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Kaffibarinn

Bergstadastraeti 1, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
00 354 551 1588
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Ranked #2 of 10 nightlife in Reykjavik
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Most recent review
- 6 Jun 2013
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

So they have the worst beer in town it's flat and warm, the people there are great but like I said the beer is very poor

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Got shouted at by a Dom De Louise lookalike for getting a camera out whilst drinking their third rate beer. Not a welcoming place!

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

...if you're into hanging with the locals, actually having a conversation and not needing to show off your latest flashy pretentious outfits. this is one chill place. i'm from portland, oregon. we practically invented hipster-ism, so when you say "it's a hipster place", i agree, and see it as a compliment :) start your night here, head off to other... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

This was our favourite bar in town, both during the day and night. Drinks are not too expensive and the staff are friendly. Great atmosphere

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

If you turn up to this bar drunk, it will soon sober you up. The music is dull, the people are dull and it's really not the place to go if you're looking for a fun night out. I have to also agree with a previous review that you get the feeling "tourists are not welcome"! Either that, or the... More

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New York, NY
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 attraction reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Filled with tons of locals, so you know it's not as touristy as other spots. Good music and lots of friendly people. We easily got a beer, even though the place was packed, and there was an outdoor area to cool down when we overheated (which was hard to do give that it was 20 degrees).

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

For me it's the best bar in Reykjavik !! It's a proper Icelanders bar that warmly welcomes foreigners without any gimmicks such at TV screens etc. but still gets full !!! It's not huge and you won't always be guaranteed a seat but that's probably because it's popular. Nice Viking beer at a reasonable price by Icelandic standards. It celebrated... More

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
10 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

It's not for everyone. During weekends it's a nightclub so the interior is fairly shabby. This is not an especially cozy place. During weekends it gets insanely crowded and it gets hot and humid. You'll probably get beer spilled on you. The dance floor is as tiny as the bar itself, tiny and located in front of the bar and... More

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

A couple reviews have described this place as dirty, crowded and overrated. I couldn't agree more. This is definitely a place that people say they like in order to sound cool. Really, it is not cool. If you are remotely sober when you walk in, you see this place for what it is - an overrated sleazy joint with music... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
12 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

An institution in the night life of Reykjavik :-) Very nice atmosphere and cozy decor. Nothing to eat, unfortunately.

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