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    Holt Bar

    Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík

    Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland

    Why go

    Holt Bar is the right Reykjavík pick when the room matters as much as the drink: leather armchairs, Persian rugs, an art-hotel setting inside Hotel Holt. Go for a calm, polished lounge experience rather than a destination cocktail program with named signatures or bartender-led theatre.

    About Holt Bar

    Holt Bar is a Reykjavík venue with a price point of $40 per person, casual dress, evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday. The available venue data does not confirm a specific cuisine, drinks program, room style, hotel affiliation, address, neighborhood, awards, or service format, so it is best treated as a simple Reykjavík option for planning purposes rather than as a destination defined by a documented specialty.

    What is before you go

    The practical facts are direct: Holt Bar is listed at $40 per person, with casual dress. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 4–10 PM, it is closed on Monday and Sunday. Because no lunch hours are listed, do not plan around lunch service.

    That makes Holt Bar easiest to place in an early-to-mid evening plan in Reykjavík. If you simply need a Reykjavík venue with clear evening hours and a casual dress code, Holt Bar may fit.

    Plan around evening hours, not late-night service

    Holt Bar’s schedule points to a compact evening window rather than a late-night stop. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday hours are 4–10 PM. Monday and Sunday are closed.

    For planning, the safest approach is to treat it as an evening stop before 10 PM.

    Where it fits in a Reykjavík night

    Use Holt Bar as one practical Reykjavík option when the basics match your plans: $40 per person, casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours. For broader planning, Reykjavík coverage can help build the rest of the evening: Our full Reykjavík bars guide, Our full Reykjavík restaurants guide, Our full Reykjavík hotels guide, Our full Reykjavík wineries guide, Our full Reykjavík experiences guide.

    The takeaway for Holt Bar is simple: consider it when you want a Reykjavík venue with clear evening hours and a casual dress code. Skip it if your plans require late-night hours, a documented drinks program, or specific menu details, because those claims are not confirmed in the available venue data.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Bergstaðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Website
    holt.is
    Phone
    +354 552 5700
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm and intimate with plush leather armchairs, Persian rugs, and walls surrounded by art, creating a classic, old-world lounge feel that guests describe as charming, bohemian, and reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantCozy

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Historic BuildingDesign DestinationHotel Bar

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by 10pm
    Music
    Low Key Background Music Curated to Match the Calm, Artistic Atmosphere of the Hotel, with Playlists Put Together by Local Artist Högni Egilsson.
    Planning details

    Location

    Bergstaðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland · Directions

    +354 552 5700

    holt.is

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Bodega, Notable alternative
    • 12 Tónar, Notable alternative
    • Kramber, Notable alternative
    • Kaffibarinn Bar, Notable alternative
    • Lebowski Bar, Notable alternative
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    How Holt Bar compares in Reykjavík

    Holt Bar is the lower-risk choice for a quieter drink, especially when conversation matters more than a built-in party. Bodega is the better cross-shop if the group wants more wine-bar energy, while 12 Tónar makes more sense for visitors who want music culture folded into the stop.

    For atmosphere, Kaffibarinn Bar and Lebowski Bar are stronger choices when the night needs volume, crowd, momentum. Holt Bar is easier to recommend for a date or a pre-dinner drink, while those two fit later, louder plans.

    Kramber sits outside the central Reykjavík set, so compare it only if location is flexible. For value, Holt Bar works when avoiding friction is the goal; for a more defined bar identity, start with Bodega or 12 Tónar instead.

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    Holt BarReykjavíkNo published awards
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    KramberIcelandNo published awards
    Kaffibarinn BarReykjavíkNo published awards
    Lebowski BarReykjavíkNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Holt Bar open late?

    No. Holt Bar is open Tue–Sat from 4–10 PM and is closed on Monday and Sunday, so it is better for an evening stop than a late-night plan in Reykjavík.

    What's the best time to go to Holt Bar?

    The hours are Tue–Sat from 4–10 PM. Plan within that evening window and avoid Monday and Sunday, when Holt Bar is closed.

    What is Holt Bar known for?

    The information identifies Holt Bar as a Reykjavík venue with a $40 per person price point, casual dress, Tue–Sat evening hours.