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1. Matwerk
Laugavegur 96
This meat-forward nuts-and-bolts
Nordic joint falters slightly when it
dares deviate from the set course,
but it does stand head and shoulder
above the flock of Reykjavík ’s
s u b s t a n d a r d to u r i s t-f l e e c i n g
restaurants. The thick skyr brulée
with a tart sheep sorrel sorbet and
blueberry jam is delicious enough to
demand a return visit.
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-Indíafjélagið 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. Brauð & Co.
Frakkastígur 16
Regulars swear by Brauð & Co.'s
“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.
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
brulée 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. Café Paris
Austurstræti 14
Café Paris jolted the corner awake
with its renovation and an all-day
menu that promises to live up to its
bistro-esque name. The breakfast
menu, however, is the real winner
here. Choose the glistening eggs
on spinach and smoked salmon,
poached to perfection.
8. Sushi Social
Þingholtsstræti 5
Formerly known as Sushi Samba, this
Japanese/South American fusion
place offers plenty of samba in the
menu. Everything comes with lots of
lime, sauce and chilli; their tempura
batter is pleasingly light; and the
exhaustive cocktail menu should
help any sushi purists through the
fusion-cooking trauma.
9. Sea Baron
Geirsgata 4a
Some say the langoustine soup
recipe has changed a little since
the eponymous “Sea Baron” himself
passed away, but this harbourside
diner is as popular as ever anyway.
Get a warming cup of soup, and a
melt-in-the-mouth fresh fish kebab,
still smoky from the coals.
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. Bar Ananas
Klappastígur 38
Bar Ananas, named after that pizza
topping that only decent people
enjoy on their pizza (pineapple), is
Reykjavík ’s only beach bar, and it
is truly a breath of fresh air for the
otherwise dreary downtown scene.
No sir, this is no dive bar, but a club,
with an indoor smoking lounge,
stairs, a spacious bar, a tiny dance
floor, and a solid line of DJs.
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. 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. 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. Kaldi
Laugavegur 20b
Kaldi is one of the champion craft
beer brands of Iceland. Their bar in
Reykjavík is a cosy hole-in-the-wall,
with a literal hole in the wall—a former
alleyway is now an additional seating
area. Patrons can get a satisfyingly
chunky pint of their unfiltered lager,
dark ale, or whatever seasonal brew
is currently on the taps.
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, 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
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