Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 25

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 25
25 Th e R ey kj av ík G ra pe vi ne B es t o f R ey kj av ík 2 0 17 Best bar to go dancing Prikið Bankastræti 12 After three years winning this slot, Kiki has been knocked out by Prikið’s hip-hop-centric party cry. With a tightly packed dance floor that you hit as soon as you enter the bar, you immediately get swept into the fun, friendly party. “It’s the only place I will go alone,” said one panellist, “because you’ll hang out and dance with nice random people. You just feel good in there.” The danc- ing tends to spread out all over both tightly packed floors while the bartend- ers keep the party atmosphere high. Runners Up Húrra Tryggvagata 22 Húrra won best all-around bar for many reasons, and one big one is its very big and impressive dancefloor. Every week- end, gig or no gig, Húrra invariably has a great DJ booked and a ton of space in which to flail about like an idiot or pull cool shapes to impress the cuties. You can even dance on the stage! Paloma Naustin 1-3 Paloma has two rather distinct floors with different DJs and atmospheres, and both have lots of room to dance. The upper level tends to be more mainstream dance/EDM and downstairs skews darker and weirder with niche electronic styles. Both make for a great place to cut loose. Previous Winners 2016: Kiki Queer Bar 2015: Kiki Queer Bar 2014: Kiki Queer Bar 2013: Harlem (RIP) 2012: Bakkus (RIP) Best newcomer bar Pablo Discobar Veltusund 1 This brand new fancy-ass cocktail club is a completely unique and welcome addition to Reykjavík’s nightlife and it’s causing quite a stir! It’s rather upscale and you need to book a table and check your bank account before you go throw down for a lot of their acrobatically mixed drinks, but the experience is en- tirely worth it. The place has a gorgeous 70s tiki lounge/Boogie Nights décor and the throwback disco music is on point. Bienvenido! Runners Up Veður Klapparstígur 33 This beautifully designed new bar looks really fancy, but it has a laid-back atmosphere, serves a great selection of cocktails and beer, and plays excellent music. The weekend nighttime crowd is a bit American Psycho, but that’s not without its charm. Bazaar Oddsson Hringbraut 121 This new bar, located just outside of the city centre in the Oddsson hotel, boasts beautiful interior design and a cool-but- very-expensive private karaoke room. The service and food can be patchy, but with some cool shows booked ahead, we have high hopes for it and we’re glad it’s here. Previous Winners 2016: Bryggjan Brugghús 2015: Mikkeller & Friends 2014: Húrra 2013: Kaldi 2012: Slippbarinn, Hótel Marína Best place to watch sports over a beer Lebowski Bar Laugavegur 20a Like the Icelandic football team’s unlike- ly and triumphant rise to near-glory in Euro 2016, Lebowski Bar boldly takes the gold for the first time in this cate- gory. This giant diner-like theme bar is smack in the centre of town, and takes the prize for its particularly fantastic coverage of the aforementioned sport- ing event, as well as the last Olympics. It’s got all the beers and drinks you need to celebrate wins or mourn losses, plus tasty burgers and shakes. Gooooal! Runners Up Bjarni Fel Austurstræti 20 Formerly the only sports bar in town, Bjarni Fel used to win this category by default. It’s still a perfect place to watch sports games unbothered by any other shenanigans. It has many screens, an up-to-date schedule of events to be screened, and delivers sports singularly to the thirsty fan. Rauða Ljónið Eiðistorg 15, 170 Seltjarnarnes It’s out of the way in a weird little mall from a bygone era, but this fami- ly-restaurant-by-day, sports-bar-by- night is a place that’s worth trekking to for a taste of local culture. It’s the official bar of the KR football club, and rumour has it you might spot the president there. Previous Winners 2016: American Bar 2015: Bjarni Fel 2014: Bjarni Fel 2013: Bjarni Fel 2012: Úrilla Górillan (RIP) Best beer selection Microbar Vesturgata 2 Microbar is back in the beer throne after being ousted for the last couple of years. Its new cosier location has gained them points for the calm atmosphere and the helpful bar staff. They still boast their classic local beer tastings for the brew connoisseur as well as a huge selection of beers for the casual taster. Their selection is just as wide as runners up Skúli and Mikkeller, but they edged them out by serving larger portions of the same beers for the same price. Runners Up Mikkeller & Friends Hverfisgata 12 Last year’s winner holds onto second place thanks to a unique selection of Mikkeller beers and beyond, poured by knowledgeable bartenders amongst antique-chic décor. Located upstairs from Hverfisgata 12, you also get the advantage of good weekend DJs, and fancy bar snacks and pizzas. Skúli Craft Bar Aðalstræti 9 A cool environment in a great location, Skúli has a strong presence in this cat- egory with its vast selection of brews, although the prices can be steep for the serving size. “It has Cards Against Humanity and there’s one bartender who sometimes plays death metal,” said the panel. Previous Winners 2016: Mikkeller & Friends 2015: Skúli Craft Bar 2014: Micro Bar 2013: Micro Bar 2012: Micro Bar
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