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This guide will help you find your way through the nightlife jungle that Reykjavik has become. It will also show you that in the downtown area of Reykjavik, as we refer to as "The 101", there are many places to choose from within a very small walkable area. Hopefully this guide will help you get the most out of your stay here.

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REYKJAVIK NIGHTLIFE

• Nothing really starts until after midnight on weekends. The high price of alcohol keeps us home finishing off a few drinks before we head out. Then between midnight and one o’clock lines start to form outside the clubs.

• Did you know that a few years ago every place closed at 3 in the morning on weekends and that created a Carnival atmosphere in the streets. The authorities changed to flexible openings to prevent all that outdoor partying.

• From 1915 till March 1st. 1989 beer was not sold in Iceland. It was not until some bars started to sell non alcohol Pilsner mixed with Vodka that the authorities gave in.

• There are over 50 bars and clubs and around a 100 restaurants in the small downtown area of Reykjavik. The line of streets, Laugavegur, Bankastræti, Austurstræti with the parallel streets of Hafnarstræti and Hverfisgata, we often call The Runtur. The Runtur, which means "the round", originally refers to the practice of young Icelanders driving around in circles at night before they reach drinking age. Today it also refers to going out pub crawling/bar hopping.

• Clothing for a night out may vary. Most clubs have a clothing policy. Basically dress "smart". Jeans are IN now but only as a part of the “smart” outfit. Sneakers/trainers are generally not allowed. But there are many bars and some clubs that will allow nearly any kind of attire. Use common sense. You will see that many locals love to wear black in the clubs, often for practical reasons.

• Many places have long lines outside. There are VIP lines but don’t expect to get in through them. Plan and arrive early.

• Drinks generally cost the same in bars and clubs. The difference could be 200-300 kr. Many places have "Happy Hours", mostly between 5 and 7 PM, but some longer.

• Icelanders are not used to tipping because service is always included but in the last few years it has become more common to see that tipping gets you that extra, extra service in bars and clubs. Maybe not a positive development but just the way of the world.

• We Icelanders push and shove. Don’t be offended but the places are usually so crowded that to get where we want to go we have to use initiative.

• Smoking has been prohibited in public places like restaurants, bars and nightclubs since 2007. Many places offer smokers an airy place to smoke.

• Most places don’t have an entrance fee unless there is a special occasion or a popular band playing. The fee is usually from 1.000 - 2.500 kr.

• Closing times on weekends vary. Licences are either till 03:00 or 05:00. That does not necessary mean the actual closing time though. But places usually don’t stay open longer than 6 in the morning on weekends. Sunday to Thursday everything closes at 01.00.

• During weekday nights there is not much dancing going on. We usually go to bars and cafés and hang out over coffee, beer or a glass of wine. Thursdays are good but everything closes at 1.00. But you never know. Maybe something innocent might turn into a big party.

• We always go for a snack before we go home after a long night partying. Traditionally we buy a hot dog with everything “Ein með öllu”, but nowadays you can get a lot of other things to eat. See the map. Back at your hotel, it is ok to drink the tab water. That's what we do. We think it's the best in the world.

• Getting a taxi in the morning on weekends might take a while. There is a waiting line for taxis by Lækjargata (see map). Taxis use the other taxi stops earlier in the night. A lot of people try to walk in different directions to pick up taxis on their way to the center but the safest bet is waiting in the taxi line. In the line you can always pick up some good conversations or some local sing-a-longs.

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101 Hotel Lounge 31 30+Hverfisgata 10 580 0101 1919 Lounge 15 30+Pósthússtræti 1 599 1050

Kaffi Amsterdam 6 25+Hafnarstræti 5 551 3800

Austur 10 20+Austurstræti 7 568 1907

B5 28 20+Bankastræti 5 552 9600 Bar 11 38 25+Hverfisgata 18 511 1310 Bast 39 NEW 25+Hverfisgata 2ö 772 5252 Bjarni Fel Sports Bar 24 25+Austurstræti 20 561 2240

