Eat

Hamborgarabúllan

Small hamburger cafe next to the old harbour designed in the traditional American diner style. Very popular with locals and a reliable alternative to the absent international burger chains.

coffee

Address: Geirsgata 1
Getting there: by the harbour
Website: bullan.is (opens in a new tab)

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