Reykjavík Grapevine - 28.09.2013, Blaðsíða 42

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Reykjavík
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The Official Tourist
Information Center
A!alstræti 2 101 Reykjavík
Tel. 590 1500 www.visitreykjavik.is
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Food
Drinking
Gamla Smi!ian
This welcomed addition to Reykjavík’s pizza
palette has been steadily winning over fans
since it opened for business, and with good
reason. Gamla smi!jan seems to handle
every single order with care, love and
respect. As the dining area is sparse, locals
usually opt for take-out.
Lækjargata 8
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Bergsson Mathús
Offering an eclectic selection of fresh and
healthy flavours, this new addition to casual
downtown dining prides itself on the use of
local and seasonal produce. From their ingre-
dient list they turn out Middle Eastern, soul
food, vegetarian and vegan dishes that are
perfect when you need more than a snack,
but less than a full horse.
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Laundromat Café
At the Laundromat Café you can do your
laundry, drink a beer and have a grandma
read to your children all under one roof. This
kid-friendly café/bar/restaurant prides itself
on its diverse menu, good service, a 5,000
book library, board games, and newspapers
and magazines (including a fancy WALL OF
GRAPEVINES!)
Austurstræti 9
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Icelandic Fish & Chips
Not your average fish’n’chips joint, this
healthy restaurant uses only organic vegeta-
bles and quality fish products to serve their
fancy take on a fast-food classic. The spiced
‘Skyronnaise’ sauce is a special treat, and
their clean, casual location by the harbour is
full of charm.
Tryggvagata 8
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KEX Hostel
KEX Hostel is the darling of Reykjavík hipsters
and professionals and their visiting peers
from abroad, drawing crowds daily. With
its great views and cheap accommodation,
excellent dining and choice beer selection—
along with an abundance of exciting events—
you don’t have to wonder why.
Skúlagata 28
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Café Haiti
Nestled in one of the former fishing
warehouses of the old harbour, Café Haiti
is surely one of Reykjavík’s best cafés (and
this is no mean feat, as the city has some
nice coffee on offer). Go there for an excel-
lent cup and some delicious light snacks
during the day, or indulge in beer and low-
key concerts at night.
Geirsgata 7b/Verbú! 2
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Templararsund 3
Kaldi Bar
A small, stylish drinking hole popular with
the after-work business crowd, this is a great
place to feel a little classier and drink with
dignity. The beer selection is top-notch, and
the handcrafted interior tips the scales of
upscale rustic charm. You can be certain that
conversation will rule, not loud music.
Laugavegur 20b
8 Harlem
This super hip bar has the super unique
signature of being handpainted by sixteen
local artists and designers. So naturally it’s
really big for the art crowd! Come by any
night for one of the many excellent DJs in
their roster or regular events like karaoke
and NBA screenings. Cheap drinks and
good times abound.
Tryggvagata 22
9Kaffibarinn
A popular café on weekdays, on weekends
Kaffibarinn turns into a ticket for a wild
night out, as the space fills up with the
late-night souls oozing energy in every
corner. With DJs playing and the occasional
rock band, the party usually lasts until early
morning, yet often manages to leave you
begging for more.
Bergsta!astræti 1
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Useful numbers
Emergency number: 112
Medical help: 1770
Dental emergency: 575 0505
Information: 118
Taxi: Hreyfill-Bæjarlei!ir: 588 5522
BSR: 561 0000
Tax Free Refund
Iceland Refund, A!alstræti 2, tel: 564 6400
Tourist information
Arctic Adventures, Laugavegur 11,
tel: 562 7000
City Centre, A!alstræti 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 Lág-
múla 5, tel: 533-2300
Coach terminal
BSÍ, Vatnsm"rarvegur 10,
tel: 562 1011, www.bsi.is
Domestic airlines
Air Iceland, Reykjavíkurflugvöllur,
tel: 570 3030, www.flugfelag.is
Eagle Air, Hótel Loftlei!ir, 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
04:30 on weekends.
Shops: Mon.–Fri. 10:00–18:00, Sat. 10:00–
16:00, Sun. closed. The shopping centres
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.
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