Irish Film Institute (IFI)
Indie Movie Theater, Bookstore, and Bar
Temple Bar, Dublin
- Brief Encounter (1945): 6:50pm
"My favourite cinema in town!!"(2 Tips)
"evening and wine menus at the IFI Café Bar"(4 Tips)
"Lovely place, tasty cakes and strong coffee👍"(5 Tips)
"Great films but too snooty to sell popcorn... bring your own!"(12 Tips)
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Nöra LölliepeNovember 14, 2014Independent, non-mainstream and cool movies that you will not see at regular cinemas. There is always something cool going on here. And after the movie, you can comment it with friends at their café
J JAugust 10, 2014Huge screen, great sound. Atmosphere is great, nothing too commercial. Films selection is always amazingly well mixed between commercial film and indie and world cinema.
Antonella SaxAugust 5, 2012I don't like the stew which is too spicy. The best way to wait for a movie or just relax there is to get a glass of wine and share a plateof Irish cheese or a mix of ham, salami and cheese! Enjoy!
Best cinema in town! Become a member, there is high value to it. Plenty of Q&As with directors and actors, totally worth it😍
Kim PhamSeptember 26, 2015A lovely spot in Temple Bar to catch independent films. The IFI Documentary Festival is great!
- To celebrate the launch of brand new lunch, evening and wine menus at the IFI Café Bar, Pay With a Tweet and enjoy a FREE tea or coffee with any main course worth over €8! http://bit.ly/HxdAS8
Alison Ní DhorchaidheFebruary 6, 2012The fish n chips are the best! The wines are great. Staff are lovely. Being a member is really worth it. The most comfy film experience. My fave spot in Dublin. :)
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsNovember 28, 2014Bustling hub with different screenings and events every month! Read more
Grainne ReganMarch 31, 2015Gorgeous intimate theatres fulfil my penchant for foreign films, especially French and Scandinavian.
Peter den HartogNovember 5, 2014Great place to watch a movie. Try one of the pies before the movie start!
TBCT @Temple BarAugust 22, 2011The Irish Film Institute preserves, presents and promotes film culture in Ireland. It hosts wide range of firm festivals throughout the year. Check www.irishfilm.ie for more info.- Luis TateApril 13, 2015Movies from all around the world and very good burgers and beer to go along with em!
Cafe in the foyer Handy for families with kids when in temple bar or hungry after the Ark.- Great atrium for getting some light filled space on a rainy day and kid friendly
Good friendly service. Nice simple food. Cheese and charcuterie board is nice, especially the honey
Also provides one of the best, most secluded and spacious smoking areas in the city.
Eggs Benedict on the Sunday lunch menu is spectacular
VanessaAugust 26, 2013Don't expect good or attentive customer service from the bar staff. Or even acknowledgement! Nice place though!
Ruairi KeoghAugust 30, 2013Download FREE TICKETS to Dirty Epics, Yellowbridge & Jemson Green, happening Sept 6, www.wildturkeymash.com/ticket
New cheaper cinema and food prices after the recent VAT reduction.
- Cheaper cinema and food prices due to the recent VAT reduction.
Don't forget to use your membership card in the restaurant.
- Great films but too snooty to sell popcorn... bring your own!
- Des ByrneFebruary 4, 2010Come early if u want to eat as sometimes restaurant here is packed & understaffed.
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The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film.
Irish Film Institute: 3 cinemas, Cafe Bar & Terrace, Film Shop & Library.
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 10:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 10:30 AM–Midnight
+353 1 679 3477
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Free
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"I can't fault this cinema. A bar, coffee shop, good popcorn, comfortable seating, decent screens and sound. Also the staff were helpful and pleasant."
Sean Ryan - 8.2
"Surprisingly decent espresso in the bar - excellent service too!"
Rob Burke - 7.7
"iSense is amazing. Splash out the extra euros for the premium seats - worth it!"
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