Reykjavík Grapevine - 04.03.2016, Side 42

Every year around the beginning of July, we make a BEST OF REYKJAVÍK ISSUE celebrating
some of what makes Reykjavík-life worthwhile, posting some good entries into a hopefully never-
ending discussion. The following are some nice tips we pulled from BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2015,
which you can read in full at www.grapevine.is.
Kolabrautin is fancy as all get-out so it
might not fit everyone’s wallet. If you
want a casual beer-food vibe then Bunk
Bar might be a better bet. But if you’re
going all in and dressed to impress, make
it Kolabrautin. Firstly, Italian food is
the classic date meal and Kolabrautin
have rebranded as a modernist Italian
restaurant with a handsome selection of
Italian wines. Secondly, the atmosphere
and lighting is just right for some under-
the-table footsies. Thirdly, it’s got an
unbeatable view over the Reykjavík
marina from the top floor of the Harpa
concert hall.
Best Record Store
Reykjavík Record Shop
best of r ey k jav ík
Austurbakki 2 Klapparstígur 35
This newcomer has quickly become a
local favourite. With a small but well-
groomed selection, what you see is what
you get. “There are less records than
at Lucky, but there is higher product
turnover and the records are always in
excellent quality. You can always find
something really good at a reasonable
price,” said our crate-digger panelist.
“Sometimes it has really weird, rare and
obscure albums that are unexpected
alongside new beautiful records by
current bands.” Plus, the owner has been
known to be a bit of a personal shopper
to some local DJs, helping them get the
records they need to keep Reykjavík
crowds dancing. Keep up the good work!
Best Place To Go For A Date
Kolabrautin
Just outside of the hubbub of Reykjavík’s
downtown area lies Viðey, a tiny
unpopulated island in the Faxaflói bay.
It’s dotted with a couple of buildings,
including one of Iceland’s oldest churches,
a quaint cabin, and a small restaurant.
Home to a series of pillar sculptures by
Richard Serra and Yoko Ono’s “Peace
Tower,” it’s accessible by Elding boat in
the summer (somewhat optimistically
designated as May-September), leaving
from Harpa, Reykjavík’s old harbour, or
the ferry terminal on Skarfagarðar, for
a reasonable 1,200 ISK. “Viðey feels like
a step away from the city,” one reader
noted. “As soon as you set foot on the boat,
you’re decompressing from downtown.
And once you’re on the island it’s even
better—you can be completely at peace,
away from the summer crowds. Esja
looks beautiful—you’re right there with
the mountains, the sea and the nature.”
Dining and
Grubbing
Activities and
Funtimes
Shopping and
Commerce
Best Place To Enjoy A Zen
Moment
Viðey
A Guide
That
Fucks
You Up
American Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 750 ISK.
Austur
Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to
00:00.
Beer 800 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
B5
Every day from 17:00 to 20:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Cocktails
1,100 ISK, Wine 600 ISK.
Bar 7
Every day from 16:00 to 21:00.
Beer 350 ISK, Shot 350 ISK.
Bar 11
Friday to Saturday from 21:00 to 01:00.
Beer 500 ISK.
Bar Ananas
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Cocktails 1,650 ISK.
Barber Bar
Every day from 17:00 to 20:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 700 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,150 ISK.
Bíó Paradís
Every day from 17:00 to 20:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 500 ISK.
Bjarni Fel
Monday to Friday from 21:00 to 23:00.
2-for-1 Beer 1,090 ISK, single with
mixer 1,500 ISK.
Boston
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 650 ISK.
Bravó
Every day from 17:00 to 21:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 850 ISK.
Bryggjan Brugghús
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 750 ISK.
Bunk Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 750 ISK.
Café Haiti
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
Den Danske Kro
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2-for-1
Beer 1,000 ISK and Wine 1,200 ISK.
Dillon
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 550 ISK, Wine 700 ISK, Whiskey
550 ISK.
Dubliner
Every day from 12:00 to 22:00
Beer 700 ISK, Wine 800 ISK
Dúfnhólar 10
Every day from 17:00 to 22:00.
