I LOVE this cinema! It's so clean and bright, there are comfy chairs all around it for you to wait for your film in, and the selection of cakes at their refreshment stand are drool worthy! I've been here a few times and each time, the staff have been really friendly. The screens themselves are a bit smaller so they're not overcrowded. They don't show many of the more mainstream films that I am generally interested in so I do tend to go to other cinemas more often but it's always a very enjoyable experience when I do get to visit! read more

My all-time favourite cinema in Dublin. It's super stylish and sleek, while also managing to feel cosy and relaxed. They have a cafe at the entrance which is pretty nice - I've met friends there without even going into the cinema itself. They mostly show arty, less commercial films here, so you won't always find every new release. They do tend to show lots of older films, which is very cool. I recently went to a showing of Back to the Future, which was of course awesome on the big screen. They also hold lots of different film events (Kubrick Season, Tarantino Season, etc), premieres, Q&As with Directors after screenings and so on. The screens themselves are good, the seats are plush and roomy, one or two of the rooms have multicoloured seats which are very cool! Another cool little feature is that the Light House has its own bar, and you are permitted to bring your drinks with you into the movie. read more

Light House Cinema - M. Night Shyamalan doing a Q&A at the premiere of The Visit @ the Lighthouse - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

I really enjoy this cinema. It has a bit of the avant garde charm to it. I think it is really cool for some friends night out, to get there, get a drink, chill in the lounge zone, watch a movie in comfy seats and then hang out at the square where the cinema is situated. They have cafe on the first floor if you want to get brownies and coffee, and a bar on the ground floor for drinks. I even enjoyed the wine selection they have. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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This cinema is different , it's more like an art gallery than commercial cinema. The decor was lovely and colorful, loads of space to relax. The screens were big and the seats were v comfortable. Overall a good experience read more

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The top floor is a nice cafe and light, airy corridor where they sell the tickets, then venture down into the depths to the underground screens, all big colourful comfy chairs and perfectly distanced screens, so you'll never have neck problems. The lowest floor is the bar and the biggest screens, where you can get a generous helping of wine in a plastic glass for 5:50 and bring it in with you to your movie of choice with your artisan nibbles. The best thing about this place is the crowd; everyone is respectful and love their films and this has a decidedly cooler vibe than the IFI. The Light House is the best place in Dublin to catch your Irish movies, as it's run by Element, our biggest distributors, so every ticket is supporting local film! Make sure to make this your venue of choice if you're doing any film festivals as it remains the best space for mingling and chatting to other film nerds. read more

Light House Cinema - The Q&A for The Judas Iscariot Lunch in Screen 3 for ADIFF 2016 - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

Just wanted to update this to give some more impressions on the smaller (red) screen. The seats are comfortable to the point of potential narcolepsy attacks! Each seat also seems to give the perfect view of the large screen, never being too close or far away, and the intimate setting gives the impression you're sitting in your own private screening. Our tickets to the movie only cost 6 euro as well, with one of our party paying 4 euro with student ID. Not sure why this was - because it was during the day or because the movie was a bit older, but bargain all the same. Drank the pink lemonade which was faaaarrr too sour for my tastes despite it's tempting aesthetics. Brought it home to dilute into water. read more

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Pardon my language, but what a fuppin cool place the Light House Cinema is. And why has it taken so long for me to go. Here for the season premier of Doctor Who and the introduction to the new Doctor, I was blown away by this place. It's so slick and shiney. There's a cafe on the main level, but we skipped on down to the bar. On the way down alongside the stairs I realise there are seats facing a huge projector screen, which was currently folded away. An extra screen in the lobby, how cool. Downstairs there is lots of space, of which the bar is a small part of. There's comfy seating, a ping pong table, a wall of fairy lights, clean and brights toilets and the two screens. Here early, we waited near the bar sipping some ciders, the staff at the bar were extremely nice and helpful. The atmosphere increased as more Doctor Who fans arrived in for the showing. Into screen one, the seats are big and comfy. And guess what, you can bring your drinks in. The showing was very enjoyable. So it goes without saying, I'm a fan of the Light House Cinema. We'll be back to see 2001: A Space Odyssey in November, for the end of Stanley Kubrick season. The only negative I have is the popcorn is far far FAR too salty. read more

