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Babalú

Capital region, Reykjavík

Very cosy and laid back café in down town Reykjavík. Offers relatively cheap meals, coffee, deserts, light alcoholic beverages and nice atmosphere. Clients can have a choice of sitting outside on the veranda or inside in one of the couches or creaky chairs. Old fashioned decor and music to go with i...

Balthazar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Restaurant, café and bar by Ingólfstorg square in down town Reykjavík. Tables both inside and outside - often crowded on nice summer days. Functions mostly as a café during the day and on week nights but changes into a small night club on weekends with a very active dance floor.

Barbara

Capital region, Reykjavik

Barbara opened on the 6th of March for her lesbian and gay friends and other good and positive people. They focus on sin along music that could create a nostalgic atmosphere and get everyone in a good mood

Bar 11

Capital region, Reykjavík

A nightclub in the downtown Reykjavik area. Very popular with the young people where every weekend there is a DJ playing for a crowded dance floor.

Blásteinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Blasteinn is a local pub in the suburbs Árbær in Reykjavík. It’s in the middle of a residential area and visited mostly by locals. There you can have small meals and drinks while watching live sports events.

Boston

Capital region, Reykjavík

Boston is a hip trend nightclub where you can both get into a good dancing mood or just sit around chatting with other guests. The place is open on weekends until early morning and popular with young people.

B5

Capital region, Reykjavík

B5 is a multifunctional establishment – café, bistro, bar and even a private club.

During the day people drop in to enjoy a cup of coffee and light dishes. Browse through the newspapers or books from our library, borrow a laptop to check your emails or do a bit of a web surfing. If you bring yo...

Café Amsterdam

Capital region, Reykjavík

Every month there is a new band playing at Café Amsterdam mixed with DJ’s. The mood is more on the rock side so you don’t come to Café Amsterdam to has a quiet evening, the fans of Barry Manilow should consider of going somewhere else for their night out, unless they want to unleash the party anima...

Café Cultura

Capital region, Reykjavik

Cultura is located in the heart of Reykjavik just opposite the National Theater.

On weekends there is usually live music or a DJ but on Wednesdays is Tango night where everyone is encourage to take some dance steps. At weekends there are special offers on beers and on working days there is sp...

Café Oliver

Capital region, Reykjavík

Trendy café, bar and restaurant on the main shopping street in down town Reykjavík. Functions as a café and restaurant during the day and most evenings but turns into a bar with a dance floor and DJ after midnight on fri and sat. There's a balcony on the second floor where clients can sit outside du...

The Celtic Cross

Capital region, Reykjavík

Irish pub. Live trubador on the 1st floor and live music in the basement area every weekend. Popular after hours since it stays open until quite late on fri and sat.

Dillon Rockbar

Capital region, Reykjavík

At Dillon Rockbar you can attend concerts for free and buy beer at a reasonable price. The place has been going strong since 2004 and has a root in the underground music industries where many bands have started their performance in the bar. In the summer Dillon Rockbar opens up their beer garden i...

Dillon Sportbar

Capital region, Hafnarfjordur

At Dillon Sportsbar you can see live broadcasts of major football (soccer) events and also listen to live music. You can play pool at the bar and order food from the menu.

Opening hours:

Monday - Closed.
Tuesday - Thursday: 18:00 - 01:00
Friday: 18:00 - 03:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 03:00
Sun...

Dubliners

Capital region, Reykjavík

Irish pub. Live music every day of the week. Opening hours:

monday- thursday 17:00 - 01:00
friday - saturday 15 - 05:30

English pub

Capital region, Reykjavik

We are an English Pub based in central Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Inside we have a pub atmosphere with a very popular wheel of fortune. At weekends we are packed and during the week we enjoy the company of locals watching football games and tourists from all over enjoying one of our 25 typ...

Glaumbar

Capital region, Reykjavík

A very popular sports bar in the downtown area, where they focus on football live matches. If you are a regular at the bar it is maybe a good idea to buy a beer card. With the card you pay 5000 kr for ten beers and save 200 kr per beer.

