One of Reykjavik's most popular weekend-only dance clubs, drawing a stylish crowd to its two floors of mainstream and commercial dance music. The venue fills quickly after midnight and queues form outside on Friday and Saturday.
Austur sits on Austurstræti in central Reykjavík and is one of the city's most popular weekend-only dance clubs, drawing a stylish, dressed-up crowd typically in their twenties and thirties across its two floors. The atmosphere is polished and upbeat rather than alternative, with DJs playing mainstream and commercial dance music, pop remixes, and chart hits that keep both floors moving through the night. The drinks list covers standard cocktails, spirits, and beer at typical Reykjavík club prices, with no house signature drink; the emphasis is on the dance floor rather than a curated bar programme. The club operates Friday and Saturday nights only, opening at midnight and running until 4:30 AM, and does not open on weeknights. A cover charge of roughly ISK 1,500 (about $11) applies after midnight, with no reservation system for general entry and no bottle-service programme; the venue fills quickly once the cover kicks in, and queues commonly form outside on both weekend nights as it approaches capacity.
| Cover | ISK 1,500 (~$11) after midnight |
|---|---|
| Hours | Fri–Sat midnight – 4:30 AM |
| Address | Austurstræti 7, 101 Reykjavík |
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Location
Austurstræti 7, 101 Reykjavík
64.1470, -21.9380 View on map
Highlights
- Two floors of mainstream and commercial dance music
- Stylish, dressed-up weekend crowd
- Popular Friday and Saturday destination on Austurstræti
- Central location near other Reykjavík nightlife
Tips for visiting
- Arrive close to midnight before the cover charge and queue build up
- Open Friday and Saturday only, from midnight to 4:30 AM
- Expect a queue outside after midnight once the club nears capacity
- No reservations or bottle service — entry is managed at the door
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cover charge at Austur?
Yes, a cover of roughly ISK 1,500 (about $11) applies after midnight.
What nights is Austur open?
The club operates Friday and Saturday nights only, from midnight to 4:30 AM.
What kind of music does Austur play?
DJs play mainstream and commercial dance music and pop remixes across the club's two floors.