Borgin 19 30+Pósthússtræti 11 578 2008

Boston 52 25+Laugavegur 28b 517 7816

Bunk 52 25+Laugavegur 28 578 3700

Bravó 49 25+Laugavegur 22

Celtic Cross - Irish Pub 41 25+Hverfisgata 26 511 3240

Den Danske Kro 34 Danish Bar 25+Ingólfsstræti 3 551 9660

Dillon 53 25+Laugavegur 30 511 2400

Dolly 7 23+Hafnarstræti 4

Dubliner - Irish Pub 5 30+Hafnarstræti 3 511 3232

The English Pub 11 25+Austurstræti 12 578 7900

Gamli Gaukurinn 4 22+Tryggvagata 22 848 4924

Glaumbar 3 20+Tryggvagata 20 552 6868

Harlem 4 20+Tryggvagata 22

Kaffibrennslan 65 NEW 25+Laugavegur 21 552 3939

Hlemmur Square 30+Laugavegur 105 415 1600

Home 10 22+Austurstræti 12a 562 3270

Hressingarskálinn 24 20+Austurstræti 20 561 2240

Kaffibarinn 43 25+Bergsstaðarstræti 1 551 1588

Kaldi 49 25+Laugavegur 20b 553 8101

Kíki Queer Bar 49 25+Laugavegur 22

Kjallarinn 60 25+Laugavegur 73 533 6223

Kex Hostel Bar 88 22+Skúlagata 26 561 6060

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Kofinn 37 20+Laugavegur 2 551 1855

The Laundromat 11 25+Austurstræti 9

Lebowski Bar 48 20+Laugavegur 20a 552 2300

The Live Bar - Sports 56 Kareoke 25+Frakkastígur 8

Loftið 11 30+Austurstræti 9 551 9400

Monaco Casino Bar 61 30+Laugavegur 78 511 2277

Monte Carlo Casino Bar 54 30+Laugavegur 34a 511 2277 Micro bar 61 25+Austurstræti 6

Nora Magasín 18 25+Pósthússtræti 9 578 2020

Næsti Bar 32 30+Ingólfsstræti 1a 551 7776

Obla Di, Obla Da 55 25+Frakkastígur 8 561 6662

Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar 45 30+Vegamótastígur 4 552 4687

Ölstofan 22 25+Lækjargata 10 511 3245

Kaffi Paris - Paris Lounge 14 25+Austurstræti 14 551 1020

Park 39 NEW 20+Hverfisgata 20 779 8151

Prikið 33 20+Bankastræti 12 551 2866

Reykjavik Beats 51 25+Hverfisgata 46 561 0700

Kaffi Rósenberg 50 30+Klapparstígur 27 551 2442

Sky bar 52 25+Ingólfsstræti 1 595 8500 Slipp bar/café 1 30+Mýrargata 2 560 8000

Kaffi Sólon 30 25+Bankastræti 7a 562 3232

Strawberries 23 30+Lækjargata 6a 517 7744

Thorvaldsen 8 30+Austurstræti 8 511 1413

Tiu Dropar Wine Bar 74 30+Laugavegur 27 551 9380

Vegamót 44 23+Vegamótastígur 4 511 3040

Víkingakráin - Viking Tavern 5 20+Hafnarstræti 3 861 7712

Vínbarinn 20 30+Kirkjutorg 4 552 4120

The Wine Taster 60 25+Laugavegur 73 693 6526

Kaffi Zimsen 25 22+Hafnarstræti 18 517 4988

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9. January ThursdayAustur - Troubadours Einar and Ingo. B5 - Troubadours live. Danske Kro - Live music with Jesú.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Crazy Old Skool Karaoke.Hlemmur Square - Markús & The Diversion SessionsHressingarskálinn - Dj Cyppie.Lebowski - Movie Quiz. Dj AB. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

10. January FridayAustur - Dj Maggi 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Árni 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Basic House Effect.Hressingarskálinn - Goðsögn band. Dj Ezeo.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

11. January SaturdayAustur - Dj Áki Pain 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Jónas. 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Old Skool with Dj Seth Sharp.Hressingarskálinn - 7-9-13 band. Dj Ezeo.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

12. January SundayDanske Kro - Live music with Raggi.English Pub - Live music. Hressingarskálinn - Live Jazz session Jazz

Lebowski - Dj Halli Einars.

13. January MondayDanske Kro - Live music with Hjálmar and Dagur.English Pub - Live music. Lebowski - Dj Jesus. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

14. January TuesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Gunni.English Pub - Live music. Lebowski - Dj Halli Einars. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

15. January WednesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Hreimur.English Pub - Live music.Kaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 21:00 - 23:00. Latin

Lebowski - The House Band. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

16. January ThursdayAustur - Troubadours Einar and Ingo. B5 - Troubadours live. Danske Kro - Live music with Jesú.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Crazy Old Skool Karaoke.Hlemmur Square - Tónleikur.Hressingarskálinn - Dj Katla.

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Closing hoursClosing hours vary on Friday and Saturday.Other nights it is 01:00.

The information here is subject to change.No responsibility is taken for its accuracy.

