Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.09.2014, Blaðsíða 52

Gra
nd
i
BANKASTRÆTI
AUSTURSTRÆTI
SKOTHÚSVEGUR
TRYGGVAGATA
GEIRSGATA
MÝRARGATANÝLENDUGATA
VESTURGATA
RÁNARGATABÁRUGATA
ÖLDUGATA
TÚNGATA
KIRKJUSTRÆTI
HAFNARSTRÆTI
SÓLVALLAGATA
LVALLAGATA
HÁVALLAGATA
GATA
IM
ELUR
BR
Æ
ÐR
AB
OR
GA
RS
TÍG
URAMN
ESV
EGU
R
AN
AU
ST
GR
AN
DA
GA
RÐ
UR
FIS
KIS
LÓ
Ð
TJ
AR
N
AR
GA
TA
SU
ÐU
RG
AT
A
AÐ
AL
ST
RÆ
TI
SÆ
M
UN
DA
RG
AT
A
BI
RK
IM
EL
UR
FU
RU
M
EL
UR
ME
LU
R
Æ
GI
SG
AT
A
G
A
RÐ
A
ST
R
Æ
TI
NJA
RÐ
AR
GA
TA
VA
KL
A
PP
A
RS
TÍ
G
U
R
BE
RG
ST
AÐ
AR
ST
RÆ
TI
BERGSTAÐARSTRÆ
TI
FR
ÍK
IR
K
JU
VE
G
U
R
PÓ
ST
H
.S
T.
LÆ
KJ
AR
GA
TA
IN
G
Ó
LF
SS
TR
Æ
TI
ÞI
N
GH
O
LT
SS
TR
Æ
TI
Ó
Ð
IN
SG
AT
A
ÞÓRSGATA
VONARSTRÆTI
LOKASTÍGUR
BAL
DU
RSG
ATA
BRA
GA
GA
TA
SKÓLAVÖRÐUSTÍGUR
LA
U
FÁ
S
VE
G
U
R
LAUFÁSVEGUR
FJÖLNISVEGUR
FREYJUGATA
SÓ
LEYJARG
ATA
VATNSM
HRINGBRAUT
HRINGBRAUT
EI
HVERFISGATA
LIND
SÖLVHÓLSGATA
LAUGAVEGUR
STURLUAG
Nordic House
Culture Center
University
of Iceland
National
museum
National
library
Austur
völlur
Icelandic
Parliament
City
Hall
National
Theatre
The
Culture
House
The
Central
Bank
Main
Tourist
Info
Reykjavík
Art Museum
Maritime
Museum
Saga
Museum
Harpa
Concert
Hall
Hljómskáli
Park
National
Gallery
Taxi
I
C
H
A
1 2 3 4 5
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
MAP
All the games and all the action!
Live music!
Save Water, Drink Beer
Fish • Lamb • Whale
Icelandic cuisine with a twist
Icelandic music and nightlife
Mix with the locals
...and all the Icelandic beers in one awsome place!
INGÓLFSSTRÆTI 1A 101 REYKJAVÍK
WWW.ISLENSKIBARINN.IS TEL: 517 6767
E D
A
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.
Bankastræti 2
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 Kaffibarinn
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.
Bergstaðastræti 1
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
9Húrra
The walls may be dark and adorned with
gloomy paintings, and the lighting minimal,
but when the bands step onto the stage the
place really comes into its own. Armed with
a great sound system, the place delivers a
great experience for music fans throughout
Reykjavík. Oh, and they serve Einstök Pale Ale
and White Ale in beer mugs!
Tryggvagata 22
7
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.
8
Places We Like
5
4
3
B
7
GRANDAGARÐUR 2, 101 REYKJAVÍK
TEL.: 511 1517
WWW.SAGAMUSEUM.IS
A Viking museum that
gives a compelling view
into Icelandic history
9
1
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.
Vesturgata 3b
Tapas Barinn5
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 (that you can buy or trade from),
board games, newspapers and magazine.
Austurstræti 9
4
Kryddlegin Hjörtu
Kryddlegin Hjörtu is a cosy restaurant that
offers plenty of healthy options, including
a salad and soup buffet. Swing by if you’re
starting to feel guilty for all of those hot dogs
and want more wholesome and nutritious
food. Make sure not to miss out on their on-
location baked bread.
Hverfisgata 33
3
Ban Thai
Although some claim service at Ban Thai can
at times be lacking, most have no com-
plaints about the food (indeed, we dubbed
it Reykjavík’s “best goddamn restaurant” in
our annual BEST OF issue last year). One of
the few Thai restaurants in Iceland, Ban Thai
gives the diner a unique experience in both
atmosphere and cuisine.
Laugavegur 130
2
1
12