Reykjavik has a reputation of a fairly fun city with a lively nightlife. The distances between the pubs and clubs are small, as they are all mainly located on or around the main shopping street Legavegur (Laugavegur), which turns the city center almost one large partition. And in more detail about places where you can have fun in Reykjavik.
Night clubs
Kaffibarinn. (Bergstaðastræðði 1)
Music in the club reflects the latest news of electronic dance music from Europe. The contingent here is the corresponding, mostly youth, very stylish and fashionable. To find out the true essence of Icelandic nightlife, this place can be the best choice. Come in the club early, closer to midnight there are terrible queues.
Faktorý. (Smiðjustígr 6)
This is one of the leading alternative clubs in Reykjavik. But it's great to come here to chat with friends in Chill-Aute or play table football. The club is valuable with its novelties of Icelandic music - there are newcomers, and experienced rock stars. Every Wednesday in the club conducts quizzes, however, in most cases in Icelandic.
Volta. (TryggVagata 22)
This is a new club located in the building of the 1920s. Of course, the interiors have changed decently, but the retro charm still twists in the club. Music in the club is local and foreign DJs on weekends. The club also offers a wide variety of concerts on weekends and boasts one of the best sound systems in the country. There is a cocktail bar and a lounge on the first floor, while on the second floor there is one bar, a dance floor, a scene and a non-smoking room.
Paloma. (Naustin 1-3)
Rave club with regular speeches of local groups and DJs.
Bars
Nora Magasin. (Pósthússtræti 9)
It is a great place near the Austurvöllur Square. On a sunny day, this is a great place to drink a cocktail and stay after viewing the sights, as well as eat. Try here, for example, Burger "NORABURGER" (Choosing a meal is so-so, but the beer is sea!). In the bar, mostly, the young people hang out. Sometimes DJs come here that play music style. In the summer there are interesting cultural events in the bar.
Micro Bar. (Austurstræti 6)
This is the only bar with its own brewing plant in Iceland. So, to visit this institution is exactly worth it, especially lovers of beer. In addition to local beer, there are good foreign beer brands in the bar. Try, for example, Kaldi Draft - delicious beer from the factory from the north of Iceland.
Boston. (Laugavegur 28B)
Fashionable place with fashionable guests and modern music. On weekends there are quite interesting and unusual parties. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. In the daytime, the bar is an excellent restaurant, pub - in the evening. By the way, the Pop Star Bjork was noticed in a nice bar.
Lebowski Bar. (Laugavegur 20A)
This is a rather popular bar, where everything reminds the cult film "Big Lebovski". Attracts local residents a huge variety of cocktails (for example, only white Russians - 18 pieces!) And a beautiful interior. You can also eat hamburgers in the bar, for which it is also worth a visit. Beer is a little expensive.
Vegamót. (Vegamótastígur 4)
This is a restaurant day and bar at night. Prices in the bar are adequate. Bar has been working since 1997 and does not lose its popularity. In the summer, you can accommodate on the tables outside, although the Voca opens so-so - the terrible alley on the contrary. The most popular dish - pizza with lobster.
Bravó (Laugavegur 22)
This place has changed its name in recent years. This is currently a cozy little bar for electronic music lovers. The bar offers happy watches every day from 18:30 to 21:30.
Dolly (HAFNARSTRæTI 4)
This place has long won the hearts of music lovers in the style of electro. Basically, you can meet young hipsters, as well as mature lovers of such music. In general, this is a great place to drink and chat, although the music here is very loud.
Kaffibrrennslan. (Laugavegur 21)
Tiny coffee shop in the middle of Legavegan Main shopping street. This is an ideal place where you can relax for a cup of tea. Location Most local history and currently while maintaining. The club can be found by local residents who are interested in alternative music and art. Beer at a reasonable price, as well as happy hours every day until 20:00. Interior in retro style. This is a small place, but it happens from time to time. The club hosts discos and concerts of alternative music.
Harlem Bar. (TryggVagata 22)
The new bar quickly became a pet favorite youth. The interior is quite interesting, for example, the walls are painted by young local artists. HOUSE music and electronic music lovers will definitely love this bar. There is a dance floor here, and the sound system is such that in the ears it will ring. The atmosphere is benevolent, and drinks at reasonable prices.
Hresingarskálinn. (AUSTURSTRæTI 20)
This place has existed since 1932 (the same building is one of the oldest in the city - it was built in 1805). Since those years in the building there were a variety of restaurants, even McDonalds for a while. At the bar there is a wonderful inner courtyard, where it's great to drink coffee in the afternoon. Food in the bar is not particularly impressive, but it is notable to drink here.
Cafe Paris. (AUSTURSTRæTI 14)
Good food, convenient location and adequate service. Prices are rather low, and the food is delicious. Very cool sitting at the table and watch the chaos on the street outside. Or in a sunny day, behind the tables outside. Such a cute Parisian cafe!
Bakkus. (Laugavegi 22)
The bar gather crazy crowds of young people who jump until the morning. Beer is cheap here, and the vodka flows the river. Music is a mixture of indie rock and house. And here there is table football - another plus!
Úrilla (AUSTURSTRæTI 12)
One of the best sports bars in Reykjavik. A relatively young bar has already managed to love sports fans - the main sports events are broadcast on large screens. Sometimes live music concerts, Standap show and poker tournaments.
It is the headquarters of the fans of the team "Liverpool", so put on the right T-shirt if you go to this bar.