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AUSTURSTRÆTI 12 • 101 REYKJAVÍK
ENSKIBARINN@ENSKIBARINN.IS
LÉTTÖL
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
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Eating
Drinking
Tapas Barinn
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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Húrra
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
6 Loftið
Loftið offers some of the best cocktails to be
had in the city. On a typical weekend you will
find this place filled with older Icelandic yuppies
or older yuppie foreigners swallowing old and
expensive alcohol dressed like the prosper-
ity period of 2006 never ended. This vibe is
achieved with a super strict entry policy and a
dress code that makes very few exceptions. If
you have the money, this is the place to go!
Austurstræti 9
8 Þingholt Bar
Located in Center Hotel Þingholt, this bar is
tucked away just outside of the mayhem
that is Laugavegur on a weekend night.
For a quieter evening, check out their daily
happy hour between 17–19, lounge in their
chic and modern environment with one of
the many beers and cocktails on offer.
Center Hotel, Þingholtstræti 5
9Mengi
Mengi (“Set”) was born as a place to host
intimate shows where the artist gets to
perform in front of small crowds. Hosting
anything from art performances, lectures and
workshops to music gigs, Mengi snugly seats
50 people. Admission is generally 2,000 ISK,
but guests are free to bring their own drinks.
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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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This recent addition to Reykjavík dining has
quickly become a popular spot for folks with
a fine palate and a modest budget, offering
a small menu of courses made from local
produce with a carefully selected wine list. It’s
also a cool hangout for artists and musicians.
Make sure to get there early - they take
reservations until 18:30 but after that it's a
free-for-all!
Óðinstorg, Þórsgata 1
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Kopar
This restaurant offers a terrific setting with
truly tempting menu with a diverse and
imaginative selection of land and sea-based
ingredients. Expect to have to book well in
advance, though, as the place is too packed
for walk-ins to be reliably possible.
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Hraðlestin
The faster and more affordable cousin to
one of the top restaurants in the country,
Austurindíafélagið, flavour is never compro-
mised by promptness að Hraðlestin. Their
short selection of authentic Indian cuisine is
cooked with the finest ingredients, the spices
are masterfully blended and the experience is
wholly satisfying.
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Forréttabarinn
Forréttabarinn literally means “the bar of
starters.” It is situated close to the harbour in
an abandoned warehouse of some sort. The
decor is rugged, yet stylish: spacious with
high ceilings and big windows. Similar to
the tapas approach to dining, the restaurant
serves small simple courses with few, but well
chosen, ingredients.
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