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This trendy and stylish bistro-bar is decorated like a big sitting room, with a giant leather sofa and huge lampshades on the ceiling. The atmosphere is surprisingly welcoming. For early evening and daytime visitors, the food is also very good.

 

Established in 1995, Bóhem was Iceland’s first erotic club. It’s a nightclub with professional dancers who mostly come from Eastern Europe. A standard selection of wine and drinks is on offer. Entry is free for hotel guests and there are free taxis from hotels.

 

Popular with young expatriates and exchange students, Cultura is an eclectic café by day and a buzzing dancefloor by night. It’s mostly an under thirties crowd, and this is the place to go for slightly more unusual music—salsa nights are very busy.

 

Gaukurinn, as it’s fondly known, proclaims itself the oldest club in Reykjavík. For live music fans —from ambient to punk to death metal—it’s highly recommended. There might be a small cover charge and come early to avoid the queues.

 

One of Iceland’s most popular sports bars, Glaumbar broadcasts live sporting events every day, primarily English and European football. Frequented by sports enthusiasts who cheer their team on, it’s a lively venue with an electric atmosphere when big games are on (especially if local hero Eidur Smári Gudjohnsen’s Chelsea are playing).

 
 
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