Food Scene
Only a 7-minute walk from our home, this coffee shop is a favourite with both the locals and tourists. They serve great snacks and lunches as well, and their beer is relatively inexpensive at Happy Hour.
47 locals recommend
Stofan Café
Only a 7-minute walk from our home, this coffee shop is a favourite with both the locals and tourists. They serve great snacks and lunches as well, and their beer is relatively inexpensive at Happy Hour.
One of the best seafood restaurants in Iceland, and only a 7-minute walk away. Reservations definitely required.
77 locals recommend
Fish Company
One of the best seafood restaurants in Iceland, and only a 7-minute walk away. Reservations definitely required.
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataGood food with Icelandic ambiance.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favourite place for a local beer and great atmosphere. It also has a separate dining area with high quality, tasty food (not just pub fare). A 5-minute walk away...
100 locals recommend
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurThis is my favourite place for a local beer and great atmosphere. It also has a separate dining area with high quality, tasty food (not just pub fare). A 5-minute walk away...
Arts & Culture
Harpa is the crown jewel of Icelandic symphony and theatre. It is worth the visit just to enjoy the world-class archtecture.
120 locals recommend
Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurHarpa is the crown jewel of Icelandic symphony and theatre. It is worth the visit just to enjoy the world-class archtecture.
Essentials
Pétursbúð is one of the original corner stores of Reykjavik. It has been featured in several movies, and has an old-style, comfortable feel to it. It also has a surprisingly large selection of food and supplies.
46 locals recommend
Pétursbúð
15 RánargataPétursbúð is one of the original corner stores of Reykjavik. It has been featured in several movies, and has an old-style, comfortable feel to it. It also has a surprisingly large selection of food and supplies.
Reykjavíkur Apótek
2 SeljavegurThe local drug store.
Bónus
One of Iceland's most popular large budget grocery stores.
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurA large and well-equipped grocery store.
BYKO
15 FiskislóðA well-stocked hardware store.