Look for the green-and-gold Irish pub sign right on the main street in downtown Reykjavik – The Drunk Rabbit usually announces itself with the sound of live music drifting onto the street. Inside, it’s a single open room: a long bar lines one side, with stools set up and tables scattered around the edges. A small stage sits tucked in the corner – bands set up here nightly, and space is often cleared for dancing once the music gets going.
The setup is straightforward. Most people head straight to the bar for a pint of Guinness or one of the local Icelandic beers – Viking is on tap. The cocktail list leans into whiskey, with drinks like the whiskey mule showing up often. The food menu is short, with staples like lamb salad and fish and chips anchoring the offerings. Branded T-shirts hang behind the bar, available if anyone wants to take one home.
Decor leans fully into the Irish theme, with flags, dark wood, and old signs covering the walls. The crowd is a mix – locals, regulars, and plenty of visitors. Some nights, the energy stays mellow and the tables fill with people talking over drinks; other nights, the band picks up and the whole place turns into a dance floor. Staff move between tables and the bar, and it’s common for them to swap recommendations for other Reykjavik spots if asked.
Entry is right off the main drag – no steps or ramps to navigate. It’s the kind of spot that’s open most nights, music spilling out onto the street, and a steady shuffle between the bar, the tables, and the stage.
The overall rhythm is familiar to anyone who’s spent time in Reykjavik’s city center – a single room, music every night, and a crowd that shifts between quiet conversation and full-on dancing depending on the band. The Drunk Rabbit fits right into the local pub circuit, with just enough space for everyone to find their own corner or join the crowd by the stage.
