There are two reasons why I came to Bryggjan
1. I signed up for a Cheers to Reykjavik beer tasting tour.
2. I wanted to eat something before I did the tour.
First the food and beer. Very friendly, attentive service. I had the Litli...Gris, a lovely microbrew which is their house special with a kicker 8.75 percent ABV. It was lovely and complemented the beer soaked mussels and fries I had. I expected eight mussels... got five times that much, very generous. Having them soaked in beer also helped and added flavor. Some of the best mussels and the most generous portion I ever had. Do go with local Icelandtic fish. People also loved the fish and chips.
Now the beer tour. Dan Byrd did not mind that it was only an awesome UK guy named Tony and myself on the beer run. We enjoyed six great beers all made IN HOUSE with six Icelantic dishes. Dan paired everything perfectly; he should consider opening his own gastropub. Each beer could stand on its own and tasted so fresh. Dan listened to our questions and made us feel welcome, even if it was just two guys who love good beer.
It's the first MIcrobrewery in Iceland I believe and set the standard for not just good brew and food, but making guests feel welcome. The icing was that reception called me a cab back to my home. Thank You!More