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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 478 1200; www.humarhofnin.is ; Hafnarbraut 4;mains Ikr3900-7900;
noon-10pm Jun-Aug, 6-10pm Apr-May & Sep)
Humarhöfnin offers 'Gastronomy Langoustine' in a cute, cheerfully Frenchified space
with superb attention to detail: herb pots on the window sills, roses on every table. Mains
centred on pincer-waving little critters cost upwards of Ikr6500, but there are also more
budget-friendly dishes including a fine langoustine baguette (Ikr3900).
Pakkhús ICELANDIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 478 2280; www.pakkhus.is ; harbourfront;mains Ikr3190-6000;
noon-10pm May-Sep)
Hats off to a menu that tells you the name of the boat that delivers its star produce. In a
stylish harbourside warehouse, Pakkhús delivers a level of kitchen creativity you don't of-
ten find in rural Iceland. First-class local langoustine, lamb and duck tempt tastebuds,
while clever desserts end the meal in style - who can resist a dish called 'skyr volcano'?
Nettó SUPERMARKET
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Miðbær; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat, noon-6pm Sun Jun-Aug, short-
er hours Sep-May)
Supermarket with (bakery) in the central Miðbær shopping centre. Stock up - in either dir-
ection, it's miles to the next grocery selection!
Vínbúðin LIQUOR STORE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Miðbær; 2-6pm Mon-Thu, 11am-7pm Fri, shorter hours Sep-May)
Government-run liquor store.
Information
Gamlabúð Visitor Centre TOURIST INFORMATION
( GOOGLE MAP ; 470 8330; www.visitvatnajokull.is ; 8am-8pm Jun-Aug, 10am-6pm May & Sep,
10am-noon & 4-6pm Oct-Apr)
Harbourfront Gamlabúð houses a national park visitor centre with excellent exhibits, plus
local tourist information. Ask about activities and hiking trails in the area.