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Eating
Drinking
Lækjarbrekka
Situated in one of the older buildings in
downtown Reykjavík (built in 1834), Lækjar-
brekka has been a celebrated institution of
fine dining since the location
was extensively renovated in the early ‘80s.
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Litli Bóndabærinn
If it’s a hot shot of strong java you need, this
take-away joint will dose you up with some
of the finest caffeinated beverages in town.
The small digs are dressed up in authentic
farm threads and the service will charm you
into wishing you could move in for a while.
Their international staff makes it especially
visitor-friendly.
Laugavegur 41
6 Stofan
Voted the best place to read a book in the
Grapevine Best of Reykjavík 2012 awards, this
old-timey coffee house is something straight
out of a Carl Larsson painting. A perfect place
to spend the day sitting on their antique
furniture and sipping delicious drinks, both
alcoholic and otherwise.
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8 Kaffi Kigali
This quaint little coffee house, offers a
variety of Rwandan coffee drinks with beans
straight from the farmer at very afford-
able rates, including the must-try Afríkano
drink. Whether you plan to lounge around
on Facebook or want to take your date
somewhere new, we recommend checking
out Kaffi Kigali.
Ingólfsstræti 8
9Prikið
Prikið is one of those places that shape-shifts.
It’s a warm café lined with photographs of its
senior frequenters on weekdays, a hung-over
hangout on weekend afternoons, and during
nights it’s filled to the brim with what remains
of Iceland’s hip hop scene. Go there in the
daytime for the cheap burgers; enter at night
for some OTT hip-hop debauchery, old skool
and the latest bangers alike.
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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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GRANDAGARÐUR 2, 101 REYKJAVÍK
TEL.: 511 1517
WWW.SAGAMUSEUM.IS
A Viking museum that
gives a compelling view
into Icelandic history
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For those with a bit of time on their hands, the
evening is well spent at Tapas Barinn, where
you can indulge yourself feasting on course
after delicious course of miniature dishes
served in true Spanish style. There is also a
lounge for those who want to hang out and
sip a fine glass of red.
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Tapas Barinn5
Hamborgarafabrikkan
Reykjavík’s premier burger ‘factory’ offers up
some of the fanciest and craziest burgers in
town. The restaurant, owned and operated by
two local TV celebs, pulls off some adventur-
ous takes on the classic meat-and-buns.
Check out the ‘Lamburger’ and that
crazy chicken breast thing.
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Rub23
Originally situated in the heart of Akureyri,
Rub23 serves up fish, meat and sushi and just
opened up a second location in downtown
Reykjavík. Their fusion concept uses selected
‘rubs’ or sauces that master chef and pro-
prietor Einar Geirsson created to delight the
senses.
Aðalstræti 2
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Borg Restaurant
Located on the ground floor of the glamorous
Hotel Borg, this new addition to Reykjavík
dining offers the artful fusion of Asian and
Icelandic food by master chef Völundur
Völundarson. They are open for breakfast,
lunch, brunch and dinner. Cocktails are also
quickly becoming a favourite for their style
and affordable prices.
Pósthússtræti 9
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