Trendy natural wine bar and small plates restaurant at Hlemmur Food Hall celebrating biodynamic and low-intervention wines paired with innovative seasonal dishes. The menu changes frequently based on available local produce. One of the most exciting wine destinations in Reykjavik.
Skál! is a natural wine bar and small-plates restaurant located inside Hlemmur Food Hall, celebrating biodynamic and low-intervention wines paired with inventive, seasonal Icelandic dishes. The menu changes frequently based on available local produce, with dishes like cured fish with pickled cucumber and lamb tartare with seaweed crackers reflecting a creative, ingredient-driven approach. As one of the more exciting wine destinations in Reykjavík, Skál! draws a crowd interested specifically in the natural wine list, which includes flights for those wanting to sample several bottles. The atmosphere is trendy and social, benefiting from the buzz of the surrounding food hall while maintaining its own distinct identity as a dedicated wine bar. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner, since the small-plates format and limited seating fill up quickly.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Wednesday-Saturday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Address | Laugavegur 107, 105 Reykjavík |
Signature dishes
- Cured fish with pickled cucumber and dill — ISK 2,800 (~$20)
- Lamb tartare with seaweed crackers — ISK 3,200 (~$23)
- Natural wine flight (3 glasses) — ISK 3,600 (~$26)
Good to know
- Known for
- Natural and biodynamic wines with creative Icelandic small plates
Weather through the year in Iceland
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Iceland.
Location
Laugavegur 107, 105 Reykjavík
64.1427, -21.9197 View on map
Highlights
- Biodynamic and low-intervention natural wine list
- Frequently changing seasonal small plates
- Natural wine flights for sampling multiple bottles
- Trendy, social atmosphere inside Hlemmur Food Hall
Tips for visiting
- Order the wine flight to sample several natural wines at once
- Reserve ahead for dinner, as seating is limited
- The menu changes frequently, so ask staff about current dishes
Accessibility
Hlemmur Food Hall has step-free indoor access and open seating suitable for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Skál! distinctive?
Its focus on biodynamic and low-intervention natural wines paired with creative small plates.
Is Skál! part of Hlemmur Food Hall?
Yes, it operates as a dedicated wine bar within the food hall.
Should reservations be made?
Recommended, particularly for dinner, given limited seating.