Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.04.2013, Page 42

Kaffifélagið
There is coffee, and then there is coffee.
The kind that makes your mouth foam
with delight at the mere thought of it. The
kind that can wake you up from a horrible
day's slumber, instantaneously drying your
snow-wet feet. Kaffifélagið may be small, but
it more than makes up for it in quality and
atmosphere. Take your coffee to go or drink
your espresso at the bar.
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Ban Thai
Although some claim service at Ban Thai
can at times be lacking, most have no
complaints about the food. One of the
few Thai restaurants in Iceland, Ban Thai
gives the diner a unique experience in both
atmosphere and cuisine.
Laugavegur 130
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Höfnin
Located at the old Reykjavík harbour, Höfnin
offers the perfect setting to enjoy some fresh
seafood. This charming restaurant serves
up traditional Icelandic food in a rustic, but
elegant and charming environment. Their
service is also quite friendly.
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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.
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Save Water, Drink Beer
AUSTURSTRÆTI 12 • 101 REYKJAVÍK • ENSKIBARINN@ENSKIBARINN.IS
All the events and all the action
on 5 Big HD Screens.
Live music every night.
H A F N A R S T R Æ T I 5 &
S KÓL AVÖR ÐU S T ÍG U R 10
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KEX Hostel
The hippest ‘hostel’ in town, and possibly
anywhere. Located literally steps away from
Reykjavík harbour, with a gorgeous view
of Esja, it's a popular hangout amongst
Icelanders who go there to enjoy the
restaurant and bar, with a great selection of
bottled and on-tap beers, pub grub and a
great atmosphere.
Skúlagata 28
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Dill
Pioneering New Nordic Kitchen style cuisine
in Iceland, Dill Restaurant has very quickly
gained status as a Reykjavík favourite.
Using fresh and classic Nordic ingredients
exclusively, Dill offers a unique dining
experience whether you go for their short
and simple lunchtime menu or the extensive
evening one.
Sturlugata 5
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Noodle Station
While their menu is limited to three choices—
chicken, beef, and vegetarian—there’s just
something about Noodle Station’s noodles
that keeps folks hooked. Noodle Station also
provides an international atmosphere that’s
been missing from Reykjavík—this is very
welcome.
Skólavörðustígur 21a
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Munnharpan
Danish cuisine with the inherent French
influence and a little more French sprinkled
on top. Munnharpan is owned by the same
people that run Jómfrúin, a long-standing
favourite in the local scene. The meals are
mostly suitable with plenty of light courses
offering a selection of smørrebrød (Danish
open faced sandwiches) mixed with classic
French courses.
Austurbakki 2
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Micro Bar
One of Reykjavík’s newest bars also boasts
one of the city’s largest selection of draught
beers. It carries eight different kinds of
beer on tap, as well as bottled beer from
microbreweries in Iceland, Denmark,
Belgium and Scotland. No doubt the biggest
beer selection in town.
Austurstræti 6
6 Bar 11
At Bar 11, DJs call the tunes every weekend,
emphasising old rock’n’roll classics, chart-
toppers and sing-along hits (but only if they
rock). The packed dance floor tends to turn
into a war zone on weekends – an appealing
experience if that sort of thing appeals
to you. Thursdays often feature great live
music.
Hverfisgata 18
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Now offering
catering service!
Laugavegur 2 101 Reykjavík tel: 552 4444
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