Kíkí Queer Bar

We were really looking forward to visiting Kiki Bar during our trip to Reykjavík, but were turned away at the door because it was “girls night only.” This came as a surprise — especially for a queer space that’s normally known for being welcoming and inclusive. It felt disappointing to be excluded solely based on gender. Unless the bar is privately rented out for an event, turning away guests because they’re men seems out of line with Iceland’s own gender-equality laws. A “girls-night only” admission policy at a public nightclub is very likely considered unlawful gender discrimination here. And as visitors, it definitely wasn’t a great feeling. Imagine if a gym, café, or any other public space held gender-only nights — it wouldn’t be acceptable, and it wouldn’t be legal. It just didn’t align with what we expected from a queer venue that’s supposed to be inclusive for everyone. I hope Kiki reconsiders this approach. Reykjavík has such a warm and welcoming LGBTQ+ scene, and it would be great to see that same spirit reflected in the door policy.

Its not really a gay bar but rather a "queer" bar with mostly heterosexual clients so please change the false advertizing. They also sell overpriced drinks but the music (mostly pop) is usually good and with great atmosphere on the dance floor.

I wanted to love this place. It was mediocre at best. Cons: there is terrible ventilation so it gets hot & steamy quick on a busy night. If people are smoking downstairs outside, you bet you’re going to smell it. Bathrooms were way too dark, you could barely see anything and they smell. Lastly, the space is small so they run out of seats fast on drag nights. I can appreciate what it’s supposed to represent, a safe space for the queers—but it needs work.

Amazing queer bar at the heart of Reykjavik. Great poppy vibes, amazing for dancing, welcoming atmosphere and staff.

More of a straight couples bar with forced drag fun rather than a LGBTQ+ bar. But I think that reykjavík is so gay friendly it’s just the norm here, and that spaces for queer lot are not needed

I went to this bar with my parents for the aperitif and I ordered a homemade cocktail without alcohol which was, by the way, amazing. When I returned back my empty glass, a few minutes later, the bartender gave me another same cocktail for free, this was just lovely! So, I really recommend this bar to all people who want to have a break in a great atmosphere and to relax with some good music. In addition, thanks a lot to the 2 bartenders, who are just super nice and friendly and thanks for the second cocktail 😉 Yaël, from France 🇫🇷👋🏻 P.S: this bar is LGBTQ+ friendly 🏳️‍🌈😄

Super night last Saturday. Staff were really friendly, the show was really good, laughed a lot. Many talented acts! People and vibes are very warm and friendly. Music is on the ball. Happy Hour until 12 and drinks are reasonable (for Reykjavík). Would recommend for people wanting to have a great night

Disrespectful stain on the community. No respect for the surrounding area, plays music at a volume late into the night that would not be allowed anywhere else in the world. I am shocked to learn the city is unwilling to address this problem. Don't patronize any establishment that shows such disrespect to it's community.