Surviving Iceland

Hverfisgata 10 (+354) 5800-101 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 i... read more

Grensásvegi 5-7 +354 5881415 This club is for those who like the sound of the 80's and want to dance all night. A great place to party and the colorful dancefloor is like the one... read more

Austurstræti 7 +354 5681907 Has become one of the most popular nightclubs in Reykjavik in just a few months (this is written 5th April 2010). This is a new kind of nightclub as t... read more

Hvalfjördur Bjarteyjarsandur is close to many natural and historical sites. We offer guided tours for groups and individuals, special program for youngsters and a... read more

Bankastræti 5 5529600 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... read more

Skólavörðustígur 22a (00354) 552-2278 Very cosy and laid back café in down town Reykjavík. Offers relatively cheap meals, coffee, deserts, light alcoholic beverages and nice atmosphere. Cl... read more

Tryggvagötu 22 5783200 opening hours Mon - Thur: 20:00 - 01:00 Fri - Sat: 20:00 - 05:30 read more

Hafnarstræti 1-3 (+354) 561-9555 Restaurant, café and bar by Ingólfstorg square in down town Reykjavík. Tables both inside and outside - often crowded on nice summer days. Functions m... read more

Laugavegi 11 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. read more

Laugavegi 22 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 creat... read more

Hraunbær 102 (+354) 567-3311 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 hav... read more

Laugavegi 28b 5177816 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 w... read more

Hafnarstræti 5 5513800 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 h... read more

Hverfisgötu 18 5309314 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 Wednesda... read more

Sundlaugavegur 34 (+354) 553-8110 This modern and welcoming hostel is the perfect choice for travellers seeking good company and affordable quality while enjoying all that Reykjavík ha... read more

Laugavegur 20a (+354) 552-2300 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 evening... read more

Vesturgata 17 +354 553 8120 Hostelling International Iceland is growing once again and we are proud to announce the grand opening of our newest building in the capital city. T... read more

Hverfisgata 26 (+354) 511-3240 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 ... read more

Ingólfstræti 3 (+354) 552-0070 A cosy bar with a danish theme. Live music, Pub-quiz, Happy hour darts, fooz-ball table and offcourse great offers - Fun, cozy, good company and good ... read more

Laugavegi 30 5782424 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 t... read more

Hafnarstræti 4 5113232 Irish pub. Live music every day of the week. Opening hours: monday- thursday 17:00 - 01:00 friday - saturday 15 - 05:30 read more

Austurstræti 12 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 w... read more

Tryggvagötu 20 5526868 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... read more

Smiðjustíg 6 5515522 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 yo... read more

Pósthússtræti 2 5991050 Gullfoss restaurant and Lounge is a recently opened restaurant with a modern, comfortable interior, providing a warm and relaxed atmosphere. You shoul... read more

Hverafold 5 (+354) 587-8111 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 read more

Lækjargata 10 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 ... read more

Austurstræti 20 561-2240 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... read more

Hverfisgata 20 511-6700 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 ... read more

Austurstræti 9 895 0455 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. ... read more

Bergstaðastræti 1 5511588 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 ha... read more

Austurstræti 14 5511020 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 i... read more

Bankastræti 7a 562-3232 Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 11 - 24 Thursday 11 – 01 Friday – Saturday 11 – 01 Sunday 12 – 00 read more

Hafnarstræti 18 5174988 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... read more

Laugavegi 2 5511855 A well situated coffeehouse on the main shopping street Laugavegur. There you can find everything a good coffeehouse serves like cakes and coffee. A... read more

Kringlan 4-12 5680878 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 ... read more

Tryggvagata 22 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 acc... read more

Laugavegi 78 5522277 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... read more

Laugavegi 34 5112277 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 ... read more

By Austurvöllur square 511-1313 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... read more

Ingólfsstræti 1a 5517776 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 ar... read more

Laugavegur 21 770-8212 Nýlenduvöruverzlun Hemma&Valda (Verzlunin) is a friendly coffeehouse / bar in the heart of Reykjavík. The atmosphere is laid back and cozy. During the... read more

Austurstræti 12a 5623570 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 t... read more

Vegamótastíg 4 5524687 The fashion icons in Iceland Kormákur and Skjöldur own this very popular and trendy coffeehouse and nightclub. The owners dress as English gentlemen ... read more

Álfheimum 74 5336220 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 the... read more

Höfðabakka 1 (+354) 587-2022 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... read more

Pósthússtræti 13 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,... read more

Bankastræti 12 5512866 Opening hours: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00 - 01:00 Fridays 08:00 - 05:30 Saturdays 12:00 - 05:30 Sundays 12:00 - 01:00 read more

Klapparstig 25-27 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 Rosem... read more

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. read more

Tryggvagötu 22 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 read more

Laugavegur 54 5512999 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... read more

Hafnarstræti 1-3 5111980 Mexican bar and grill. Opening time Opið: Sundays - Thursdays 11°° - 23°° Fridays - Saturdays 11°° - 24°° read more

Austurstræti 8-10 511-1413 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 C... read more

Vegamótastígur 4 511-3040 Vegamót is an elegant but casual two floor Bistro, located in the heart of the city on Vegamótastígur, directly across Mál & Menning, the large bookst... read more

Laugavegur 45a (+354) 561-6662 Adult nightclub located on the main shopping street Laugvegur. Opening hours from 21:00 daily. read more

Kirkjutorg 4 5524120 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 d... read more

Vitastíg 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... read more

Sundlaugarvegur 32 (+354) 568-6944 Reykjavík Campsite is a five star campsite perfectly located appr. 3 km from the city center. The Campsite can accommodate up to 650 persons in tents,... read more