Hollywood's Legendary Dive Bar Celebrates 50 Years

South Florida Sun Times

May 8, 2025

Le Tub, The Iconic Waterfront Dive Bar Known For Its World-Famous Burgers And Laid-Back Charm, Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary With A Weekend-Long Bash From Saturday, May 31st, 2025 - Sunday, June 1st, 2025. For Half A Century, Le Tub Has Been A Must-Visit Destination For Locals And travelers Alike, Offering Delicious Food, Cold Drinks And An Unbeatable Atmosphere Along The Intracoastal Waterway.

To mark this milestone, Le Tub is pulling out all the stops with a 2-day celebration featuring live bands, food and drink specials, souvenir T-shirts, exclusive gifts, prizes and more. Guests can enjoy the same relaxed, no-frills ambiance that has made Le Tub a beloved institution, while indulging in the burger that put it on the map.

Le Tub’s legendary burger was named “The Best Burger in America” by GQ Magazine in 2006, a recognition that catapulted the restaurant to national fame. Even media powerhouse Gayle King, Anchor of CBS Mornings, raved about the burger to none other than Oprah Winfrey, who herself praised it, further cementing Le Tub’s status as a must-try culinary experience.

At 50 years young, Le Tub has just completed a major restoration — including a brand-new dock and seawall built to withstand higher tides. The waterfront seating is now shaded by tiki huts and the patio areas feature transparent roofs so guests can enjoy the view rain or shine. The restaurant’s beloved Old Florida vibe is alive and well, with more than 2,000 quirky, colorful items — collected over decades from the beach by guests, lifeguards, and Founder Russell T. Kohuth on his daily jogs — lovingly cleaned, restored, and reinstalled. The original clawfoot tubs remain, freshly repainted with the playful sayings everyone loves. Longtime regulars will feel right at home, while first-timers will be delighted by this joyful, one-of-a-kind collection of beachside nostalgia.

As part of the anniversary festivities, a portion of the weekend’s proceeds will be donated to local charities, including the Hollywood Historical Society, to honor the community that has supported Le Tub over the decades.

Join us for a weekend of celebration, nostalgia, and great food as we toast to 50 years of Le Tub—where history, flavor, and good times come together!

Le Tub is located at 1100 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019. For more information, call: (954) 921-9425. Or you can visit them online at: www.le-tub.com.