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IFI Cafe Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

IFI Cafe Bar

4.5 (276)
€30 and under
International
6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PD85

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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 276 people are saying

IFI Cafe Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    International

  • Dublin 2

    Healthy

  • Dublin 2

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IFI Cafe Bar in central Dublin is a "hidden gem" offering a delightful blend of delicious food and "friendly and efficient" service. Patrons rave about the "amazing location" and "lovely" staff, enjoying dishes like crayfish linguine and chicken Kiev. The cafe's "chic old world" ambiance and proximity to the cinema create a perfect pre-film dining experience.

276 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Reserved a post-film table for 20h30 on a Saturday evening. Upon arrival, we were informed that the table would have to be returned by 21h30 (despite a 90 minute window on the original booking). A request to change table because of very close proximity to adjoining diners was also refused, due to furniture-shifting for a future function. First choice main course unavailable. Food mediocre - soggy and heavy. Overall dismal and disapointing experience.

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  2. Peter

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose crayfish linguine and fish and chips, both were delicious. Excellent value. Friendly and efficient service. Seats could be softer otherwise faultless.

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  3. Billy

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. We had the tofu Thai green curry and the chicken Kiev with a side of Parmesan fries. The chicken Kiev was amazing! Great portion size! Lovely staff. And an amazing location.

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  4. Anthony VIP

    Dublin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely brunch at IFI cafe today for Mother’s Day, food was really nice / service was friendly & efficient - the glass of Prosecco was a nine touch to make the afternoon screening of movie feel like a great day out- thanks to all the team

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  5. John VIP

    Dublin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quality food at a good price. Great service and location.

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  6. Joanne

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place ! The staff are wonderful and the food is always lovely . I keep telling people about it too .

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  7. John

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent waiter service and the food was ok (though for the prices charged, larger portions would be welcome). The place needs to stay serving later though. And bring back the gnocchi!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy the IfI cafe . A haven in the city Centre

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  9. David VIP

    Dublin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice wholesome food. Good service. Got very noisy and then died down. That does with the territory. Thank you!

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  10. Peter

    Dublin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and drinks offering and very good servic. Perfect for a pre-film bite.

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FAQs

IFI Cafe Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Temple Bar

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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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