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Kiki -queer bar claims to be "The Queerest club in Reykjavík. Great music, fun atmo and the best crowd!" Located on second and third floor of Laugavegur 22, entrance from Klapparstígur.
Visit Kiki -queer bar on Facebook to see what they are up to and their current opening hours.
GAUKURINN is a bar and events venue, situated in downtown Reykjavík. The establishment is also the home of newly opened Vegan diner VEGANÆS.
It's not a queer bar or gay bar but LGBT+ friendly like most bars in Iceland and they have hosted lot's of LGBT+ events. Twice a month the infamous drag troupe Drag-Súgur puts on a show at Gaukurinn; one marvelous main show with all of the established Royals of the city and one Drag-Lab (free entry) where newcomers are welcomed to the stage and more seasoned performers try out new material.
Events are held almost every day and the schedule is available here.
Website gaukurinn.is
Facebook page: facebook.com/gaukurinn2014/
Location: Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavik
Loft Hostel boasts one of the finest views in town with its large top floor balcony café over-looking the city centre – a great spot to people watch or catch the Northern Lights in winter.
It's not a queer bar or gay bar but LGBT+ friendly like most bars in Iceland and they have hosted lot's of LGBT+ events including free drag shows and screenings of RuPaul's Drag Race when there are new episodes airing.
Events are held almost every day and the schedule is available here.
Website: lofthostel.is
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pg/LoftHostel
Location: Bankastræti 7, 101 Reykjavík.