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