Baejarins bestu
Nevermind the sheep heads and rotten shark, our unofficial national dish is actually the humble hot dog and this outdoor stand is the best place in town to get one.
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If it’s going on in Reykjavík, you can read all about it here. From concerts to walking tours to cultural events, we bring all the necessary info together in one place. Get ready to discover everything this brilliant city has to offer.
Food
Stökk food on the go
Going out exploring? Whether it's in the city or further afield, this grab 'n' go place has everything you need to keep you fuelled up throughout the day.
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Hlöllabátar
This sub shop is a real institution for hungry locals looking for a heart attack inducing bite to eat after a long night out partying. As expected, it's open late.
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SKÝ Restaurant
Like a bit of eye candy with your meal? This rooftop restaurant has great food, plus the best sea and city views in Reykjavik. Book the best seats in the house.
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Jörgensen Kitchen & Bar
The menu at Jörgensen includes a good selection of Nordic cuisine mixed with international flavors. With pasta, fish, meat and good options for vegetarians and vegans along with a comfortable atmosphere and beautiful settings, Jörgensen has it all! Open for lunch, dinner and drinks every day of the week from 11:30 am to midnight.
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Lóa Bar-Bistro
This buzzing and charming restaurant is located on Laugavegur, the main shopping street in the center of Reykjavik. The menu consists of a good selection of small and larger dishes made from fresh and tasty ingredients. Ideal to share and enjoy while visiting Reykjavik city center.
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Jörgensen Bar
A great buzzy bar, especially on Thursdays when there is live jazz. Plus there is a kitchen in case you need food to soak up those drinks. Happy hour is daily from 4 - 6 pm, plus extra long Happy Hour until 8 pm on Thursday nights.
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Kaffibrennslan
This coffee shop transforms into an evening bar, with one of the best happy hours in town. Cheap beer and a great atmosphere, what more could you want?
Lóa Bar
If you're in the mood for some tasty drinks in the buzzing city center then Lóa Bar is something you should check out. With Happy Hour every day from 4-6 pm and lively atmosphere you can really get a glimpse of how the authentic Reykjavik lifestyle is. And if you get hungry, you can choose from a list of small courses to go with your drinks.
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SKÝ bar
A tasty selection of cocktails, beers and wines is what you get when visiting SKÝ, the top floor bar located right in the center of Reykjavik. And good drinks is not the only thing you are getting at SKÝ since you also get to enjoy one of the most spectacular city center and sea view you can get while visiting Reykjavik. Definitely something you should check out!
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Harpa conert hall
You can't visit Reykjavik without going to this spectacular icon. Even if you are not going to a concert, the architecture alone is worth the trip.
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Lucky Records
If you're into your music then don't miss out on Iceland's biggest record store. An eclectic mix of Icelandic and international artists brought to you by fellow music lovers.
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Berg Contemporaty
The place to go if you want to see some contemporary Icelandic art - featuring a mixture of both emerging and established artists, it's time to get cultural.
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Marshall House
This old factory has been transformed into a one-stop-art-shop with three galleries under one roof. There is even a restaurant in case looking at all that art makes you hungry.
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"Ode to Mother" Carotes
This trippy music inspired "wall poetry" is pretty hard to miss - taking over the whole building slap bang in the middle of Laugavegur.
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"Furry flight" Sara Riel
Is it a fish? Is it a bird Is it made out of wool? This psychedelic mural is one of the most selfied pieces of street art in the city, by prolific street artist Sara Riel.
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