nightlife guide

Reykjavik
April 2011
NIGHTLIFE
GUIDE
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REYKJAVIK NIGHTLIFE
This guide will help you find your way through the nightlife jungle that Reykjavik has
become. It will also show you that in the downtown area of Reykjavik, as we refer
to as "The 101", there are many places to choose from within a very small walkable
area. Hopefully this guide will help you get the most out of your stay here.
Publisher info
This guide is published by the Reykjavik Nightlife Friend, a personal guided VIP nightlife
service that helps you find your way around the Reykjavik nightlife, gets you VIP entrance
to clubs and helps you „break the ice“ with the locals. Contact us if you need extra help.
We do not participate in any illegal services.
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DO’S, DONT’S AND DID YOU KNOW
•Nothing really starts until after midnight on weekends. The high price of
alcohol keeps us home finishing off a few drinks before we head out. Then between
midnight and one o’clock lines start to form outside the clubs.
•Did you know that a few years ago every place closed at 3 in the morning on
weekends and that created a Carnival atmosphere in the streets. The authorities changed
to flexible openings to prevent all that outdoor partying.
•From 1915 till March 1st. 1989 beer was not sold in Iceland. It was not until
some bars started to sell non alcohol Pilsner mixed with Vodka that the authorities gave in.
•There are over 50 bars and clubs and around a 100 restaurants in the small
downtown area of Reykjavik. The line of streets, Laugavegur, Bankastræti, Austurstræti
with the parallel streets of Hafnarstræti and Hverfisgata, we often call The Runtur.
The Runtur, which means "the round", originally refers to the practice of young
Icelanders driving around in circles at night before they reach drinking age. Today it
also refers to going out pub crawling/bar hopping.
•Clothing for a night out may vary.
Most clubs have a clothing policy.
Basically dress "smart". Jeans are IN now but only as a part of the “smart” outfit.
Sneakers/trainers are generally not allowed. But there are many bars and some clubs
that will allow nearly any kind of attire. Use common sense. You will see that many
locals love to wear black in the clubs, often for practical reasons.
•Many places have long lines outside. There are VIP lines but don’t expect to
get in through them. Plan and arrive early.
•Drinks generally cost the same in bars and clubs. The difference could be 100-200
kr. Some places have "specials", like a beer for 450 kr.
•Icelanders are not used to tipping because service is always included but in the last few
years it has become more common to see that tipping gets you that extra, extra service in
bars and clubs. Maybe not a positive development but just the way of the world.
•We Icelanders push and shove. Don’t be offended but the places are usually so
crowded that to get where we want to go we have to use initiative.
•From June 1st 2007 smoking has been prohibited in public places like restaurants,
bars and nightclubs. Many places are still working on offering smokers a permanent
place to smoke, so bear with them.
•Most places don’t have an entrance fee unless there is a special occasion or a
popular band playing. The fee is usually from 500 - 1.500 kr.
•Closing times on weekends vary. Licences are either till 03:00 or 05:00. That does not
necessary mean the actual closing time though. But places usually don’t stay open longer
than 7 in the morning on weekends. Sunday to Thursday everything closes at 01.00.
•During weekday nights there is not much dancing going on. We usually go to bars
and cafés and hang out over coffee, beer or a glass of wine. Thursdays are good but
everything closes at 1.00. But you never know. Maybe something innocent might turn
into a big party.
•We always go for a snack before we go home after a long night partying. Traditionally
we buy a hot dog with everything “Ein með öllu”, but nowadays you can get a lot
of other things to eat. See the map. Back at your hotel, it is ok to drink the tab water.
That's what we do. We think it's the best in the world.
•Getting a taxi in the morning on weekends might take a while. There is a waiting line
for taxis by Lækjargata (see map). Taxis use the other taxi stops earlier in the night. A
lot of people try to walk in different directions to pick up taxis on their way to the center
but the safest bet is waiting in the taxi line. In the line you can always pick up some good
conversations or some local sing-a-longs.
