Súfistinn Book Café Laugavegur 18. 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 552 3740. Mokka Skólavördustíg 3a, Tel.: 552 1174. www.mokka.is An Icelandic tradition since 1958 Mokka is the oldest café in Reykjavík, and the first one to make coffee with an espresso machine. Covering the walls is art for sale and the seats are usually filled with loyal customers. Open daily: 9:30-23:30. Sundays 12:00-23:30.   more

Café Victor Hafnarstræti 1. 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 561 9555. Fax 561 9556. www.cafevictor.is Café victor is a regular come as you are café/bistro during the week with an interesting fusion of Mexican and Icelandic cuisine in large portions so make sure you show up hungry. At weekends Victor transforms into a lively nightclub were Iceland’s best dj’s make sure you dance till you drop. Open week days from 11:00–01:00. On Weekends from 11:00–05:00 Kitchen open  more

Gaukur á Stöng Tryggvagata 22. Tel.: 551 1556. “The Oldest Pub in Reykjavík”, a stone’s throw from the harbour. Frequented by all kinds of people. A popular place, so, to avoid queues it is better to arrive early. Live music every night. Openinghours: Sun.-Thurs. 18:00-01:00, Fri, Sat. 18:00-07:00 year round.   more

Nordic House Hringbraut. Cafeteria. Tel.: 552 1522. Enjoy a cup of coffee and specialities in a Nordic atmosphere.   more