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We've compiled the best of the best in City Center West - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
You can't go wrong with any of the craft beers on tap here. This bar popularized the craft bar movement in Reykjavík, maintaining its chalkboard menu of all the wild and wonderful brews of the moment. Enjoy a pint or a flight inside or at an outdoor table.
Right below the Hard Rock Cafe, you'll find this lively nightclub making the most of its near-windowless basement location. This is a place to party the night away with the assistance of a roster of local and visiting international DJs and electronic musicians.
A rugged but relaxed bar, Bird has great service, good food, and an exciting live music and events schedule.
Lovingly called "The Dub" by regulars, this place has been slinging Guinness since 1995 and has become popular with those seeking out the Irish bar experience in the heart of Reykjavík. With more TVs than any one person can watch and a happy hour that stretches on for nine hours, this is the place to catch the match of the day or to get over the outcome of yesterday's match.
This venue has hosted live music for as long as most locals can remember, welcoming those who wish to dance into the very late hours of the night.
With lush greenery, velvet booths, and a curated playlist, Jungle offers an escape from urban life. The award-winning bartenders craft innovative cocktails that blend Icelandic spirits with fresh, herbaceous, and fruity flavors. Whether you're seeking a laid-back midweek drink or a lively weekend vibe, Jungle delivers exceptional cocktails in a vibrant setting.
This vibrant rock-theme bar and music venue is in one of the city's oldest buildings, with a self-service beer garden featuring a wide range of Icelandic craft beers on tap. Inside, patrons can enjoy a variety of comfort foods, from hearty waffles to savory bratwursts, complemented by a selection of brews, cocktails, and milkshakes. Lemmy also runs an ambitious live music schedule, so there is something going on most nights of the week.
Technically a nightclub, Pablo Discobar also serves food and some notable cocktails. Since the bar is open until 5 am on Friday and Saturday, you'll often find people making this their last stop after a night on the town.
This small but stylish cocktail bar pours creative drinks in an inviting atmosphere. The bar offers a menu featuring craft cocktails, classic mixed drinks, and bubbles, with a focus on quality and innovation.
