A mellow hang-out with good views onto bustling Lækjargata and local brews including Einstök Arctic Ale on tap. The house beer is always 700kr (in Reykjavík this matters).
Icelandic Craft Bar
Reykjavík
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5. Association of Icelandic Artists
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7. Ingibjörg H Bjarnason Statue
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