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BARS AND CLUBS
Bar 11 38 25+
Hverfisgata18
511 1310
Bar 46 51 Pool
Hverfisgata 48
561 0700
Hverfisgata 10
580 0101
25+
101 Hotel Lounge 31 1919 Lounge 15
Pósthússtræti 1
30+
Kaffi Amsterdam 6
Hafnarstræti 5
30+
599 1050
25+
551 3800
Austur 10 25+
Austurstræti 7
568 1907
Bankastræti 5
552 9600
B5 28 25+
Bakkus 4
25+
Tryggvagata 22
Bankinn 39
Hverfisgata 20
23+
NEW
Barbara
Laugavegur 22
699 1105
Gay 49 25+
Austurstræti 20
Boston 52 25+
Laugavegur 28b
517 7816
Celtic Cross - Irish Pub 41 Hverfisgata 26
Ingólfsstræti 3 25+
561 2240
Danish Bar
25+
511 3240
25+
551 9660
25+
511 2400
Dubliner - Irish Pub 7
Hafnarstræti 4
The English Pub 11 Austurstræti 12
Esja 17
30+
511 3232
25+
578 7900
20+
Austurstræti 16
575 7900
Faktorý 42
25+
Smiðjustígur 6
551 5522
Gata 64
25+
Laugavegur 3
527 0077
Hemmi og Valdi 65
Laugavegur 21
25+
552 3939
House of Guinness 22 25+
Lækjargata 10
511 3245
Austurstræti 20
561 2240
Hressingarskálinn 24 Hvíta Perlan 12
Austurstræti 12a
Bjarni Fel Sports Bar 24 Den Danske Kro 34
Dillon 53 Laugavegur 30
20+
22+
562 3270
Ice Bar / Restaurant Reykjavik 1
Vesturgata 2
The Icelandic Bar 18
Pósthússtræti 9
578 2020
Kaffibarinn 43 25+
Bergsstaðarstræti 1
Hafnarstræti
30+
552 3030
20+
Kjallarinn - The Cellar 5
551 1588
22+
772 0737
The pub that you
# Location on map
Dance Floor
Food Service
Sports Bar
Live Music
Bottle Table Service
Kofi Tómasar Frænda 37 20+
Laugavegur 2
Trúnó
49 20+
Laugavegur 22
The Laundromat 12
Austurstræti 9
551 1855
578 7800
25+
NEW
25+
Monaco Casino Bar 61 Laugavegur 78
Monte Carlo Casino Bar 54 Events club
Við Austurvöll
Næsti Bar 32
Ingólfsstræti 1a
Obla Di, Obla Da 55 30+
511 2277
30+
511 2277
20+
511 1313
30+
551 7776
25+
Frakkastígur 8 561 6662
Laugavegur 20a
552 2300
Cafe Oliver 48 Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar 39 Vegamótastígur 4
P Bar 17 Lounge Pósthússtræti 7
Kaffi Paris - Paris Lounge 14 Austurstræti 14
Prikið 33 Bankastræti 12
Pósthússtræti 13
Risið/Vestur 3
Tryggvagata 20
552 6868
Kaffi Rósenberg 50 Sódóma Reykjavik 4
20+
30+
552 4687
25+
575 7900
25+
551 1020
30+
551 1800
20+
Tryggvagata 22
Frakkastígur 8
Nasa 9
Pósthúsið Wine Bar 21
30+
Klapparstígur 27
The Live Bar - Sports 56 Kareoke
Laugavegur 34a
25+ Average age
551 2442
22+
Kaffi Sólon 30 Bankastræti 7a
New Square 32
Hafnarstræti 20
25+
562 3232
25+
561 1111
Strawberries 23 30+
Lækjargata 6a
517 7744
Austurstræti 8
511 1413
Gay 49 Laugavegur 22
661 4069
Vegamótastígur 4
511 3040
Thorvaldsen 8 Trúnó
Vegamót 44 30+
20+
20+
Venue 4
22+
Tryggvagata 22
Vínbarinn 20 Kirkjutorg 4
Kaffi Zimsen 25 Hafnarstræti 18
30+
552 4120
22+
517 4988
20+
551 2866
are looking for.
