The Stella Cinema Rathmines

Wow, this place is amazing! It feels like I’m living in the 60s. The atmosphere is very sophisticated and fancy. I was on the bed with my boyfriend — I liked it, but the TV was a bit too close. Next time, I’ll choose the chairs. The highlights were: we had wine and beer, and I booked the popcorn and Mexican food through the website. When we arrived, the food and drinks were already on the table. I loved that!!!

I decided to take a solo day for myself, & totally switch off from the world and what a decision it was. I went to see Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning at The Stella – and honestly, this cinema is a dream. From start to finish, the experience felt like a luxurious escape from the world. First off, the armchairs. Oh my god. Big, beautiful, and cosy, spaced far enough apart that going alone felt completely natural and comfortable. You’re not crammed next to anyone, and every seat has its own side table and lamp. The layout is intimate, but not intrusive. Just perfect. The cinema itself? Pristine. Staff? So lovely – one male staff member in particular stood out. A sweet young server offered me a taste test of the “Vivian” cocktail before I committed (which, let’s be honest, is amazing as there’s nothing worse than paying for a cocktail you don’t like) but it was delicious. 😋 Before the movie started, I sat in the front lounge area, reading and sipping my drink in peace. It felt like a proper little escape. Then, once seated, I ordered a second drink and some cheese nachos to my chair – wow. Little VIP experience in itself. These weren’t your average cinema nachos. We’re talking real melted cheese poured on top, with extra jalapeños (freshly cut, not on the menu – a spicy touch I loved!) A little tip though: go to the toilet before the movie starts. The setup includes poufs and footrests at every chair, which are great for comfort and storage – but if you need to get out mid-movie, you’ll be doing some very polite manoeuvring (or light hopping) to reach the aisle. Honestly, I had an incredible time and left feeling relaxed, content, and a little indulgent in the best way. I’m hoping to make this a new tradition – going solo to The Stella, switching off completely, and giving myself the treat of slowing down and enjoying the moment. Highly recommend this little solo cinema ritual to anyone. ✨

The most aesthetic cinema in town really! We loved the place! The 50s vibes are just so good, food and cocktails amazing! You can even get served hot food at your seat. The comfort of the chairs is unreal! Hope we’ll be dining there as well, the place looks fab!

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!

Great time here watching nightmare on elm Street. Only thing to note is that the audio is echoey since it's a theatre type room but still fantastic seats and atmosphere. Love the leg rests. Had food in the bar upstairs as well which was surprisingly good! Nice chicken wings and burgers.

Went to see el dorado in the Stella yesterday. It was such a lovely experience & we even got free prosecco to top it off. We sat in the couches which was so cosy, it felt like being in a fabulous cosy sitting room, it was so relaxing. Special mention to Sarah the manager who was lovely and looked after us really well. I’ll definitely come back again.

Had a fantastic day at Stella Cinema. Went to see the brilliant John Wayne in True Grit. The theater is amazing. Staff on the bar were so friendly and helpful and the glass of prosecco went down a threat. Sat in the big armchairs, with a footstool to rest your feet on. Had my own table and had a coffee brought to me by a member of staff during the movie. Toilets were so clean too. It's an amazing day out and would highly recommend it. 10 out of 10 😍

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.