Bastard Brew & Food is a casual craft-beer bar and restaurant in central Reykjavik, where comfort-food classics and weekend bottomless brunch pull in a steady mix of locals and travelers. They have two house beers brewed in collaboration with Malbygg Brewery, alongside a curated tap and bottle list.
Bastard Brew & Food is one of the dining spots featured in Guide to Iceland's VIP Club.
About the Food and Beer
Bastard Brew & Food is a great place to go if you're hungry for food and thirsty for beer. The menu consists of classic comfort food such as burgers, tacos, and flatbreads, but done in a fun and inventive style.
Bastard's two custom-brewed beers, made in collaboration with Malbygg Brewery, come highly recommended, alongside a selection of craft beers on tap. To make sure there's room for your group, we recommend booking a table at Bastard Brew & Food in advance.
Atmosphere
The interior has a fun and quirky atmosphere, with playful art on the walls and plenty of drinking humor on display. It's a good place to lie back casually and enjoy an evening of good food, tasty beer, and fun banter.
Bastard is also one of the best places in Reykjavik to sit down with a beer and a light meal outside on a sunny day. There is plenty of seating outside in front of the bar by the street.
No one leaves Bastard Brew and Food with an empty stomach, as the portions are generous and prices are nice for central Reykjavik standards.
Bottomless Brunch
Every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM, there is a bottomless brunch at Bastard, if you really need to fill up the tank. You can choose as many courses from the menu as you like and try out various small courses for a true adventure for the senses.
This includes brunch classics like pancakes with bacon and egg, shakshuka, or go for something different like the pulled duck on a waffle.
Why Visit Bastard Brew & Food
The location, accessibility, and overall cozy atmosphere of Bastard make it a popular destination for locals and visitors, so it's good to be able to book a table at Bastard beforehand to ensure you have a spot when you walk in.