Closed on Ascension day

All our stores are closed on Ascension Day, Thursday 9 May. On Wednesday, May 8, most stores will be open as if it were a Friday. In the capital area, it will therefore be open from 11-19, but longer in Dalvegur, Skeifa, Skútuvogur and Álfrún, where it will be open from 10-20.

Closed on May 1st

Vinbudin stores are closed on Wednesday, May 1st, for a public holiday, Labor day. 

Here you will find more detailed information regarding our opening hours.

Vínbúðin Stekkjarbakka closed

Vínbúðin Stekkjarbakka has now closed and we open a new and improoved store in Álfabakki on Tuesday March 7th (next to Garðheimar).

Seven pick up points in addition to Vínbúðin stores

In our Webshop you can order products and have them sent to your nearest Vínbúðin store - free of charge. You can also use the service of same day pickup at our warehouse in Stuðlaháls if you order before 2 pm. In the product list here at vinbudin.is you will find the entire selection of products available, but it is also easy to special order the products that are not in our shelves.

Þorri seasonal beer 2024

Friday, January 26th, marks the beginning of the traditional Icelandic season Þorri. During that time it is custom to get together and eat traditional food, such as meats pickled in sour whey. Usually it is enjoyed with Þorri beer or Brennivín.

Happy holidays!

We are closed on Dec. 24 and New Years Eve as it is illegal for wine stores to be open on sundays.  All opening hours for the holidays can be found here.

Vinbudin on social media

We love sharing knowledge and experience with our customers. Therefore we have opened our social media platform. You can find us under the name vinbudin.is on Instagram and Vínbúðin on Facebook.

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.