"Record Shopping at 12 Tónar 12 Tónar is one of Iceland 's longest-serving record stores and is also a local record label. Housed in a traditional wooden house in downtown Reykjavik, it's the best place to find all kinds of Icelandic music—from classical and pop to rock and underground rarities; you can even get locally produced, non-commercial one-offs. It's an elegant space with listening stations, and an espresso machine upstairs. They hold the occasional concert downstairs."
"Record Shopping at 12 Tónar 12 Tónar is one of Iceland 's longest-serving record stores and is also a local record label. Housed in a traditional wooden house in downtown Reykjavik, it's the best place to find all kinds of Icelandic music—from classical and pop to rock and underground rarities; you can even get locally produced, non-commercial one-offs. It's an elegant space with listening stations, and an espresso machine upstairs. They hold the occasional concert downstairs."
12 stars for 12 Tónar! A fun and eclectic selection of local and global records with a great little bar and a patio out back. Went downstairs and ran into a local band who were promoting their new EP and they invited us to their show the next night!Shoutout to Inspector Spacetime—sorry for getting in the way of your video shoot.
Nils Franke
Google
I was there on Friday, 26 September 2025. I was looking for some Icelandic pop music as I am always curious to get to know what kind of music it is listend to in a foreign country. So in advance I read up on where to find fitting CDs and I was happy when I finally found the shop (which is also a bar); it is not far away from Hallgrímskirkja. I asked one member of staff to recommend something to me and he took the time to find some suitable CDs for me. Finally he handed me one album of an Icelandic singer as well as one compilation which I bought each. I like the music. So, I can recommend to visit the cozy 12 Tónar!
A. Friedrichs (Bel_Friedrichs)
Google
So happy this place still exists! Been here in 2007, back when CDs still were a thing and they cost twice as much as in my home country due to conversion rates. So I only picked up a few CDs back then (Jakobinarina, Teitur), but I still love this music today.
Bryan
Google
I'm from Seattle WA. We have some of the most amazing record stores. This place equals or rivals the best in Seattle.
I walked in and the dj was playing sick tracks. The beer was good and the atmosphere was stellar.
I'll remember this place
Niko Humalisto
Google
Wide selection of music, mostly vinyls. Lots of Icelandic artists too. Relaxed atmosphere. Only problem for me were the prices, but this is in line with the crazy level of costs of the country
Martin Maria Sonneborn
Google
For all the music lovers out there, 12 Tónar has been a legendary institution for decades. Old-school record store for those who despise fast-food music and treasure trove which allows for a deep-dive into the delights of music from Iceland.
Nikolai Puc
Google
Truly the best record store in Iceland!
Super hip vibes with a nice cafe attached. The downstairs has a small but incredibly curated used section with incredible titles. Prices are very nice and fair for the area.
Jamie Rafferty
Google
Great record shop with a wide variety of music. Unfortunately I didn’t have much time to spend here, but found exactly what I was looking for.