Mentioned in The World’s 50 Best Bars – I wouldn’t agree: Jungle Cocktail Bar (17. August 2024)
The Jungle Cocktail Bar is mentioned on The World’s 50 Best Bars, and I must say I was about to say, yeah, this is possible after the first drink. But that impression changed once I had gone for more. I started with the “Jungle Club (Gimlet, Citrusy & Fresh; Beefeater Gin, Aperol, Grapefruit, acidified orange juice)” (3’000 ISK), which was truly delicious and refreshing.
Then, I tried the “Piblet Comes Home (Gimlet, Green, Icelandic & Fresh; Brennivín, Basil, Green Apples, Lime)” (3’000 ISK), which was somehow something like a disappointing Basil Smash.
The “Dolla Dolla Bill Yall (Creamy, Fruity & Fresh; Bacardi Quattro, Cashew Orgeat, acidified orange juice, apricot)” (3’000 ISK) was better again, but it still wouldn’t – personally – live up to the expectation of something worth mentioning in the World’s 50 Best Bars.
The place is nice, though. It starts with the entrance downstairs and continues above – the interior is really nice and enjoyable.
The staff is generally friendly too, but somehow it seems they are not the quickest (especially went it went to me ordering two bottles of sparkling water (since they only seem to have small sparkling water bottles in Iceland)).
So, all in all, the place is nice in terms of location, however, it isn’t too great in terms of cocktails, hence, not really sure it’s a place I would highly recommend visiting.
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Contact Details:
Jungle Cocktail Bar
Austurstræti 9-11
101 Reykjavík (IS)
Tel.: +354 792 69 69
E-Mail: jungle@jungle.is
Homepage: http://www.jungle.is
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
