Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
The original and best, over a century old and properly historic. Brauð is new, has better marketing and a more hipster vibe, but is horribly overpriced.
146 locals recommend
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurThe original and best, over a century old and properly historic. Brauð is new, has better marketing and a more hipster vibe, but is horribly overpriced.
Our neighbours. Classy, and very popular with the fashionable local set. It's lovely.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataOur neighbours. Classy, and very popular with the fashionable local set. It's lovely.
Fish. Our favourite. We hardly ever go anywhere else. Big portions, great value, delicious.
78 locals recommend
Messinn
Fish. Our favourite. We hardly ever go anywhere else. Big portions, great value, delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bravó
Our local pub.
Parks & Nature
Öskjuhlíð
This is where we walk our dog. Sheltered, and like Narnia in winter.
Arts & Culture
Just off the beaten track, but worth it. Home to the permananet collection of Iceland's greatest painter, Johannes Kjarval.
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataJust off the beaten track, but worth it. Home to the permananet collection of Iceland's greatest painter, Johannes Kjarval.
Shopping
If you have wondered, this is where we buy our Icelandic wool blankets from, the ones you found on your bed.
71 locals recommend
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurIf you have wondered, this is where we buy our Icelandic wool blankets from, the ones you found on your bed.
Essentials
A Danish franchise. Come and have lunch while you put a wash through downstairs.
111 locals recommend
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiA Danish franchise. Come and have lunch while you put a wash through downstairs.