New In Town: Plútó Pizza, The New New York Style Takeaway
Hagamelur 67, 107 Reykjavík Love pizzas, but don’t think they’re quite big enough? Why not dive into an 18 inch pie from Vesturbær’s newest haunt, Plútó Pizza? Or, if tha
Dog Football, IÐNÓ, Vegan Burgers And MENGI: René Boonekamp’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
René Boonekamp is part of the arts collective ‘the Travelling Embassy of Rockall,’ which works on “speculative scenarios for utopian and dystopian futures.” He is also the
‘Let Me Fall’ Star Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir’s Perfect Day in Reykjavík
Elín Sif is one of the lead actors in the icelandic smash hit movie ‘Let Me Fall’ (‘Lof mér að falla’). She is also a musician and won the hearts […]
Welcome To Geekjavík: Where To Release Your Inner Nerd
Being into something is hip and being passionate about something is attractive—so being geeky is the new showing no emotions and having a ‘resting bitch face’. If you thought
Street Art 101: The Best Reykjavík Murals
Street art might have, well, varying degrees of legality in Reykjavík, but the scene is so bright and lively that we sometimes choose to turn a blind eye to these […]
New In Town: Miami, Session, Le Kock 2.0, Skelfiskmarkaðurinn & More
Reykjavík is a fast-changing city—if you don’t stop and smell the clams and IPA once in a while, you could miss it. Here are some notable new arrivals in recent […]
Go Fish: Reykjavík’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Iceland is famous for its fresh, delicious seafood. But with a fish restaurant on every street corner, where should you try it? Here are some of our firm favourites. Fiskmarkaðuri
Iceland Is Like A Box Of Boxes Of Chocolates… And Here Are The Ones To Buy
If you ever want to surprise someone with a special box of chocolates, or if you’re simply craving some fancy chocolatey bites (due to heartbreak, boredom, pregnancy, or being Sw
Icelandic Craft Beer Trends: Raise a Glass
1988 sucked in Iceland. Beer, believe it or not, was still puritanically illegal and there was certainly no Icelandic craft beer scene. However, in 1989—as the world flocked to s
New In Town: Bastard Bar, ÓX, Gott, Holt, Icelandic Craft Bar, Hannesarholt Restaurant
Life moves fast: if you don’t stop to smell the roses, you could miss it. Reykjavík also moves fast. Here are some notable new establishments that have sprung up in [&hellip
Poetry, Swims & Sunsets: Ragnheiður Harpa’s Perfect Day in Reykjavík
Ragnheiður Harpa is an artist, musician and poet. She was recently published in an Icelandic-language book with four other poets that has gained notable attention. The book is cal
Art, Fischer, Dancing, & Atlas The Dog: Lilja Birgisdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Lilja Birgisdóttir is an Icelandic artist, which means an all around “þúsundþjalasmiður” (“jack of all trades”). She’s part of the Kling & Bang gallery, and a p
Perfect Day: Motorcycles, Vaping And Contemporary Art With Erling T.V. Klingenberg
Erling T.V. Klingenberg is a visual artist, motorcyclist and a founding member of the Kling & Bang gallery and art collective. Visit Kling & Bang in The Marshall House at
Perfect Day: Squats, Death Drops, Gains & Glamour With Deff Starr
Neville J. Ingley is better known as Deff Starr, one of the most prolific queens of Reykjavík’s thriving drag scene. Here’s how he’d spend a perfect day in Reykjavík. For [
Selma Reynisdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Selma Reynisdóttir is a dancer and a member of the REAL Dance Collective. Here’s how she’d spend her perfect day in Reykjavík. First thing I have the best roomie in […
City Guide: A Goth Day In Reykjavík
Travelling as a goth is always a struggle. Your metal chains get caught in airport security, hotels serve up floral duvet covers, and minibars lack absinthe. What’s a ghoul to [&
Swimming, Songwriting, Snacking: Unnsteinn Manuel’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson is a musician and TV personality who rose to fame as the frontman of Retro Stefson. He was also a judge on the Icelandic version of ‘The […]
Music, Walks & Classic Eateries: Albert Finnbogason’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Albert Finnbogason is a guitarist—often seen performing with sóley, JFDR and a variety of other bands—and a producer at the Iðnó recording studio. Here’s how he’d spend
Lotions & Potions: Your Guide To Icelandic Skincare
With the unpredictable weather and harsh conditions of Iceland, it’s no wonder the women here have had to get creative to save their skin. With a rich beauty history of […
“Wine Not?” A Guide To Reykjavík’s Top Wine Bars
It’s no secret that Icelanders like a drink—or, more specifically, a beer. Or ten. Wine, on the other hand, often gets overlooked. But lately, the local drinking culture appear
Korean Chicken, NFL & Plútó DJ Crew: Steinþór Helgi’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Steinþór Helgi is a music professional, promoter of Sónar Reykjavík, new father, and general well-known flaneur and man-about-town. Here’s how he’d spend a perfect day in R