Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.12.2016, Side 22

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Best bar to go dancing
Kiki
Laugavegur 22
Kiki Queer Bar takes this award for the third-year running, and for
good reason. Their pop ‘n’ classics policy is perfect for those who
like to sing along to every track they hear. Being the city’s only queer
club, Kiki is also the place where people really let loose. “Everyone
at Kiki dances like someone just released a confetti bomb,” one of
our panelists noted. The atmosphere at Kiki is inclusive, so whether
you’re in the mood or not, you’ll probably end up joining the party.
Runners-up:
B5
Bankastræti 5
B5 is the closest thing to a Miami
nightclub you’ll find in Reykjavík (okay,
it’s not that close). This place is made
for grinding. You’ll find all the hits here,
from today’s top 40 to occasional tracks
from the last millennium.
Prikið
Bankastræti 12
Classic café by day, Reykjavík go-to hip
hop bar by night, Prikið will throw a
little sexual bravado into your evening
(‘cause everyone knows the best way to
make people feel sexy is some hip hop
and R’n’B). Come in and start bouncing!
Previous Winners:
2015: Kiki Queer Bar
2014: Kiki Queer Bar
2013: Harlem
2012: Bakkus
Best newcomer bar
Bryggjan Brugghús
Grandagarður 8
In the up-and-coming Grandi neigh-
bourhood just west of downtown,
Bryggjan Brugghús is quickly becoming
everyone’s favourite brewpub. This
place is huge, so it’s great for big groups
of people and parties. “Bryggjan isn’t
really a bar, but it’s a good place with
delicious food, good beer and a solid
view,” according to one of our pan-
ellists. Bonus points for being able to
watch the beer being brewed on site.
Runners-up:
Tívolí
Hafnarstræti 4
This new downtown bar fills the hole
left by Dolly, one of Reykjavík’s grittier
establishments. It’s quickly becoming
a favourite among some Reykjavíking-
ar for its nice decor, and there are
rumours of reasonably priced (and
reasonably good!) cocktails.
Kaffi Vinyl
Hverfisgata 76
This recent arrival fills a welcome spot
in the Reykjavík bar scene, offering a
selection of good vegan food, a chilled-
out atmosphere, and the crackle of
vinyl records playing on the speakers.
Previous Winners:
2015: Mikkeller & Friends
2014: Húrra
2013: Kaldi
2012: Slippbarinn, Hótel Marína
2011: Faktorý (RIP)
BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2016
Drinking
“Bars that sell their beer for 800 ISK aren’t
offering a happy hour, they’re offering a sad hour”
Best place to watch
sports over a beer
American Bar
Austurstræti 8
This is a great bar for watching sports
due to its many seats and large screens.
It offers good ol’ American food from
Dirty Burger and Ribs, which is located
in the bar, as well as a wide selection
of beers and cocktails, and an outside
smoking area. It has regular trouba-
dours and DJs, and hosts a happy hour
from 16:00-19:00. The bar runs all
major sports games, and it’s perfect
for enjoying a burger and a beer while
rooting for your team.
Runners-up:
Bjarni Fel
Austurstræti 20
This place must have almost as many
TVs as seats, which makes it ideal for
that surround-sound, on-the-field ex-
perience, or if you want to keep an eye
on multiple games (or sports) at once.
It’s a little small, but what it lacks in size,
it makes up for with its engrossing feel.
There are no distractions—everyone
here is glued to the onscreen action.
Ölver - Sportbar
Álfheimar 74
Ölver’s been running since 1984 so it’s
been around for quite some time. It’s
one of those classic bars that’s never
going out of business. Not only does it
show sports games, it also offers great
food and has the largest selection of
karaoke songs in the country.
Previous Winners:
2015: Bjarni Fel
2014: Bjarni Fel
2013: Bjarni Fel
2012: Úrilla Górillan (RIP)
2011: Hvíta Perlan (RIP)
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