Beer 490 ISK, Wine for 700 ISK.
Einar Ben
Every day from 17:30 to 20:00.
Beer 700 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
English Pub
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 750 ISK.
Frederiksen Ale House
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2-for-1
Beer 900 ISK and Wine 1,100 ISK.
Forréttabarinn
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 650 ISK.
Gaukurinn
Every day from 14:00 to 21:00 Beer 600
ISK, Wine 750 ISK, Shots 750 ISK.
Glaumbar
Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to
00:00. Beer 500 ISK, Shot 390 ISK.
Hótel 1919
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 575 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,090 ISK.
Hótel Holt Gallery Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 750 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,200 ISK.
Hótel Natura
Every day from 16:00 to 18:00. 50% off
all drinks. Beer 550 ISK, Wine 1,000
ISK, selected cocktails 1,600 ISK.
Hótel Plaza Bar
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 900 ISK.
Hraðlestin
Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00.
Beer 590 ISK, Wine 590 ISK.
Húrra
Every day from 18:00 to 21:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Íslenski Barinn
Everyday from 16:00 to 18:00.
Beer 700 ISK, Wine 700 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,000 ISK.
Iða Zimsen
Every day from 17:00 to 22:00.
Beer 450 ISK.
Ísafold Bistro
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 900 ISK.
Kaffibarinn
Every day from 15:00 to 20:00.
Beer 650 ISK.
Kaldi Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 650 ISK.
Kiki Queer Bar
Thursday from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Shots 500 ISK.
Kitchen & Wine Bar
Thursday from 16:00 to 18:30.
Beer 750 ISK, Wine 900 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,500 ISK.
Klaustur Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 800 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
Konsúll Café
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 900 ISK.
Kryddlegin Hjörtu
Mon-Fri 15:00-17:00, Sat 12:00-15:00. Beer
650 ISK, Wine 750 ISK, Mojito 1,500 ISK.
Lebowski Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2-for-1
Beer 1,100 ISK and Wine 1,100 ISK.
Loft Hostel Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
MarBar
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Matur og Drykkur
Thursday to Sunday, 21:00-22:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 500 ISK.
Micro Bar
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Beer 700 ISK.
Nora Magasin
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 600 ISK.
Petersen Svítan
Wed-Sat from 17:00 to 20:00.
Beer 800 ISK, Wine 900 ISK.
Prikið
Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 500 ISK.
Public House
Every day from 14:00 to 18:00. 50%
off beer and wine. Beer 495 ISK, Wine
695 ISK.
Reykjavík Chips
Every day from 20:00 to 22:00. 2 beers
and fries 2,000 ISK.
Rio Sportbar
Every day from 12:00 to 20:00.
Beer 750 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
SKY Bar & Lounge
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 900 ISK.
Skuggi Bar
Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2-for-1
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Skúli Craft Bar
Every day from 14:00 to 19:00.
Beer 700 ISK, Wine 1,000 ISK.
Slippbarinn
Every day from 15:00 to 18:00.
Beer 500 ISK, Wine 600 ISK, selected
cocktails 1,000 ISK.
Sólon Bistro
Every day from 15:00 to 18:00.
Beer 650 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Sushisamba
Every day from 17:00 to 18:30.
Beer 645 ISK, Wine 745 ISK.
Tíu Dropar
Every day from 18:00 to 21:00. 2-for-1
Beer 1,000 ISK and Wine 1,000 ISK.
Tacobarinn
Mon-Sat from 16:00 to 19:00.
Fri-Sat from 22:30 to 01:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Uno
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Beer 545 ISK, Wine 600 ISK.
Uppsalir
Every day from 17:00 to 19:00. 2-for-1
Beer 950 ISK and Wine 1,200 ISK.
Vínsmakkarinn
Monday to Sunday from 17:00 to 20:00.
Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Ölstofan
Every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
Beer 490 ISK, Wine 890 ISK, gin &
tonic 990 ISK.
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