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Recall because of a danger of exploding

04.02.2022

ÁTVR recalls the product Svartálfur Potato Porter, which is a beer, in a 330 ml aluminum can. The product's packaging can swell out and explode with the associated risk of accident. The recall is based solely on the stock of the product marked with the best before the date: 19/05/2022.

ÁTVR in 100 years

03.02.2022

Vínbúðin is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. Many things have changed since the company was first founded on February 3, 1922, and today the company is an award-winning service company that puts the needs of the customers and employees first..

"Þorri" seasonal bears 2022

07.01.2022

"Þorri" is the fourth winter month, from mid January to mid February, in the old Icelandic calendar and producers regulary make special beers celebrating this season. Þorri seasonal beer will be available in Vínbúðin stores from January 13th (Thursday).

Alcohol and tobacco sales 2021

03.01.2022

A total of 26,386 thousand liters of alcohol were sold in Vínbúðin in 2021. In comparison, 26,810 thousand liters were sold in 2020, with overall sales decreasing by 1.6% between years. Sales declined in most categories. Sales in two categories increased between years; sparkling wine / champagne which increased by 17% and mixed drinks which increased by 22% between years.

Increased product range in Heiðrún

22.12.2021

Demand for rare types of wine is generally high before Christmas and New Years Eve, so in an effort to meet customers' wishes, 100 types of wine and fortified wine have now been added to the product range at Vínbúðin Heiðrún.

Recall of Tuborg julebryg

13.12.2021

Ölgerðin has decided to recall Tuborg Julebryg in 330 ml glass bottles, since a piece of glass has been found in such a bottle. The incident is now being investigated within Ölgerðin, but until a conclusion is reached, it has been decided to recall bottles with the production dates "November 18th 2021" and "November 19th 2021" and with the best before dates 18.08.22 and 19.08.22

Do your holiday shopping in time

08.12.2021

A very busy time is ahead in Vínbúðin stores, so it‘s a good idea to do the holiday shopping early to avoid the queues. Customers are encouraged to view the opening hours during the holidays and choose a quieter time to shop if they can, f.ex. early in the day and early in the week....

Use Masks

05.11.2021

From November 6th customers need to wear masks when shopping at Vínbúðin. We also encourage people to respect distance as much as possible. It‘s also wise to choose a quieter time to shop in Vínbúðin, sush as early in the day or the week.

Christmas beer available on November 4th

12.10.2021

There is a lot of excitement each year for the selection of Christmas beer and this year it will be available in Vínbúðin stores from November 4th, along with other Christmas products.

Renovations in Heiðrún

12.10.2021

Because of renovations, Vínbúðin Heiðrún will be temperarily closed Monday and Thuesday (October 25th and 26th). Wil will open again on Wednesday October 27th.