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MAP OF DOWNTOWN REYKJAVIK
1
2
Bar / Club
5
3
Restaurant
Restaurant / Bar / Club
Theatre
ATM machine M After midnight food
ATM
4
The future site of
the National Concert and
Conference Center
6
Reykjavik
Art Museum
13
15
18
19M
12 M
11
6
M
23
9
Taxi
20
26M
7
27
15
24ATM
10 25
11
8 12
13ATM
29
M M
14
17
M
21
41
40
20
22
City Hall
M23
38
35
36
37
Arnarhóll
32 ATM
Tax
i
M M
M
24
33
19
Alþingi
Parlament
26
25 30 31
18
Tjarnar
bíó
28
i
Tax
i
M
Central Bank
Ta
x
i
10
Weekend
Flea Market
17
3
1
4
16
2 5
7 8
ATM
9
National
Theatre
Prime Minister’s
Office
The 31
Opera49
M
28
32
46
48
30
47
50
45
63
i
29
51
ATM
33 54
M
55
34
42
Iðnó
ATM
37
60
59
38
64
M
39
i
65 40
66
43
57 58
35
44
45
Tjörnin
The Pond
ATM
National
Gallery
85
0
100m/328ft
87
86
52
10
41
42
67
69 47
68
48
70
71
50
51
74
49
73 ATM
75
52
81
56
55
53
54
76
72
77
79
78
84
80
58
60
82
ATM
59
83
CALENDAR
WHERE?
WHAT?
WHEN?
7. April Thursday
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Esja - Loungy Thursday.
Lounge
Faktory - Amiina + Dj Atli.
Hressingarskálinn - Troubadours Böddi and Davíð.
Hvíta Perlan - Gogoyoko.com megaparty.
Oliver - Troubadour Ingo Weather God.
Tecno
Prikið - Breakbeat.is
Jazz
Rósenberg -Óli Hólm Jazz Band.
Rock
Sodoma - Urmull, The Vintage Caravan.
Latin
Thorvaldsen - Salsa Night.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Hannes.
8. April
Friday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Bogi.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan. Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Dj Hlynur Mastermix.
Faktory - Hjálmar + Dj Ákni(nn á Myrká)
Hressingarskálinn - Fabulous band and Dj Elli.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Árni Kocoon.
Jazz
Rósenberg - Aðalsteinn Svanur
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Jónas.
11. April
Monday
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Oliver - Raggi Troubadour. Marguarita Monday.
Rósenberg - Barsvar.
12. April Tuesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Beer Bingo Night.
English Pub - Live music.
Oliver - Live karaoke night.
Jazz
Rósenberg - Spottarnir.
Trúnó
- Russian Night.
13. April
Wednesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Pub Quiz.
English Pub - Live music.
Faktorý - Classic Quiz.
Latin
Kaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 20:30 - 23:00.
Oliver - Live music.
Prikið - Dj Óli Hjörtur.
Blues
Rósenberg - Blue Monday
Tjarnarbío Theater - Daniel Ágúst in concert. Misc.
14. April
Thursday
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan.
- Men Only Night.
Barbara
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Lounge
9. April
Saturday Esja - Loungy Thursday.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Hressingarskálinn - J.J's Band and Dj Elli.
Austur - Dj Símon.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Oliver - Troubadour Ingo Weather God.
B5 - Resident Dj.
Prikið - Dj Krúsi.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Rósenberg - Brother Grass and Illgresi.
Grass
Esja - Dj Hlynur Mastermix.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Jónas.
Faktory - Dj Biggi Maus.
Hressingarskálinn - The Band Band and Dj Elli.
Friday
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop 15. April 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Jónas.
Prikið - Djs Anna Rakel and Ýr.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5
Resident
Dj.
Jazz
Rósenberg - Árstíðir band.
Sodoma - The 59's, The Cash Kid, El Camino and DJs Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Rock Esja - Dj Bogi.
Smutty Smiff & Gísli.
Hressingarskálinn - Fabulous band and Dj Elli.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Benni B.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
10. April
Sunday Prikið - Dj Danni Deluxe
Jazz
Rósenberg - KK Band.
Folk
Faktory - Sunnujazz.
Oliver, Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Trúnó
- Lesbian Pub Quiz.
Hi
p
/Hop
Funk
Pop
80's
Vegamót - Dj Símon.
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Closing hours
Closing hours vary on Friday and Saturday.
Other nights it is 01:00.
The information here is subject to change.
No responsibility is taken for its accuracy.
Hip/Hop
R/B
Funk
Rock Disco Tecno
Pop
Electr Blues Reggae
16. April
Saturday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Símon.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Resident Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Dj Bogi.
Blues
Hilton Hotel - Reykjavik Blues Festival.
Hressingarskálinn - Penta band and Dj Elli.
Nasa - Reykjavík Music Mess. Mugison, Sin Fang,
Sóley, Borko, Miri, Nolo, Kimono, Skakkamanage,
Sudden Weather Change, Reykjavík!, Prinspóló,
Swords of Chaos, Kippi Kaninus, Nive Nielsen (GL),
Tomutonttu (FI), Lower Dens (USA), Deerhunter
(USA) and more.
