Looking for a private hire cinema in Dublin? Well, you've come to the right place! Private hire cinemas have become a popular choice for alternative wedding venues, unique hen parties, or elaborate proposals. You can also hire out a cinema for your very own wedding video viewing party - a great idea if you've had a destination wedding or elopement! - or for an epic date night!

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The Best Private Hire Cinemas in Dublin

With that in mind we've rounded up a list of private hire cinemas in Dublin, so all you have to do is pick the flick and get working on your guest list. These are a mix of stylish small spaces or larger multiplex screens to suit all your needs.

Lighthouse Cinema

1. Lighthouse Cinema

With its colourful seats, handy location in Smithfield and its super cool subterranean bar, Lighthouse Cinema is a cool spot for a unique ceremony or fun private screening. With four screens to choose from, there are options for small gatherings seating 68 and larger parties up to 277 - get inspired by Emer & Alan's Lighthouse wedding here.

For more information see lighthousecinema.ie

Irish Film Institute

2. Irish Film Institute

If you're a movie buff, chances are the IFI is already one of your favourite cinemas in Dublin. Boasting big and small screens of 60 to 258 seats, it suits most guestlists. With stylish surroundings in a beautifully preserved 18th-century Quaker meeting house, a bright foyer and newly-refurbished interiors, the well-stocked bar and super location in Temple Bar are the cherry on top of this historic spot for celebrations in the city.

For more information see ifi.ie

Brooks Private Cinema

3. Brooks Private Cinema

If you're looking for an intimate screening room in Dublin, The Private Screening Room at Brooks Hotel Priva on Drury Street is one of your best options from the private hire cinemas in Dublin. Smart leather seats and fresh popcorn make this 26-seater cinema a comfortable location for a unique hen party or movie-worthy proposal and overnight packages are available.

For more information see brookshotel.ie

The Sugar Club

4. The Sugar Club

The Sugar Club on Leeson St. might be best-known as a bar, club, and gig venue, but it also offers itself up for private film screenings. Formally the Irish Film Theatre, the venue reflects it’s cinema roots with plush tiered banquet seating and a large screen available for projections. With tables throughout, a bar and terrace and a central setting just off Stephen's Green, it ticks a lot of boxes for those planning an alternative wedding in Dublin city.

For more information see thesugarclub.com

Stella Theatre Rathmines

5. Stella Theatre

Simultaneously one of Dublin's oldest and newest cinemas, the Stella Theatre in Rathmines is a lavish, refurbished cinema that harks back to the ritz of old Hollywood, with chandeliers in the foyer, its very own art deco cocktail club, plush red seats, and antique-style lamps dotted throughout, as well as an on-site kitchen.

Offering private hire for events seating up to 215, the Stella is probably the most photogenic cinema in Dublin for a wedding, hen party or private screening.

For more information see stellacinemas.ie

The Greenroom Cinema

6. The Greenroom Cinema

Located at beautiful Iconic Offices just off Stephen's Green, The Greenroom Cinema is a slick screening space boasting generous double seater leather seats for your gathering. It seats 39 comfortably and is wheelchair accessible, and super stylish to boot.

For more information see iconicoffices.com

The Devlin Cinema

7. The Devlin Cinema

The Devlin Cinema Ranelagh in Dublin 6 is a 44-seater subterranean, tiered cinema in the stylish The Devlin Hotel. It has its own an entrance foyer, with a refreshments bar with classic popcorn machine where you can order from a selection of delicious bar food and sweet treats as well as cocktails, wines, bottled beers, and soft drinks, plus shared platters or bespoke menus can be arranged on request. The mid-century style armchairs and couches with side tables and a lamp beside each armchair make this a very chic space to celebrate.

For more information see thedevlin.ie

Shuffleboard Bar Dublin

8. Shuffleboard Bar Dublin

This really is the spot for a fun games-filled hen or stag party. As the name implies Shuffleboard Bar Dublin boasts champion-sized shuffleboard tables (imagine a mash up of ten-pin bowling and curling), a game zone including pool tables, foosball, darts, giant jenga and beer pong about unique space. Best of all there's also a very cool cinema space for screenings with comfortable couches for up to 100 people.

For more information see shuffleboardbars.com

Odeon Cinemas

9. Odeon Cinemas

A big multiplex cinema might not be most people's idea of romance, but if you want the quintessential blockbuster-viewing experience, Odeon Cinemas offer private hire screenings. With multiple locations around Dublin, including Stilorgan, Blanchardstown, St. Margaret's Road, Point Village and Malahide, it's a good option for parties in or further outside of the city.

For more information see odeoncinemas.ie

Movies @ Dundrum

10. Movies @ Dundrum

Conveniently located in one of Dublin's best shopping centres Movies @ Dundrum is a great multiplex cinema that can also be a private hire cinema in Dublin, if you want to stay in the suburbs. Despite having 12 mega screen set ups, they even say no group is too small! We love that you can pair with with a spa day, some shopping, or cocktails and delicious food before or after your movie session.

For more information see movies-at.ie

The Dot Theatre

11. The Dot Theatre

The Dot Theatre (previously Mutiny Theatre) is a unique private hire theatre and cinema venue, located in Dublin 2. This little gem has been an important part of Dublin’s arts and performance community since the 1960s. With 39 vintage theatre seats, a 25 square metre raised stage, large retractable cinema screen, surround sound and  bar area, The Dot is the perfect venue for a multitude of private function requirements including small weddings.

For more information see thedot.ie

The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel’s Private Cinema Room

12. The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel’s Private Cinema Room

The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel’s Private Cinema Room is a chic option for couples who want to give their guests a cinematic experience. With space for 47 guests, comfy cinema seating and a high-resolution screen, it’s perfect for a cosy post-dinner movie, a surprise wedding film screening or even a private showing of your favourite film. It’s a brilliant way to create a memorable, unexpected moment during your wedding celebrations.

For more information see louisfitzgeraldhotel.com

Still looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out some of our recommended venues in Ireland and unique venue ideas.

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