IFI Cafe Bar

4.3

248 Reviews

€30 and under

International

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 14 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.

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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

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What 248 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

IFI Cafe Bar is a "hidden gem in the city centre," offering "great service and value" in a peaceful setting. Patrons praise its "fantastic" staff and diverse menu, perfect for pre or post-movie dining. Despite menu changes, it remains a top spot for a "lovely atmosphere" and delicious lunch specials.

248 Reviews

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una
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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David
Dublin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely curry chicken Kiev. Staff here are excellent
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Peter
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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Fiana
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vegetarian cauliflower tacos with sweet potato chips were delicious! It was a top class meal served by friendly, obliging staff.
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Marian
Dublin
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great cafe for a casual meal before the cinema Good value Staff friendly
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KAY
Dublin
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really conveniently located for the IFI cinema...but lovely atmosphere in its own right. Bistro style ambiance...good selection of food options and wine and beer. Would definitely go again
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Anthony
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The IFI restaurant is an excellent option pre or post movie. The menu offers a nice range of options and the quality of food is great for the price. The service cannot be faulted.
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IFI Cafe Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

IFI Cafe Bar

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Popular dishes

Fish & Chips

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Chickpea Almond Burger

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What 248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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