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1. Einstök Bar
Akureyri-based brewery Einstök has opened the brand's first tasting space in the capital city. The interiors are cozy and moody—large groups mingle with solo drinkers...
Akureyri-based brewery Einstök has opened the brand's first tasting space in the capital city. The interiors are cozy and moody—large groups mingle with solo drinkers enjoying pints of Arctic Pale Ale and other seasonal brews. The outdoor seating is the best on Laugavegur and provides the ultimate people-watching perch.
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2. Kaffibarinn
MiðbærOne of the city's most famous cafés and nightspots—thanks to its associations with local and international celebs, like Damon Albarn from Blur—Kaffibarinn is a relaxed...
One of the city's most famous cafés and nightspots—thanks to its associations with local and international celebs, like Damon Albarn from Blur—Kaffibarinn is a relaxed café during the day but it gets hopping on nights and weekends, when DJs show up and play until the wee hours.
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3. Kíkí Queer Bar
MiðbærUnofficially Iceland's best gay bar, Kiki Queer Bar is a spirited mix of locals and travelers on any given night. Located in the heart of...
Unofficially Iceland's best gay bar, Kiki Queer Bar is a spirited mix of locals and travelers on any given night. Located in the heart of Reykjavík's nightlife hub, you can dance until the wee hours here.
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4. Klaustur Bar
MiðbærAt this elegant wine bar there are always crowds of people lounging on sumptuous upholstery, bathed in flattering lamplight. Located close to Alþingishús (Parliament House),...
At this elegant wine bar there are always crowds of people lounging on sumptuous upholstery, bathed in flattering lamplight. Located close to Alþingishús (Parliament House), not only is it the best place to mingle with the country's decision makers, it's also a place where you can sample a good deal of quality wine at reasonable prices (one serving amounts to a quarter bottle).
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5. Lola Flórens
This space is part vintage shop and part cocktail bar and the interiors play the part. Romantic vibes surround each table, where display cases of...
This space is part vintage shop and part cocktail bar and the interiors play the part. Romantic vibes surround each table, where display cases of crystals and curated vintage clothing set the scene.
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6. Prikið
MiðbærThe line of people waiting to get in to this bar stretches around the block on weekends. And it's totally worth the wait: inside, you'll...
The line of people waiting to get in to this bar stretches around the block on weekends. And it's totally worth the wait: inside, you'll find some of the city's best DJs, as well as a ton of locals relaxing and mingling. Prikið is open during the day too, when the crowds are much smaller. The burger is a sleeper hit, so try and stop by for lunch if you can.
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7. Skúli Craft Bar
MiðbærYou can't go wrong with any of the craft beers on tap here. This bar is certainly a bit more refined than other beer-focused watering...
You can't go wrong with any of the craft beers on tap here. This bar is certainly a bit more refined than other beer-focused watering holes in Reykjavík, and prices reflect that. If you're on a budget, opt for smaller pours.
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8. Veður
MiðbærThis loud bar's open-floor plan can accommodate groups easily. The best seats are the pillow-topped benches along the window—they were practically made for people-watching. All...
This loud bar's open-floor plan can accommodate groups easily. The best seats are the pillow-topped benches along the window—they were practically made for people-watching. All of the cocktails are great here, but the classics are treated with special care; you can't go wrong with an Old-Fashioned.
Klapparstígur 33, Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland -
9. AUTO
Right below the Hard Rock Cafe, you'll find this lively nightclub making the most of its near-windowless basement location. According to the owners—Sindri Snær Jensson...
Right below the Hard Rock Cafe, you'll find this lively nightclub making the most of its near-windowless basement location. According to the owners—Sindri Snær Jensson and Jón Davíð Davíðsson, the duo behind Flatey Pizza and Yuzu Burger—that's the point: to create a space where you'll lose all sense of time.
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10. b5
MiðbærFor a night of reckless glamour among a crowd of well-dressed and heavily perfumed party people, head to b5, a classy (at least before midnight)...
For a night of reckless glamour among a crowd of well-dressed and heavily perfumed party people, head to b5, a classy (at least before midnight) yet comfortable nightspot illuminated throughout with backlit rose-color panels.
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11. D10—Dúfnahólar 10
Bars/PubsWhy put your whiskey sour on a regular table when you can park it on a glass-topped, illuminated bathtub full of goldfish? There are many curious...
