8oz Striploin Steak at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East

The Spinnaker Bar serves an 8oz striploin steak for €37. Peter — the new owner — runs the kitchen himself, so you're getting a proper pub steak cooked by someone who knows what he's doing. It's a working harbour pub in Lower Village, Dunmore East, where the fishing boats tie up. If you want steak in Dunmore East, this is your spot.

What You Get: 8oz Striploin, €37

The steak is an 8oz striploin — good weight, good cut. It comes with your choice of chips, mash, or vegetables on the side (sides are €5 if you want extra). Peter cooks it to order, so tell him how you want it when you book or when you walk in. The kitchen at The Spinnaker Bar also does lamb shank (€27), beer-battered fish (€22.50), and seafood pie (€23), but the striploin is the main event if you're after red meat. It's pub cooking — no fuss, no foam, just a proper steak on a plate. The bar overlooks Waterford Harbour, so you're eating with a view of the water and the boats coming in.

Why Peter's Striploin Works

Peter took over The Spinnaker Bar recently and he's in the kitchen himself. That means consistency — you're not getting a different cook every night. He sources locally where he can, and he knows how to handle a striploin. The pub sits right on the harbour in Dunmore East, so the vibe is working village, not tourist trap. Cold pints, big screen for Premier League and GAA, live music on the deck at weekends when the weather's good (check The Spinnaker's Facebook for current listings). The steak is the kind of meal you order after a day on the water or a cliff walk. It's not fine dining — it's better than that. It's real.

Booking for Steak: Ring Peter

Walk-ins are welcome most days at The Spinnaker Bar, but if you're coming Friday evening, Sunday evening, or you're a group of six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133. He'll sort you out. You can also email him at spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message him on Facebook. Opening hours and food times are posted by Peter each week on Facebook, so check there before you drive over. The pub is in Lower Village, right on the harbour — you can't miss it. Park near the lifeboat station or up by the village square and walk down. If you want steak in Dunmore East, you want Peter's striploin.

What Else Is on the Menu

If you're not in a steak mood or you're with people who want something else, the menu at The Spinnaker Bar covers you. Seafood chowder is €13.50. Mussels are €14 (chorizo, sherry, cream, garlic bread). Beer-battered fish is €22.50 — proper thick batter, flaky inside. Lamb shank is €27. Chicken korma or vegetable korma (rice and naan) are €22 and €20. Pizzas run €13.50 to €21. Sunday roast is on the day — Peter posts what's cooking that week on Facebook. Desserts are €8.95: cheesecake, creme brulee, strawberry mousse, chocolate orange tart. The menu is pub food done right — local seafood, meat cooked properly, nothing trying to be something it's not.

Dunmore East: Where The Spinnaker Sits

Dunmore East is a working fishing village at the mouth of Waterford Harbour, about 12 km south-east of Waterford City. Population around 1,500. Thatched cottages, pastel-painted houses, the River Suir meeting the Celtic Sea. The Doneraile cliff walk runs along the coast — start near the park, walk the headland, come back along Counsellor's Strand. The lifeboat station is active. Sailing and fishing happen here every day. The Spinnaker Bar is in Lower Village, right on the harbour, so you're watching the day-boats come in while you eat. It's the kind of village where the pub is the centre — and Peter's striploin is what you order when you're hungry and you want something real. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book.