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Kaldi Bar
Laugavegur beer bar pouring the Icelandic Kaldi house beers alongside 12 taps, with a daily happy hour, a big gin list and an award-winning atmosphere.
Lebowski Bar
Big Lebowski-themed bar and diner on Laugavegur, open since 2012, known for its many White Russians, Icelandic beef burgers, live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
At a glance
- Type
- Themed bar and diner
- Area
- Laugavegur, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- lebowskibar.is
Good to know
- White Russian menu
- Burgers and milkshakes
- Bowling-themed decor
- Rooftop bar
- Live music and DJs
- Daily happy hour
Why we recommend it
Lebowski Bar takes its theme from the cult film The Big Lebowski, and it has been on Laugavegur since opening in 2012. It is a playful place that does not take itself too seriously, and it works as a casual diner during the day and a busy bar at night.
Following the film's hero, the signature drink is the White Russian, and the bar is known for serving more than 23 variations of it. There is also beer and wine, with a daily happy hour on both from 16:00 to 19:00, and late-night offers on selected cocktails and draught beer from 22:00 to 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday. The kitchen, open from 11:00 to 22:00 every day, serves a diner-inspired menu of burgers made with Icelandic beef, along with milkshakes, and food can also be ordered for pick-up or through Wolt.
The venue is divided into four zones: a bowling-alley themed area, a tropical terrace, a 1950s diner and a 1960s rooftop bar on the upper floor. Music is a regular feature, with live music on Wednesday and Thursday from 22:00 and DJs on Friday and Saturday from 21:00. The bar can accommodate groups of up to 300 for food and drinks, and the upper floor can be rented for private parties.
Lebowski Bar opens at 11:00 every day and closes at 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 04:30 on Friday and Saturday. The age limit is 20 after 22:00, so families can come for lunch or an early dinner, while the later hours are for adults only. The ground floor has step-free access, but the upper floor does not.
Drinks in Reykjavik are expensive because of high alcohol taxes, so the happy hour and late-night offers are worth timing your visit around. Weekend nights are the busiest time, so arrive earlier if you want a table for a group.
It suits groups of friends, film fans, families at lunchtime and anyone looking for a fun, informal evening. It is right next door to Kaldi Bar, in the middle of the Laugavegur bar strip, so it is easy to combine with other venues on a night out. Gift cards are sold in several values, a good present for a friend heading to Reykjavik.
Lebowski Bar FAQs
What are Lebowski Bar's opening hours?
The bar opens at 11:00 every day and closes at 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 04:30 on Friday and Saturday. The kitchen is open from 11:00 to 22:00.
What is Lebowski Bar known for?
It is themed on the film The Big Lebowski and is known for serving more than 23 variations of the White Russian.
Does Lebowski Bar serve food?
Yes. The diner-style menu includes burgers made with Icelandic beef and milkshakes.
When is happy hour?
Happy hour is daily from 16:00 to 19:00, on beer and wine.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays on Wednesday and Thursday from 22:00, and DJs play on Friday and Saturday from 21:00.
What is the age limit?
Guests must be 20 or over after 22:00.
Is the bar accessible?
The ground floor has step-free access, but the upper floor does not.
How do I contact Lebowski Bar?
Call +354 552 2300 or email [email protected].