Reykjavík - Iceland - page 164

Named after the eponymous 'Dude' of moviedom, the grungy Lebowski Bar is smack in
the middle of the action with Americana smothering the walls, and loads of white Russians
(from Ikr1500) - a favourite from the film.
Hressingarskálinn PUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.hresso.is ; Austurstræti 20; 9am-1am Sun-Thu, 10am-4.30am Fri &
Sat; )
Known as Hressó, this large cafe-bar serves a diverse menu until 10pm (everything from
porridge to plokkfiskur; mains Ikr1700 to Ikr4500), then at weekends it loses its civilised
veneer and concentrates on drinks and dancing. DJs offer pop and rock Thursday through
Saturday.
Bast BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 519 7579; www.bast.is ; Hverfisgata 20; 11am-midnight Mon-Wed, to
1am Thu-Sat, to 8pm Sun)
A young, happy post-work crowd fills this warehouse-like space hosting good DJs.
Lavabarinn CLUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Lækjargata 6; 5pm-1am Thu, to 4.30am Fri & Sat)
DJs get this former illegal gentlemen's club pumping with house, R&B, electronica and
pop.
English Pub PUB
(Enski Barinn; MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.enskibarinn.is ;Austerstræti 12a; noon-1am Sun-Thu, to
4.30am Fri & Sat)
Reliable pub for catching football matches.
Entertainment
The vibrant Reykjavík live-music scene is ever-changing. There are often performances at
bars and cafes, and local theatres and Harpa concert hall bring in all of the performing arts.