Reykjavík Grapevine - 26.08.2011, Side 48

Places We Like
Barbara
At Laugavegur 22, above Trúnó, Barbara
serves up a lively atmosphere for Reykjavík’s
gay community and anybody else who just
wants to dance and have a good time. The
first level is made for dancing and is often
packed with sweaty bodies, while the second
level of the bar offers a place to sit, drink and
chat with another and in which to smoke.
Laugavegur 22
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Kaffibarinn
Weekends are somewhat overrated at Kaf-
fibarinn if you ask me. Don’t get me wrong,
they can be brilliant if you’re completely
pissed, the DJ is fresh and the crowd is
full-blooded, still the weekdays are better.
You should always expect get caught in some
shenanigan, whether it’s a crazy Monday
bender or a wacko Tuesday...well... bender.

Bergstaðastræti 1
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Panorama
For those who appreciate the finer things
in life, Panorama has it all. From the top
floor of the Center Hotel, diners enjoy a
breathtaking view of Mount Esja across the
Faxaflói Bay, while being served skilfully
presented French-Scandinavian cuisine.
Ingólfsstræti 1
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Tapas
For those with a bit of time on their hands,
the evening is well spent at Tapas, where
you can indulge yourself feasting on course
after delicious course of miniature dishes
served in true Spanish style. If you feel like
hanging around, there’s also a lounge.
Vesturgata 3B
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Grái Kötturinn
Super relaxed and cosy diner/café below
street level. This place makes the best
hangover breakfast ever (the truck!) and
any-other-day breakfast as well. It’s a nice
and relaxing place to eat and increase your
caffeine intake and chill with friends or with
some reading material.
Hverfisgata 16a
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Kraum
The Kraum Iceland Design store features
the best from the latest trends in Icelandic
design. Kraum sells unique, Ice andic takes
on everyday items like stationary, wooden
children’s toys, plastic zip-lockable handbags
and raincoats, and woollen and other clothing
and jewellery.
Aðalstræti 10
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Kornið
How about filling your face with cakes at the
delightful Kornið. They taste so good, you
would gladly push your own mother over
for even the slightest of sniffs. Not a sweet
tooth? Well, try their delectable sandwiches
then, I recommend the egg and bacon
ciabatta! At only 590 ISK plus all the Pítu
Sósa you could dream of, what more could
you ask for on your lunch break?
Lækjargata 4
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Den Danske Kro
The Danish Bar is located on Ingólfsstræti,
just off Laugavegur. They serve up Danish
favourites, such as open faced smørrebrød
sandwiches, Danish Tuborg beer and Akavit
schnapps. Their ‘Happy Hour’, every day
between 16–19, is a great source of fun.
How to ask for a large beer in Danish: “Hej,
jeg vil gerne ha’ en stor øl, tak”.
Ingólfssstræti 3
7Café Óliver
If you like trendy party-types who dance
like crazy to a lively mix of music where
glamour is all that counts, the stylish Óliver
is the nightclub for you. Check out Óliver's
live karaoke nights on Tuesdays. If you don't
suffer from stage fright you can go on stage
and sing your favourite song accompanied
by the local troubadour.
Laugavegur 20a
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Useful numbers
Emergency number: 112
Medical help: 1770
Dental emergency: 575 0505
Information: 118
Taxi: Hreyfill-Bæjarleiðir: 588 5522
BSR: 561 0000
Tax Free Refund
Iceland Refund, Aðalstræti 2, tel: 564 6400
Tourist information
Arctic Adventures, Laugavegur 11,
tel: 562 7000
City Centre, Aðalstræti 2, tel: 590 1550
Iceland Excursions – Grayline Iceland,
Hafnarstræti 20, tel: 540 1313
The Icelandic Travel Market, Bankastræti
2, tel: 522 4979
Trip, Laugavegur 54, tel: 433 8747
Pharmacies
Lyf og heilsa, Egilsgata 3, tel: 563 1020
Lyfja, Laugavegur 16, tel: 552 4045 and
Lágmúla 5, tel: 533-2300
Coach terminal
BSÍ, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10,
tel: 562 1011, www.bsi.is
Domestic airlines
Air Iceland, Reykjavíkurflugvöllur,
tel: 570 3030, www.flugfelag.is
Eagle Air, Hótel Loftleiðir, tel: 562-4200
Public transport
The only public transport available in
Reykjavík is the bus. Most buses run every
20–30 minutes (the wait may be longer on
weekends) and the price per fare is 350 ISK
for adults and children. Multiple day passes
are available for purchase at select locations.
Complete route map available at: www.bus.
is. Tel: 540 2700. Buses run from 07:00–24:00
on weekdays and 10:00–24:00 on weekends.
Main terminals are: Hlemmur and Lækjartorg
Opening Hours
Bars and clubs: According to regulations,
bars can stay open until 01:00 on weekdays
and 05:30 on weekends.
Shops: Mon.–Fri. 10:00–18:00, Sat.
10:00–16:00, Sun. closed. The shopping cen-
tres Kringlan and Smáralind as well as most
supermarkets and tourist shops have longer
opening hours.
Swimming pools: Weekdays 06:30–22:00
and weekends 09:00–17:00, although each
pool varies plus or minus a few hours.
Banks in the centre are open Mon.-Fri.
09:00-16:00.
Post Offices
Post offices are located around the city. The
downtown post office is at Pósthússtræti
3–5, open Mon.–Fri. 09:00–18:00. Stamps are
also sold at bookstores, gas stations, tourist
shops and some grocery stores.
Now offering
catering service!
Laugavegur 2 101 Reykjavík tel: 552 4444