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AUSTURSTRAETI 8 • REYKJAVIK
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The biggest selection
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Kraum - Aðalstræti 10 - 101 Reykjavík - kraum.is
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Useful Numbers
Emergency number: 112
Medical help: 1770
Dental emergency: 575 0505
Information: 1818
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
Tourist Info Centre, Aðalstræti 2, tel: 590 1550
Iceland Excursions – Grayline Iceland,
Hafnarstræti 20, tel: 540 1300
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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Dirty Burger & Ribs
Founder of Michelin-awarded London restau-
rant Texture, Agnar ‘Aggi’ Sigurðsson, started
this drive-thru burger shack in 2014, and has
since opened another branch in downtown
Reykjavík. Just as the name suggests, this
joint specialises in burgers and ribs.
Miklabraut 101 / Austurstræti 10
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Places We Like
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Hornið
Appropriately named “The Corner” from its
position on the street, this Reykjavík institu-
tion is one of the oldest dining establish-
ments in the city. Opened in 1979, the family
business has been serving fantastic Italian
fare in a remarkably unique atmosphere. It
is truly a stand-alone restaurant in town and
hands down one of the best.
Hafnarstræti 15
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Gamla Smiðjan
This welcome addition to Reykjavík’s pizza
palette has been steadily winning over fans
since it opened for business, and with good
reason. Gamla smiðjan seems to handle every
single order with care, love and respect. As
the dining area is sparse, locals usually opt
for take-out.
Lækjargata 8
Sky Lounge & Bar
The lounge is located in a beautiful spot that
overlooks all of downtown Reykjavík and pro-
vides a great setting to either host a celebra-
tion or introspectively appreciate the city.
Ingólfsstræti 1
8 English 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
9Reykjavík Roasters
Reykjavík Roasters make the best coffee you
will drink in Reykjavík, and won "best-coffee-
to-go" in our latest Best of Reykjavík issue.
They take that stuff super seriously, roasting
their beans on-site and employing folks who
know just how to churn out a good cup of
whatever type coffee it is you thirst for.
Kárastígur 1
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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.
Óðinstorg, Þórsgata 1
This Reykjavík dining establishment has
quickly become a popular spot for folks with
a fine palate and a modest budget, offering
a small menu drawn from local produce and
a carefully selected wine list. It’s also a cool
hangout for artists and musicians, and we’ve
selected it as our “Best Goddamn Restaurant”
every year since 2012. Make sure to get there
early—they take reservations until 18:30, but
after that it's a free-for-all!
Snaps
Laugavegur 20b
Kaldi Bar
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Ban Thai
Although some claim service at Ban Thai can
be lacking at times, most have no com-
plaints about the food (indeed, we dubbed
it Reykjavík’s “best Thai restaurant” in our
annual BEST OF issue this year). One of the
few Thai restaurants in Iceland, Ban Thai
gives the diner a unique experience in both
atmosphere and cuisine.
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