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Irish Film Institute

6 Eustace St. | Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
01-679-5744
Ranked #29 of 222 attractions in Dublin
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Cinemas
Activities: Nightlife
Description: A popular cinema in Temple Bar.
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Dublin, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We go to the IFI regularly. We usually have something to eat and a drink beforehand and the food is great value and really delicious. The waiter service is excellent too and you can bring your drinks into the cinema. My only gripe is that they don't have a good selection of beers on draught. Even if you're not going... More

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Esbjerg, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The movie theatre has several relatively small screens and offers a really nice selection of movies from various countries. It is not the place to go if you prefer an action movie with several liters of popcorn, but I had a great time watching a Japanese film. There is a cosy café, offering coffee and cakes far above the standard... More

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Ireland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

If you are the type of person who prefers indy or foriegn films to Hollywood blockbusters (or Hollywood dross), then the IFI is your kind of place. Two of the screens are quite small while the third is large. All have digital projection so picture and sound is always good. They regularly run themed seasons (film noire, creep feast, French... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The cinema looks great in the lobby and the café/ restaurant inside is always busy. I've never heard a bad word about it. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

They always show interesting, independent films. The food is good, the staff are hit and miss. More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Cafe bar offers a good value menu to go along with your film, or just go there and eat if you want a non-touristy central eatery. More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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I was soooo excited when I picked up a flyer for the IFI in Dublin. The film choice for March is outstanding and I was hard pushed to pick what to see as I was only in town for 3 days. I ended up going 2 days in a row seeing two fantastic films I would never otherwise have had... More

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Dublin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

great independent and differant films to watch , also lovely food and drinks. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

great little cinema in the heart of dublin, near temple bar. shows independant and mainstream films, has a great little restaurant attached! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

The IFI often do themed weeks e.g. Bollywood, Film Noire, Hitchcock and the cost is no more than a regular cinema. But it also contains a movie shop, a great pub and restaurant during the day. More

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