Cafés and Bars
B5 - Bankastrćti 5 Reykjavik, Tel. 580 8600
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Tourist life can be hectic. Running around between museums, shops and hotel rooms, aching feet can scream for a chance to sit down. And chill out. In that case, b5 is the place to go |
Café Paris - Austurstrćti 14 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1020
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Café Paris is a nice and warm place to visit for refreshments, light meals, home made cakes and bread. The restaurant has the best spot in Reykjavík, is dead center downtown in Austurstrćti across from Landsbankinn on the one side and Austurvöllur where Alţingi (Icelandic Parliament) is situated on the other. |
22 - Laugavegur 22 Reykjavik, Tel. 517 5522
Great place for a late night drink for those who want to drink along with a less trendy (and perhaps more cool) crowd.
Adesso - Smáralind shopping mall Kópavogur, Tel. 544 2332
The cosy and lively atmosphere at Adesso is a great attraction but the delicious food will make you want to come again. The staff offers light meals as well as coffee and chocolate drinks with their famous Konditori cakes, made by Adessos specialist, Eggert Jónsson.
Ari í Ögri - Ingólfsstrćti 3 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 9660
A pub with an interesting selection of shooters and a wide selection of speciality beverages. A nice bar with live accoustic music every weekend.
Café Cultura - Hverfisgata 18 Reykjavik, Tel. 530 9314
Located on the ground floor of the Intercultural Centre. A place where people of all backgrounds can come and interact and enjoy a diverse and constantly changing menu of affordable food.
Café Hljómalind - Laugavegur 21 Reykjavik, Tel. 517 1980
A café dedicated to the grass root art, plainspoken discussion, classes on better society and organic food. A non profit café operating as a community corporation, meaning by number of people. All profit runs to charity.
Café Konditori Copenhagen - Suđurlandsbraut 4a Reykjavik, Tel. 588 1550
One of the leading bakeries in Iceland, firmly based within solid tradition, yet we love experimenting with ingredients and flavours.
Cafe Oliver - Laugavegi 20a Reykjavik, Tel. 552 2300
Cafe Oliver reopened in May 2005 after a complete renovation. Kári Eiríksson, architect, designed the changes and Alice Clarke artist, created a mosaic wall decoration, which is really a good reason to visit the place. Cafe Oliver offers a delicious day and evening menu and also we offer a selection of brunches. Please see our full menu on the website. When the evening comes the good times take over and it's party time at Oliver's. We stay open until morning, dancing and partying. Café Oliver is mostly non-smoking however, smoking is allowed on the 2nd floor and on the patio in the back. After 10pm smoking is also allowed on the 1st floor. When the sun shines (which is does occasionally in Iceland:-) it is very nice to sit outside on the patio, which is entered from the 2nd floor. Dj's play Thursday, Friday, Saturday and occasionally on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Café Victor - Hafnarstrćti 1-3 Reykjavik, Tel. 561 9555
A pleasant restaurant and café with fast and friendly service, an exciting and varied menu featuring fresh Icelandic ingredients prepared with a Mexican flair by our master cooks. On weekends it transforms into a bar with a discotheque with disc jockeys.
Gaukur á Stöng - Tryggvagata 22 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1556
In the heart of downtown Reykjavík there is a club that is open every night. All evenings there is a band playing live music and people having fun. The mood of the club is renewed every night whereas there are various and different musicians and music styles from night to night.
Glaumbar - Tryggvagata 20 Reykjavik, Tel. 552 6868
A sports bar, a bar, a thirsty Thursday club and a nightclub. As a sports bar, Glaumbar has one giant screen and fifteen TVs. One of the best sports bars in Iceland, and the only sports bar in the center of Reykjavík (Tryggvagata 20). There are always special offers on draft and food when there is live coverage from any sports event. As a bar during mid-week it is a nice and quiet environment. As a “Thirsty Thursday” it is the only bar in Iceland that is partying on a Thursday. It is a Corona night with live unplugged music from 21:00 – 23:30 and a DJ until the bar closes. DON’T MISS IT!! As a nightclub during the weekend there are always great DJs until the early hours in the morning and some special offers at least until midnight.
Hressó - Austurstrćti 20 Reykjavik, Tel. 561 2240
One of Reykjavik's oldest establishments is back with new owners. A very international atmosphere, board games, good reading material and good food. Free wireless internet. Dancing on weekends.
Hverfisbarinn - Hverfisgötu 20 Reykjavik, Tel. 511 6700
A hip bar that turns disco on weekends. Very popular with students.
Kaffibarinn - Bergstađarstrćti 1 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1588
Reykjavík's trendiest bar is a cosy little gem on a sloping side street. Candles flicker on tables, there's a choice of style mags on the walls and a tiny upstairs loft for the more romantically inclined.
Kaffibrennslan - Pósthússtrćti 9 Reykjavik, Tel. 561 3600
One of the most popular bars in Reykjavik with the biggest variety of beers in Iceland. Great varied menu. Warm atmosphere.
