Best Of
Reykjavík
Every year around the beginning of July, we make a BEST OF REYKJAVÍK ISSUE celebrating some of what makes Reykjavík-life worthwhile, posting some good entries into a hopefully never-ending discussion. The primary purpose of BEST OF REYKJAVÍK is celebration! It’s about big-upping stuff, giving mad props to it and patting it on the shoulder. The following are some nice tips we pulled from BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2014 which you can read in full at www.grapevine.is.
Laugavegur 74
230 kr.
290 kr.
Osushi is a unique restaurant in Iceland. The method of dining involves
315 kr.
snatching small plates from a conveyor belt. Pricing is distinguished by the color and pattern of the plate – most range between
350 kr.
230 - 440 ISK. Everything off the conveyor belt is tasty and if you don´t really fancy sushi, you can
400 kr.
instead choose for example teriyaki chicken, noodle salad, tempura and desserts. The vibe in Osushi is friendly and relaxed. The restaurant is
420 kr.
located almost next door to Althingi (the parliament) which is in the heart of the city.
osushi.is 440 kr.
BEST NEWCOMER RESTAURANT: K-BAR Laugavegur 74
BEST PLACE TO GO ON A RAINY DAY: A HOT TUB Behind Every Nook & Cranny!
BEST HABERDASHERY: HERRAFATAVERZLUN KORMÁKS & SKJALDAR Laugavegur 59
K-Bar made a splash when it opened in late 2013 and it continues to roll out innovative new dishes. But thanks to creative cocktails, a strong line-up of beers and trendy yet cosy décor, K-Bar is satisfying even before the food arrives. The menu is detail-oriented and exciting, showcasing a unique fusion of Korean and Portuguese influences. Though the Korean staple, Bi Bim Bap, is good, the soft shell crab tempura sandwich and fish burgers are standouts. K-Bar also has a special place in our hearts because they offer what might be the best food and drink deal in the city. Between 16:00 and 18:00, you can stop in and get their sauce-slathered KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) wings and the beer of the day for only 990 ISK. From the fresh flavours, the steal of a deal and the cronuts, K-Bar is an extremely welcomed addition to the Reykjavík dining scene.
So you came to Iceland knowing, of course, that the weather is not, let’s say, its finest feature. You knew that there would be rain and wind (so much fucking wind) and that it wouldn’t be all sunshine-on-the-mountaintops like 'The Sound of Music' or an Icelandair promo video. You knew this, but you didn’t believe it, and now you’re sad because you came all this way and the weather blows. Literally. We feel you, man. What hot pot, you ask? Any hot pot. You’ll be warm and toasty and relaxed and the fact that it’s sleeting or hailing in your face will suddenly feel bracing or even a tiny bit amusing, instead of symbolic of humanity’s futile struggle against nature and the fragility of the human vessel.
Tucked under the Bónus on Laugavegur is a classy gentleman’s heaven. Herrafataverzlun Kormáks & Skjaldar sells everything for an elegant man’s wardrobe, from leather shoes and top hats to tailored suits and bowties. The store carries many great brands such as Barbour, Loake, Hackett and Filson. There is also a great barber who’ll give you a stylish haircut and beard trim.
A GUIDE THAT FUCKS YOU UP
Kiki Queer Bar Thursday from 21:00 to 01:00. Beer 500 ISK, Shots 500 ISK. Kolabrautin Every day from 16:00 to 18:00. Beer 450 ISK, Wine 500 ISK, Cocktails 1,000 ISK. Lebowski Bar Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2 for 1 Beer and Wine 1,100 ISK.
101 Hótel Every day from 16:00 to 18:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 840 ISK, Cocktails 1,500 ISK.
Loft Hostel Bar Every day from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Austur Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 00:00. Beer 800 ISK, Wine 800 ISK.
Micro Bar Every day from 17:00 to 19:00. Beer 700 ISK. Mímisbar Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 650 ISK, Cocktail of the day 1,100 ISK, Shot + Beer 1,000 ISK.
B5 Every day from 16:00 to 22:00. Beer 550 ISK, Cider 700 ISK, Wine 700 ISK. Bar 7 Every day from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 350 ISK, Shot 450 ISK Bar 11 Thursday from 21:00 to 1:00. Beer 450 ISK Friday to Saturday from 21:00 to 00:00. Beer 500 ISK Bíó Paradís Monday to Sunday from 17:00 to 19:30. 500 ISK all beers, 500 ISK selected wines. Bjarni Fel Monday to Friday from 21:00 to 23:00. 2 for 1 Beer 990 ISK, single with mixer 1,300 ISK. Boston Every day from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 650 ISK.
Bunk Bar Every day from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 750 ISK. Cafe Haiti Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Beer 650 ISK, Wine 800 ISK. Den Danske Kro Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2 for 1 Beer 1,000 ISK and 2 for 1 Guibess and Wine 1,200 ISK. Dillon Every day from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 550 ISK, Wine for 700 ISK, Whiskey 550 ISK.
Pósthússtræti 13 / Borgartúni 29 / Reykjavíkurvegur 60 HF. Tel: 561 0562 / www.osushi.is
Kaldi Bar Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Beer for 650 ISK, Wine for 650 ISK.
A list of every Happy Hour in 101 Reykjavík
Bravó Every day from 17:00 to 21:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 750 ISK.
480 kr.
Iða Zimsen Coffee happy hour weekdays 8:00 to 10:00, weekends 10:00-12:00 All coffee 300 ISK. Every day from 19:00 to 22:00. Beer 445 ISK.
Dolly Wednesday to Thursday from 20:00 to 22:00, Friday to Saturday from 20:00 to 23:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 600 ISK.
Download the FREE Grapevine Appy Hour app! Every happy hour in town in your pocket. Available in the App Store and on the Android Market. Dubliner Every day from 16:00 until 22:00. Beer 600 ISK, 2 for 1 Wine 1,000 ISK. Einar Ben Every day from 17:30 to 20:00. Beer 500 ISK , Wine 800 ISK Frederiksen Ale House Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. 2 for 1 Beer 1,000 ISK and Wine 1,100 ISK Gaukurinn Every day from 20:00 to 22:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 700 ISK. Glaumbar Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 00:00. Beer 500 ISK, Shot 390 ISK. Hótel 1919 Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 575 ISK, Cocktail 1,050 ISK Húrra Every day from 18:00 to 22:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.
Jörundur Öl- og Matstofa Every day from 14:00 to 19:00. Beer for 650 ISK, Wine for 750 ISK, Beer and snaps for 990 ISK. Nora Magasin Every day from 16:00 to 19:00. Beer 650 ISK, House Wine 600 ISK. Park Friday to Saturday from 22:00 to 04:30. Beer 500 ISK, Shot 400 ISK. Prikið Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 500 ISK. Rio Sport Bar Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 700 ISK. Slippbarinn Every day from 15:00 to 18:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 500 ISK, selected Cocktails 1,000 ISK. Solon Bistro Weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00. Beer 650 ISK, Wine 700 ISK. Stofan Every day from 17:00 to 20:00. Beer 750 ISK, Wine 950 ISK Thorvaldsen Bar Monday to Saturday from 16:00 to 20:00. Beer 500 ISK, Wine 600 ISK. Tíu Dropar Every day from 18:00 to 21:00. 2 for 1 Wine for 1,000 ISK and Beer 1,000 ISK. Vínsmakkarinn Monday to Sunday from 17:00 to 20:00. Beer 600 ISK, Wine 700 ISK.