Misc.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Addi Intro.
Blues
Rósenberg - Reykjavik Blues Festival.
Trúnó
- HOMOjito Madness.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Danni Deluxe.
17. April
Sunday
Oliver, Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
18. April
Monday
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Oliver - Raggi Troubadour. Marguarita Monday.
Rósenberg - Barsvar.
19. April Tuesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Beer Bingo Night.
English Pub - Live music.
Blues
Hilton Hotel - Reykjavik Blues Festival.
Björgvin Halldórsson, Páll Rósinkranz, Blúsmafían
and Ferlegheit.
Oliver - Live karaoke night.
Rósenberg - Fuglabúrið
Folk
20. April - Open Longer
Wednesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Pub Quiz.
English Pub - Live music.
Faktorý - Classic Quiz.
Blues
Hilton Hotel - Reykjavik Blues Festival.
Marquise Knox from Missisippi and Klassart.
Latin
Kaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 20:30 - 23:00.
Nasa - DJ Stephan Bodzin (GER). Mr.Cuellar, Stefan
Electr
J, Oculus and Balrock.
Oliver - Live music.
Soul
Indie
Prikið - Dj Óli Hjörtur.
Rósenberg - Heiðdís Ylva
Trúnó
- French Night.
House
Latin
Jazz
80's
Folk
21. April - Closes at Midnight
Thursday
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan.
- Men Only Night.
Barbara
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Esja - Loungy Thursday.
Lounge
Blues
Hilton Hotel - Reykjavik Blues Festival.
Vasti Jackson and the Blue Ice band. Stone Stones.
Hressingarskálinn - J.J.'s band and Dj Elli.
Oliver - Troubadour Ingo Weather God.
Prikið - Dj Matti.
Rósenberg - The Stewardess Choir and Maggi Kjartans
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Símon.
22. April - Opens at Midnight
Friday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Jónas.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Hreyðar. Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Dj Danni Deluxe.
Hressingarskálinn - Fabulous band and Dj Elli.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Gísli Galdur.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Hannes.
23. April
Saturday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Danni Deluxe.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Resident Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Resident Dj.
Hressingarskálinn - Dalton band.
Hi
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. p/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Addi Intro.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Jónas.
24. April - Midnight till 5 AM
Sunday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Resident Dj.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Resident Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Resident Dj.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Addi Intro.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Resident Dj.
Continued....
15 on map
CALENDAR
Hip/Hop
R/B
Funk
Rock
Disco
Tecno
Pop
Electr
Blues
Reggae
Soul
Indie
House
Latin
Jazz
80's
25. April
Monday
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Oliver - Raggi Troubadour. Marguarita Monday.
Rósenberg - Barsvar.
26. April Tuesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Beer Bingo Night.
English Pub - Live music.
Oliver - Live karaoke night.
Funk Jazz
Rósenberg - Sans.
27. April
Wednesday
Danske Kro - Live music. Pub Quiz.
English Pub - Live music.
Faktorý - Classic Quiz.
Latin
Kaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 20:30 - 23:00.
Oliver - Live music.
Prikið - Dj Óli Hjörtur.
Rósenberg - Myrra Rós
Folk
28. April Thursday
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan.
- Men Only Night.
Barbara
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
Esja - Loungy Thursday.
Lounge
Hressingarskálinn - Troubadours Böddi and Davíð.
Oliver - Troubadour Ingo Weather God.
Prikið - Surprice Night.
Pop Rock
Rósenberg - Sniglabandið
Trúnó
- Dj Vala Waldorf.
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Danni Deluxe.
29. April Friday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Símon.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Troubadours Vignir and Jogvan. Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Dj Hlynur Mastermix.
Hressingarskálinn - Fabulous Band and Dj Fúsi.
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Danni Deluxe.
Pop Rock
Rósenberg - Sniglabandið
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Jónas.
30. April
Saturday
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Austur - Dj Bogi.
Hip/Hop Pop Funk
B5 - Resident Dj.
Danske Kro and English Pub - Live music.
80's Hip/Hop Pop
Esja - Dj Hlynur Mastermix.
Hressingarskálinn - Penta Band and Dj Fúsi.
Nasa - Todmobil in Concert.
Folk Pop
Oliver - Girls Night. Dj Maggi/Brynjar Már. Hip/Hop R/B Pop
Prikið - Dj Benni B Ruff.
