Cool airport refuge

The bar, the name of which means ‘finally’ in Icelandic , is every bit the respite it claims to be, a refuge for travellers on a mission, whether it is business or pleasure.

Loksins oozes craft in every corner, from the drinks on tap – local Brennivín schnapps and Borg beer – to the bespoke artworks and rotating retro sign above the counter, with neat references to its location, including a manual calendar showing the amount of daylight to expect in each week of an Icelandic year.

‘All of the interiors are inspired by traditional Icelandic timber houses that you will find in the 101 Reykjavík hotel, reflecting the relaxed and lively character of a true Reykjavík bar,’ HAF founder Hafsteinn Júlíusson tells LS:N Global. ‘We wanted to create an intimate atmosphere so we have placed a lot of interesting information and unexplained stories that should prompt a conversation between guests and the staff about Icelandic traditions.’

The Big Picture: Airports are evolving from characterless hubs to retail centres in their own right with a strong sense of place-making. Find out more in our Airport Retail market report.