Gaukurinn

Reykjavík

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Gaukurinn

Iceland’s oldest pub is going strong, featuring live rock concerts from a mix of mainstream and underground bands. There's something going on almost every night, including stand-up comedy shows and karaoke parties. Gaukurinn has been stable in the Icelandic music scene since forever and many of Iceland’s biggest artists started out here In recent years Gaukurinn has established itself as a safe haven for the queer/alternative/drag and other artists in Iceland.

Bars & Nightlife

Walking through the Reykjavík city centre during the day, and doing the same after hours when the party is well under way, are two completely different experiences. Reykjavík is well known for its vibrant nightlife, with trendy bars and clubs open until the early hours of the morning. Whether you are interested in listening to live music or dancing the night away, you are sure to find something to your liking. Bars & Clubs — The distinction between cafes, pubs, bars and clubs is far from clear in Reykjavík, with many daytime cafes turning into tightly packed bars and clubs as the night goes on. Many are open until late (five in the morning) and it is not uncommon to spend all night in town on Friday and Saturday nights. Most bars and clubs are in the compact downtown area which makes it easy to test many different places. Live Music — Reykjavík has a very eclectic music scene which goes far beyond what you might have heard about Björk and Sigur Rós. The scene is made up of a large number of genres, with everything from hardcore punk rock and indie to chamber music and hip-hop. You can take in a concert almost every night of the week.