6 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland
Bars in Reykjavík
Kaffibarinn in its little red house since 1993, Kaldi’s twelve taps and 93 gins, Skúli Craft Bar, Slippbarinn by the harbour and the EDITION’s rooftop.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Since 1993
Kaffibarinn
The little red house on Bergstaðastræti: a café and bar since 1993, and the city’s best-known late-night room.
Bergstaðastræti 1, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Since 2014
Kaldi Bar
Twelve beers on tap and 93 gins, on Laugavegur since 2014; enter from Klapparstígur.
Laugavegur 20b, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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The bars of 101.
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Since 1993
Kaffibarinn
The little red house on Bergstaðastræti: a café and bar since 1993, and the city’s best-known late-night room.
Bergstaðastræti 1, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
Beer and gin 2
Craft beer and gin.
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Since 2014
Kaldi Bar
Twelve beers on tap and 93 gins, on Laugavegur since 2014; enter from Klapparstígur.
Laugavegur 20b, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
Cocktail bars 2
Cocktails.
Hotel bars 1
With a view.
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Rooftop
The Roof at The Reykjavik EDITION
The EDITION’s rooftop, with views over the harbour and Mount Esja.
Austurbakki 2, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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