Kaffi Sólon - Bankastrćti 7a Reykjavik, Tel. 562 3232
One of those places that have the wonderful quality of being all in one: bistro, café bar and club. It's the perfect place to drop in for a cup of coffee, a cold beer or light meal. Prices are excellent and there is a special group menu. There's a wild side to Sólon as well. On weekends the place changes completely and metamorphoses into a beast of a night club with some of Iceland's hottest DJ's.
Kaffitár – Stapabraut 7 Reykjanesbaer, Tel. 420 2700
Kaffitár is an Icelandic roasterie, specializing in importing, roasting and serving the finest Arabica coffee beans. Kaffitár’s coffee expert personally selects each type of coffee, since not all Arabica beans meet our high standards. This vibrant and popular café serves up the finest quality coffee. It has an extensive and tempting list to choose from as well as a selection of cakes and pastries.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00, Saturday 10:00 - 18:00, Sunday 13:00 -17:00
Kapital - Hafnarstrćti 17 Reykjavik, Tel. 511 7007
A popular young nightclub featuring dance music and Hip Hop. Hosting guest DJ's from all over the world. Admission fee: Isk. 500-1.000.
Kofi Tómasar Frćnda - Laugavegur 2 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1855
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a very intimate and friendly coffee house, located downtown on the main walking street at Laugavegur 2, which might remind you of “Central Perk” in “Friends”. Bistro food is served every day from 11:00 until 22:00. The Bistro is open until one o’clock all nights except on weekends when guests can party until six in the morning where a DJ, and occasionally live bands, play your favourite songs. Don’t hesitate to ask for your favorite song while enjoying a cold beverage. They serve drinks at a reasonably low prices and why not try some of the various coffee drinks as offered a 100% Arabica coffee, named ILLY from Italy one of the best coffee brands in the world.
Mokka - Skólavörđustígur 3a Reykjavik, Tel. 552 1174
An Icelandic tradition since 1958. Mokka is the oldest café still in business in Reykjavik and the first one to make coffee with an espresso machine - espresso, cappuccino, and café latte. Mokka also serves hot chocolate and their famous waffles. From the time of opening the café has doubled as an Art gallery and the walls have been covered with new art for sale. Seats are usually filled by loyal customers. The exhibitions change every month.
Opening Hours: Daily: 9:30 – 23:30 Sundays 12:00 – 23:30.
NASA nightclub - Austurvöllur Reykjavik, Tel. 511 1313
Opened in the fall of 2001. Ever since it has been the most popular nightclub in Reykjavik. NASA is an essential ingredient in the whole Reykjavik nightlife experience and for many, the only ingredient they need. Nasa has established itself as Reykjavík's main venue for live music. You will find Iceland's hottest bands playing weekends at Nasa, as well as various events take place on weekdays ranging from Reykjavik Jazz festival to hardcore rock. You can send NASA a line and they will let you know what's happening when you plan to visit Reykjavík.
Nellys - Ţingholtsstrćti 2 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 2477
The place to be for high times and low prices The price of a large beer is Isk.390 and there are lots of other good offers on soft and hard drinks Nellys is having a facelift but the heart will remain the same. Nellys is the place to go to listen to live music and the best DJ's. There are 3 floors, each with its own atmosphere. On weekends Nellys will keep you dancing from midnight until 06:00 in the morning.
Netkaffi - Kringlan Shopping Mall Reykjavik, Tel. 553 0273
Netkaffi is an Internet café located in the large mall, Kringlan. They offer internet connection on six computers, access to MSN, word processing, Excel and a printer. At the café you can buy all kinds of drinks, coffee, tee, cocoa, soda and juice. Various snacks are also available, like cakes, twisted doughnuts, soups, pizza slices, chocolates and the Icelandic skyr. Netkaffi even offers a special price on coffee and internet connection.
Opening Hours: Every weekday from 10:00- 18:30, Fridays from 10:00-19:00 and Saturdays from 10:00-18:00
Players sportcafe - Bćjarlind 4 Kópavogur, Tel. 544 5514
One of the best-equipped sports bar in Iceland. There is room for 400 people and it is all in one, restaurant, bar and café. There you will find pool tables and TV screens were you can watch the leading sports events at the time.
Pravda club - Austurstrćti 22 Reykjavik, Tel. 552 9222
The nr.1 club in Iceland as the stuff of Pravda says. It is located in the centre of Reykjavik. The club is in a 19th century house which has a place in history from being the home of Jörundur the kind, a prison and the first police station. Pravda club is open on weekends from 22.00 until the night is up. There are four areas areas are different so everybody can find something for their own taste. Each weekend we offer our best Icelandic DJ´s playing our favourite music, everything from R&B to the most popular dance music. From time to time Pravda Club stages some big events such as wet T-shirt competitions, fashion shows and more. So if you are on your way to Iceland this might be the place to go. Nice looking club, good service, beautiful people and great party place.
Prikiđ - Bankastrćti 12 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 2866
The oldest café in Reykjavík, Prikiđ has seen many changes since 1951 – but always retains it original charm and comfortable atmosphere. The bar table is still the same, and some of the early morning customers have remained loyal to the café for decades. Prikiđ has a broad, casual menu including an American breakfast, Hangover sandwich and the Prik burger. Prikiđ opens at 8am during the week to cater to coffee- thirsty customers. During weekends it then converts to a popular bar and club and stays open until 5am. For the ultimate Prik experience, enjoy the lively weekend clubbing - and then come back for a Hangover sandwich in the morning.
