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Dining
1. Icelandic Fish & Chips
Tryggvagata 11
Sometimes you just want fresh fish
deep-fried. Icelandic Fish & Chips
does this well. The fish is fresh and
the batter is light and crispy, with
Skyronnes, a skyr-based dipping
sauce that comes in nine different
variations, including tartar sauce. Try
the steinbítur, Atlantic wolffish. It’s as
ugly in life as it is delicious in death.
2. Jómfrúin
Lækjargata 4
Jómfrúin may be of Danish import,
but it’s 100% an Icelandic institution.
With its signature open sandwiches,
smørrebrød, and a slightly retro
décor, this is the place for a casual,
playful lunch. Don’t miss out on the
marinated herring and hand-peeled
shrimps, and pair it all with some of
the zingy house snaps.
3. Ísbúðin Valdís
Grandagarður 21
Valdis is perhaps Reykjavik’s most
beloved ice cream parlour. All their
ice cream is made in-house every
morning. If you like liquorice, try
their Turkish Pepper flavour: it looks
like liquid cement, but it’s one of
their most popular offerings. Valdis
doesn’t have much seating, so get
your ice cream to go and enjoy it in a
parked car – Icelandic style.
4. Bryggjan Brugghús
Grandagarður 8
Icelanders love their beer, and in
recent times we’ve been brewing
some pretty damn good stuff, if we
do say so ourselves. That’s why this
spacious microbrewery and eatery is
a go-to for parties large and small. If
in search of a vegan dish, find joy in
the portobello mushroom risotto for
a refreshing summery dish.
5. Brauð & Co.
Frakkastígur 16
Regulars swear by Brauð & Co.'s
“snúður”—cinnamon bread rolls
smothered with a sugary glaze.
They take it a step further and stuff
the classics with blueberries and
whatnot, eliciting inappropriate
satisfied moans. Get there early to
snatch a warm one.
6. Jamie’s Italian
Pósthússtræti 11
A chain restaurant it may be, but
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Jamie’s Italian is an affordable,
flavourful champion of Italian cuisine.
The restaurant’s mouth-watering
menu is made from top seasonal
Icelandic and Italian ingredients,
and features fantastic antipasti and
rustic dishes, including fresh pasta
made each day, and sourdough
pizzas baked in a magnificent oven.
7. Austur Indía Fjelagið
Hverfisgata 56
The undisputed monarch of Indian
food in Iceland is the pricey-but-
worth-it Austur Indía Fjelagið. They
offer a wide selection of richly
flavoursome dishes , including
tandooris, authentic local delicacies,
homemade paneer, and vegetarian
options—and unlike most Icelandic
places, you can expect some real
spiciness.
8. American Style
Tryggvagata 26
Iceland has no McDonalds, but if
you’re craving a basic burger without
any foodie hipster stuff like blue
cheese, chilli jam, or brioche buns,
this is the place. It’s a quick, simple,
no-fuss fast-food diner, with booths
to hide in, and 90s rock star artwork
that’s been there so long it’s about to
become fashionable again.
9. The Fish Company
Vesturgata 2a
Fiskfélagið has been steadfastly
dishing out some of the best seafood
in Iceland. Don’t try too hard to make
sense of the ingredient/country
mashup—just focus on the food.
Our former food editor described
it as “fish so buttery, it must be on
laxatives.” Yum.
10. Mandi
Veltusund 3b
Hungry? Drunk? Stop by for the
Speciality Chicken (with rainbow rice
and almonds) and the fries which
come drizzled with a white mystery
sauce and strips of chili sauce. It's
a fantastic spot and an absolute
requirement for any night out.
Drinking
11. Lebowski Bar
Laugavegur 20a
A classic American style diner lies
at the back of the pin-up clad bar
on Laugavegur, boasting a an entire
menu of specialty White Russians
and tasty bowling alley burgers
named for The Dude (or His Dudeness
or El Duderino if you’re not into the
whole brevity thing). It ’s a great
place to dance at night and chow
down with a beer, but that could just
be, like, our opinion man.
12. Bravó
Laugavegur 22
Oh, bravo, Bravó, for having the best
happy hour in this fair city. With its
colourful fairy lights and a plethora
of comfortable pillows, Bravó feels
like a children’s bedroom tent for
adults. If you get lucky and grab a
table, or even just a single seat, then
it’s the happiest place on earth.
13. Geiri Smart
Hverfisgata 30
If any place in the city could rival
cocktail megaliths like Death &
Company or Employees Only, it’s Geiri
Smart, where the bartenders let you
smell their handmade bitters before
dipping your glass in absinthe for
extra pizazz. The music is chill and
the couches cushy, so settle in for
a night your tastebuds won’t forget.
14. Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti 1
With a saloon-like atmosphere in
the daytime, when dogs and kids
run around amongst the diehard
local crowd and groups of confused
tourists, Kaffibarinn turns into an all-
out party during the small hours of
the weekend. Whether you’re holiday
day-drinking or getting messy, it
never fails to amuse.
15. Húrra
Tryggvagata 22
Húrra has been a stalwart in the bar
scene for quite some time, and with
a good cause. It’s a great place to go
anytime and for almost any reason—
early weeknight drinks with work
mates, late weekend nights on your
own, dancing with your friends, or
catching a quality gig.
16. The Drunk Rabbit
Austurstræti 3
The Drunk Rabbit takes Iceland and
switches the C to an R, creating
a true pub experience in the
downtown area. With Guinness on tap,
troubadours every night, and a cozy
wooden interior, it’s as close as you’re
going to get to a genuine Irish pub
in this city and a guaranteed party.
17. ODDSSON
Hringbraut 121
This bar, located just outside of the
city centre in the Oddsson hotel,
boasts beautifully retro interior
design and has a private karaoke
booth that fits over 20 people. You
can grab a burger and a beer and,
surrounded by their signature decor
of blue furniture, enjoy the view of
the ocean.
18. SKÝ Bar
Ingólfsstræti 1
Located atop a downtown Center
Hotel, Sky Bar is a glass box that
overlooks Harpa and Esja. There’s a
spacious balcony, and if there’s one
of those glorious eternal Reykjavík
sunsets, the pink light streams
through the room.
Shopping
19. KronKron
Laugavegur 63b
If it ’s cutting-edge, international
big name designers you are in the
market for, then this store will be to
you like Willy Wonka’s factory was to
Charlie. Fully stocked in the chicest
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