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Like classic movies on the big screen and the odd artsy flick? The lighthouse is for you! I live very close to the cinema and have spent many an evening playing wii on the bottom floor of the cinema, ping/pong on one of the many table tennis, or chilling with a few drinks in the bar/cafe with a few mates before the film begins. The lighthouse hosts not only interesting and obscure movies such as the premiere of movies such as Frank with Q&A's from the director but would have seasons every few weeks such as a a Bill Murray season which is currently showing with many classics or a Coen Brothers season or even a Kubrick season. It is not overpriced and has lovely staff and INCREDIBLY comfortable seating which is a must for a long movie! It is the best cinema I have ever been to and I would urge anyone reading this to give it a go! read more

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The Lighthouse is without doubt my favourite cinema in Dublin. It' not only a great cinema that shows the best of stuff on general and limited release, but also puts on special events every now and again. Currently, they're running an art exhibition based on the works of Stanley Kubrick. It's not always hopping with activity, but it's a great place to see a film or even just hang out and get a coffee. I went to see the Godfather last week in the Lighthouse and I have to say, seeing Mo Greene get shot in the eye on the big screen from the comfort of the best cinema seats in Dublin is one hell of an entertainment experience. It's a far different experience to Cineworld down the road, so give it a go, definitely has my seal of approval. read more

Smithfield's Lighthouse Cinema is a beacon of innovative design. The use of light and space is phenomenal and makes this cinema a destination in itself, rather than just a vessel for the viewing of films. At the entrance a long tunnel of bright white light upon white walls entices filmgoers into the underground realm of this four screen, 600 seat venue. A giant's stairway leads to the 'waiting room' of brightly coloured cushions on a tiered, grandstandesque area. Not one to arrive at a film before at least half the previews are over, I can't be sure if people actually wait here to be called into the theatres, but I imagine they do. The theatres themselves are pristine, comfortable and intimate. From the loungeroom-like 68 seater to the more spacious 277 seater, the Lighthouse's theatres make filmgoing an absolute pleasure (if it isn't already!) The films themselves are not your generic, run of the mill Jennifer Aniston romantic comedies. The Lighthouse Cinema shows more of an art house, independent variety of films with a focus on independent Irish productions and foreign films. There is a cafe/bar in the lower section of this architect's dream of a building, and it is definitely worth a visit. The Lighthouse opened in its current location in May last year, and has since become a popular destination for the trendies of Dublin 7. Lads, if you want to impress a woman, this is a good place to start. She will be so taken aback by your chic, laid-back cool that you will be lining up date number two in no time. read more

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It's a hidden gem in the centre of Dublin city centre! Why support the masses of IMC and UCI when u can support local cinemas that sell local produce! It shows all the up to date movies and sells popcorn just like everywhere else! Bonus is that they also serve alcohol, have a chill out zone with couches and catchy tunes!!! They also have a ping pong table if ya fancy a bit of lite hearted competition before the flick! Let's just say the lighthouse Cinema is not just a Cinema it's a a laid back chilled out movie paradise in the centre of the city! Also the coffee shop is perfect for a little day time stop off with free wifi and tasty sambos and cakes!!! read more

Light House Cinema - Chill out area!!! - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

Yes, yes... I also go to Cineworld and even Savoy most of the times... but I loooove Light House Cinema. It's great, classy, neat, cool and it welcomes all kind of movies and audiences. I have seen here "Gone Girl", a special event around "The Shining" and a screening of "Beyond Clueless" (a rare documentary about teen movies) followed by a Q+A's with the director. It's always interesting, surprising, alive! The place itself is very nice, with a very comfy and not that expensive café inside and very well suited screens. It's kind of a long walk depending on where you live, but it is always worth the trip. Just a wish: Could they record a weekly podcast just for me to enjoy? Thanks ;-) read more

