I visited Iceland's Lebowski Bar and found a must-visit spot for fans of the cult-classic movie

Talia LakritzJan 15, 2024, 06:27 IST

Inside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

Lebowski Bar in Reykjavík, Iceland, is themed around the cult-classic film "The Big Lebowski."
It's full of movie quotes and references including bowling decor and napkins featuring Jeff Bridges.

I've never seen the 1998 cult-classic comedy "The Big Lebowski," but even I know some of its famous lines like, "I don't roll on Shabbos."

While visiting Iceland in June, I stopped by Lebowski Bar, a themed bar and restaurant in downtown Reykjavík inspired by the movie. The touristy spot is one of several Lebowski-themed bars around the world — a testament to the film's devoted following.

Iceland's Lebowski Bar opens daily at 11 a.m., offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and features a DJ from 9 p.m. until closing.

Even without seeing the film, I found it to be an entertaining attraction that made me chuckle.

Take a look inside Lebowski Bar.

Lebowski Bar is located on Laugavegur, the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavík.

The entrance to Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

Founded in 2012, the bar pays tribute to the Coen brothers' 1998 cult classic comedy, "The Big Lebowski."

A neon sign for Lebowski Bar.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

The front section of the bar looked like an American-style diner with booths and bowling accessories.

Booths in Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

Further inside, another dining area was designed to look like the porch of a house.

Tables at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

A projector played the 1987 Star Wars parody film "Spaceballs." I'm sure they screen "The Big Lebowski" as well.

A movie playing at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

Lebowski Bar serves burgers, milkshakes, and 23 variations of a White Russian, film protagonist Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski's drink of choice.

A counter at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

The bar also sells themed merchandise like T-shirts, sunglasses, and mugs.

Merchandise for sale at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

I spotted nods to the movie characters' affinity for bowling throughout the space.

A jukebox at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

Film quotes and references were everywhere, including signs indicating that a table was reserved.

Inside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

A sketch of The Dude, played by Jeff Bridges, adorned the napkins.

Napkins at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

The sign indicating the bathrooms downstairs also featured an image of Bridges in character.

A sign for the bathroom at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

I noticed one last movie reference on my way out that made me laugh — a rug featuring another famous quote I recognized from the film.

A rug outside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

I made Ree Drummond's deviled eggs, but my grandmother's 5-step recipe with Dijon mustard and sandwich spread has the Pioneer Woman beat

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