Food Scene
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataBistro style restaurant with great atmosphere. Excellent bar.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurBest coffee in town! Flat white to kill for.
Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiBest current fine dining place in Reykjavík. Fantastic venue.
101 hotel
10 HverfisgataGood place for a quiet cocktail and a meal.
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurGastropub
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiGood sushi and cocktails.
Sægreifinn
Famous lobster soup. Opposite of posh.
Best burger in town. Original Tommi's Burger Joint (London).
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataBest burger in town. Original Tommi's Burger Joint (London).
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataFood stall. Best hot dogs in town.
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiGreat Laundromat with excellent brunch!
OSUSHI
PósthússtrætiSushi train. Good sushi in a basic setting. Reasonably priced.
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurGreat Sourdough Pizzas! Best to book a table beforehand.
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurGreat for brunch.
Valdís
GrandagarðurIce Cream Shop. Popular among locals.
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurIce Cream Shop. Popular among locals.
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiGreat coffee and lunch/brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaffibarinn
Historic Reykjavík bar/club.
B5
Most popular club in town.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurPub-style Icelandic drinking hall.
Everything Else
Jör Studios
Icelandic fashion.
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurHeated swimming pool and hot tubs. Reasonable price.
Swimming Pool.
We recommend going for lunch at Kaffihús Vesturbæjar afterwards, and later having ice cream for dessert at Ísbúð Vesturbæjar (the most popular ice cream shop in Reykjavík).
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataSwimming Pool.
We recommend going for lunch at Kaffihús Vesturbæjar afterwards, and later having ice cream for dessert at Ísbúð Vesturbæjar (the most popular ice cream shop in Reykjavík).
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurSmall local grocery store.
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurBest bakery in town. Only makes sourdough bread.