This cinema is located in Smithfield market square on the north side of Dublin . A very large open space which was created in the 17th century . This area was rejuvenated recently and it is pleasant to see a bit of modern architecture compliment the absolutely classic and historical old design It is a bout 15 minutes walk from the city centre. It is easiest to get there on the red luas line , which stops right outside the square. The films that are shown are mainly Indie/Arthouse . This is brilliant because mainstream cinemas are a dime a dozen. This is the place to go if you want to watch quality made and diverse movies from all around the world. They occasionally host special screenings with Q & A from the actual director of the movie. The staff are very friendly and accomadating As you walk towards your screen , there is a cafe with seating and table area. They don't sell popcorn or ice cream, which isn't surprising considering the films are aimed at a more sophisticated audience like me :p .I was gasping for a magnum but a double espresso perked me up for optimum cinema viewing just as well The interior design of this building has a major WOW factor .It has a real classy modern art gallery/ exibition feel about it. Plush is a good word to describe it. I love the extremely wide wooden staircase with the modern decor and lighting. The cinema is very impressive with spacious red comfy seats. Really loved this place, both as a venue and a place to watch a gold quality movie in comfort. read more

Hands down my favourite cinema in Dublin! The lighthouse is the perfect balance between art-house and mainstream, offering everything from the latest blockbusters to independent features from home and abroad. Their themed movie seasons and fancy dress parties are hugely popular and great fun, and on occassion give you the chance to catch some classic movies again on the big screen. The seats are super comfortable, with plenty of leg room, which will always help make a movie-going experience that bit more pleasant, in my opinion. With its tasty cafe (really reasonable prices), bar area and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the Lighthouse always makes for a top notch afternoon or evening outing. read more

A lot of people may think a cinema is just a cinema. In many cases that may be true, but this is the exception to the rule. The combination of comfort, cleanliness and film selection make this an all round great cinema experience. Keep an eye out for their special screenings, there is always something interesting being shown you won't see anywhere else! read more

You won't find blockbusters at the Light House Cinema, but you might find that off beat romantic comedy your friend won't shut up about, or that documentary on the decline in people who make wooden chairs (I don't even know what I'm saying anymore....) Situated a mere minutes walk from the Smithfield LUAS stop, the Lighthouse is located beside a two relatively decent cafes/restaurants. Prices are considerably lower (I think) than your regular cinema in Dublin. However, the tickets for popular movies will sell out so quickly, you may find yourself gaping at the booth seller as he informs you they've just sold out, so book on line in advance. If you're making a night of it, take advantage of their little bar downstairs, and don't forget to check out their cafe if your buzzing around Smithfield during the day. read more

Love this place - enjoy a bottle of wine and a movie. They often show previously released like drive, demolition man, Jurassic park. Lots of fun, friendly and in a good location for sneaky pint afterwards. read more

One of my favourite places in the world. You just can't beat an evening in the lighthouse. Whether it be for the latest box office smash , your favourite cult classic , some live streamed opera or my favourite some live Shakespeare from the globe or Stratford upon Avon. They will have cocktails tailored to suit the occasion , beer to swallow at your leisure and their café surves some of the best cake in dublin. A must for any visit to dublin. read more

Love this place! It kind of took me a while to find-very unobtrusive entrance for such a fabulous space. Great films here with friendly staff. The building is so airy and filled with colour and shiny wood. Cosy screens though with excellent picture and sound. I went to matinees a couple of times this week and they were quiet which was lovely. I think I may have to adopt it as "my" cinema. There will be plenty to keep me occupied anyway! read more

Love this place so much. Ticket prices are more expensive than a normal cinema but worth it for these reasons! Although its actually been pointed out that the classic films the cinemas plays are usually much cheaper 9euro in fact. So don't be put off by my review you may find its cheaper to see the film you want! Food and drink are reasonable prices. 5 euro for a massive tub of popcorn. You can take alcohol inside! Boom! You can play table tennis before hand. Boom! The seats are great. The place is so well designed! Just a great experience. read more