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The Light House is more than just a Cinema, with an array of games downstairs and a ton of special events. They also show a good range of movies, not just the big blockbusters. They have a good selection of foreign language and Arthouse movies. But there is something about this Cinema that feels quite special from the tasty food at the cafe, to the funky seating in the main areas. Perhaps even the fact you can buy a glass (or bottle) of wine and take it in with you to your movie if you wish. The staff are also warm and friendly which adds to the overall feeling that you're here for the whole Light house experience, not just to sit on your butt for a few hours to escape reality. Which when you do so is on VERY comfy chairs! read more

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Dublin's latest addition to cultural cinema comes in the shape of an apartment complex. Do no let the exterior deceive you however, step through the door and you'll know they mean business. Much of the interior looks like a film set Stanley Kubrick might once have considered. As for film, The Lighthouse commends originality, innovation and quality. Celebrating independent films makers, including Irish and foreign-language, it offers a welcome additional space in which they may battle it out against the major film studios that dominate the market. Post-show pints may be enjoyed in the lively cafe-bar, safe in the reassurance that cultural cinema is very much alive and thriving. read more

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Don't be scared, I know its over 'the other side' of the city, come and see the space aged wonder that is the new Lighthouse cinema in everyone's favourite yuppified area, Smithfield. I have a traumatic memory of the old lighthouse, being made go there for a Birthday party as a kid to see 'The Navigator'.The film is about time travel and the black death, so you can imagine how that went down with a bunch of 8 year olds, my social standing was forever damaged. Happily I've become more eclectic in my film taste since and was as happy as any other sight and sound reader to hear that the Lighthouse was re-opening in Smutfield. As Jo says the place is worth a look even if your not going to a movie, sorry film, its art house here mainly. With a very modern and bright design, careful on that stairs its like a bob-sleigh run. You know your not in UCI or Cinewould because there won't be a rom-com in sight, unless its subtitled and everyone dies in the end. The also have a like wine bar, of course they do, as you walk in on the right. Seriously though, I'm a big fan of the Lighthouse and don't get there enough, certainly great to see another new art-house and limited run cinema, it usually shows similar stuff to the IFI as well as the odd crowd pleaser. Thomas Reads is next door too so you can retire for a post cinema pint to talk shite about the movie, sorry film. read more

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I finally got to try the Lighthouse and it was nothing like I was expecting. Sure, its a cinema.. and when the lights go down and the movie starts there's little to differentiate it from others but the break out areas' architecture and the spaces and the colours are spectacular. It is warm and inviting and exciting. I didn't get to try the cafe but it looked good! I was there for a launch event, it's worth remembering that the place lends it to such occasions very nicely indeed. read more

A super intimate cinema. It's a good venue to enjoy some if the more involved movies. You can also enjoy the experience with a glass of wine that they source from corkscrew read more

So many things to love about this cinema! Since the new owners took over and the cinema was reopened they decided to mix in a healthy dose of main stream film with the more art house stuff. This works a treat! They pick and choose what main stream stuff is shown and this is always on point in my opinion. If you choose the wrong blockbusters to show the place could be full of skangers in no time! The staff are super friendly. The café is lovely. The seats are comfortable. The surroundings are fab. The clientele are a far cry from the mix of annoying people who would frequent the likes of Cineworld. There's very little chatting and phone usage during movies. They seem to understand cinema etiquette. You can get a nice craft beer to sip whilst watching a movie which is just pure heaven. What's also super fun is the old movies they show. Every so often they will have themed nights or weekends for 80's, Sci-Fi, Animé etc. etc. What a smashing cinema. Better than it ever has been since the new owners re opened it. Hooray! read more

