The Stella Cinema Rathmines

I went here today with my girlfriend to watch “While you were sleeping” and we had a great time. The atmosphere at this cinema / old theatre is to write home about. It is super well maintained and there is such a nice and relaxed vibe to it. We watched the movie from a couch on the balcony and it was great. The couch is super comfortable with lots of space! I’m normally not a huge fan of old movies but it felt right to watch an old movie in this setting and I wasn’t disappointed: it was a very entertaining movie. We will definitely return to Stella in the future for other movies!

My favorite cinema in Dublin. I always watch a movie here anytime I am back in Ireland. The seats are so comfortable and the staff is so attentive. It really makes it feel like you are in your own little private theater.

I booked the couch at the front of the cinema for my partner and I. It was very comfortable and cosy. We had pre ordered the wine and popcorn too which was ready for us at the couch as we sat down. The only issue was that the couch is situated right at the front so you’ve to look right up and lay right back. I would prefer to sit further back next time so as not to be looking right up at a screen.

Quite a good experience in the bed at the front of the screen. I wish they had more beds in the back of the room. Another thing is the lack of options in films. Pretty much classics like Rocky IV or the Godfather, but not "blockbuster" movies. The building is gorgeous, the personnel amazing, and the food and drinks are very good. You can feel the 20's vibe. Worth a visit for sure!

I visited Stella both on a date night and with my kids. It was amazing on both occasions. Fantastic atmosphere and like a step back in time when the cinema was an immersive experience and you'd be swallowed up by your soft and comfy seat. Added extra is the deep seats, the option of having both a two-person seat and a lie down option. All seat configurations have a table with a small lamp on it. Staff will come with your orders during the show. Each seat also has a foot rest for added comfort. So sit back, put your feet up, relax, and let the show begin. I'll definitely be back! Kids loved it. We visited during Spielberg season to see ET, and they loved it as much as we did. I'm not sure about wheelchair accessibility but I'd say they have special eats assigned. There are also balcony seat options, but we didn't go up there.

Lovely birthday at Stella’s cinema we all enjoyed the comfort and Christmas movie few days before Christmas.

Stella cinema is an amazing place. What a shame I can go there only once. The sound could be better. Sometimes it was hardly to understand.

Stylish cinema, beautifully decorated. Great seating (including very comfortable seats with foot rests, or beds). Expensive but a great treat. Helpful staff. Sometimes the both myself and those I've gone with have noticed problems with the audio, but sometimes it's fine.

Hands down my favorite cinema ever. I adore the 1920's Art Decor style, it feels like such an elevated experience when you're viewing a movie in the auditorium. The lamps next to your seat give such a cosy feeling to the place whilst still feeling like you're enjoying a luxurious experience. And on top of that the fact you can get your food and drink brought down to you during the movie saves you from having to get up and miss any parts of the movie is amazing! 100/10 staff are great also.

Just arrived back home after a really disappointing night at your Rathmines branch. We're covered in food & beer along with most of our belongings after a fight that broke out in the balcony. As you will have heard by now, a gentlemen was allowed re-enter the cinema despite being ejected minutes before, to continue his disagreement with the couple sat behind him. Upon re-entering, he proceeded to pour beer on them to which they responded by throwing food; destroying ourselves and the couple's who were seated around us. Our seat was left in such bad condition that we were unable to be reseated, as were approximately 4/5 other couples. Others left out of fear. Many of us had purchased food and drinks that were left behind or destroyed. When I approached your manager to inform him, he could not have been ruder or less interested. He informed us that nothing could be done and allowed the culprits to resit while numerous others had little choice but to end their night. To quote "I'll watch them and if they fuck up again, I'll do something about it". His failure to deal with the situation as it escalated has absolutely ruined a great night for so many people including ourselves as we celebrated our 5 year anniversary. So disappointed to be writing this as we are frequent customers and massive lovers of your cinema. Is there a particular reason why these individuals were not removed from the screening?

What a fantastic place. Full disclosure, I work in repertory and fresh film programming, and as such as am classic theatre geek. This restored space has all you can desire from a theatre - great films and a wonderful classic setting. But add an upstairs cocktail lounge, crystal chandeliers, plush red leather seats, and in-movie table service, and you've got an experience. All this doesn't come cheap, and the table service can be annoying (I'm a purist), but the drinks are excellent and the staff courteous. Visit The Stella and prepare to be a amazed.

Waited a couple of days to post this as I really like the look of the place since the refurb and wanted to give them a chance but so far their customer service is appallingly bad and as long as it stays this way, no amount of art deco or cool cocktails can make it worth it. I was booking tickets for a film through Stella's online booking form and accidentally selected the wrong date. Noticed as soon as the tickets were paid for and confirmed so I had a check through their FAQs to find out what to do. It's a mistake anyone could make. Clearly written disclaimer states that no refunds or exchanges will be given (well, that's kinda harsh - most cinemas around do, because, well, things come up sometimes - but okay, clearly stated), but as this had been an honest mistake and had happened *seconds* ago, I thought surely that if I explained via the contact email address surely someone could sort me out with the correct date (for which tickets were still available). I was apologetic. I provided the booking details and a thorough explanation. Two days later I'm still waiting for even a cursory reply. Seriously, Stella, not a great way to get your business off the ground. At €19-something a ticket, you can do better. And I hope you do.

We visited this newly open cinema on Rathmines just to go to the bar - were able to get a walk in for 4 at around 7.30 on a Wednesday. it's an awesome art deco space upstairs overlooking the main street. Beautiful chandeliers, red velvet banquettes and lovely mood lighting transport you back to a byegone art-deco era. There's a lovely range of delicious cocktails at EUR11-12 each, good selection of Wicklow Wolf craft beers and some nibbles. Food was slightly underwhelming (we had parmesan fries, risotto balls and tuna poke salad (which was the least good)) but the atmosphere and service was lovely, full of locals out to check out the posh new cinema. On the way out I peeked into the balcony of the cinema as they had just opened it up for the second showing and it looks lush - huge leather recliners to watch the movie from. Downstairs apparently they even have lounge beds but I didn't see those. Highly recommended to check out and feel special...

Definitely overrated. Got one of the beds on the front row. The sound was really awful. We could not decipher the majority of the plot in the film. Left half way through and requested money back. Too expensive and not worth it. Won't be back.