Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.11.2007, Blaðsíða 21

SHOPPING
Located in a basement by Ingólfstorg,
former pro skater, Mike Carroll’s skate-
board shop Underground is aptly named.
The shop offers all the relevant skating
gear, be it clothing or boards, from in-
dustry leading brand names such as
DC, Circa and others. A wide array of
T-shirts, shoes, and other skating neces-
sities available.
31 Underground
Veltusund 1
Kirsuberjatréð is the perfect little gift
shop. A co-op gallery/gift shop owned
and operated by ten women artists and
designers. Kirsuberjatréð is the commer-
cial outlet where they sell their products.
The selections ranges from clothes, bas-
kets, ceramics, copper sculptures, fish
skin items, paper crafts, contemporary
jewelry, felt items, and various other
designs.
32 Kirsuberjatréð
Vesturgata 4
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A fresh addition to the Laugavegur fash-
ion scene, four separate stores under
one roof, second-hand clothing and ac-
cessories stores Elvis and Rokk og rósir,
and CD experts Smekkleysa, all staples of
the Laugavegur shopping experience. In
addition, the new store, Pop, supplying
neat stuff for the home. The collective
will offer unique clothing and ornaments
and supply the score to your life.
Laugavegur 28
Laugavegur 28
This spacious and classy store sells jew-
ellery made from lava and other stone.
Gullkunst Helgu, which is housed in the
1924 built shop on Laugevegur 13, has
been selling unique jewellery such as
necklaces, bracelets and watches for 15
years.
35 Gullkúnst Helgu
Laugavegur 13
The children’s toy store Börn Náttúrun-
nar, located in a Skólavörðustígur base-
ment, sells clothes and toys made only of
organic products as well as books about
childcare and parenthood. Here you can
buy creative wooden playthings and
woollen products for the young ones
carefully selected by the parents who
own the shop.
36 Börn Náttúrunnar
Skólavörðustígur 17a
Buying jeans used to be a simple task.
With the ever-growing selection, suc-
cessful jeans hunting can take days. The
task did not get any easier with the re-
cent addition of a store from the indus-
try powerhouse G-Star Raw. This Dutch
brand features an edgy collection, au-
thentic details and innovative washings.
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G-Star Raw
Laugavegur 86
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Concept boutique Kisan is a shopping
destination worth checking out. Stuffed
with everything from books, CD’s and
accessories to baby clothes, interior dec-
orations, jewellery and bathing products,
the shop offers something for everyone.
The two owners who have travelled the
world extensively in search for unique
quality products carefully select all the
items for sale.
Kisan
Laugavegur 7
A collection of trendy designer wear
fills the space at fashion shop Trilogia,
including amazing designs by Alexander
McQueen and Chloe alongside Robert
Cary Williams, Erotokritos and many,
many more. Summery dresses, sweaters
and skirts for all the fashion conscious
girls out there as well as cool accessories
to complete the look.
38 Trilogia
Laugavegur 7
A trip to the downtown indoor flea mar-
ket Kolaportið down by the harbour is
always a fun way to spend a Saturday af-
ternoon. Endless stalls offering all kinds
of second-hand goods, candy and even
fermented shark and Icelandic liquorice.
If ready to spend some time thoroughly
examining the selection you can find
some great bargains. Only open on
weekends.
39 Kolaportið
Tryggvagata 19
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This small boutique is a jam-packed
treasure chest overflowing with antique
furniture and items to perk up your
apartment. In every corner of the shop,
you’ll find some unique items, including
candle holders, lamps, pillows, gorgeous
60’s sofas, tables, vases and a selection
of clothes and vintage jewellery.
42 Fríða Frænka
Vesturgata 3
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If there is one thing you need in Iceland
it is warm clothing. In a country known
for rapid wheather changes, you either
come prepared, or buy the appropriate
gear. Designed and developed in Iceland
to meet rugged wheather conditions,
Cintamani clothing has been worn on
both the North and the South Poles, as
well as on the top of Mount Everest.
37 Cintamani
Laugavegur 11
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Located inside a dignified wooden build-
ing, Thorvaldsens Bazar is among the
oldest shops in Reykjavík, opening in
1901 and run by the women’s charity
organization the Thorvaldsen Society.
