Kántrýbarinn

About Kántrýbarinn

Downtown Reykjavík packs a lot of bars into a few walkable streets, and Kántrýbarinn — the name means 'the country bar' — is among them. It is a mid-range spot in the 101 district, the postcode where most of the capital's nightlife, restaurants and visitor accommodation are concentrated.

A downtown bar like this earns its place at the tail end of a trip, once the driving is done and an evening on foot around the centre is all the plan you need. With so many bars packed into the same few streets, it pairs easily with a wider wander rather than standing as a destination.