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

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

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."

Founded in 2012, the bar pays tribute to the Coen brothers
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.

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.

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 projector played the 1987 Star Wars parody film "Spaceballs." I
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.

Lebowski Bar serves burgers, milkshakes, and 23 variations of a White Russian, film protagonist Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski
A counter at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.      Talia Lakritz/Business Insider

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

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.

I spotted nods to the movie characters
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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