5 Best Nightlife in Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle), Iceland

By day this place is a charming café offering unlimited Wi-Fi, good coffee, and some tasty pastries. By night it turns into a cool little pub that's open till midnight on weekdays with great deals on cocktails, a wide variety of Icelandic beers, and pool tables.

If you are looking to watch the game, play some darts, or catch some live music on a late Friday night in Hafnarfjörður, then Ölhúsið is the place to be. It offers a late-night hangout on the weekends, happy hour from 3 till 7, and a consistently great selection of beers.

People of all ages and walks of life hang out at this Icelandic Irish “beach bar” in the heart of Keflavík. Come for a pint around dinnertime to hear the town stories from the older locals, then sit on the patio and watch as the bar transitions into the liveliest nightclub in town.

If you're craving a pub-like atmosphere, stop by Papa's for refreshing Icelandic beer on tap, a burger, or crispy fish-and-chips. They show sporting events like fights and soccer matches on a flat-screen TVs. Papa's is also locals' go-to spot for take-away pizza.

Owned by best friends (not brothers), this local brewery is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and some warmth in your belly. The brews are top notch and if you have the time, make sure to take their beer tour.