Selling souvenirs, handicrafts, woollen
underclothes and sweaters as well as Ice-
landic jewellery, the friendly saleswomen
work as volunteers and all profits are do-
nated to charity work.
Thorvaldsens Bazar
Austurstræti 4
Reykjavík’s version of CBGB’s, Gaukurinn
has been a mainstay in the Icelandic mu-
sic scene since the days of Ingólfur Ar-
narson. A popular live venue, this is the
place to find young and upcoming band,
as well as older and more established
bands. Anyone who is anything in Icelan-
dic music has passed through Gaukurinn
at one point or another.
Gaukurinn
Tryggvagata 22
This two-floor café/pub has been a part
of Reykjavík’s bar scene for decades.
With a large and fairly cheap bistro
menu, Prikið attracts a mix of university
students with their laptops and elderly
devoted regulars during the day while
the younger clientele fills up the space
during the evening and especially at
weekends when the music is mostly
dedicated to hip-hop and R&B.
26 Prikið
Bankastræti 12
The quintessential rock-pub, Dillon fea-
tures moderately priced drinks, a dark
and cosy mood and some pretty good
music (especially when local favourite
DJ Andrea Jóns mans the decks). The
tattooed, beer-lovin’ types who hang
out there on school nights are joined by
legions of parka-clad students during
weekends, creating a party atmosphere
that’s always fun to partake in.
29 Dillon
Laugavegur 30
The stylish two-floored bar and concert
venue Organ presents a diverse range
of concerts by local and international
acts at least four times a week. Features
established bands and young emerg-
ing musicians; the newly opened venue
can accommodate 300 people and has
enough seats for weary concertgoers to
rest between sets. Open ’til way past late
on weekends.
Organ
Hafnarstræti 1-3
Attracting a mixed crowd of party-peo-
ple, the small bar Sirkus has always been
popular among musicians and the cre-
ative crowd who get along well although
the breathing space can be limited on
weekends. While Sirkus’s DJs provide for
the greatest party possible every week-
end, the bar occasionally hosts concerts
on weeknights.
Sirkus
Klapparstígur 30
Located inside the Intercultural Cen-
tre, Cultura is a restaurant/bar with a
cosmopolitan feel, hosting an array of
events and various theme nights like
Salsa teaching, tango nights and fusion
parties. The menu features all sorts of
international dishes like Thai soup, Span-
ish tapas, fahjitas and falafel mixed with
bistro regulars such as sandwiches and
salads.
25 Café Cultura
Hverfisgata 18
Located above the second-hand fashion
store Spútnik, with its roomy bar floor
and nice sofas in the lounge room up-
stairs, Boston is a fresh addition to the
Reykjavík bar scene. Old-school yet styl-
ish interiors, and enough tables to cre-
ate a good vibe, make the place a comfy
café as well as a laid-back tavern where
the music is good but never intrusive.
24 Boston
Laugavegur 28b
A spacious gay/straight friendly bar, the
newly renovated Q-Bar is a welcome ad-
dition to the nightlife downtown. In styl-
ish and comfortable surroundings, with
a lounge-like atmosphere, a good vibe
and plenty of seats, the place never gets
uncomfortably crowded nor too noisy
for conversation.
28 Q-Bar
Ingólfsstræti 3
Up-and-coming Barinn is becoming
quite popular among Reykjavík party
scenesters. Its three floors and equally
numerous bars get quite crowded dur-
ing weekends where a mix of dancing
downstairs and chatting upstairs make
for a good night out. Though mostly a
DJ bar, Barinn occasionally hosts live gigs
and is always a fun party venue.
27 Barinn
Laugavegur 22
Nakti Apinn, located on the second floor
at Bankastræti 14, offers an amazing va-
riety of colourful street-clothing, includ-
ing hooded sweatshirts, T-shirts and leg-
gings designed by the owners and hand-
printed with different patterns, graphics
and figures. Inside you’ll also find a good
selection of Icelandic music, books on
art and design, accessories, baby clothes
and international designer wear.
Nakti Apinn
Bankastræti 14
The spacious Iða bookstore is a great
source for all kinds of reading material of-
fering an excellent range of books, travel
guides, magazines, post-cards and great
gift items. The first-class service will help
you search for what you need. On the
second floor you’ll find restaurants serv-
ing sushi, soups and sandwiches.
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