Grand Rokk

Capital region, Reykjavík

I you are interested in attending just a bar with possibilities of playing chess, gamble in the machines or just chatting way then Gran Rokk is for you. Often they have live music that comes fresh from the Icelandic underground culture and on Fridays the popular pub quiz is very popular, you have t...

Gullfoss

Capital region, Reykjavik

Gullfoss restaurant and Lounge is a recently opened restaurant with a modern, comfortable interior, providing a warm and relaxed atmosphere. You should feel right at home at Gullfoss, whether it be for lunch, dinner or drinks in the Lounge. The cuisine focuses on a Mediterranean style, mainly from S...

Gullöldin

Capital region, Reykjavík

A sportsbar.
Opening hours

Mondays – Thursdays 17:00 – 01:00
Fridays: 12:00 – 03:00
Saturday 12:00 – 03:00
Sunday 12:00 – 01:00

Kaffi Zimsen

Capital region, Reyjavik

A coffee house by day and a club by night located in the heart of Reykjavik. It is located in Hafnarstraeti by the pier in the Capital city, Reykjavík. It is in the same street as the bus stop lækjartorg.

Highlander

Capital region, Reykjavík

Highlander is like the name says an Irish pub located in the downtown area. The old-fashioned Icelandic house just opposite MR school and very close to the Icelandic parliament.

Hressó

Capital region, Reykjavík

Restaurant in the day and a nightclub at nights. Open till early morning at weekends. This is a place for the smokers as they have a special smoking area out side that is sheltered by the wind and rain. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays there is always events going on either a band playing, a t...

Hverfisbarinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

A very popular club very every weekend it is crowded with people thirsty for fun and beer. It is advised to start the evening early at Hverfisbarinn as quickly the line of people starts gathering and more difficult to get in. The fun is not only on Fridays and Saturdays because the guys Sjonni and...

Jacobsen

Capital region, Reykjavík

Jacobsen is a nightclub situated on Austurstræti in the center of Reykavík. Jacobsen offers some of the best DJ's in town and exciting theme nights.
Opening hours:
Wednesday: 18:00 - 01:00
Thursday: 17:00 - 01:00
Friday – Saturday: 17:00 - 05:30
Sundays: 00:00 - 01:00

Kaffibarinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Cool bar that is quite popular with young people. In its history is has known the X-generation, the Bush administration, Blur and Oasis. The club has had a deep impact on Icelandic nightlife culture and is still going strong

Kaffi París

Capital region, Reykjavík

A coffeehouse with variety of cakes, bagels, waffles and more. The place has view over the Austurvöll park in front of the Icelandic parliament and is in the middle of the Icelandic nightlife area.

Opening hours
Sundays - thursdays 09:00 - 01:00
friday - saturday 09:00 - 05:00

Kaffi Sólon

Capital region, Reykjavík

Opening hours
Monday - Wednesday 11 - 24
Thursday 11 – 01
Friday – Saturday 11 – 01
Sunday 12 – 00

Kofi Tómasar Frænda

Capital region, Reykjavík

A well situated coffeehouse on the main shopping street Laugavegur. There you can find everything a good coffeehouse serves like cakes and coffee. Also there is a bar and late in the weekends the pub atmosphere takes over and the party starts.

Kringlukráin

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kringslukráin started in 1989 as a genuine pub, but gradually it has developed into an "a la carte" restaurant. It is a place of the familiar sort we look for and love in cities throughout the world, with furnishings that create a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Kringlukráin offers personal an...

London/Reykjavík

Capital region, Reykjavík

Dance club.
Opening hours:
Sun-Wed. 11:00 - 24:00
Thursday 11:00 - 01:00
Fri - Sat. 11:00 - 03:00
access for people 22 years and older
free access

Mónakó

Capital region, Reykjavík

This is the closest you can come to playing the Casino in Iceland because the place is filled with Slot Machines where you can win up to a few million kroner’s but the sum goes while people play. At Mónakó you can order drinks while you are playing or just order drinks an watch other people play th...