Rex-bar-club - Austurstrćti 9 Reykjavik, Tel. 552 5599
Located in one of the most beautiful houses in the centre of Reykjavík. Rex offers a relaxed atmosphere in a setting fit for kings. The high ceilings and the Art Deco furniture work together to make the atmosphere both relaxing and fun. After midnight, the mood changes when the hip DJ´s Reykjavík has to offer start making their musical magic. Rex is a wine bar and club and the service is professional but relaxed and the staff makes sure to take good care of their guests. The crowd is made up of 25year plus crowd of trend setting know-how-to-party-instyle’ Icelanders. Be prepared to cue up if you arrive later then midnight. Drinks, no meals, Good vine list, Cognac and cigars. Credit- Visa, MC, AmEx, Diners. Available for private functions.
Opening Hours: 17-01 Thursday, 17-04 Friday and Saturday.
Segafredo - Lćkjatorg 5 Reykjavik, Tel. 562 5200
Lack of life and action has characterised Lćkjatorg for long, but after Segafredo opened at Lćkjatorg 5 the square has become more lively. At Segafredo, which is an Italian coffeehouse you can get an early start with a refreshing cup of coffee, served by the best coffee speculator of the country, Ása Jelena, which also won the second place in the World Barista Championship in the year 2003. They only use Italian products, Italian coffee beans and offer you paninis, croissants and cakes to go with your coffee. Segafredo is located beside one of the main Bus stops in Reykjavík, right in the City centre and with the biggest outdoor area a café in Reykjavík can offer.
Opening Hours: From 08:00-24:00 every day.
Te & kaffi - Smáralind Shopping Mall Reykjavik, Tel. 544 2322
Te & Kaffi is a conveniently situated right on the walk path on the first floor of Smáralind shopping mall. They only use specialty coffee, which is always freshly roasted and grinded, and we offer a great selection of homemade pastries and bread. Take a breather and watch the people go by while you enjoy our excellent refreshments.
Thorvaldsen - Austurstrćti Reykjavik, Tel. 511 1413
Thorvaldsen bar is one of the most hip and trendy places in Reykjavík located at Austurstrćti 8, right downtown. It is a bright and roomy bistro-bar with classy and modern furnishings and great food. The cuisine is with European, American and Oriental inspiration and there are offered both light courses and big juicy lamb dishes for example. They even offer a special group and party menu. Thorvaldsen bar is one of the most popular in Reykjavík because people love to go out, have a glass of wine on weeknights and party until the morning during weekends with great music and top DJ’s. On sunny days you can sit outside, overlooking Reykjavík’s favourite sunspot and have a drink of their famous Mojito, which is of course served every day.
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11:00- 01:00. Friday and Saturday from 11:00-03:30.
Uppsalir - Ađalstrćti 16 Reykjavik, Tel. 514 6060
In Uppsalir’s comfortable atmosphere in the oldest part of the building, visitors can enjoy quality Lavazza coffee along with light courses or delicious cakes and waffles. Every month, Uppsalir’s walls are a venue for different art exhibitions. For beautiful summer days, Uppsalir also has a patio ideal for sipping coffee in the sun.
Vegamót - Vegamótastigur Reykjavik, Tel. 511 3040
At Vegamót there is always a lively crowd, friendly staff and great food. It is a two floor elegant but casual Bistro/Bar open for food and drink every day, located at Vegamótastígur. With its large menu and special offers it has become one of the most hip places in Reykjavík. But the food is not the only reason for that because when the kitchen closes at 22:00, Vegamót turns into a great bar where all the top DJ’s play. On weekends Vegamót is a nightclub where the crowd goes wild at the dance floor until the sun comes up. At noon when things have calmed down and you can order everything from the famous steak sandwich with a beer, fresh fish of the day with a glass of wine or a warm brownie with a cup of coffee, all for really reasonable prices. A night at Vegamót is just an unforgettable experience.
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11:00- 01:00. Fridays and Saturdays from11:00- 05:00 and Sundays from 12:00-01:00.
Vínbarinn - Downtown Reykjavik, Tel. 552 4120
The name Vínbarinn means The Wine bar, and there is a reason for that. It is a really dedicated bar with a large selection on wines from all around the world with a unique selection of light wines. It is located downtown right in the heart of the city behind Dómkirkjan, which is one of the most classic buildings in Reykjavík. It is an intimate but yet lively place and there you find a mixed crowd. On weekends the bar is open longer, the music is variable and not too loud so it will not distract your conversation. Vínbarinn is an excellent place for a good night out.
Opening Hours: From 16:00-01:00 on weekdays and from 16:00-03:00 on weekends.
Ölstofan - Vegamotastig 4 Reykjavik, Tel. 552 4687
The full name is Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar and this is watering hole for a lot of famous icelandic actors, TV personalities and musicians. No dancing but a lot of drinking and smoking.