Why put your whiskey sour on a regular table when you can park it on a glass-topped, illuminated bathtub full of goldfish? There are many curious features found in the interior of this new, concept café-bar, most of which will be lost on nonlocals; but, if you happen to be a fan of the '90s Icelandic movie Sódóma Reykjavík, you'll fully appreciate the staged design, crafted to look like scenes set in the legendary house on Dúfnahólar 10—the address of the most famous, albeit fictional, party in the history of Icelandic culture.
Hafnarstræti 18 , Reykjavík, Capital Region, IS-101, Iceland-691–3350 -
12. Héðinn
The menu of gin and tonics here shouldn't be missed, as it truly showcases the variety of the classic cocktail. There are also seasonal drinks...
The menu of gin and tonics here shouldn't be missed, as it truly showcases the variety of the classic cocktail. There are also seasonal drinks and thoughtful mocktails. While the bar is relaxed and cozy, this space also serves as a restaurant for guests of the Grandi Hotel.
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13. Húrra
Live MusicThe party history of this place is pressed into its sticky floors and, while it bears all the well-worn scars of most popular Reykjavík nightclubs...
The party history of this place is pressed into its sticky floors and, while it bears all the well-worn scars of most popular Reykjavík nightclubs, the sound system here is as clean as a surgeon's knife and cuts through the air—which by 2 am is thick with the heady fragrance of perfume, sweat, and spilt beer—with omnidirectional force, delivering music to your ears without the slightest bit of distortion. There’s no particular type of "regular" here; you'll find people from all modern subcultures represented, mixing famously with academics, artists, and techno geeks—all dancing as if their pants were on fire!
Tryggvagata 22, Reykjavík, 101, Iceland -
14. Húrra
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...
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.
Tryggvagata 22, Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland -
15. Jungle Cocktail Bar
A green oasis right in the middle of town, the plant-filled space might make you think you're elsewhere, but you'll be brought right back to...
A green oasis right in the middle of town, the plant-filled space might make you think you're elsewhere, but you'll be brought right back to reality once you try one of the bar's inventive cocktails. Adventurous drinkers won't want to miss the Cereal Killer, which is made with Bacardi carta blanca, strawberries, cornflakes, oranges, and almonds.
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16. Kofinn
MiðbærThis is your basic, no-frills bar serving up drinks and cakes beginning in the afternoon and hosting DJs into the early morning hours. It's located...
This is your basic, no-frills bar serving up drinks and cakes beginning in the afternoon and hosting DJs into the early morning hours. It's located in the main shopping district, making it a great spot to grab a snack and libation in the late afternoon.
Laugavegur 2, Reykjavík, Capital Region, 101, Iceland354-551–1855 -
17. Lemmy
Located in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik, Lemmy is far from just a bar: you can also order a hearty breakfast here. But...
Located in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik, Lemmy is far from just a bar: you can also order a hearty breakfast here. But this spot is at its best when the drinks are flowing and the picnic tables are filled with locals and visitors alike.
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18. Luna Florens
Sister bar to the vintage shop and bar Lola Flórens and sister café to the Coocoo's Nest, Luna Florens serves up inventive cocktails and baked...
Sister bar to the vintage shop and bar Lola Flórens and sister café to the Coocoo's Nest, Luna Florens serves up inventive cocktails and baked goods. More often than not, you'll find ingredients like turmeric and edible flowers mixed into your drinks.
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19. Miami Bar
Take a trip back in time—specifically, Miami circa the 1980s. The color theme is pastel, the architecture skews brutalist, and the neon lights never stop....
Take a trip back in time—specifically, Miami circa the 1980s. The color theme is pastel, the architecture skews brutalist, and the neon lights never stop. Plus, the cocktails hold their own, too.
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20. Micro Bar
MiðbærThe best time to visit Micro Bar is between the hours of 3 and 7 pm, when the bar has two beers on special for...
The best time to visit Micro Bar is between the hours of 3 and 7 pm, when the bar has two beers on special for happy hour. You'll find a solid selection of Icelandic beers and an inviting atmosphere that's perfect for making new local friends.
Laugarvegur 86, Reykjavík, Capital Region, 101, Iceland354-865–8389
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