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IFI Cafe Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

IFI Cafe Bar

4.2
4.2
247 Reviews
€30 and under
International

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2 people
21:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 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.

247 Reviews

  1. David

    Dublin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. Peter

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  3. Dimitrijs

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Ruth

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Anna

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Fiana

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 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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  7. Marian

    Dublin

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  8. KAY

    Dublin

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  9. Anthony

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice experience for early dining and good service

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IFI Cafe Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 8 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
  • Area
    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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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