After a wonderful collaboration, Plantan Bistró will bid farewell to the Nordic House at the end of July. Their last day of service is 31 July, and we warmly encourage guests to visit and enjoy their offerings until then. We are deeply grateful for the presence, warmth, and professionalism they have brought to our community, and we wish them continued success as they welcome guests at their new location on Njálsgata.
As this chapter closes, a new one begins. The Nordic House is now seeking an ambitious and committed restaurant partner to operate its café and provide catering for meetings, conferences, cultural events, and special programmes. As a vibrant cultural venue with a strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and family-friendly hospitality, the Nordic House offers an ideal opportunity to co-create a welcoming space where food, culture, and community meet.
The restaurant will operate during the Nordic House opening hours, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00, and should offer a café and lunch service suitable for all visitors, including families with children. An alcohol licence may be obtained.
Exclusive Business Advantages
- Exclusive catering rights for all events at the Nordic House
- Fully equipped professional kitchen
- Basement storage and refrigeration
- Existing tableware
- Collaboration opportunities on cultural programmes
Sustainability & Accessibility
The Nordic House places strong emphasis on:
- Inclusion and accessibility
- Family-friendly facilities
- Environmental responsibility
We are currently applying for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel as a sustainable conference facility, making environmentally responsible catering an essential part of future operations.
A Built-In Customer Base
With approximately 80,000 annual visitors, the Nordic House provides a steady flow of potential café guests. The restaurant also serves audiences attending:
- Cultural events
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Festivals
- Cultural programs
- Exhibitions
- Educational programs
Ideal Operator
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced café or restaurant operator with a passion for:
- Sustainable and healthy food
- Excellent coffee
- Event catering
- Hospitality in a cultural environment
- Creating an inviting meeting place
The combination of daily visitor traffic, exclusive catering rights, professional facilities, and close collaboration with one of Iceland’s most respected cultural institutions offers a strong platform for building a distinctive and sustainable hospitality business.
For more information, contact johann@nordichouse.is and sabina@nordichouse.is.