Book a Table at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
To book a table at The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East, call the bar on (051) 383 133. The team runs the kitchen and the bar. Walk-ins are welcome most days, but if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more, call ahead. The team will sort you out.
Why Call The Bar Directly
The team at The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East manages everything. When you call (051) 383 133, you're talking to the people who'll be cooking your food and pouring your pint. No call centre, no automated booking system.
They know the tables, the kitchen schedule, and when the live music is on the deck. If you want to know what's fresh off the day-boats that morning, the team will tell you. If you need a table for eight on a Friday night when the Premier League's on the big screen, they'll fit you in if they can.
The team also posts this week's hours and live music on Facebook at The Spinnaker Bar Facebook page. Check there for the latest, then call to book.
When You Should Call The Bar
Walk-ins are fine most days at The Spinnaker Bar. Turn up at the harbour in Lower Village, grab a seat, order at the bar. But call (051) 383 133 if you're coming Friday evening or Sunday evening. Those nights fill up fast with locals and sailors off the boats.
Call the bar if you're a group of six or more, any day. The bar's on the working harbour and tables are tight. The team needs to know you're coming so they can set you up properly. If you're booking a Sunday roast for the family, call ahead. If you want to guarantee a table during an All-Ireland match or a big Premier League fixture, call the bar.
If you're planning a walk along the Doneraile cliffs and want lunch waiting when you finish, call ahead. The team will have the seafood chowder ready and a cold pint pulled.
What's On at The Spinnaker Bar
The Spinnaker serves fresh local seafood off the day-boats that tie up right outside the pub. Seafood chowder €13.50, prawn cocktail €12, mussels €13.95 with chorizo, sherry, cream and garlic bread. Beer-battered fish €21.95, seafood pie €22.95. prawn & crab linguini €25, 10oz striploin steak €37, beef burger €19.50. Chicken korma €21.50 with rice and naan, vegetable korma €19.50. Pizzas from €15 to €20.50. Wings €13 buffalo or bbq. Greek salad €10. Desserts €8.95: cheesecake, crème brûlée, strawberry mousse, chocolate orange tart.
Sunday roast on the day. The team cooks it fresh that morning. Call (051) 383 133 to see what's on the spit this Sunday.
Live music some weekends on the deck. Local musicians play sometimes. Check The Spinnaker Bar Facebook page to see who's on this week.
How to Reach The Spinnaker Bar
Three ways to reach The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford:
Phone: (051) 383 133 — rings straight to the bar. Best for bookings and questions about what's fresh today.
Email: spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com — goes to the bar. Use this if you're planning ahead or want to confirm a booking in writing.
Facebook: The Spinnaker Bar Facebook page — message the bar here. The team posts this week's hours, live music, and what's on special. Good for quick questions or checking if they're open tonight.
The team replies fast. If nobody picks up immediately, leave a message or send a text. They'll get back to you.
Where The Spinnaker Bar Is in Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar is on the harbour in Lower Village, Dunmore East, about 12 kilometres south-east of Waterford City. The village sits where the River Suir meets the Celtic Sea at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. Population around 1,500. Thatched cottages, pastel-painted houses, working fishing boats tied up along the quay.
The Spinnaker Bar is right on that quay. You can't miss it. Park near the lifeboat station or along the harbour road and walk down. If you're coming off the Doneraile cliff walk, you finish at Counsellor's Strand and the harbour's a five-minute walk from there. The team will have a cold pint waiting.
Call (051) 383 133 if you need directions or want to confirm they're open when you arrive. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message Facebook.
Book a table at The Spinnaker Bar
Booking goes direct to the bar — no app, no fee, no middleman.
Or message The Spinnaker Bar on Facebook — checked daily.
Quick questions
Do I need to book a table at The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East?
Walk-ins are welcome most days at The Spinnaker Bar. But call (051) 383 133 if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more. The team runs the bar and kitchen, so they'll tell you if they can fit you in. Check The Spinnaker Bar Facebook page for this week's hours before you come.
What's the phone number for The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East?
Call the bar on (051) 383 133. The team will answer questions about bookings, what's fresh off the boats, and when the live music is on. You can also email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message The Spinnaker Bar on Facebook.
What time does The Spinnaker Bar open in Dunmore East?
The team posts this week's hours on The Spinnaker Bar Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Spinnaker-Bar-61579148378692/. Opening times depend on the week and the weather, so check there or call (051) 383 133 before you come down to the harbour.
Can I book The Spinnaker Bar for a group in Dunmore East?
Yes. Call (051) 383 133 if you're bringing six people or more. The team at The Spinnaker Bar in Lower Village, Dunmore East needs to know you're coming so they can set tables and plan the kitchen. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you want to confirm in writing.