Faktory´
Smidjustígur 6, 101 Reykjavík
Being stable in the scene for few years now, Faktory´ is the most
reliable place for party. Relatively big for the city they have three
different music areas during the weekends and the upstairs can be used
for concerts, which they host on a regular basis. Quirky outlook shouldn’t
fool you as the mood is different every time you set foot there. And
they are loud!
(http://faktory.is)
Kaffibarinn
Bergstadastræti, 101 Reykjavík
Just up the street from Faktory´ lies the legendary yet mysterious
Kaffibarinn. What does the London Metro sign imply? Maybe not intentionally,
but it is at least as hot, crowded and loud as the tube in London. Fantastic
DJ sets that go into late night / early morning have the after effect
of people dancing everywhere and anywhere there is space. It is difficult
to get in though, as there is always a queue, so come early or convince
the doorman to let you in with magic.
(www.kaffibarinn.is)
Dolly
Hafnarstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík
Trendy two floored venue with danceable electronic tunes. It seems somewhat
similar to Faktory´ and Kaffibarinn, only newer in the scene.
(www.facebook.com/dollyreykjavik)
Harlem
Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík
A new bar in the heart of town with the same location as many other
bars before. Harlem is compact and colourful venue where they try to
have some event going down every night, also DJs and bands playing.
They like their electronic music, but at least go and check out their
artsy walls!
(www.facebook.com/HarlemBar)
Prikid
Bankastræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s oldest restaurant serves good meals during
the day with a soulful playlist in the background. During the weekend
nights they turn the music up and change the style into more street
like with electronic sounds, even hip hop. It is a true chameleon.
(http://prikid.is)
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The ridiculously
small, colourful and active northern capital city of Iceland is ever
changing. There are loads of venues, bars, cafés and concerts
to attend, but mind you: Reykjavík never stops changing. It is
not the same since your last visit. New venues pop up and old ones change
their names or move to a new location every other day (or that’s
at least how it feels)! Especially during the summer the nightlife gets
a little crazy with the breeze of warm air and the sun staying above
the horizon nearly all the time. Visiting Reykjavík is like a
treasure hunt in a way when you dive in to discover the city, and the
good side is to have everything you need to find within walking distance.