Monte Carlo

Capital region, Reykjavík

Monte Carlo is located on the main shopping street Laugavegur and is filled with Slot Machines where you can win up to a few million kroner’s but the machines are run by the University of Iceland so the profit goes to education. There is a bar for those who are playing and also for those who are wat...

Nasa

Capital region, Reykjavík

NASA nightclub was opened in the fall of 2001. Ever since it has been the most popular night club 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 Reykjaviks main venue for live mu...

Næsti Bar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Næsti bar named “the next bar” in English is a quite popular pub especially with people wanting to sit around and chat instead of having loud music around. The pub has been running for many years and is quite a popular meeting place for people coming from the opera or the Theatre.

Nýlenduvöruverslun Hemma og Valda

Capital region, Reykjavík

Nýlenduvöruverzlun Hemma&Valda (Verzlunin) is a friendly coffeehouse / bar in the heart of Reykjavík. The atmosphere is laid back and cozy. During the day excellent coffee and buns are on offer, but at night beer and wine are the choice at prices that can't be beat in this town.

Óðal

Capital region, Reykjavík

The club is located in the Reykjavík city center. All around there are restaurants, bars and discos that attract large crowds every evening. This is the heart of Reykjavík and it's famous nightlife.

Clients include locals and tourists of both sexes and various age groups. Opening hours are from 2...

Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar

Capital region, Reykjavík

The fashion icons in Iceland Kormákur and Skjöldur own this very popular and trendy coffeehouse and nightclub. The owners dress as English gentlemen and are most often them self’s as hosts in the nightclub. The place is popular with actors, artists and other people. The place is a good place to m...

Ölver / Wembley

Capital region, Reykjavík

Ölver is a sportsbar and kareoke while Wembley is að sportsbar and grill. These bars are run togherther but while there is kareoke in one of them there is live football in the other. A good compination that should fit all.

Péturs pöbb

Capital region, Reykjavík

Péturs pub is founded by and named after the most famous magician in Iceland Pétur Pokus. The pub is located in one of the suburbs of Reykjavik where a lot of guests are people coming in for drinks right after work to mingle or watch the game. The pub covers the major sports events with big screen...

Players

Capital region, Kópavogur

Players is one the biggest sportsbars of Iceland. It can take up to 400 guests as a restaurant, bar and a cooffeehouse. The place has 9 pool tables and many TV monators for live prodcasts of major sporting events.

Pósthúsið vínbar

Capital region, Reykjavik

The place offers a variety of wine both red and wine. The guests can also rent a mail box for only 1.490 kr per month to store for example the phone, camera or the wedding ring!!!!

Prikið

Capital region, Reykjavík

Opening hours:
Mondays - Thursdays 08:00 - 01:00
Fridays 08:00 - 05:30
Saturdays 12:00 - 05:30
Sundays 12:00 - 01:00

Rósenberg

Capital region, Reykjavík

At Rosenberg you can listen to live music every night with a drink at hand. The rule is that every band or a musician is allowed to play at the Rosember club no exceptions. This is the perfect place to experience the variety of the Icelandic music scene. Everything from jazz, to folk music or even...

Santa Maria

Capital region, Reykjavík

A place where everything on the dinner menu is below 1000 kr price. This is a Mexican bar/restaurant where they serve a very good mojito.

Sódóma

Capital region, Reykjavik

Live Music Venue and nightclub in downtown Reykjavik.
Opening hours:
Sun-Wed. 11:00 - 24:00
Thursday 11:00 - 01:00
Fri - Sat. 11:00 - 03:00

Steak and Play

Capital region, Reykjavík

Steak and Play opened 21st of august 2008. It’s mainly a sports bar where you can watch live sporting events. There is also live music, karaoke, Playstation 3 and also just sit relax and have a pind of beer. At Steak and Play you can order from an excellent menu.

Svarta Kaffi

Capital region, Reykjavik

A cozy coffeehouse and bar on the second floor of a black painted old fashioned house. The place is most famous for it’s SoupinBread course where the bread is the soup bowl and you eat it after you finish the soup. Good to start the evening at Svartakaffi for first drinks og quick dinner.

