Womens strike

On Tuesday, October 24, there will be a nation wide women's strike. This will impact some Vínbúðin stores. All stores in the capital area will be open, but reduced service can be expected. However some smaller stores will be closed.

Christmas beer available from 2. November

The sale of Christmas beer and other Christmas products will start in Vínbúðin on Thursday, November 2nd. Seasonal products are usually eagerly awaited, especially the Christmas products. Around 120 Christmas products are expected be available this year.

We now scan ID

An important part of Vínbúðin's social responsibility is to ensure that customers have reached the age of 20, and the staff is therefore trained to ask the youngest customers for ID. In collaboration with Stafrænt Ísland and the National Police Commissioner, a solution has been developed to scan electronic driver's licenses. Of course, it is still possible to use other traditional IDs or passports.

Arrangement of fees for quality control ruled illegal

The Ministry of Finance and Economy ruled today that ÁTVR‘s charging for the collection of alcohol samples for quality control was not based on the law. The fee was based on Article 43 of the product selection regulation, no. 1106/2015. "Due to quality control, ÁTVR is always authorized, at the expense of the supplier, to take a sample of a product from the product inventory or ask the supplier for a sample." ​The ministry's conclusion is based on the fact that there is no special authorization in the law for the charge prescribed by the regulation.

Pricing in Vínbúðin

ÁTVR's pricing of products in Vínbúðin is determined by laws approved by Parliament, as well as by regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. The law states that the markup of ÁTVR shall be based on the percentage of alcohol; 18% on alcohol with a 22% or lower percentage of alcohol and 12% if the percentage of alcohol is higher than 22%.

Coktail recipies

Busy before Commerce day

Due to Commerce Day all Vínbúðin stores will be closed on monday, August 7th. The week before Commerce Day is the most busy time of the year at Vínbúðin and most customers shop between 16:00 and 18:00...

New location in Vík

Vínbúðin Vík has now moved to a new location in a brand new building at Sléttuveg 2A. All facilities and access are better than at the previous location, both for customers and employees. We welcome customers to our new store.

ÁTVR‘s procedure confirmed before the District Court

Reykjavík District Court confirmed ÁTVR's decision to refuse to sell alcoholic caffeinated beverages in its stores. ÁTVR's rejection was based on the law, which states that it is permitted to refuse to sell alcoholic drinks that contain caffeine and other stimulants.

Vínbúðin closed on Saturday

All Vínbúðin stores are closed on Iceland's National Day, Saturday June 17th.