Rósenberg - Elín Ey.
Folk
80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk
Vegamót - Dj Símon.
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PICTURES
Pictures from all over.
Courtesy of www.superman.is
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PICTURES
Pictures from all over.
Courtesy of www.superman.is
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RESTAURANTS - CAFES
1919 27 599 1000
Pósthússtræti 1 73 567 5978
Laugavegur 73 American Style 20 Tryggvagata 26 511 2700
Argentína 82 Barónstígurur 11a 551 9555
Indonesean
Asía 66 Laugavegur 10 562 6210
Atid 552 5444
Laugavegur 73 Austur Steakhouse 10
568 1907
Austurstræti 7 Austur Indíafélagið 75 Hverfisgata 56 552 1630
Á Næstu Grösum 70 Laugavegur 20b 552 8410
b5 / Burger Joint 28FF
552 9600
Bankastræti 5 Brauðbær 85 Þórsgata 1 511 6677
Brasilia Brasilian
Skólavöðustígur 14 562 6500
FF
Bæjarins Bestu 29 Tryggvagata 101 Caruso 50 562 7335
Þingholtsstræti 1 Café Cultura 51 530 9314
Hverfisgata 18 Dill Nordic House 552 1522
Domo 51 Þingholtsstræti 5 552 5588
Einar Ben 18 Veltusund 1 511 5090
Deli 54 FF
Bankastræti 14 551 6000
Fish Company 13 Vesturgata 2a 552 5300
Fish Market 10 511 4440
Aðalstræti 12 Fjalakötturinn 11 Aðalstræti 16 514 6000
Frú Berglaug 43 Laugavegur 12 Gata 64 Laugavegur 3 552 0077
Gamla Vínhúsið 71 Klapparstígur 38
565 1130
Ghandhi 40 511 1691
Pósthússtræti 17 Gallerý - Hótel Holt 87 Bergstaðastræti 37 552 5700
Gamla Smiðjan - Pizza 38 FF
578 8555
Lækjargata 8 Glætan book cafe 69 Laugavegur 19 511 1180
Geysir bistro/bar 8 Aðalstræti 2 517 4300
Grái Kötturinn 63 Hverfisgata 16a 551 1544
Grillhúsið 17 Tryggvagata 20 562 3456
Grillið
v/Hagatorg
525 9960
Grænn Kostur 57 Skólavörðustígur 8b 552 2028
Habibi 30 FF Hafnarstræti 18 551 5858
Hamborgarabúllan 1 28 FF
Geirsgata 1 511 1888
(Fast Food Restaurants = FF)
Hemmi og Valdi 65 Laugavegur 21 552 3939
Hereford steakhouse 79 Laugavegur 53B 511 3350
Hlölla bátar 15 FF
511 3500
Ingólfstorgi Hornið 28 551 3340
Hafnarstræti 15 Hressingarskálinn 24 Austurstræti 20 561 2240
Humarhúsið- Lobster 45 Amtmannsstígur 1 561 3303
The Icelandic Bar 18 Pósthússtræti 9 578 2020
Icelandic Fish & Chips 3 Tryggvagata 8 511 1118
Indian Mango 78 Frakkastígur 12 551 7722
Ítalía 65 Laugavegur 11 552 4630
Jómfrúin 36 551 0100
Lækjargata 4 Kaffifélagið 58 Skólavörðustígur 10 520 8420
Kaffitár 47 Bankastræti 8 511 4540
Kebab/Pizzeria 19 FF
Austurstræti 3 561 3070
Kitchen
Nepalese
Laugavegur 60a 551 7722
Kofi Tómasar Frænda 13 551 1855
Laugavegur 2 Krua Thai 4 561 0039
Tryggvagata 14 Kryddleginn Hjörtu 81 566 8818
Skúlagötu 17 BRENNIVÍN - BLACK DEATH
Iceland’s signature alcoholic beverage, Brennivín, is a schnapps made from fermented
potato pulp and flavoured with caraway seeds (sometimes mistaken for the taste of cumin
seeds). The word brennivín literally translates into English as "burning wine".
Brennivín is also commonly called Black Death. During prohibition (from 1915 to 1922), the
Icelandic government placed a skull and crossbones logo on all liquor bottles. The black
label was designed to discourage people from drinking the beverage. Soon, drinkers grew
accustomed to requesting Black Death "Svarti Dauði" at the counter of their local liquor store.
