Hverfisgata 44 Guidebook
Drinking
Where to go for some fresh and tasty drinks
Less than 50 meters away is this cozy little basement bar that specialises in natural wine and smaller independent wine makers, they also serve delicious side dishes to snack on with your bottle of wine.
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Vínstúkan Tíu sopar / Wine Bar
27 LaugavegurLess than 50 meters away is this cozy little basement bar that specialises in natural wine and smaller independent wine makers, they also serve delicious side dishes to snack on with your bottle of wine.
A short distance away from Hverfisgata, hidden on a side street is this wonderful Wine bar with one of the largest selections of wine in the city, perfect for an intimate night out on the town
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Port 9
A short distance away from Hverfisgata, hidden on a side street is this wonderful Wine bar with one of the largest selections of wine in the city, perfect for an intimate night out on the town
Our favourite place to go for cocktails, Veður is located just a stones throw away from the apartment on hverfisgata. Don't miss out on their cocktail hour from 19:15-21:00 every day.
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Vedur
33, 101 KlapparstígurOur favourite place to go for cocktails, Veður is located just a stones throw away from the apartment on hverfisgata. Don't miss out on their cocktail hour from 19:15-21:00 every day.
On the second floor on Austurstræti above the laundromat is one of the most beloved cocktail bars in Reykjavík. Spearheaded by what some call "the national championship team" of cocktail bartending and serving some of the most delicious and creative drinks in Iceland if not all of the nordics.
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Jungle Cocktail Bar
11 AusturstrætiOn the second floor on Austurstræti above the laundromat is one of the most beloved cocktail bars in Reykjavík. Spearheaded by what some call "the national championship team" of cocktail bartending and serving some of the most delicious and creative drinks in Iceland if not all of the nordics.
The go to place for trying out some of the locally made craft beer, with a constantly rotating selection on tap and a carefully selected variety of imported beers in cans and bottles
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Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiThe go to place for trying out some of the locally made craft beer, with a constantly rotating selection on tap and a carefully selected variety of imported beers in cans and bottles
For those who love their gin and tonic Kaldi bar serves the largest variety of gin and tonic in the country in a small and intimate setting.
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Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurFor those who love their gin and tonic Kaldi bar serves the largest variety of gin and tonic in the country in a small and intimate setting.
With a laid back atmosphere and a large patio Petersen is the perfect place to drink and bask in the sun on those nice sunny days we sometimes get.
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Petersen svítan
With a laid back atmosphere and a large patio Petersen is the perfect place to drink and bask in the sun on those nice sunny days we sometimes get.
Eating out
Where to grab some quick and not so quick bites to eat
Inspired by the film The big Lebowski this is the go to place for a burger and fries, a decent selection of beer and spirits and an endless variety of white russians.
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Lebowski Bar
Inspired by the film The big Lebowski this is the go to place for a burger and fries, a decent selection of beer and spirits and an endless variety of white russians.
The first proper food hall in Reykjavík is the host to many of the city's best restaurants incl. Flatey Pizza, Kröst and Skál!
Any food loving traveller has to poke their head in for a bite to eat.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurThe first proper food hall in Reykjavík is the host to many of the city's best restaurants incl. Flatey Pizza, Kröst and Skál!
Any food loving traveller has to poke their head in for a bite to eat.
If you want to explore Icelandic food and drinks Íslenski barinn should satisfy your most demanding needs, with a different take on burgers and exploring some of the lesser known Icelandic dishes. Íslenski barinn is defiantly a place to check out.
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Íslenski barinn
1a IngólfsstrætiIf you want to explore Icelandic food and drinks Íslenski barinn should satisfy your most demanding needs, with a different take on burgers and exploring some of the lesser known Icelandic dishes. Íslenski barinn is defiantly a place to check out.
With an emphasis on asian inspired small plates and a multiple award winning team behind the bar Public House has been a staple in the Icelandic food scene, don't forget to check out their bottomless brunch during the weekends.
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Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurWith an emphasis on asian inspired small plates and a multiple award winning team behind the bar Public House has been a staple in the Icelandic food scene, don't forget to check out their bottomless brunch during the weekends.
A bakery during the day and a natural wine bar and pizza place during the evening Baka Baka has everything that a lover og grain and yeast would ever need.
Baka Baka
A bakery during the day and a natural wine bar and pizza place during the evening Baka Baka has everything that a lover og grain and yeast would ever need.
With more than 30 awards for being one of the best restaurants in Iceland, Ban Thai serves authentic Thai food.
With a gigantic menu of more than 100 items, with some of the hottest dishes in the country Ban Thai can sure be an experience.
(take note that the service can be on the slow side but the wait is more than worth it, take your time and enjoy the evening)
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Ban Thai Restaurant
130 LaugavegurWith more than 30 awards for being one of the best restaurants in Iceland, Ban Thai serves authentic Thai food.
With a gigantic menu of more than 100 items, with some of the hottest dishes in the country Ban Thai can sure be an experience.
(take note that the service can be on the slow side but the wait is more than worth it, take your time and enjoy the evening)
Brút has probably the best deal on brunch during the weekends, and their lunch buffet is of high quality with a focus on Icelandic and nordic dishes
BRÚT Restaurant
Brút has probably the best deal on brunch during the weekends, and their lunch buffet is of high quality with a focus on Icelandic and nordic dishes
The newest offering in Reykjavík food halls, located in the old Postal office headquarters in Reykjavík central
Pósthús Food Hall & Bar
The newest offering in Reykjavík food halls, located in the old Postal office headquarters in Reykjavík central
Icelands only Michelin star restaurant. With a focus on bringung nordic cuisine to a whole new level, Dill is a must try for those looking for an ultimate dinner experience.