The Lighthouse cinema is a fantastic modern cinema, offering a diverse range of films - they regularly host themed nights, which are always well attended with most attendees and the cinema staff getting into the spirit of dressing up. If you're into mainstream, art-house or cult films - you're sure to find what you're looking for here. They regular do film 'seasons', most recently being the Stanley Kubrick season, which last for weeks longer than some of their contemporaries, which is fantastic so you're usually guaranteed to catch a few movies you want to see, without having to squeeze them into a short space of time. I love the interior, its large but the space is well used, with striking interior decoration that feels unique to the space - unlike Cineworld which does feel like a soulless megachain. The café and bar are wonderful places to lounge about before your screening starts. The screens themselves have always been clean while I've been there - the seats are large and comfortable, and most importantly - you're not knocking elbows with those sitting beside you! Its only a personal gripe, but I'd go here more often if it was more conveniently located - films often start at 18:00, leaving me little time to get out there after work on weekdays. I do enjoy that they have late screenings (post 10pm) at weekends, which other cinemas don't offer. read more

Really nice cinema in Smithfield, an area of the city that lacked entertainment options that didn't involve alcohol up to now. On the square, close to the LUAS, nice screens, comfy seats, reasonably priced cinema food and drink (why oh why does every other cinema charge such rip off prices? well, I know it's very profitable but really, €3.80 for a large coke IMC, please?!?!). Screens mainly art-house movies and a little further to get to if you're coming across the city but it is very close to a LUAS stop, so no excuses. Close to the Cobblestone for a few pints after if you do need the alcohol fix. It's mainly below ground level, so there are a few stairs and I'm not sure about wheelchair access-- I imagine that have lifts but check ahead. read more

Great place to relax on a Sunday evening and recharge the batteries. Good selection of movies, big screens, comfy chairs. You can have a quick drink before a movie, and you can even take your drink with you to watch the movie! There's a ping pong table and overall, I always have feeling like I am in hostel. Tickets are much cheaper than in competitive cinemas. And there is a student discount. read more

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One steps off the Luas into a Huxley-esque landscape - fully paved walkways, large open spaces, strange sculptures, and buildings trying to be a little more than they are with lots of glass and cement blocks. With this backdrop you walk into the Lighthouse Cinema which has a strange feel to it. You are reminded of a museum or art gallery. Wonderful angles, with many interesting dips in level and just interesting architecture, this otherwise cold space actually feels quite glamorous. The staff I met were friendly and helpful. I was delighted as I was going to a preview screening, so the feeling of importance expanded. While I had already eaten, I noticed that lots of food (including gorgeous round tubs of popcorn) are available AND they serve alcohol. Now, drinking whilst watching a movie you are supposed to review is not recommended, but I could have done with a nice glass of wine given that the movie I saw lacked anything I could have called entertaining. The seats were comfy, the screen high quality and the fact that there is no signal in the cinema means there are no annoying disturbances. It just isn't a typical cinema experience, and was lovely for a change! See more reviews at: doingdub.blogspot.com read more

Probably the only beautiful cinema in Ireland. The cool decor makes a great change from the norm. Decent prices for tickets and a good student discount. The selection of beers in the bar is great, come a little early and you can hang out there for a little bit. Only downside is we weren't allowed take our pizza from next door in like you used to be able to! read more

Best cinema in Dublin by a country mile. Consistently have the most interesting programme around, and I've always found the staff to be dead sound (they're liberal enough when it comes to dispensing the old student discounts). The coffee is cheap enough as well. They do a lot of great events as well, like their Kubrick series, or screening concert films like "Stop Making Sense" or "Shut up & play the hits" late on Friday nights. Screen 4 is a little on the small size, but I'm just nitpicking here. read more

This is by far, my favourite movie theatre in Dublin. At least amongst the ones that play mainstream English cinema. I particularly love that they have a bar and I can take drinks with me to the screen. In addition to being a great theatre, they have a very entertaining lounge with a ping pong table, a ton of board games, and a lot of seating to just grab a drink and feel at home while you wait for your show to start. read more

Ireland has one of the highest cinema going populations in Europe so it is a good job that this beacon of independent cinema made a return. The light House Cinema closed down over ten years ago but has now reopened in trendy Smithfield. Who decides if an area is trendy or not? I don't find Smithfield trendy at all! This place has a cool pristine decor and excellent state of the art sound system and four screens showing the best in art house cinema. Old and new films from around the world are shown and run for as long as they are drawing a crowd! read more

