Irish Film Institute
Irish Film Institute
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Neighbourhood: Temple Bar
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- Jervis • 5 min walk
- Four Courts • 8 min walk
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Ritan M
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Overpriced, terrible food and service. I was astounded to be charged €14,50 for a lunchtime film. Afterwards, I gave up on the coffee queue, there was so long to wait and the staff were unhelpful to the point of hostile. They had a list of patisseries, cakes and pies, but there were none of them in stock. Food in the restaurant is dreadful - awful greasy little chips, overpriced burgers, slow to non-existent service. This used to be my favourite restaurant - I don't know when things went so abruptly downhill, but what used to be an affordable menu with excellent, flavoursome and varied food has been replaced with generic, overpriced and unappealing options.
Written 15 December 2023
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Paulette K
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Yesterday, I bought one of the few remaining tickets for screen 1 to watch Oppenheimer, but unfortunately, the front row seating arrangement has the screen virtually on your lap that it's impossible to watch the movie (or decipher text) without severe strains to your neck and eyes.
Even if you realise this fact within 5 minutes and decide to leave, no refunds or referrals (or even vouchers) are permitted by IFI management.
Despite being advised about the close proximity of the screen, these SEATS are ridiculous and NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE!
It's ironic that the venue calls itself the Irish Film Institute, Ireland’s national cultural institute for film, yet the front rows (and possibly the second and third rows) have such an impractical layout.
Extremely disappointing for a regular IFI visitor now to be LightHouse goer.
Even if you realise this fact within 5 minutes and decide to leave, no refunds or referrals (or even vouchers) are permitted by IFI management.
Despite being advised about the close proximity of the screen, these SEATS are ridiculous and NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE!
It's ironic that the venue calls itself the Irish Film Institute, Ireland’s national cultural institute for film, yet the front rows (and possibly the second and third rows) have such an impractical layout.
Extremely disappointing for a regular IFI visitor now to be LightHouse goer.
Written 6 August 2023
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Hi! I´m a Spanish girl, and first of all I would like to say that I love Dublin, because it has given to me memorable and great fun.
But now I have to tell the experience about the IFC. It´s the best cinema I have ever been! I remember the first time I went there, it was a rainny day and I was looking for a shelter, then I came into and I found a warm, nice and friendly atmosphere. The coffee tables like a terrace, the bar, the shop plenty of posters, cards and lots of things that made me breath the cinema all around. I took one of the booklets and what surprised me was the really good cinema that you could see over there. "this is my place in Dublin" I thought. Then I started to be a member of it. I have brought there some of my friends that came to Dublin to visit me.
I would never forget Dublin and that great place!
thanks dublin!
But now I have to tell the experience about the IFC. It´s the best cinema I have ever been! I remember the first time I went there, it was a rainny day and I was looking for a shelter, then I came into and I found a warm, nice and friendly atmosphere. The coffee tables like a terrace, the bar, the shop plenty of posters, cards and lots of things that made me breath the cinema all around. I took one of the booklets and what surprised me was the really good cinema that you could see over there. "this is my place in Dublin" I thought. Then I started to be a member of it. I have brought there some of my friends that came to Dublin to visit me.
I would never forget Dublin and that great place!
thanks dublin!
Written 25 April 2002
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El H
Australia385 contributions
May 2015
The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film. It provides audiences throughout Ireland with access to the finest independent, Irish and international cinema; it preserves and promotes Ireland’s moving image heritage through the IFI Irish Film Archive, and provides opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to learn and critically engage with film. You need to get along and experience wonderful array of independent films... GREAT RAINY DAY ACTIVITY... heheheh like it EVER rains in Ireland !!!
Written 14 November 2015
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couplelondon
London8 contributions
The Film Centre in Temple Bar's cultural quarter is a great place to see a film away from the mainstream. There isn't that much to do on a rainy evening if you don't want to drink so this is a great haven to spend a few hours. There are 3 screens and the seats are pretty comfy. The range of films are more artier and less mainstream like Curzon Soho etc in London. If I lived here I'd come here all the time. I wish we had this in London even with the choice of cinemas here. It has a good vibe and atmosphere. Equally arty but less modern is Screen but with early showing times. Also the Savoy is a great 70s cinema but shows mainstream films and the staff seem rude there.
Written 28 April 2005
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Inspire15227
Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
Rude staff, very smoky atmosphere, aggressive bouncers on the door.
Poor projection and sound. If a movie is showing elsewhere, don't see it here.
Poor projection and sound. If a movie is showing elsewhere, don't see it here.
Written 30 June 2003
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Stefania
Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
Oct 2019
Great selection of films, great vibe altogether. My favourite spot to watch a movie in Dublin. Check for festivals and special screenings.
Written 19 November 2019
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Connor M
Glasgow, UK233 contributions
Aug 2019
It's an old building, but it none the less is a nice place to see films. I saw 'Holiday' here and found the cinema rewarding and friendly. The shop is also good too. Small yet very cosy.
Written 18 August 2019
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FriendllyUKTraveller
Brighton, UK20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The cinema is housed in a wonderful old building with an interesting approach and atmospheric foyer and interior. The infrastructure is the complete opposite of the hideously dull out of town cinemas that are now so common. The auditoriums are sympathetically modern though with amazingly spacious and comfortable seating along with digital projection, decent sized screens and good sound. There is an on-site restaurant that we didn’t eat in - but the menu and atmosphere looked good. Would highly recommend over any ‘modern’ cinema.
Written 15 August 2019
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Dromod
Cork, Ireland89 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
City centre venue in Eustace Street Temple Bar. The IFI has 3 cosy cinemas . General release movies but also cater for foreign and off beat ivies as well .
That said , each cinema, the decor, carpets etc have really passed their cell by date. Immediate investment needed in this area -
They have a nice coffee shop and restaurant which is popular, nice food and well priced . For real film buffs there is a retail shop selling specialty films and books. They have a discount membership card which is good value -
Overall this venue is a cosy establishment but an investment is well over due !
That said , each cinema, the decor, carpets etc have really passed their cell by date. Immediate investment needed in this area -
They have a nice coffee shop and restaurant which is popular, nice food and well priced . For real film buffs there is a retail shop selling specialty films and books. They have a discount membership card which is good value -
Overall this venue is a cosy establishment but an investment is well over due !
Written 3 March 2019
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