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Dining
1. Snaps
Þórsgata 1
Snaps is a beloved casual-chic bistro
with a forget-you’re-in-Reykjavík vibe
thanks to its lush greenery and warm
lighting. On a grey day, nothing beats
sitting by the greenhouse walls with
their excellent moules frites. Did we
mention they make a stellar creme
brulée as well? A true keeper.
2. Block Burger
Skólavörðustígur 8
Block Burger is an office favourite.
You can see their white paper to-
go bags stacked on writers’ desks.
Modelled heavily on the American
chain Shake Shack in presentation,
Block is reasonably priced (for
Reykjavík) and has quick service. It’s
a lunchtime spot worth checking out.
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. Hannesarholt
Grundarstígur 10
Hannesarholt was officially opened
to the public in 2013, and it serves
as a reminder of what Iceland used
to be. The beautiful building hosts
exhibits, concerts, and a fabulous
vegan-friendly menu that uses local
produce. Don’t miss the salmon
either—it’s cooked to perfection.
5. Brauð & Co.
Frakkastígur 16
Brauð & Co. burst onto the bakery
scene in 101 Reykjavík. Regulars
swear by their “snuður”—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. Dill
Hverfisgata 12
If you’re a gourmand looking for a
memorable meal when in Reykjavík,
Dill has to top your list. Dill showcases
the best of Iceland with seasonal
menus, paying homage to the island’s
bounty, executed with all the tweezer
precision of modern cuisine. Don’t
even think twice about splurging for
the seven-course menu—it’s the only
way to do it.
7. Hverfisgata 12
Hverfisgata 12
The “Nameless Pizza Place” at
Hverfisgata 12 has been pushing
that doughy envelope with topping
combinations that ’ l l leave you
scratching your head at f irst
and rubbing your belly later. Try
the beetroot pizza or the soya
mushroom, sausage and pickled
chilli number, and make a night of it
with some excellent cocktails from
the bar.
8. Ramen Momo
Tryggvagata 16
Iceland’s first and only Ramen bar has
upped their broth game with a silky
slick Tonkotsu. They have a choice of
noodles and broths catering to food
intolerances and fads, and a popular
‘Ramen of the Month’. We suggest
getting the Ramen Tonkotsu with
their perfectly cooked soy cured
eggs.
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. Ali Baba
Veltusund 3b
This spot has often been awarded
Grapevine’s “Best Late Night Bite.”
Needless to say, it ’s the perfect
place to satisfy pregnancy cravings,
splitting hangovers and midnight
binges. We recommend the lamb
kofte wrap: it’s to die for.
Drinking
11. Dillon Whiskey Bar
Laugavegur 30
A mix between grunge and classy,
D i l lon W hiskey Bar dominates
their little stretch of Laugavegur.
Crammed most nights with rockers,
metalheads and tourists looking
for a place to mumble AC/DC songs
into their beer, Dillon boasts a wide
selection of over 100 whiskies and
hosts some of Iceland’s best hard
rock bands on the weekends.
12. Kiki Queer Bar
Laugavegur 22
If you're looking for Kiki, walk until
you see the building that is entirely
rainbow. The only dedicated queer
bar in Iceland, Kiki is beloved by
all the local gays, lesbians and in-
betweens. There, find drag shows,
queer concerts, and hot sweaty
dance floors every weekend night.
They also have glitter shots for 500
ISK.
13. Stofan
Vesturgata 3
When the name of the place literally
translates to “the living room,” it’s
pretty much expected to be a very
cosy place to kick back with some
late-afternoon, early-evening drinks.
All their beers and wines on happy
hour from 4pm until 8pm, and it’s
a lovely central location with a dim
basement and an airy first floor.
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. Gaukurinn
Tryggvagata 22
If you prefer your music grungy, raw
and weird, then Gaukurinn is your
place. With dim lights, leather sofas
and a gender neutral bathroom, it’s
become the perfect hangout for
the unorthodox Reykjavíkingar, so if
you’re looking for like-minded peeps
to drink with, here you go.
16. Mikkeller & Friends
Hverfisgata 12
Another great spot for beer-tasting,
this place has a unique and constantly
rotating selection of beers from
Mikkeller and other carefully picked
craft breweries, knowledgeable
bartenders, antique-chic décor, and
it’s located upstairs from Hverfisgata
12, so you get good weekend DJs,
fancy bar snacks and pizzas.
17. Slippbarinn
Mýrargata 2
This standard go-to bar for cocktails
holds its own as far as the mixing
game goes, with a unique menu and
highly skilled bartenders to shake
them up. The bar itself is a beautifully
designed space with a gorgeous view,
right in the Old Harbour.
18. The Pedersen Suite
Ingólfsstræti 7A
This rooftop bar is located on the
top of the cavernous Gamla Bíó
theatre. It has loads of seating with
soft furniture to luxuriate on, a view
across the harbour, cocktails, and all
the sun you could wish for.
Shopping
19. Kolaportið
Tryggvagata 19
Kolaportið is a huge indoor flea
m a r ke t t h a t t a ke s p l a c e o n
weekends. It’s filled with stalls selling
bric-a-brac, secondhand clothes,
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