Brennivín is best served ice cold. Alcohol content 37.5% ABV. It is common to drink Brennivín
Indian
Italian
Chinese
American
Icelandic
Thai
Perlan
562 0200
Perlan
La Primavera 25 Austurstræti 9 561 8555
Lækjarbrekka 46 Bankastræti 2 551 4430
Mmmmm... 77 Laugavegur 42 445 7000
Mokka-kaffi 59 Skólavörðustígur 3a 552 1174
Nonnabiti 26 FF
551 2312
Hafnarstraeti 9 Noodle Station 84 FF
Skólavörðustígur 21a 551 3199
Núðluhúsið 80 Laugavegur 59 552 2400
FF
Núðluskálin 58 Skólavörðustígur 8 562 0202
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Café Oliver Laugavegur 20a 552 2300
Ostabúðin 58 Skólavörðustígur 8 562 2772
Osushi – the Train 35 Lækjargata 2a 561 0562
Panorama 52 Ingólfsstræti 1
595 8545
Piri Piri 5 Portugese
515 1500
Geirsgata 9 Kaffi París 13 Austurstræti 14 551 1020
Pisa Ristaurante 37 Lækjargata 6
578 7200
Pizza King 31 FF
Hafnarstræti 18 551 7474
Pizza Pronto 12 54 FF
Vallarstr. 4/Bankastr. 14 517 5445
Sushi
Seafood
Steakehouse
Fusion
Potturinn og Pannan 40 Skólabrú 1 511 1690
Pósthúsið 13 Pósthússtræti 13 551 1800
Prikið 33 551 2866
Bankastræti 12 Reykjavik Pizza Comp. 83 561 3838
Laugavegur 81 Restaurant Reykjavík 1 Vesturgata 2 552 3030
Risið 3 Tryggvagata 20 552 6868
Kaffi Rósenberg 50 Klapparstígur 27
551 2442
Rossopomodoro 76 561 0500
Laugavegur 40a Santa Maria 72 Laugavegur 22a 552 7775
Scandinavian 73 Laugavegur 24 578 4888
Seafood Cellar 9 511 1212
Aðalstræti 2 Shalimar 23 551 0292
Austurstræti 4 Silfur - Hótel Borg 33 v/Austurvöll 578 2008
Kaffi Sólon 30 Bankastræti 7a 562 3232
New Square 32 Hafnarstræti 20, 4th fl. 561 1111
Subway 24 Closed
FF
511 1700
Austurstræti 3 Sushibarinn 60 FF
552 4444
Laugavegur 2 Sushi smiðjan 2 517 3366
Geirsgata 3 Mexican
International
Vegetarian
Cafe/Bar
Svarta Kaffi 58 Laugavegur 54 551 2999
Sægreifinn 2 Geirsgata 8
553 1500
Tabasco’s 16 511 1980
Hafnarstræti 1-3 Tapas barinn 7 Tapas
Laugavegur 19 511 2344
Te og Kaffi 68 Laugavegur 18 552 3740
Thai Reykjavik 38 Lækjargata 8 571 2222
Thorvaldsen 8 Austurstræti 8-10 511 1413
Tíu dropar 74 551 9380
Laugavegur 27 Tjarnarbakkinn 42 Vonarstræti 3 562 9700
Trúnó 49
Laugavegur 22 661 4069
Uno 2 561 1313
Hafnarstræti 1-3 Vegamót 44
511 3040
Vegamótstígur 4 Við Tjörnina 41 Templarasundi 3 551 8666
Vínbarinn 20 Kirkjutorgi 4 552 4120
Volare Ristorante 78 Laugavegur 55b 562 8800
VOX
444 5050
Suðurlandsbraut 2
Þrír Frakkar - Hjá Úlfari 86 Baldursgata 14 552 3939
with "hákarl", which is putrefied shark meat (a local "delicacy"), to mask the
shark's taste. It is similar to the Scandinavian Aquavit.
Several years ago an Icelandic bar owner in Luxembourg marketed a version of
Brennivin as Black Death Vodka, with a skull in a top hat on a black label and
sold the bottles in wooden coffins made by Luxembourgian prison inmates.
The factory burned down a few years ago but plans are to open it again.
In Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill 2, you can see the character Budd drink a bottle
of Brennivín. It is difficult to find outside Iceland so buy one before you leave.
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