had very cool Dillon Whiskey t-shirts for sale @ $35.00 USD which were black and super cool as a rememberance. All the bartenders were super nice and gave us some history of the bar and the town itself.
The only issue was it is very small inside so when it gets crowded there is no place to move about and mingle as you are shoulder to shoulder but still a cool place to experience while in town.
Written September 14, 2022
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Mef Mef
4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Amazing choice of music! Rock, metal, and sometimes a bit eclectic. Make use of the happy hour!
They have live music too, and the barmen were super friendly.
We hunkered down on a freezing, windy day, and ended up spending hours without planning to.
They have live music too, and the barmen were super friendly.
We hunkered down on a freezing, windy day, and ended up spending hours without planning to.
Written October 10, 2022
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Marcus Lavaggi-Bowen
Eastbourne, UK86 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
There’s Arthur downstairs and Dillion upstairs, so both are essentially the same business, so I will be writing this review for both places.
Arthur is the smaller place downstairs, has a nice cosy feel to it and a really excellent atmosphere. Had a good laugh with the bar lady and her friend alongside two other guys from the States who were there as customers like myself :). The place has a really excellent vibe to it and you’re made to feel welcome there as if you’re a regular customer, not a visitor to Iceland :).
Upstairs is Dillion, where bands play and there are two levels with one bar on each. This is the largest of the two establishments. This one is the most busiest of the two also and after 17 months of life being shut down, it was a real joy to discover this part of the building. The staff here also are brilliant and they had a good band on. The vibe is different from downstairs due to its live music setting, which I really like.
Thanks again and hopefully see you before I depart back to England :).
Arthur is the smaller place downstairs, has a nice cosy feel to it and a really excellent atmosphere. Had a good laugh with the bar lady and her friend alongside two other guys from the States who were there as customers like myself :). The place has a really excellent vibe to it and you’re made to feel welcome there as if you’re a regular customer, not a visitor to Iceland :).
Upstairs is Dillion, where bands play and there are two levels with one bar on each. This is the largest of the two establishments. This one is the most busiest of the two also and after 17 months of life being shut down, it was a real joy to discover this part of the building. The staff here also are brilliant and they had a good band on. The vibe is different from downstairs due to its live music setting, which I really like.
Thanks again and hopefully see you before I depart back to England :).
Written August 27, 2021
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Martina
Cantu, Italy3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
On new year’s eve, we were waiting outside the bar - which was full according to the bartender Except for a girl named SIlvia who was allowed to enter from another entrance. Truly embarrassing. Good job guys, have a nice 2022!
Written December 31, 2021
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hugstari
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Fridays and Saturdays are the best.
Legendary DJ "Grandmother of Rock" Andrea Jónsdóttir starts playing at midnight. The most fun dancing and drinking and a great atmosphere. The only joint in Reykjavik that only playes Rock! Be sure to stay for the final song and sing together with the whole bar
Legendary DJ "Grandmother of Rock" Andrea Jónsdóttir starts playing at midnight. The most fun dancing and drinking and a great atmosphere. The only joint in Reykjavik that only playes Rock! Be sure to stay for the final song and sing together with the whole bar
Written January 22, 2020
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The L
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Mar 2022 • Couples
It’s a shame I am leaving this review as a great bar , amazing music but not nice when the bar man charges you nearly double what you should pay and in his defence says… it’s his first day . Just be careful. Shame we won’t be going back there now as it was such a good place.
Written March 21, 2022
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hannah t
Aberdare, UK86 contributions
Jan 2020
went here one evening during our Iceland trip. the atmosphere is fantastic. there was music being played through speakers and it was busy, but it didn't feel too loud or cramped. the staff were friendly and helpful. we would stop here again if we were to visit Iceland again. there was also a good variety of drinks. the only downside was how expensive drinks were, although this was the case for all places in Iceland so not a reason to not return.
Written February 26, 2020
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Maria A.
Attica, Greece759 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
28th of october 2021. Group of 3.
Probably the largest selection of whiskey I have ever seen. So many choices. On the other hand, the knowledgeable bartender was extra willing to help us decide. Of course there was cold gull beer, but we wanted something to warm us up. As a result, we tried local distill bourbon and whiskeys.
The bar was wooden with simple decorations. The air was that energy pop and rock feeling from the music. Furthermore, it was cozy with view of the street Laugavegur of Reykjavik through the windows.
In short, it is the perfect local bar for drinks.
Probably the largest selection of whiskey I have ever seen. So many choices. On the other hand, the knowledgeable bartender was extra willing to help us decide. Of course there was cold gull beer, but we wanted something to warm us up. As a result, we tried local distill bourbon and whiskeys.
The bar was wooden with simple decorations. The air was that energy pop and rock feeling from the music. Furthermore, it was cozy with view of the street Laugavegur of Reykjavik through the windows.
In short, it is the perfect local bar for drinks.
Written November 8, 2021
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sikaliasa
Reykjavik, Iceland23 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
The best whiskey selection I've seen in a bar! And the guys there know their whiskey really well! Super friendly staff as well.Prices are fair for what you order.
totally recommended! We ll go back again :)
totally recommended! We ll go back again :)
Written October 11, 2021
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brownsa1664
Blyth, UK5 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Nice atmosphere and friendly enough but they don't advise you how much you are paying for drinks, we bought 2 double whiskeys and thought we had paid maybe £20 but found out when we got home they were £40 a shot and it came to £160 ouch our fault for not checking at the time but it would nice to have been advised especially as it was dark and late at night in there. Not very helpful either when we phoned to query it either, no offer of any goodwill of any sort.
Written October 2, 2014
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Cosmicgill
Bolton, UK49 contributions
Hi are there live bands / musicians on in Dillons. If so what time are they on stage
Cosmicgill
Bolton, UK49 contributions
hI, DOES THE Dillon bar have live rock bands on. If so what nights, what time are they on stage & what songs do they do , thanks
Cosmicgill
Bolton, UK49 contributions
are there live bands on & if so what time do they start playing
Cosmicgill
Bolton, UK49 contributions
Hi, are there live bands on & what time do they start playing
Luisa S
1 contribution
Do they serve food?
Vilhjálmur S
Reykjavik, Iceland3 contributions
Hi , so sorry This message must have slipped through cracks 😀
Our friends @chuck Norris grill help us with incredible food from them 😃👌
Christine G
Ilkeston, England, United Kingdom3 contributions
hi is this the rock bar x
Joanna T
Oulu, Finland12 contributions
Yes. I wisited here everyday for a week and mostly the music was rock.
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