One of my favourite places in Dublin for so many reasons. I suppose the obvious one is its a cinema. And a comfy funky modern one that has a feel of an art gallery about it. Not just a usual cinema showing the latest blockbusters but a wide selection of independent and foreign movies. Seats are comfy and spacious in each screen. Really nice cafe upstairs that serves a great selection of sandwiches, cakes and of course where you can get the obligatitory popcorn (unless of course you're like me and can't stand salty and only want sweet. When will ireland cop on to this??) Downstairs is a funky little space with a bar that I could quite happily go and sit and buy a drink from and stay there without even going to see a film. Great selection of beers and wines which of course you can take into the film with you. Happy days :) read more

Great cinema. The seats are brilliant. Loads of room and very comfortable. Auditoriums are all really good, sound and screen quality too. Selection of films is admirable for a cinema that probably struggles to get major crowds. The cafe is nice too for before the film. Have been to other events here also, exhibitions and events. One of my favourite places in Dublin. read more

The response to the closing of this place says it all really. People mourned, businesses (cafes, restaurants) closed in the area and there was a huge outcry. Suddenly Smithfield was losing its essence. Since its re-opening its gone from strength to strength. There is no better cinema experience in Dublin. The building is architecturally perfect (an old car park revamped into a cinema), the cinema is very spacious, the decor is cool, the staff are friendly, the cafe is always full of nice things and there's wine :) They always have a great selection of movies, a nice mix of art-house and classic cinema. I just really love this place and I'm so happy that they were able to re-open. It breathes new life and possibilities into Smithfield. read more

Movie selection is just great ! And the screen are very big with High resolution and duché a good sound. It is a brand new cinema with all comfort that you need to feel like home. You have even a Ping pong table downstair next to the bar! read more

Light House Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

just on the square of Smithfield the cinema has a very nice and open entrance. The wooden paneling on the floor is very stylish. The whole design of the cinema is very modern and pleasantly fresh. All the screens are underground, and due to the light interior design it doesn't feel like it. The screens itself are well a continuation of the design; very nice! A real treat for the Cinema lovers! read more

Cool movies, super cafe, large, trendy building. But it's about the movies innit. Great selection available, from main stream to outre, and then some. Watch out for concessions and parent and child specials. Late night showings too, and a late opening cafe and bar makes it a perfect place to socialize into the evening, and sme movies are even suitable for dancing in the isles too. Location is a bit iffy, but the handy dublinbikes.ie stand nearby means you can get out of there quickly! read more

Probably my favourite independent cinema in Dublin. Located a bit out of the way in Smithfield square. They show a good mix of mainstream and indie films and this kinda suits me down to the ground. I would favour it over the ifi because the screens are bigger and the seats are more comfortable. Plus they have a deadly cafe and bar and table tennis if you ever felt so inclined ( I haven't ). Plus they validate parking too! read more

Light House Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

What's not to love about this cinema. I always feel weird calling it a cinema, too, because it feels more museum-like. The building itself is beautiful. But the proof is in the pudding. And let me tell you, the pudding is delish. Sweet treats in the cage upstairs are just that - sweet! Great coffee too. Downstairs the bar serves a good selection of alcohol. And of course, the movies. There's a great mix of mainstream and some left of centre. They cater for diverse tastes which I like because I'm borderline bipolar (I blame the weather). There is also a concession for underground parking too, with the cinema. They ticket desk can stamp the parking ticket, which is a nice little touch. City centre parking is never usually cheap, nor fun. They take the sting out of it. I can't fault them at all - full 5 stars! read more

What's not to like? This charming little cinema has everything you could wish for - great indie movies, comfortable seating, a cute little café/bar area (I haven't tried the food but it sure looks good and you can get the usual icecream/popcorn cinema standards too) and really friendly staff. Maybe you won't find the latest blockbusters showing here but there's always a good choice of movies out, with the occasional special film night as well. read more

Light House Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

Absolutely the best cinema in Ireland !!! Love the cafe, ambiance and movie selection. Seats are comfortable. They also validate car parking. What is not to love ? read more

As I stayed in the square for a night recently I had a lovely cuppa in this modern arthouse cinema and I would agree with 4Bears that its a very welcome addition to this area.It opened in May 2008 after a move from Middle Abbey Street which closed in 1996. It has 4 screens and a capacity for 600 people on very colourful arty seating. It is labrinthine but in my opinion that adds to its appeal and the stairs leading down has some lovely cushions on and the kids present were having fun hopping from one to another.You can book your tickets online also. read more