I'm a little sad that the impetus for writing this review is based on the fact that The Light House will most likely close down due to the landlord doubling the rent...how and ever, better late than never! I adore this place, but unfortunately I don't make it over that side of town enough. For those who haven't been there, imagine a vast Bauhaus style space, located right in the heart of Smithfield square...a mere hop and a skip from The Cobblestone Pub and Dice Bar. The films they show are pretty much in the same vein as the IFI (so, for the most part, they are good)...but it's the visual impact of the lighthouse which sets it apart from other cinemas. It looks like a wonderful place to host exhibitions, and for all I know, they probably do from time to time. My favorite thing about The Light House is the multicoloured seats (can't remember which screen you'll find them in). I hope it doesn't close down. And if it doesn't, I'll make much more of an effort to go there! read more

Absolutely gorgeous cinema, so comfortable and cool looking, and I LOVE that you can purchase a beer and bring it in as your movie drink! The movies are more diverse and not necessarily ones you might find in the likes of the bigger cinemas around Dublin, but that's not to say they don't show those too! You definitely can find a wider variety here which is great. They often hold Q&A's with directors and actors/actresses which is also really cool! Keep an eye out on their Facebook or email subscription to get the latest updates for what's on and who might be coming too. read more

How cool can a cinema be? Light House Cinema will show you. Honestly this place looks like it's a sci-fi set come alive. Undeniably the best cinema/bar combo experience in Ireland. Try it. read more

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This place is like some cool combination of the Carousel arena from Logan's Run and a modern art museum. It's virtually impossible describe, but the staff is friendly, the theatres excellent, and the quirky use of vast amounts of empty space are, well, quirky. I think Smithfield is the high water mark of the Celtic Tiger. The prosperity crested just high enough to create a great, modern area like this on one side of the square, and still leave the other side a loose pile of rubble and a variety of empty shop fronts. I would never in a million years have thought an artsy, groovy place like this would be here, but it is. The place was packed when I went to see Breakfast at Tiffany's, and with the Luas stop about a 2 minute stroll away, I'll be heading here again to see more art films. I'm only taking away a star because the bathroom situation is aweful. Given how much space they have, there's no reason to have weirdly cramped facilities tucked away into corners that seem to be deliberately hidden. Or to have access that's extraordinarily difficult for wheelchairs, as I watched two chair-bound folks struggle to negotiate the difficult dimensions of the corridors leading to the toilets. It took two of us to manage the doors to help them get to where they needed to go. Bottom Line: Renew! Renew! (that's a hipster cinema geek joke. or at least, it was in 1976) read more

It's just such a fabulous space, and I had fresh appreciation of the Light House cinema recently when we brought the kids to see Older than Ireland. Given the predominance of the 'Plex' experience nowadays, it was something of an eye-opener for them to enter an art house cinema, about as far a model as you can get to what they're used to. And they loved it. It's an incredible space to begin with, and children are the world's best at really engaging with the spaces around them. All those slanted ceilings - they were right in there, enjoying the spaces most of us just gaze into as we pass, and wonder who actually ever uses the sofas they accommodate. Then there's the games space, including table tennis, bean bags, cluedo etc. Fantastic. It's a stunning resource on the northside of the city, one everyone should make it their business to visit. read more

What a fantastic space! It's taken us far too long to finally see a film here, but last night, it was cold and miserable outside... a perfect excuse to go to the cinema. The interior design of the building is worth a visit in and of itself. Bright blocks of colour, sloping ceilings, big & open with loads of communal seating areas and spaces to mingle. They have a café upstairs serving coffees and pastries, and a cute little bar tucked away downstairs serving beer and wine. The bar was dead when we walked by, but I could see it being a cool place to have a drink on a low-key weekend night. It's just nice to have the option of watching a film with a chai tea latte or a glass of pinot gris instead of a litre of watered-down soda. As mentioned by other reviewers, the seats are luxuriously cushy. If you want to have a different cinema experience, then definitely look up Lighthouse Cinema. They always have variety of new, classic, and international films. For December, they have a ton of classic Christmas films screening, so I'm definitely coming back to catch one of those! read more

