Reykjavík Grapevine - 14.03.2014, Blaðsíða 34

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The OldHarbour
STURLUAGA
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Nordic House
Culture Center
University
of Iceland
National
museum
National
library
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Icelandic
Parliament
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The Einar
Jónsson
Museum
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Reykjavík
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Old
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Hall
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Save Water, Drink BeerAll the events and all the action
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The best selection of
Icelandic design in the
oldest house in Reykjavík,
Aðalstræti 10.
We are open every day.
www.kraum.is
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Food
Drinking
Fish
Not one, but two Fish restaurants have
opened up, one on Ingólfsstræti, the other on
Skólavörðustigur. Whether it's the catch of
the day or a chicken pesto sandwich you're
ordering, you can't go wrong!
Skólavörðustigur 23
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Krua Thai
For quick, tasty and well-priced Thai food,
stop by this family-run restaurant for reliably
good and invigorating meals. Their cute
harbour-adjacent location is both intimate
and communal at once. Stay and enjoy the
vibe or take your food to go, it will be deli-
cious either way.
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Gló
Gló has been introducing Icelanders to
healthy eating for several years, offering a
simple menu of delicious food made from
organic ingredients. Patrons have a choice
between the raw, vegetarian (occasionally
vegan) and chicken meals, each including
a healthy portion of tasty salad, with the
option of one of several chocolate cakes for
pudding.
Laugavegur 20b
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Nora Magasin
Hardwood tables, turquoise-blue walls, huge
French windows, and funk music playing in
the background — Nora Magasin has all the
makings of a classy place. The food is entirely
home-made and designed by an imaginative
team that's always adding fun novelties to
the menu. The bar is an ideal place to start
the night, with a fine selection of wine, beer
and delicious appetizers. The deep-fried
chicken with house sauce and the peanut
butter brownie are both a must-try. The best
thing about Nora is definitely that it remains
a homey atmosphere, always making you feel
welcome.
Pósthússtræti 9
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Kaffitár
Kaffitár on Bankastræti is a comfortable little
café with a great selection of coffee, tea and
baked goods on offer. Since Kaffitár is also a
big-name Icelandic roasterie, the caffeinated
beverages on the menu are quality. A classic
spot for caffeine and laptop addicts and
freelancers, but get there early because it
fills up in no time.
Bankastræti 8
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Tryggvagata 14
Tíu Dropar
A well-established gem in Reykjavík. Read or
chit-chat comfortably with a hot or alcoholic
drink in this cosy basement with vintage
décor. The laid-back atmosphere makes it
perfect for romantics and philosophers alike.
Laugavegur 27
8 Kaffibarinn
A popular café on weekdays, on weekends
Kaffibarinn turns into a ticket for a wild night
out, as the space fills up with late-night souls
oozing energy in every corner. With DJs spin-
ning and the occasional rock band jamming
out, the party usually lasts until early morning,
yet still manages to leave you begging for
more.
Bergstaðastræti 1
9Harlem
This super hip bar has the super unique
signature of being handpainted by sixteen
local artists and designers. So naturally it’s
really popular with the art crowd! Come by
any night for one of the many excellent DJs
on the roster, live performances in the back
room or karaoke nights. Cheap drinks and
good times abound.
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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 Lág-
múla 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
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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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 (that you can buy or trade from),
board games, newspapers and magazines
(including a fancy WALL OF GRAPEVINES!).
Austurstræti 9
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