Sveitakráin Áslákur

Capital region, Mosfellsbær

In Mosfellsbær a town next to Reykjavik there is the country pub Áslakur. There the locals meet for drinks and dinner, also possible to see live matches in football. This is just a 20 min drive from Reykjavik the capital so good to take a visit to Mosfellsbær. Aslakur country pub is a part of Hotel...

Tabasco's

Capital region, Reykjavik

Mexican bar and grill. Opening time Opið: Sundays - Thursdays 11°° - 23°°
Fridays - Saturdays 11°° - 24°°

Thorvaldsen

Capital region, Reykjavík

The kitchen is open daily from 11am to 10pm Our special theme nights put the focus on food and drink from various countries. Wednesdays are “Asia de Cuba” nights, Thursdays offer numerous different mojitos, Thorvaldsen is already famous for its Friday and Saturday nights which are packed with revel...

Vegamót

Capital region, Reykjavík

Vegamót is an elegant but casual two floor Bistro, located in the heart of the city on Vegamótastígur, directly across Mál & Menning, the large bookstore on Laugavegur. It is one of those places that have the wonderful quality of being all in one, bistro, café and a bar. The decor is rich on the Med...

Vegas

Capital region, Reykjavík

Adult nightclub located on the main shopping street Laugvegur. Opening hours from 21:00 daily.

Vínbarinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Located in the back of the Icelandic parliament and next to one of Iceland’s oldest churches Vinbarinn is a great place to get to know the Icelandic downtown culture. On occasions you can spot a member of the parliament sipping a wineglass or sometimes a minister of the parliament. Vinbarinn’s mai...

Vitabar

Capital region, Reykjavik

The most unique local pup in Iceland. There you get the raw icelandic beer culture right away. Sometimes guests bring their guitar and play drinking songs to get the mood going.

Q Bar

Capital region, Reykjavík

The hottest Gay Bar In Iceland.
Opening hours:
sun. - thu. 16:00 - 01:00
fri. - sat. from 16:00 - 05:00

We are located in the heart of Reykjavik Ingólfsstræti 3 101 Reykjavik Iceland.

101 bar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Opening Hours
The kitchen is open from 7 am until 11 pm. Breakfast is served from 7am until 10:30 am and until 11 am on weekends. Breakfast is not included in the room rates. The bar is open until midnight on weekdays and 1 am on weekends.

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Bars - Capital

Babalú

Capital region, Reykjavík

Balthazar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Barbara

Capital region, Reykjavik

Bar 11

Capital region, Reykjavík

Blásteinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Boston

Capital region, Reykjavík

B5

Capital region, Reykjavík

Café Amsterdam

Capital region, Reykjavík

Café Cultura

Capital region, Reykjavik

Café Oliver

Capital region, Reykjavík

The Celtic Cross

Capital region, Reykjavík

Dillon Rockbar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Dillon Sportbar

Capital region, Hafnarfjordur

Dubliners

Capital region, Reykjavík

English pub

Capital region, Reykjavik

Glaumbar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Grand Rokk

Capital region, Reykjavík

Gullfoss

Capital region, Reykjavik

Gullöldin

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kaffi Zimsen

Capital region, Reyjavik

Highlander

Capital region, Reykjavík

Hressó

Capital region, Reykjavík

Hverfisbarinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Jacobsen

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kaffibarinn

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kaffi París

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kaffi Sólon

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kofi Tómasar Frænda

Capital region, Reykjavík

Kringlukráin

Capital region, Reykjavík

London/Reykjavík

Capital region, Reykjavík

Mónakó

Capital region, Reykjavík

Monte Carlo

Capital region, Reykjavík

Nasa

Capital region, Reykjavík

Næsti Bar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Nýlenduvöruverslun Hemma og Valda

Capital region, Reykjavík

Óðal

Capital region, Reykjavík

Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar

Capital region, Reykjavík

Ölver / Wembley

Capital region, Reykjavík