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Prikið

Café and bar·Miðborg

Open daily since 1951

Reykjavík’s oldest café in its own words, open daily since 1951; a bar after dark.

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In the area: Blue banquettes and a pastry counter in the lobby lounge of The Reykjavik EDITION. Image courtesy of © · via Wikimedia Commons

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About Prikið

Prikið, at Bankastræti 12, calls itself the oldest café in Reykjavík, open daily since 1951. Old Reykjavík at heart, it changes mood when evening falls, and backs the city’s young underground music. Open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1am, Friday from 9am to 3am, Saturday from 10am to 3am and Sunday from 10am to 1am.

Our take

Since 1951
Café by day, bar by night
On Bankastræti

Address: Bankastræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Miðborg, Reykjavík
Nearest bus terminal: Hlemmur
1.0 km · 13 min walk
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Website: prikid.is

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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Prikið before you go.

Last checked: October 2026 How we choose

What’s nearby

Distances from Prikið are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest bus terminals

HlemmurBus1.0 km13 min walk
BSÍ bus terminalBus1.0 km13 min walk

Key sights

Harpa450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
Hallgrímskirkja600 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
National Museum850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
Perlan2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 9 min
Sky Lagoon3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 81 min

Bus terminals

Hlemmur1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
BSÍ bus terminal1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min

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