Thorvaldsen Bar . Bar, café and dancing. Featuring various kinds of music. Located in the heart of Reykjavík. Between Austurstræti and Austurvöllur.  more

Try saying “Ölstofa Kormákar og Skjaldar” after three beers and I guarantee somewhat of a tongue-twister. This impossible-sounding name literally means ‘Kormákur and Skjöldur’s Beer Lounge’, the latest hip hang-out for the Reykjavík boho crowd. The bar is owned and run by eccentric-looking twosome Kormákur and Skjöldur – the  more

Vínbarinn . Great selection of quality wines served in a comfortable atmosphere. Kirkjutorg, close to the Parliament house and the main church.   more

Brons Café, restaurant&bar. Music alternative mixed. Crowd: Varied.   more

Cafe Oliver - bar/club. A very hot bar these days. Laugavegur 20a.  more

Grand Rokk . Small and unassuming with one of the best selections of malt whiskies in Reykjavík. Live music some evenings.   more