Fun and entertainment Iceland

Need some fresh air and a tasty treat at the same time? Le Sky is a great place to enjoy a drink and one of the capital's finest views of the harbor and Harpa. Treat yourself here to one of the many cocktails on the menu, and take advantage of happy hour to discover new flavors. For a snack, you can choose from the à la carte menu: cheese, Serrano ham, chips, crackers... Good to know: this is also where you'll have breakfast if you're staying at the CenterHotel Arnarhvoll.

In a pleasant room with beautiful exposed beams, you can sample the delicious beverages brewed on site by the Beljandi brewery! Charming and authentic, the place evokes a timeless and completely exotic address. The beers are excellent, in particular their IPA, which is unanimously acclaimed, but you can also try brown or sourbeers... It's advisable to try several to make up your own mind and enjoy a charming evening in contact with the locals who love the place.

Located on the first floor of the welcoming Blómasetrið guesthouse, this coffee shop is also a souvenir store and florist. You'll be greeted with a warm welcome, and the tea room is very cosy, especially when decorated for the festive season. On the premises, you can enjoy a hot drink at a reasonable price, or sample pastries, salads, sandwiches and more, all with vegan options. We particularly recommend the delicious waffles! More than just a stopover, a truly relaxing moment.

Here, you'll probably taste some of the best hot chocolate in town, no less! The owner, Fríða, is a warm-hearted woman who will be delighted to treat you in her café, which blends her taste for chocolate with artistic creation. Sit back, warm up and enjoy, or leave with a box of chocolates, chocolate bars, tea and other treats. Good to know: opening times may vary, so check out their Facebook page or website.

A cozy house on the main street, where you can enjoy a relaxed, artistic atmosphere. Choose to stop off in the café-bar lounge (there's nothing like a good lamb soup on the way back from a hike) or in the store, where the creations of one of Iceland's finest potters (Thor Sveinsson) are on display. You can also spend the night in the guesthouse upstairs, with its bright, comfortable rooms. The fish & chips and homemade cakes are excellent.

If you're a fan of the Cohen brothers' film, this is the place to go. This American diner-bowling/bar is a direct reference to the eponymous film. There's even the famous White Russian cocktail to sample! All that's missing is an appearance by Jeff Bridges in a bathrobe to make it more real than real! In addition to being atypical and convivial, the Lebowski Bar's dishes are delicious. On the menu, you'll find almost a dozen hamburgers on a burger-fries-drinks menu at a bargain price, and a varied selection of milkshakes at a single price of 1,450 Kr.

This address, which is a bar and restaurant during the day, is transformed in the evening, especially on Friday and Saturday, into a club where all Reykjavík meets. The decoration and the style are chic: appreciate the Philippe Stark lamps, the leather sofa, the retro interior in spite of a little small room when the bar is crowded. The music is pop and very FM, but the atmosphere is good and often overexcited. Beware, the minimum age to enter is 20 years old and a rather hipster/trendy dress code must be respected in general to be able to enter.

Sifted light, hot dance trail, Austur is a real box where the trendy population of Reykjavik is found to drink a drink along a modern bar or to wiggle all night! Proper attire is desired.

One of those places in Iceland that warms the heart after a hike to the nearby Kvernufoss or Skogafoss waterfalls! With flowers everywhere and chic details right down to the plate, this small café and tea room is well worth a detour during your visit to the museum in which it is located. The menu features savory dishes and salads, but above all delicious pastries and cupcakes. Everything is homemade, with passion and simplicity, and served with a smile. All at reasonable prices, what more could you ask for?

A café as fantastic as its incredible mountain views! Here, you can enjoy a hot drink, cake or soup. The menu is limited, and with good reason: everything is homemade by a couple who will be delighted to welcome you with a smile and a refreshing kindness. When the weather's fine, it's nice to sit out on the outdoor terrace to savor the beauty of a typically Icelandic moment. A must-see stopover if you're in the area.

If you've ever been to Reykjavík, you'll have seen its rainbow-colored facade! So, rather than just photographing it, don't hesitate to push open the door of Bravó. Openly gay-friendly, this bar is great if you fancy a beer to celebrate your arrival in Iceland, even if you're traveling alone. You'll meet tourists here, but also plenty of locals enjoying happy hour. To make sure you have room, don't come too late, as the bar is small and fills up fast!

A place as typical as its facade is atypical with its sign featuring a puffin in costume (just that!)! You are here in the oldest pub of the island, an authentic place in which it is good to have a bite to eat, or simply to have a drink to feel the soul of the place. On the menu, you can find fish and lamb specialities, refreshing drinks. They also serve puffin, as the name of the place suggests. On weekends, there are often concerts on the programme to liven up the place.

This coffee house is located in the oldest stone house in Hafnarfjörður. Here you can eat famous pastries, but also vegetarian dishes, or just have a hot drink. The place is popular with tourists, but also with locals. You can fully feel the past of the place, and a typical Icelandic atmosphere. Moreover, the service is always smiling and welcoming. Perfect to stop for a few minutes, or even a few hours, and live a moment of conviviality.

Located near the Reykjavík flea market, this bookstore-café is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Here, you can have a hot drink to relax, or read a magazine, while observing the comings and goings of passers-by. The atmosphere is warm, the service is attentive and the Wifi is available for free. For those with a sweet tooth, you will find savoury dishes to take a break, or home-made pastries to treat yourself. Ideal for a quick lunch before a sea trip.

Created in 2013, the Paloma club located near the old port of the capital is one of the favorite addresses of Reykjavikers to end the evening. Relatively untouched by mass tourism, this club is appreciated for its large dance floors, but also for its friendly atmosphere. The music is as unpredictable as it is eclectic, moving happily from reggae tracks to techno/platinum sounds. Sometimes local bands perform. Beware, the place can get crowded, so always keep an eye on your stuff.

Located near the old port and the city center, here is a place for your parties. Faceted ball on the ceiling, big bar and rococo prints, welcome to Pablo Discobar! Here, come and taste the flavours of Latin America, dishes with a so caliente atmosphere. Rather atypical in the ice island, but the place is worth the detour with delicious cocktails served in beautiful glasses, and a music more 1980s than latino. Don't hesitate to ask the waiters to advise you on the choice of cocktail, which they can even personalise for you on request.

Anyone visiting the city centre of the capital is bound to pass by the Kiki Queer Bar! With its colourful rainbow façade, it's hard to miss. The only officially queer club in the capital, the atmosphere is always good-natured and happy hour is held until 11pm. After 11pm, the bar becomes a dance club, with an eclectic musical program, with a nice share of nostalgic sounds from the 1990's and 2000's. To spend a relaxing moment in the heart of the city, whether you are LGBT or not, come and dance in this unmissable place!