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IFI Cafe Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

IFI Cafe Bar

4.3
4.3
252 Reviews
€30 and under
International

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
An oasis in the heart of Temple Bar, the IFI Café Bar is a haven for film foodies from far and wide. With a host of high quality yet affordable options from our lunch and dinner menus, along with IFI patrons soaking up the atmosphere with a coffee, tea or dessert from our extensive range, this is truly a place where people can relax and enjoy great food and drinks. There’s also a substantial selection of craft beers to suit even the most discerning of tastes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 679 5744
  • Website
    http://ifi.ie/cafebar
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The IFI Café bar and IFI facilities are available for private hire. Contact Emily Brennan by email to hire@irishfilm.ie
  • Location
    6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PD85
  • Neighborhood
    Temple Bar
  • Cross street
    6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is available at Park Rite on Fleet Street, a short walk from the IFI Café Bar. Full address: 52-57 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, D02 A375.
  • Public transit
    The Red Line Luas Jervis Street stop is 5 minutes walk away, across the River Liffey. Dublin bus serves nearby Dame Street. Routes include: 13, 27, 40, 49, 77a, 77x, 123, 747, 54a, 56a, 150, 27, 40, 49, 54a, 56a, 65, 65b, 68/a, 69, 69x, 79/a, 14, 15, 15a, 15b, 15d, 140, 142, 9, 16, 83, 122, 123, 27, 77a, 151, 150,
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IFI Cafe Bar offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Dublin. Renowned for its "great service, value and location," it's perfect for a pre- or post-movie meal. With delicious menu options like the "vegetarian cauliflower tacos," guests enjoy a "lovely atmosphere" and efficient staff in this "hidden gem."

252 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food. Pity no heating. Same in cinema 4. We were freezing

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  2. Elizabeth

    Dublin

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been a while since we’ve eaten at the IFI café. The atmosphere was buzzing. We ordered the calamari to share as a starter & wow what a taste sensation. Mains we tried old favourites of fish and chips & beef burger. Both were top notch, but the burger in particular was 10/10. If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Dublin, then head here for some unexpectedly delicious food.

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  3. Micheal

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was expectional. Food was excellent - the battered fish was cooked to perfection. The 70’s presented trifle of mango, passionfruit was an unusual take on a classic and was a delight. Others who had the burgers said they were delicious too.

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  4. Matthew

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a nice place to be and good food on the menu.

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  5. una

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab location. Good choice on menu. Very good service. Great spot for a catchup with a friend.

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  6. David

    Dublin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely curry chicken Kiev. Staff here are excellent

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  7. Peter

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Irish Film Institute & Café is a unique central Dublin venue. Lovely to enjoy an arthouse film & chat afterwards over good food, wine, coffee, desserts etc. IFI annual membership also gives discounts for films + the café. The service was great, the food just right & very good value in a candle-lit relaxing atmosphere.

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  8. Dimitrijs

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Bisque was bland with few frozen shrimps at the bottom. Bruschetta was a piece of cheap toast bread, not even sourdough, with bitter caramelised onions and a slice of basic processed ham. We asked for duck breast to be pink but it came completely well done. Plates were not heated so the food went cold in minutes. We didn't have coffee or dessert because the service was so slow we ran out of time (an hour and a half to have just 2 courses). Getting staff attention was challenging. Two waiters were roaming the restaurant non stop but just didn't see our waving hands or dirty plates sitting on the table for ages. Polite service but not efficient. Noone ever even asked if the food had been any good (it wasn't, we were just very hungry). Disappointing.

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  9. Ruth

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here three times in the last week, before or after French Film Festival films. All the meals were tasty and good value, service was pleasant (a bit slow to get served on Saturday but that's understandable) and the noise level was fine.

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  10. Anna

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Much improved on last visit, less noisy and food and service excellent.

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IFI Cafe Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for IFI Cafe Bar

6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PD85

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
  • Neighborhood
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking is available at Park Rite on Fleet Street, a short walk from the IFI Café Bar. Full address: 52-57 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, D02 A375.
  • Public transit
    The Red Line Luas Jervis Street stop is 5 minutes walk away, across the River Liffey. Dublin bus serves nearby Dame Street. Routes include: 13, 27, 40, 49, 77a, 77x, 123, 747, 54a, 56a, 150, 27, 40, 49, 54a, 56a, 65, 65b, 68/a, 69, 69x, 79/a, 14, 15, 15a, 15b, 15d, 140, 142, 9, 16, 83, 122, 123, 27, 77a, 151, 150,
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://ifi.ie/cafebar
  • Phone number
    (01) 679 5744
  • Private party facilities
    The IFI Café bar and IFI facilities are available for private hire. Contact Emily Brennan by email to hire@irishfilm.ie
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