20. January MondayDanske Kro - Live music with Hjálmar and Dagur.English Pub - Live music. Rosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

21. January TuesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Gunni. English Pub - Live music with Roland.Hlemmur Square - Kársnes school choir.Lebowski - Dj ÓK. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

22. January WednesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Hreimur.English Pub - Live music.Harpa - Sigvaldi Kaldalóns. FolkKaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 21:00 - 23:00. Latin

Lebowski - The Houseband. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

23. January ThursdayAustur - Troubadours Einar and Ingo. Austurbær - Jón Jónsson in concert. PopB5 - Troubadours live. Danske Kro - Live music with Jesú.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Crazy Karaoke with Kalli.Hlemmur Square - Skúli Mennski. Jazz

Hressingarskálinn - Dj Tommi.Lebowski - Movie Quiz. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

Hip/Hop R/B Funk Rock Disco Tecno Pop Electr Blues Reggae Soul Indie House Latin Jazz 80's

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Lebowski - Movie Quiz. Dj AB. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

17. January FridayAustur - Dj Áki Pain 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Jónas. 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Old Skool with Dj Seth Sharp.Hressingarskálinn - Gunni Óla band. Dj YngviLebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

18. January SaturdayAustur - Dj Maggi. 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Árni. 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Bjarnakvold with Basic House Effect.Hressingarskálinn - Dixon band. Dj Yngvi.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

19. January SundayDanske Kro - Live music with Raggi.English Pub - Live music. Hressingarskálinn - Live Jazz session Jazz

Lebowski - Dj Halli Einars.Rosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

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Hip/Hop R/B Funk Rock Disco Tecno Pop ElectrBlues Reggae Soul Indie House Latin Jazz 80's

24. January FridayAustur - Dj Danni 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Ánri 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Basic House Effect.Hressingarskálinn - White Signal band. Dj.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

25. January SaturdayAustur - Dj Áki Pain 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Jónas 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Old Skool with Dj Seth Sharp.Hressingarskálinn - Dalton band. Vj Fúzi.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

26. January SundayDanske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi.English Pub - Live music. Hressingarskálinn - Live Jazz session Jazz

Lebovski - Dj Holy-T. Retro

27. January MondayDanske Kro - Live music with Hjálmar and Dagur.English Pub - Live music. Hressingarskálinn - Live Jazz session Jazz

28. January TuesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Gunni. English Pub - Live music with Roland.Hlemmur Square - Kársnes school choir.Lebowski - Dj ÓK. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

29. January WednesdayDanske Kro - Live music with Hreimur.English Pub - Live music.Kaff itár Cafe -Tango Milonga 21:00 - 23:00. Latin

Lebowski - The Houseband. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

30. January ThursdayAustur - Troubadours Einar and Ingo. B5 - Dj Árni Danske Kro - Live music with Jesú.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Crazy Karaoke with Kalli.Hlemmur Square - Myrra Rós Hressingarskálinn - Dj Katla.Lebowski - Movie Quiz. Dj Anna Rakel. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

31. January FridayAustur - Dj Maggi. 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Jónas 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Old Skool with Dj Seth Sharp.Hressingarskálinn - A+ Trio Dj, sax, guitar.Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

1. February SaturdayAustur - Dj Danni 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

B5 - Dj Árni 80's Hip/Hop Pop Funk

Danske Kro - Live music with Tryggvi and Ingo.English Pub - Live music. Glaumbar - Basic House Effect.Hressingarskálinn - Spútnik band. Lebowski - Dj Rúndrés. RetroRosenberg - Live Music. Jazz

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Our famousIcelandic menu includes Brennivínand 7 delicious tapas Starts with a shot of the infamous Icelandic spirit Brennivín

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• Pan-fried blue ling with lobster sauce

• Grilled Icelandic lamb Samfaina

• Minke Whale with cranberry-sauce

• White chocolate "Skyr" mousse with passion coulis

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Our famousIcelandic menu includes Brennivínand 7 delicious tapas Starts with a shot of the infamous Icelandic spirit Brennivín

• Smoked puffin with blueberry “brennivín” sauce

• Icelandic sea-trout with peppers-salsa

• Lobster tails baked in garlic

• Pan-fried blue ling with lobster sauce

• Grilled Icelandic lamb Samfaina

• Minke Whale with cranberry-sauce

• White chocolate "Skyr" mousse with passion coulis

6.690 kr.

IcelandicGourmet FeastTaste the best of Iceland in one amazing meal

RESTAURANT- BAR

Vesturgata 3B | 101 Reykjavík | Tel. 551 2344 | www.tapas.is

The only kitchen in Reykjavík opento 23:30 on weekdays

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