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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
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Eating
Drinking
The Coocoo's Nest
Nestled in an old fishing hut in the flourish-
ing area of Grandi is a new Californian deli
with an Italian twist. What is a Californian
deli? You’ll have to pay them a visit to find
out. The owners, Íris and Lucas, have put
much thought and work into every square
inch of the place, creating a cosy and warm
atmosphere. If you are in that part of town,
head over to get your brunch or lunch fill of
the day.
Grandagarður 23
Kaldi Bar
A small, stylish drinking hole popular with
the after-work business crowd, this is a
great place to feel a little classier and drink
with dignity. The beer selection is top-notch,
and the handcrafted interior tips the scales
of upscale rustic charm. You can be certain
that conversation will rule, not loud music.
Laugavegur 20b
6 Micro Bar
Micro Bar sits snuggled up behind the lobby
of City Center Hotel and offers Reykjavík’s
best selection of microbrew beers, served by
knowledgeable and polite staff. This is one
of the few bars in Reykjavík where you can
have a conversation with your mates without
having to shout over live bands or loud music.
Austurstræti 6
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 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
9English Pub
True to its name, the English Pub offers many
different kinds of lager on tap and a whiff of
that genuine UK feel. Try the famous “wheel
of fortune” where one can win up to a metre
of beer with a single spin while a steady team
of troubadours engage the crowd in classic
sing-alongs every night.
Austurstræti 12
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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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ICELANDIC DESIGN
Bankastræti 11 · t 551 2090 · spaks.is
Open Monday-Friday 10-18.30
Saturdays 10-17
One of the coolest shops in town with an
Icelandic designer of classical utilitarian
clothes. Beautiful and unique design.
Our design is also sold as second hand.
Sustainable fashion, the pieces will
last you a lifetime.
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Despite being the faster and more afford-
able cousin to one of the top restaurants in
the country, Austurindíafélagið, flavour is
never compromised by promptness. Their
short selection of authentic Indian cuisine is
cooked with the finest ingredients, the spices
are masterfully blended and the experience is
wholly satisfying.
Lækjargata 8
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KEX Hostel
KEX Hostel is the darling of Reykjavík hipsters
and professionals and their visiting peers
from abroad, drawing crowds daily. With
its great views and cheap accommodation,
excellent dining and choice beer selection—
along with an abundance of exciting events—
you don’t have to wonder why.
Skúlagata 28
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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
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Argentína
Argentína is the best place in the world for a
red meat-loving person to have a special
celebration. One of the oldest steak houses in
town, it has worked hard to earn its name
and has never wavered from its red meat
loving stature.
Barónsstígur 11a
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