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Dill Restaurant
Icelands only Michelin star restaurant. With a focus on bringung nordic cuisine to a whole new level, Dill is a must try for those looking for an ultimate dinner experience.
Coffee, bread and pastries
Where to go for some hot drinks and sweet snacks
The oldest bakery in Reykjavík, Sandholt serves some of the locals favourite sourdough bread and danishes along with some of the highest rated
confections in the country.
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Sandholt
36 LaugavegurThe oldest bakery in Reykjavík, Sandholt serves some of the locals favourite sourdough bread and danishes along with some of the highest rated
confections in the country.
Love bagels? donuts? then DEIG workshop is the place for you but take note, their stock sells out quick so its best to show up early and pick up a bag of fresh bagels and a box of donuts to take back to your apartment
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DEIG workshop
14 TryggvagataLove bagels? donuts? then DEIG workshop is the place for you but take note, their stock sells out quick so its best to show up early and pick up a bag of fresh bagels and a box of donuts to take back to your apartment
While vínstúkan is mostly known for theor natural wine offerings they also serve some of the best breakfast in town under the name TÓST, smörrebröd, coffee, fresh juice (and wine if you ask nicely) served until 12.
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Vínstúkan Tíu sopar / Wine Bar
27 LaugavegurWhile vínstúkan is mostly known for theor natural wine offerings they also serve some of the best breakfast in town under the name TÓST, smörrebröd, coffee, fresh juice (and wine if you ask nicely) served until 12.
Shopping
The best place to find some previously owned pieces of clothing and a constantly rotating selection of booths with often interesting items.
Verzlanahöllin
The best place to find some previously owned pieces of clothing and a constantly rotating selection of booths with often interesting items.
If you come across a dapper looking Icelander chances are that he is a frequent visitor to Kormákur and Skjöldur, Icelands premier haberdashery.
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Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
If you come across a dapper looking Icelander chances are that he is a frequent visitor to Kormákur and Skjöldur, Icelands premier haberdashery.
Icelands number one record store. Just remember to keep track of the time because you can easily loose track of it going through their thousands of records both new and used.
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Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurIcelands number one record store. Just remember to keep track of the time because you can easily loose track of it going through their thousands of records both new and used.
Culture
Where to go to enjoy the arts in Iceland
One of the most notable landmarks in Reykjavík, take a trip to the top and enjoy the view or partake in a sunday mass.
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Hallgrímskirkja
One of the most notable landmarks in Reykjavík, take a trip to the top and enjoy the view or partake in a sunday mass.
Harpa concert hall is the place to dress up and go to a concert, enjoy the symphony orchestra or to grab a bite to eat at their restaurants.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa concert hall is the place to dress up and go to a concert, enjoy the symphony orchestra or to grab a bite to eat at their restaurants.
One of the milestones of Icelandic culture is a trip to the pool. Sundhöllin is the oldest pool in Reykjavík and recently celebrated their 100th anniversary.
Just remember to pack your swim suit and towel
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Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOne of the milestones of Icelandic culture is a trip to the pool. Sundhöllin is the oldest pool in Reykjavík and recently celebrated their 100th anniversary.
Just remember to pack your swim suit and towel
One of many museums in Reykjavík, Hafnarhúsið hosts many of the bigger exhibits all year round.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
17 TryggvagataOne of many museums in Reykjavík, Hafnarhúsið hosts many of the bigger exhibits all year round.
Nordic cultural center with modern design for exhibits & events and includes a library, shop & restaurant as well, located a short stroll from the University.
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Nordic House
11 SæmundargataNordic cultural center with modern design for exhibits & events and includes a library, shop & restaurant as well, located a short stroll from the University.
Nightlife
Spiritual successor to the now legendary club Bakkus, Röntgen tends to be host to those who claim to be hip along with a slouth of artists and musicians
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Röntgen Bar
Spiritual successor to the now legendary club Bakkus, Röntgen tends to be host to those who claim to be hip along with a slouth of artists and musicians
One of the oldest bars in Reykjavík, known for their It crowd clientele and made famous in the film 101 Reykjavík. Those who want to see and be seen tend to stop by KB at some point during the night
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Kaffibarinn
One of the oldest bars in Reykjavík, known for their It crowd clientele and made famous in the film 101 Reykjavík. Those who want to see and be seen tend to stop by KB at some point during the night
Coffee house and restaurant by day, hip hop night club at night. For those that want to nod their head to contemporary hip hop tunes and swing on the lights, this is the place
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Prikið
12 BankastrætiCoffee house and restaurant by day, hip hop night club at night. For those that want to nod their head to contemporary hip hop tunes and swing on the lights, this is the place
Grocery Shopping
Krónan
A middle-priced Grocery store with a good selection of fresh produce, bread and organic food.
Cheap grocery store on Laugavegur, best for the basics and store brand products.
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Bónus
Cheap grocery store on Laugavegur, best for the basics and store brand products.
On the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur is the Corner Market bodega, great for late night snacks and pick me ups.
Corner Market
On the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur is the Corner Market bodega, great for late night snacks and pick me ups.