While visiting from the USA, I was happy to see a great mix of local and independent films I couldn't see in the US along with some recognizable internationally distributed films. It was easy to purchase tickets in advance at the kiosk and the box office, the cafe had plenty of snacks and drinks available while we waited for the film. The space is nice and open - I almost wish we had gone downstairs to explore more and check out the bar in advance rather than staying upstairs in the cafe. I accidentally tripped and spilled some tea, and the staff was right there to clean it up and watch out for other people's safety. The theatre seats were comfortable and clean- every one had a great view and the sound was perfect. A great place for film lovers. read more

THE best cinema in Dublin, no doubt. It has all the good stuff: comfortable seats, good screens, a varied movie selection and even popcorn! The space is airy and colourful, with large open halls and minimalistic decor. There are multiple cosy areas spread out across the building where you can sit with a coffee while you wait. It's a very nice setting to mingle with the crowd during film festivals or movie marathons! The kids seem to love running up and down the colourful cushioned steps. There's a bar upstairs with plenty of choice of food and drink, including alcohol - nice especially if you consider it's a cinema - and I like that they also sell reasonably sized and priced portions of popcorn - I, or even a small kid, definitely don't need a massive bucket of popped corn to get us through a movie. There's also a small area outside before the door where you can sit with your food or drink. Like in other cinemas, you can buy the tickets online and easily pick them up with your card. The only downside to this is that many of the screenings don't have allocated seating, so you still need to get there early to sit where you prefer. If you are looking for European/independent films, you will be in good hands wether you choose the IFI or this cinema - the titles are pretty much the same on both places -, but I must say the Lighthouse venue is slightly better, feels less crammed and better organized in general. Round of applause, Lighthouse :) read more

Popped into the Light House Cinema for the first time for their book/ movie club showing of Clueless. This is a great funky little cinema with a cafe upstairs and a bar downstairs. Its hip but comfy... and I didn't feel like I was being fleeced. They have some mainstream films, some art-house and some random ones. I love the whole book/movie club idea - there's one each month in partnership with Chapters where you can get a 10% discount on the book - and show your receipt and get a 10% discount on the film as well. They have a deal with the local carpark for parking for 4 euro which is great as well read more

So this is where the cool people come to watch movies! Arrived yesterday flustered after being blown around by Artic winds in Dublin yet again, I stepped into a lovely and warm reception area with well heeled people sipping their mochalicious soy extra hot extra foam lattes, chatting in clusters. I had a feeling there are people who would come here just to use the cafe and not even go to the movies. Movie prices were very reasonable - on par with those in the city centre and cinema seats and theatre very well kept and spacious (Screen 4). The patrons were mostly 40ish women with a few disgruntled hubbies in tow but then again it was probably the movie that attracted that demographic - it has Richard Gere in it. read more

The Light House is a great addition to Smithfield. It used to be in town years ago but closed down for some time only to re-emerge in this very cool part of Dublin. The cinema itself is funkily decorated with lots of splashes of colour, and it has four screens along with a cafe/bar as well if people just want to hang out. I went to a movie premiere here last year and I really enjoyed it. The film was shown in one of the smaller screening rooms and the visual and sound were perfect. The wine that was being served before and after was less than perfect, but I wouldn't hold that against anyone! The Cobblestone is only across the square anyway so if you're not in the mood for vino you can head here for a nice pint after seeing a movie. read more

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I was here for a series of short films as part of the Gaze festival, which I think gave me a chance to see this lovely hidden cinema at it's best. A lovely, modern feel and design really sets The Lighthouse apart from it's multiplex competitors. To be honest before I went in I sort of expected a shoddy, artsy feel one comes to expect from 'indie' cinemas but I was truly pleasantly surprised. The seats I should also mention because they are mega comfortable, I think I'll be planning more movie outings here very soon, especially if my current plans to relocate nearer to Smithfield all go as I would like them to! read more

So jealous we don't have anything like this in Rathmines. Yes, we have the Swan but it's all the commercial muck that comes out of the U.S. and U.K. This was my first time ever at the cinema and I just loved the feel of the spacious and modern cinema with its foyer and not extremely over-priced cafe. I also loved that it was clean and the crew came in after the show to sweep up (mostly my) spilled popcorn. And they were nice about it as well. I hope that they start bringing in a loyalty card system like the IFI because I would really like to support such a wonderful establishment. read more

