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Downtown &
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Dining
1. Matur og Drykkur
Grandagarður 2
In how many ways can we say, “eat
here”? Is it the whole cod head you
should get, or perhaps the double-
smoked dried lamb, or the creamy
halibut soup? Whatever you get, rest
assured it’ll have roots in Icelandic
culinary history, elevated to fine
dining standards.
2. Le Kock
Tryggvagata 14
Despite their fast-expansion and
subsequent opening of the one main
outpost at their current location,
Le Kock’s burgers have, thankfully,
remained consistent. The house-
made potato rolls hold their own until
the very last bite. No soggy bottoms
here. Insider tip: their veggie burger
(vegan optional) gives meat patties a
serious run for their money.
3. Austur-Indíafjélagið
Hverfisgata 56
Still going strong twenty years on,
Austur-Indiafjélagið is an institution.
Make a meal of the delicate salmon
pollichathu, kozhi mappas and
kulchas and share it family style.
Keep your eyes peeled for the
vegetarian and vegan dishes as well.
4. Reykjavík Roasters
Kárastígur 1
With an in-house roaster, a shiny,
handmade Synesso and a regularly
trained staff, this place serves the
best coffee in town. Drop by for some
24-hour-brewed Peruvian cold brew
and a fragrant cinnamon scone;
then pick your favourite record and
people-watch in this fast-paced
environment.
5. Deig Workshop
Tryggvagata 14
Barring kleina and the odd US chain,
we’ve been a doughnut starved
nation. But thanks to Deig, fresh fried
doughnuts are a reality. Should we
gush about the custard filled creme
brulee doughnut or cry for the now
discontinued surmjölk and Cheerios
doughnut? (Bring it back!) They make
pretty good bagels too. Psst... they
open at 7am.
6. Hi Noodle
Frakkastígur 9
Reykjavík ’s newest ramen bar
became an instant favourite for many.
With a slow-cooked, temperature
controlled broth, the chef—Chen—
is aiming to consistently deliver
his carefully designed recipes. The
portions are a little modest: best
order some dumplings on the side of
your Dan Dan if you’ve a big appetite.
Vegan option available.
7. Apótek
Austurstræti 16
Even though Apótek is up there in
price when it comes to dining, the
two- and three-course lunch offer
is great value for money and perfect
for when you want to stretch that
lunch hour to the tilt. Furthermore,
with an awarded head mixologist at
the counter, this place offer the best
cocktails in town in their slightly
Oriental lounge bar.
8. Hlemmur Mathöll
Hlemmur
Hlemmur station, at the top of
Hverfisgata, has long been a dark,
slightly unsavoury space where
p eople hide from the winter
elements and wait for the bus. Having
undergone a thorough renovation
over the last year, it recently
reopened as a bright and bustling
food court, offering everything from
spicy Vietnamese street food to fine
wines, coffee and snacks, and fresh
produce.
9. Hagavagninn
Hofsvallagata 52
W i t h o n e o f I c e l a n d ’s m o s t
popular rappers behind the team,
Hagavagninn opened shop in place of
the old west side hotdog stand. Their
vegan burger has a fan following
thanks to the fat, juicy patty. The
pickled red onions add pizazz.
10. Pylsuhúsið
Ingólfstorg
One of the many post-jam options
in town for those looking to put a
tasty end to a fun night out, the Hot
Dog House is a solid place for a quick
snack. If you feel too inebriated by
life to experiment, a classic one “with
everything” will do the trick.
Drinking
11. Ölstofan
Vegamótastígur
With low music, dim lighting, lots
nooks to converse in and a big
central bar, Ölstofan is a no-bullshit
place. There’s an interesting older
crowd, it’s always open late, and you
can have a pint and chat without
anyone bothering you.
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. 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.
The regular crowd is mostly loud
business types, so find a good niche
to escape them.
14. Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti 1
With a saloon-like atmosphere in
the daytime, when dogs and kids
run around amongst the diehard
local crowd and roups 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. Session Bar
Fógetagarður
Session Bar is a minimalist craft-
beer-focused drinking den housed
in a former hair salon in the heart of
downtown. There are sixteen beers on
tap, both Icelandic and international,
and they have a focus on keeping
the prices affordable, in contrast to
Reykjavík’s generally pricey craft bar
17. VEÐUR
Klapparstígur 33
This charming, low key hole-in-the-
wall bar is a firm favourite: with comfy
seating or bar stools where you can
watch the friendly bartenders get to
work mixing your cocktail of choice.
18. Bastard Brew & Food
Vegamótastígur 4
This downtown bar is something of a
beer palace. It’s an English pub style
environment, without the sense of
history—everything from the tables
to the plush leather seating are
catalogue-fresh—but with eleven
beers on tap, a great happy hour, a
promising menu, DJs, and two beers
brewed in the in-house brewery,
it’s already a great drinking session
spot.
Shopping
19. Kvartýra №49
Laugavegur 49
This minimalistic, Bauhaus-esque
spot took the Icelandic fashion
scene by storm upon opening in
2018, with its eclectic streetwear
selection. They have designers that
no one else has, designers that you
wouldn’t know before going there.
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