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

Inside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
  • 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.
  • Lebowski Bar is an entertaining attraction even for those who haven't seen the movie.

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

A neon sign for Lebowski Bar.
A neon sign for Lebowski Bar.
The front section of the bar looked like an American-style diner with booths and bowling accessories.

Booths in Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Booths in Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Further inside, another dining area was designed to look like the porch of a house.

Tables at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Tables at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
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.
A movie playing at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
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.
A counter at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
The bar also sells themed merchandise like T-shirts, sunglasses, and mugs.

Merchandise for sale at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Merchandise for sale at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
I spotted nods to the movie characters' affinity for bowling throughout the space.

A jukebox at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
A jukebox at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Film quotes and references were everywhere, including signs indicating that a table was reserved.
Inside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
A sketch of The Dude, played by Jeff Bridges, adorned the napkins.

Napkins at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
Napkins at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
The sign indicating the bathrooms downstairs also featured an image of Bridges in character.

A sign for the bathroom at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
A sign for the bathroom at Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
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.
A rug outside Lebowski Bar in Iceland.
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By: [email protected] (Talia Lakritz)
Title: I visited Iceland's Lebowski Bar and found a must-visit spot for fans of the cult-classic movie
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/iceland-things-to-do-the-big-lebowski-themed-bar-reykjavik-2023-12
Published Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:23:59 +0000

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