1. Great contemporary architecture, that's the first thing I noticed 2. Lovely comfy high backed seats. Taller people also get to rest their heads on the headrest, rather than just their shoulder blades (as in most other places!) 3. Beer and wine served, and allowed in the screenings, cool! 4. Most of the mainstream films shown, as well as "specialist and art house" movies, as they say on their website 5. Nice discerning cinema goers in attendance Boom, my first five star review (with a numbered reason for each star no less) read more

The seats are sooooo comfy. This is a lovely little cinema. Very unique and arty. They show quirky films when once I like to enjoy. Great big screens and you don't have the kids heckling in the back like in some other cinemas. Bit of class is always nice. read more

I'm spoiled rotten to have this place literally on my doorstep. They show a great selection of films - the blockbustery types and the more artsy ones, the staff are really friendly and the interior is just so impressive - neatly minimal yet nicely detailed. Their food is nice too, they have a seating area if you fancy tea and a slice of cake during the day. I'm so happy this place has re-opened. read more

Met a friend in the front bar there for coffee last week. The futuristic lighting and red cuboid furniture felt a little cold, as was the coffee. I returned to the bar and asked for hot coffee. The obligatory smouldering Italian barista smouldered obligingly and then provided free refills without fuss. Perhaps the atmosphere of the bar works better at night, when one is dressed in highly structured clothing and discussing plans for a cutting edge science fiction project. I have seen some great movies at the Lighthouse. Curious to know what their funding structure is, as the average audience size seems to be about a dozen. The expansive interior with wide steps, evocative of tiered arena seating, is begging to be used for some avant-garde forum event. read more

Went for the first time here today to see 'Her'...The film is very good! Soundtrack amazing! Anyway, just been to cineworld and now this one and this is winning! Very comfortable, cinema meets posh café kind of style and best of all cheaper tickets! The screen is flat ( I don't really like the curved ones) and the sound is very nice as well! Can't wait for the new Wes Anderson film! :) read more

Before Jameson movie festival I had never heard about the cinema. I am glad we have this place for not-so-mainstream movies. It is in Smithfield square just in front of the Jameson distillery. The place look a kinda of new and I did little and research. I found out it was built in 2008 and closed during the recession. A cinema group bought it in 2011 and re-opened it in 2012. The place is lovely. And big. Most of the rooms are underground. They are not big but are OK in size. The chairs are so comfy that if I am unlucky and go for a boring movie I would just fall asleep in a second. Student tickets 7.50 any day of the week. They have a cafe and a bar inside. I found it very cheap if compared with that other cinema at Parnell street. The easiest way to get there is by Luas. Get off at the Smithfield station. They have great movie titles and I definitely will go back next week to watch the new Almodovar movie. read more

A great cinema experience is delivered at the Light House. Love getting away to Dublin to catch something here during the Dublin Film Festival. Nice selection of treats available also but perhaps a few more sandwich options could improve the cafe? Anyway, well worth a visit. read more

Really good cinema. Its aesthetically pleasing i suppose which is a good thing. Im going to get beaten up. Sure all the hipsters love it. Lots of leg room which makes it even better for a short arse like me. But the plus six footers with us were happy too. Wish id gone to see Loose Canon and not The Kings speech. One can only stomach so much pomposity cant one-curtsy Oh and they block phone signals which I think is great. If your wifes expecting dont go to the cinema. read more

I went here with my wife on a Saturday evening to see Moon, and was surprised at how empty the place was. That was fine though, as we were able to enjoy the super classy interior and run down the sloped floors when the staff weren't looking. The seating was comfortable and colourful (the color of each seat is seemingly random, trying to spot a pattern may cause headaches), and the room only had about 10 other people in it. This is probably bad for the Lighthouse, but was fine with us. You can get to Smithfield via the Luas, or if you're driving there's an underground garage nearby. read more