Bar 22

Queer bar · Reykjavík Miðborg

A rainbow-coloured building on the shopping street, a long happy hour and DJs at weekends: Bar 22 is Reykjavík’s relaxed, queer-run meeting place for locals and travellers.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (816)
• Happy hour
• Icelandic draught beer
• Karaoke on Saturdays

Address

Laugavegur 22
101 Reykjavík

Open

daily from noon
Sun–Tue until 11 pm, Wed/Thu until 1 am, Fri/Sat until 2 am

Crowd

mixed queer, lots of locals and tourists

Programme

karaoke every Saturday from 8 pm
DJs at weekends

Getting there

right in the city centre on Laugavegur

What makes Bar 22 stand out

Bar 22 is on the ground floor of the strikingly colourful building at Laugavegur 22, Reykjavík’s main shopping and nightlife street. Upstairs in the same building the scene parties at Kíkí; downstairs things are more laid-back. The bar is queer-run, and alongside regular bar nights there are quiz nights and Dyke Nite.

During the day Bar 22 is almost a café, with cappuccino, cake and lounge music. Its biggest draw is the long happy hour, mentioned in many Google reviews. On tap are Icelandic beers such as Viking, plus a few unusual styles like sour beers, and good cocktails.

Atmosphere and crowd

Guide to Iceland describes the bar as a relaxed, queer-friendly place with a mixed crowd and a warm atmosphere. Alongside queer locals, lots of tourists come. Guests praise the cosy atmosphere, the music and the staff. It’s best in the early evening.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Guide to Iceland, GayOut, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 816 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.