A laid-back bar themed around the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski, serving an extensive menu of White Russian cocktails alongside American-style burgers. Popular as an early-evening stop before the main runtur gets going.
Lebowski Bar sits on Laugavegur in central Reykjavík and leans fully into its theme around the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski, drawing a casual, fun-loving crowd of visitors and locals across a wide age range with no dress code. The decor is playful and bowling-alley inspired, and the atmosphere is loud and sociable rather than intimate, with background classic rock and film-soundtrack music rather than DJ sets or live acts. The drinks programme is built around an extensive list of White Russian cocktails in dozens of variations, alongside standard beer and other cocktails, paired with an American-diner-style food menu of burgers that make it a popular pre-runtur dinner stop as well as a drinking venue. The bar opens late morning and runs through 1 AM on weeknights, extending to 4:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. There is no cover charge and no reservation system for regular seating, though larger groups can benefit from arriving early on weekend evenings before the pre-runtur crowd fills the tables; there is no bottle-service programme, and the bar's early-evening slot makes it easier to get a seat than venues that only open at midnight.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Sun–Thu 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM, Fri–Sat 11:30 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Address | Laugavegur 20a, 101 Reykjavík |
Good to know
- Signature
- cocktails, burgers, themed bar
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Location
Laugavegur 20a, 101 Reykjavík
64.1470, -21.9400 View on map
Highlights
- Extensive list of White Russian cocktail variations
- Big Lebowski film theme throughout the decor
- American-style burger menu alongside drinks
- Popular early-evening stop before the late-night runtur
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the early evening for an easier time getting a table before the runtur crowd arrives
- Try one of the many White Russian variations, the bar's signature drink
- Weekend hours run to 4:30 AM, much later than the 1 AM weeknight close
- No reservations needed for small groups arriving before 9 PM
Frequently asked questions
What is Lebowski Bar known for?
It is themed around the film The Big Lebowski and is best known for its extensive menu of White Russian cocktail variations.
Does it serve food?
Yes, the bar serves American-style burgers alongside its drinks menu.
Is there a cover charge?
No, there is no entry fee at Lebowski Bar.