Prikið

Prikið is a bar at Bankastræti 12 in central Reykjavik, Iceland, regarded as one of the city's oldest bars. By day it serves coffee, and in the evening it turns into a drinking venue with DJ nights at weekends, giving it an unusually wide daily rhythm. The atmosphere is local and lively, with a crowd drawn from Reykjavik residents, students, musicians and visitors, mostly adults in their twenties and thirties. There is no dress code, and casual clothing is standard. The music is hip hop, which is the venue's signature, with DJs typically playing on Friday and Saturday nights until about 04:30. On other nights the sound is quieter and more suited to conversation. The drinks programme is straightforward: beer is typically priced around ISK 1,300-1,800 (about $10-14), supported by a standard bar list, and coffee is available earlier in the day. Opening hours are typically daily from late morning, with the latest closing at weekends. There is no cover charge, and reservations are not normally needed. Weekend nights after midnight bring the largest crowds, so arriving earlier makes finding a seat easier; the daytime hours are the best time for a quiet coffee and a look at the room. The Bankastræti location is close to Laugavegur and the main square area, which makes it simple to include on a night out that moves between venues such as B5 and the bars of Laugavegur. Visitors should bring identification, since Icelandic venues may check age, and the legal purchase age for alcohol is 20.