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1 Public House
Laugavegur 24
Public House has a wide variety of small,
interesting dishes and finger foods, and a good
variety of beer. It keeps the right conversation-
friendly tone by not having TV screens or
other distractions. It’s the perfect place to fill
up on tasty small plates before a night on the
town. The menu features lots of traditional
Icelandic ingredients, including the cute and
oh-so-delicious puffin. Also—try the langoustine
dumplings. You’re welcome.
2 Matur Og Drykkur
Grandagarður 2
Matur og Drykkur has become the place we tell
friends to try when they’re visiting. hey take
classic Icelandic ingredients and bring them
up-to-date. The most dramatic, and dare we say,
must-try item on their menu is the cod head.
It’s cooked in chicken stock and then glazed. For
some, the idea of a cod head seems a little too
experimental, but trust us, it’s delicious. Start
with the cheeks and then just keep eating until
it’s no longer looking at you.
3 Kaffi Vínyl
Hverfisgata 76
Kaffi Vínyl has wedged itself into the growing
vegetarian scene in 101, becoming not only the
best vegetarian place, but also the best vegan
place, with a completely vegan menu. Kaffi
Vínyl sticks to its guns when it comes to coffee,
too—try their oat milk latte and cappuccino. We
didn’t know oats could be milked, but wherever
that elusive oat-teat was hidden, we’re glad they
found it. True to its name, the restaurant is lined
with crates of vinyl from every era, and regularly
invites local DJs to come through and do some
digging.
4 Ban Thai
Laugavegur 130
Ban Thai is a rare thing in Iceland: a specialty
food place that manages to keep quality despite
the difficulty in obtaining high quality ingredi-
ents. It won Grapevine's "Best Thai Food" title
this year (and has the past four out of five years).
Their spicy dishes manage to give the fresh, pi-
quant flavour of southeast Asia. It’s also the only
restaurant Russell Crowe visited while in Iceland.
What does that mean? Try it and find out.
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The Map
Useful Numbers
Emergency number: 112 Medical help: 1770
Dental emergency: 575 0505
Information: 1818
Taxi: Hreyfill: 588 5522 - BSR: 561 0000
Public Phones
There are few public payphones in the centre. The tourist info at Aðalstræti 2, City
Hall, Kolaportið, Landsbankinn and in Lækjargata.
Prepaid phone cards are recommended for int’l
callers.
Tourist Information
Arctic Adventures, Laugavegur 11, tel: 562 7000 Tourist Info Centre, Aðalstræti 2, tel: 590 1550
Iceland Excursions–Grayline, Hafnarst. 20, tel: 540 1300
Icelandic Travel Market, Bankastræti 2, tel: 522 4979
Trip, Laugavegur 54, tel: 433 8747
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.
Public Transport
The only public transport available in Reykjavík is the bus. Most buses run every
20–30 min (the wait may be longer on weekends),
price per fare is 420 ISK adults, 210 ISK children.
Multiday passes are available at select locations and
through their app. Route map at: www.bus.is. Tel:
540 2700. Buses run from 07–24:00 on weekdays
and 10–24:00 on weekends. Main terminals are:
Hlemmur and Lækjartorg.
Opening Hours - Bars & Clubs
According to regulations, bars can stay open until 01:00 on weekdays and 04:30 on
weekends.
Opening Hours - Shops & Banks
Shops: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–16:00, Sun closed. Kringlan and Smáralind
malls and most supermarkets and tourist shops
have longer opening hours.
Banks in the centre are open Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00
Domestic Airlines
Air Iceland, Reykjavíkurflugvöllur,tel: 570 3030, www.flugfelag.is
Eagle Air, Hótel Loftleiðir, tel: 562 4200
Tax-Free Refund
. Keflavik Airport - before check-in Seyðisfjörður - Smyril Line Terminal
Drinking
Eating
The absolute basics
5 Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti 1
Once it was the go-to place for Reykjavík’s
in-the-know party people, but these days the se-
cret is out. Here you'll find international visitors
and every kind of Reykjavík local, chilling by day
or dancing to the pulse of house music by night.
6 Kiki
Laugavegur 22
Voted Grapevine's "Best Bar To Go Dancing."
Their pop ‘n’ classics policy is perfect for those
who like to sing along to every track they hear. Be-
ing the city’s only queer club, Kiki is also the place
where people really let loose.
7 Bryggjan Brugghús
Grandagarður 8
This place is huge, great for big groups of
people and parties. It isn’t really a bar, but it’s
a good place with delicious food, good beer
and a solid view. Bonus points for being able to
watch the beer being brewed on site.
8 Mengi
Óðinsgata 2
MENGI is more of an arts space than a bar. It has
a formal atmosphere, and offers a programme
gleaned from the creative end of the musical
spectrum, encouraging collaborative and experi-
mental sets for a rapt, seated audience.
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