Kaffi Sólon . One of the town’s most popular places. Mixed crowd, hot Dj´s & open until 05:30 Fri - Sat. Show up early to avoid the excessive cue. On the corner of Bankastræti and Ingólfsstræti. www.solon.is   more

Try saying “Ölstofa Kormákar og Skjaldar” after three beers and I guarantee somewhat of a tongue-twister. This impossible-sounding name literally means ‘Kormákur and Skjöldur’s Beer Lounge’, the latest hip hang-out for the Reykjavík boho crowd. The bar is owned and run by eccentric-looking twosome Kormákur and Skjöldur – the  more

The meeting place for cool cats, the fashion crowd, the advertising crowd. Weeknights are blissfully calm, with beautiful people hunched over magazines in front of the foyer fireplace, champagne flutes in hand. This über-hip hotel often has international stars drifting in and out of its doors, and weekends  more

Dillon rock bar . It’s in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik. There lies this warm, wood and brick interior rock bar. Live music every week + the cream of rock Dj´s Open 14 to 01 Sunday – Thursday & 14 to 03 Friday -Saturday.   more

Grand Rokk . Small and unassuming with one of the best selections of malt whiskies in Reykjavík. Live music some evenings.   more

Vínbarinn . Great selection of quality wines served in a comfortable atmosphere. Kirkjutorg, close to the Parliament house and the main church.   more