Light House Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

The original Lighthouse Cinema (in Abbey Street) was hugely popular with the art house crowd but let down by a severe lack of space. Its closure a few years ago would have been a great loss but for the existence of the IFC Cinemas - these (along with the Screen D'Olier Street) still gave Dubliners a decent choice of art house fare. The renaissance of the Lighthouse is, however, still a gift to the cinema going public. The screens are a good size and, in marked contrast to the old Lighthouse, very comfortable. The multicoloured seats are the equal of anything in a multiplex and the projection and sound were quite good during the film I saw there. This cinema boasts more space than the old Lighthouse could dream of and the provision of a cafe should help to make it somewhere worth visiting whether you wish to see a film or not. Seating areas abound and the amenities are quite good. If you're meeting a friend get there early, have a coffee and lounge around for a while. If you only just get there in time hang around for a while afterwards. It feels churlish to look for flaws but as most of it is a subterranean complex it would have been nice if more of the seating areas had natural light and it might benefit from the provision of a book shop - there is certainly enough space for one. Recommended and hopefully it will contribute to Smithfield becoming a social destination in its own right. read more

I'm picky about cinemas and generally prefer to view at home. I hate the sticky floors, the annoying idiots who play with their phones and talk, the overpriced snacks and the feeling of being crammed into an auditorium designed to assault the senses. The Lighthouse has none of the above faults. Movie watching is a pleasure there. You can grab a brownie, a good beer (which you can take in) and relax in comfortable seats in a well laid out cinema. The selection of films ranges from Hollywood blockbusters to indie and foreign films. read more

Gorgeous cinema, undiscovered to the masses. Lovely cheap affordable beers available that you can bring into the screens with you. Lots of film clubs showing classic movies every week as well! Cinema is also spotless. And features lovely comfy couches and board games to use while waiting. read more

This place is an absolute gem. The seats are so comfy, there's plenty of leg room, the staff are always great and the ticket/concession prices are a winner! They always have a great mix of indie and blockbuster films and they're mini festivals/event screenings are brilliant fun. read more

I feel sorry for the people who run this cinema, the movies they show tend to be really good, its excellently designed and the screens are great, but any time I've been its usually emptier than a hermits address book. Unfortunately it seems that Dublin doesn't have enough non-mainstream movie fans to justify its existence. I wish them the best though. read more

Favourite cinema in town. Has a cafe for coffee or nibbles before and there is also a bar down stairs. Price is reasonable and they have a loyalty card. Also they have mother and baby show times and deals during the week! read more

Light House Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Smithfield, D

Gorgeous interior. Mod lounge furniture. Art-house films. Without inflated prices? Incredible.

This is by far the best cinema in Dublin. It craps all over the IFI, which is its only real competitor in terms of the type of film they screen. Really nice spacious decor with oak wooden floors throughout and the multi-coloured seating in the cinemas themselves. Its never too packed either, which is great if you're a punter. I think this is to do with its location in Smithfield which if anything is a bonus. read more

Great cinema with a great selection of movies and great audience. I would recommend to go for a pint after the movie at the Cobblestone bar just 2 min from the Lighthouse cinema read more

Loved it here! Staff were lovely, venue is stunning! Very modern!! I recently saw the hateful 8 (which is worth a watch) and I love everything about this cinema! No sticky carpets, no queue's and no has sell! Staff were lovely and you can also buy beer and spirits here! read more

Having been a Light House Cinema virgin up until quite recently, it's safe to say I've popped my cherry now, with quite a few visits. Love the place. It's like going to see a film in a mate's house...if said mate happens to have massive screens and lots of different coloured chairs. Relaxed atmosphere, and always shows a diverse batch of movies, as well as hosting various film related events and premieres. This picture house is just cool. read more

This is easily my favorite place to see a movie in Dublin. The space and layout are amazing, and usually the movies are worth seeing.

How this gem is not absolutely packed every weekend I'll never know. Not only does it show great art house/foreign movies it also does the odd blockbuster. (Old man rant alert) Why on earth would anyone go to Dundrum, which is more expensive, always packed, noisy and full of irritating, snotty kids? The furniture is comfortable, spacious and you can get coffee and treats in the cafe. I think I was dreaming last time I was there because I thought I saw a sign that said you could bring any wine purchased on the premises into the film. If that's true I am going every weekend, don't care what's on. read more