Best Bars in the 101 District, Reykjavik
Heritage cocktail bars, music venues, legendary ravintolas — Reykjavik's nightlife heart.
The 101 postal district is Reykjavik. It contains the entire city centre — Laugavegur, the harbour, the cathedral, and every bar worth knowing. Locals refer to going out as going '101' the way Manhattanites go 'downtown'.
Eight 101 picks for a definitive Reykjavik night.
The best bars in 101 District
Apotek Reykjavik
Austurstræti former pharmacy turned cocktail bar-restaurant. Polished cocktails, the Reykjavik cocktail benchmark.
Slippbarinn
Mýrargata harbour-side cocktail bar. Strong cocktails, harbour view, full Reykjavik cocktail destination.
Mikkeller & Friends
Hverfisgata Mikkeller outpost. 30+ rotating Mikkeller taps, the Reykjavik craft beer destination.
Húrra
Tryggvagata live music venue with bar. Indie acts, the Reykjavik music institution.
Petersen Suite
Bankastræti rooftop bar. Reykjavik skyline view, polished cocktails, the most polished Reykjavik rooftop.
Lebowski Bar
Laugavegur The Big Lebowski-themed bar. White Russians, full Reykjavik kitsch.
Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti heritage Reykjavik bar (Damon Albarn part-owned). Strong cocktails, full Iceland heritage.
Den Danske Kro
Ingólfsstræti Danish-themed neighborhood pub. Cheap pints, full Reykjavik local feeling.
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