Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.11.2015, Page 44

Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.11.2015, Page 44
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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. 6 G A H V E R F I S G A T A 7 6 K A F F I CAFE BAR RECORD STORE 12 C E MAP Eating Drinking The Coocoo's Nest Nestled in a refurbished fishing hut in then flourishing area of Grandi, The Coocoo’s Nest is a cosy cafe, offering California-casual brunch, lunch, and dinner, with an Italian twist. With large windows and light wood throughout, this is perfect for a lazy Saturday or an afternoon ‘aperitivo’ after work. If you're in that part of town, head over for a warm-up. Grandagarður 23 . Places We Like . 5 O Sushi Also called “The Train”, O Sushi's most intriguing feature is a conveyor belt that runs around the entire restaurant delivering a buffet of authentic Sushi straight to your table. It's the perfect place to try new dishes on appearance alone and see if they strike your fancy. Pósthússtræti 13 3 Fish Whether it's the catch of the day or a chicken pesto sandwich you're after, Fish is a safe bet. Skólavörðustigur 23 Stofan Voted the best place to read a book in the Grapevine Best of Reykjavík awards (2012, 2013 and 2015), this old-timey coffee house is something straight out of a Carl Larsson painting. A perfect place to spend the day sit- ting on their antique furniture and sipping de- licious drinks, both alcoholic and otherwise. Vesturgata 3 8 Bravó Bravó is your regular run-of-the-mill bar that serves decent drinks and doesn't try to be anything that it's not. The bar plays good music at a comfortable volume that allows for conversation, and provides good seating options even during late nights, when most bars have removed their tables to make room for a dancefloor. Laugavegur 22 9Mengi Mengi (“Set”) was born as an experimental 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 gener- ally 2,000 ISK. Óðinsgata 2 76 1 5 3 4 This quaint little coffee house, tucked away just off of main shopping street Laugavegur, offers a variety of Rwandan coffee drinks with beans straight from the farmer at very afford- able rates, including the must-try Afríkano drink. They also sell a selection of deliciously roasted beans straight from East Africa from as little as 999 ISK. Lækjargata 8 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. Hraðlestin Ingólfsstræti 8 Kaffi Kigali 7 Frederiksen Ale House With a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy your favorite brew any time of the day (unless you hate nightly musical accompaniment). A hearty ale calls for a hearty meal, which Frederiksen delivers with their steakhouse- like menu of burgers, steaks, and fillets. Be sure to bring an appetite to this ale house and a friend to enjoy it with you. 4 Hafnarstræti 5 2 10 J I 9 1 6 8 2 BANKASTRÆTI 7A - 101 REYKJAVÍK - TEL. 562 3232 E L E G A N T P R E M I S E S I N T H E H E A R T O F R E Y K J A V I K B R U N C H L U N C H A N D D I N N E R M E N U L O C A L A N D F O R E I G N D I S H E S B A R B A N K A S T R Æ T I 7 A - 1 0 1 R E Y K J AV Í K - T E L . 5 6 2 3 2 3 2 AUSTURSTRAETI 8 • REYKJAVIK

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