Reykjavík Grapevine - feb. 2020, Blaðsíða 20

Reykjavík Grapevine - feb. 2020, Blaðsíða 20
VESTURGATARÁNARGATA BÁRUGATA ÖLDUGATA TÚNGATA TÚNGATA MARARG. SÓLVALLAGATA SÓLVALLAGATA H O LTSG ATA HÁVALLAGATA HOLTSG. ÁSVALLAGATA REYNIM ELUR VÍ!IM ELUR AR AG AT A OD DA GA TA AR ST ÍG UR BR Æ !R AB OR G FRA MNE SVE GUR SELJ AVE GUR ÁN AN AU ST GR AN DA GA R! URF ISK ISL Ó! SU ! UR GA TA LJ ÓS VA LL AG AT A HÓ LA VA LL AG . SÆ M UN DA RG AT A BI RK IM EL UR FU RU M EL UR ES PIM ELU R Æ GI SG AT A ST "R IM AN N AS TÍ GU R SU !U RG AT A HRINGBRAUT FÁLKAGATA STURLUAGATA GATA M"RARGATA N"LENDUGATA Nordic House Culture Center University of Iceland National museum National library Hólavalla- gar!ur Cemetary Maritime Museum Saga Museum Aurora Reykjavik I H G F E D C B A 1 2 Get the bigger, more detailed version of The Reykjavík Grapevine City Map at your nearest hotel or guesthouse, with selections from our Best-Of awards, vital info, downtown bus stops and a wider view of the city. ! C Tasty local cusine OPEN FROM 16:00 - 23:00 forrettabarinn.is Downtown & Harbour District Dining 1. Fjallkonan Hafnarstræti 1-3 N a m e d a f t e r t h e f e m a l e personification of Iceland, Fjallkonan is located smack-bang in the middle of downtown, and caters to locals and tourists alike. For the Icelandic- cuisine-curious, there is a platter of whale, lamb and puffin, all presented beautifully. For those who are just looking for a great selection of fresh meat, fish and vegetarian options, Fjallkonan does these to perfection as well. 2. Block Burger Skólavör!ustígur 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. Matur og Drykkur Grandagar!ur 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. And do not leave without trying the fried-to-order kleinur. 4. Sandholt Laugavegur 36 Well-known for its sourdough bread, Sandholt has consistently delivered great baked goods s ince its inception. The laminated pastries are hands down the best in Iceland; try the buttery croissants or seasonal Danish pastries, locally known as “vinarbrau! ” with rhubarb and raspberries, or the classic, vanilla custard. 5. Le Kock 2.0 Tryggvagata 14 In the ground floor of a new hotel, it ’s a large space with three components: the Le Kock diner serving burgers, fish and chips, and comfort food favourites; a cocktail bar called Tail; and a second branch of Deig, Le Kock’s sister bakery. The music policy can be shaky—unless you like Status Quo—but the all-day happy hour has 1,500 ISK cocktails and 800 ISK beers. 6. Ramen Momo Tryggvagata 16 Iceland’s first 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. 7. Public House Gastropub Laugavegur 28 What happens when Icelandic ingredients are tended to with Japanese f la ir ? Publ ic House Gastropub only gives out-of-the- ordinary, satisfying answers. The duck thigh in a pancake served with ginger sauce and the crispy shrimp dumplings with sriracha mayo are to die for. Come early and enjoy happy hour while you can: you’ll never want to leave. 8. Messinn Lækjargata 6b Messinn may be modelled on the well-known Westfjords restaurant Tjoruhusi!, but it’s now no doubt a Reykjavík restaurant of choice. What keeps us coming back is how the food keeps getting better every time we dine there. Our favourites include their savoury plokkfiskur, velvety graflax, and a perfectly seared trout with honey and almonds. 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. Pylsuhúsi! 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. Curious Hafnarstræti 4 Watch out, henny—there’s a new queer bar on the scene, and it’s decked out in tropical apparel. Serving up cocktails, coffee and— starting in August—a vegan café, Curious is a one-stop-shop for whatever scene you belong to. Werk. 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. Loft Hostel Bankastræti 7a L of t stands many heads and shoulders above most of the al fresco drinking spots in Reykjavík, not least because it’s on the roof of the Loft Hostel and has a balcony that looks over downtown. Before the evening-time entertainment begins, it’s the perfect place to catch some late-afternoon sun. 14. Kaffibarinn Bergsta!astræti 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. Session Bar Fógetagar!ur 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. Papaku Reykjavík Klappastígur 38 Formerly Bar Ananas, Papaku Reykjavík 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 a pool table, piano, darts board, a spacious bar, a tiny dance floor, and a solid line of DJs that all aim to make you bust a move. 18. American Bar Austurstræti 8 Football fans will rejoice in seeing the row of screens perennially tuned on sports channel above the bar, while troubadours aficionados will find in American Bar a great spot to listen to classic country music. Grab a rib from the adjacent Dirty Burgers & Ribs and be happy. Shopping 19. Kvart"ra #49 Laugavegur 49 This minimalistic, Bauhaus-esque spot took the Icelandic fashion The Map DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET HALLVEIGARSTIGUR 1 OPEN EVERYDAY 10-22 D C E L E G A N T P R E M I S E S I N T H E H E A R T O F R E Y K J A V I K B R E A K F A S T a n d B R U N C H L U N C H a n d D I N N E R M E N U L O C A L a n d F O R E I G N D I S H E S H A P P Y H O U R D A I LY 1 5 - 1 8 : 0 0 B A N K A S T R Æ T I 7 A - 1 0 1 R E Y K J AV Í K - T E L . 5 6 2 3 2 3 2 A B E

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