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Irish Film Institute

Name: Irish Film Institute
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Duck into the Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar for an afternoon of independent cinema. Catch an arthouse screening, then linger over a drink in the bar or on the covered terrace.

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Full description

The Irish Film Institute is a three-screen cinema in the middle of Temple Bar, programming arthouse, independent and international films. Beyond the screens it has a restaurant, café, bar, bookshop and film archive, plus an outdoor terrace with awning and seating.

Regulars describe a good crowd and relaxed atmosphere, though one review notes that Screen 3 feels a little shabby with less comfortable armchairs. Wine and popcorn are on offer for screenings, and prices are budget-friendly.

It suits solo visitors and film lovers wanting an unhurried cultural afternoon or early evening.

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Address

6 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 PD85, Ireland · Temple Bar

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the screening schedule for your dates
arrive early to use the café, bar or terrace
ask which screen your film is in, as comfort varies.

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Reviews

I’m kind of resident of IFI (going there once or twice a week) so probably biased. For true cinema lovers. Three screens. Good crowd and atmosphere. Screen 3 little bit shabby, armchairs are not comfortable, little space for legs so sometimes it feels like being on Ryanair flight.

Denis Kim

2/5

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