Röntgen

Röntgen is a cocktail bar at Hverfisgata 12 in central Reykjavik, Iceland, on a street running parallel to Laugavegur in the 101 district. It is known for cocktails and for DJ nights at weekends, positioning it between a quiet evening drinks venue and a late-night stop. The atmosphere is stylish yet relaxed, attracting a crowd of locals and visitors mostly in their mid-twenties to forties. There is no strict dress code, though many guests dress a little smarter than at the neighbouring beer pubs, and the venue is for adults of legal drinking age, which is 20 in Iceland. Music is a mix of background selections earlier in the evening and DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights, when the room fills and the mood becomes more social. The drinks programme is built around cocktails, typically priced about ISK 2,400-3,200 (roughly $19-26), which is standard for Reykjavik cocktail bars. Opening hours typically run from 16:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Thursday and from 16:00 to 03:00 on Friday and Saturday, so it works as an early-evening aperitif spot as well as a late venue. There is no cover charge. Reservations are not normally required for small groups, but larger parties may want to enquire ahead, especially on weekend nights. The best time to enjoy the cocktail list in relative calm is early evening, shortly after opening, while DJ nights deliver more energy from about 22:00 onward. Hverfisgata is a short walk from Laugavegur and Bankastræti, so Röntgen combines easily with a night moving between several venues. Visitors should allow for Iceland's high drink prices and consider a pre-dinner round to stay within budget.