Smiðjan Brugghús (Vik, Iceland)

Sunnubraut 15, 870 Vík, Iceland

 

Smiðjan Brugghús is a modern brewpub in the small touristic town of Vik in South Iceland. It is known for its beer and burgers but also serves ribs and wings. It’s a tourist favorite, which it tries to commodify by selling blingy swag.

 

I get the Onion Ring & Bacon Burger (ISK 2990 or ~$23), which comes with fries (which I hadn’t noticed), so I ordered a side of Onion Rings (ISK 990 or ~$7.50). The burger is big and comes with bacon, lettuce, tomato, an onion ring, and chili mayo. An excellent burgers, grilled perfectly medium. The fries are thin and coated (like BK) and presented lukewarm. The onion rings are pretty good, thick coating with reasonably thick onion inside, and zesty chipotle mayo dip.

 

VERDICT: 87/100

Very solid US burgers in cool setting