Your Guide to
Cafés, Bars & Nightlife
Cafés, Bars and Pubs There is usually so much going on at night in Reykjavík that it is easy to lose your head, not really knowing where to go or what to look for. Browsing through this list of bars and clubs you might get a clearer idea of where you want to end up. Since June 2007 all cafés, bars and clubs in Iceland are non smoking and more and more places are offering wireless internet access for laptops. 101 Bar
Bakkus
Boston
Hverfisgata 10
Laugavegi 22
Laugavegur 28b
25
Trendy lounge bar at Hotel A bar on two floors, spa- Cosy and relaxed bar. Ideal 101. Cocktails and ambient cious, foosball table to sit down and have a beer. music. Ages 25+. upstairs. Ages 24+ 15 1919 Lounge Babalú C is for Cookie Pósthússtræti 2
Skólavörðustígur 22a
Týsgata 8, tel. 578 5914
A relaxed bar located in the Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel. Specializing in cocktails and wines.
A cosy café with atmosphere that takes you some decades back. Games and books for guests. Offers crépes, baguettes and good homemade cakes.
A cozy, old style coffee house that serves home style salad, cakes and light dishes. Good organic tea as well. Toys for the Children.
Bjarni Fel sportbar
Café Loki
B5
3
Bankastræti 5
A modern bar with sleek and stylish architecture. Nice lounge room downstairs. Popular with the younger crowd in Reykjavík. Ages 23+.
Austurstræti 20
A sportbar in the center. Next to Café Hressó. 5 screens featuring main sport events, with emphasis on football (soccer). Serves B5 – Búllan Inside B5, beyond the bar, for example a good Caesar you‘ll find Búllan. The name Salad. translates roughly as “dive bar” or “joint”, despite this they serve high quality burgers, and for a healthier choice we recommend the delicious chicken salad.
24
Lokastígur 28
With a splendid view of Hallgrímskirkja church, Café Loki is the perfect place to take the load off your feet and enjoy some solid homemade Icelandic food. continued on next page
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