Gate-side last call for Icelandic beer sits near KEF Terminal 1’s main duty-free area.
Lagoon Bar in Terminal 1 runs as a drinks-first spot, not a full restaurant, and pulls in people looking for one final Icelandic draft before boarding. Reviews call out local beers on tap plus simple mixed drinks, with prices in the $$$ range and several commenting on “airport steep” pints. Rating hovers around 2.5 out of 5, which tracks with the idea that this is a quick stop, not a long sit-down meal.
You’ll find it post-security in T1, close to duty-free, so it works as a last stop after shopping and before heading to your C- or D-gate. Multiple reviewers mention using Lagoon Bar to kill 20–30 minutes with a drink when the terminal feels packed. Seating is limited; during the morning and evening bank you may end up standing with your beer on a ledge or high-top.
Food is minimal: think bar snacks, not plates. Reviews mention nuts, chips, and a few small bites, but no real mains, so don’t arrive expecting burgers or fish dishes. Regulars say they grab food elsewhere in KEF, then use Lagoon purely for drinks. If you want an actual meal before a 5–6 hour transatlantic leg, eat in another spot in Terminal 1 and treat Lagoon as a bonus stop.
The runway and apron view is the other draw. Several travelers talk about sipping an Icelandic lager while watching aircraft turn at nearby stands. Service gets described as quick even when the terminal feels full, which helps on 45–60 minute layovers. Still, the high beer prices come up again and again in reviews.
- Tip: Plan to arrive with a seat already sorted elsewhere; use Lagoon Bar for one final 20-minute beer-and-runway stop before walking to your gate.