Buffalo Wings & BBQ Wings at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar serves two styles of chicken wings — buffalo and barbecue — at €14 per portion. Peter, the owner, runs the kitchen himself at The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East. Ring him on (051) 383 133 if you want to book a table Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more. Walk-ins welcome most other days.
Buffalo Wings at The Spinnaker
Buffalo wings at The Spinnaker come with the classic hot sauce — vinegar, cayenne pepper, butter. The heat is there but it's not trying to kill you. Crispy outside, tender inside. You get a proper portion for €14. Peter cooks them fresh in the kitchen behind the bar. No frozen shortcuts.
They arrive hot with celery sticks and a blue cheese or ranch dip on the side. The sauce clings to the skin without turning the plate into a soup bowl. If you want something sharp and tangy with your pint, buffalo is the choice. Pairs well with a cold lager or a Guinness if you want the stout to cool the heat between bites.
BBQ Wings at The Spinnaker
BBQ wings at The Spinnaker Bar lean sweet and smoky. The sauce has molasses, tomato, a bit of brown sugar, paprika. Less heat than buffalo, more caramelised edges. Same €14 price, same generous portion. Peter makes sure they come out sticky and glossy, not dry or under-sauced.
These work if you want flavour without the vinegar punch of buffalo. Kids often prefer them. Adults do too when they're not in the mood for spice. They go with anything on tap — lager, ale, cider. The sweetness of the sauce cuts through the bitterness of a pale ale nicely. Order them as a starter before fish or steak, or make them the main event with chips on the side.
Why Wings Work at a Harbour Pub
Wings suit a working harbour pub. They're quick, they're shareable, they go with every sport on the big screen. The Spinnaker shows every Premier League match and every GAA match. Wings and football just fit. You can eat them with your hands, talk through halftime, order another round without missing a goal.
The pub sits right on the harbour in Lower Village, Dunmore East. Fishing boats tie up outside. Peter serves local seafood off day-boats, but sometimes you just want chicken wings and a pint while Waterford plays Cork or United plays City. That's what the wings are for — simple, reliable, tasty. No need to complicate it.
When to Order Wings at The Spinnaker
Order wings any time Peter has the kitchen open. Food times vary week to week depending on bookings and the season. Peter posts this week's hours on Facebook. Check there before you drive over if you're coming specifically for food.
Walk-ins are welcome most days. If you're planning to come Friday or Sunday evening, ring Peter on (051) 383 133. Same if you're a group of six or more — a quick call means he can have a table ready and enough wings prepped. Wings cook fast but not if he's not expecting you. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if phone doesn't suit or message him on Facebook.
What Else Goes with Wings
If wings aren't enough, add chips for €5. Or order the beef burger at €20 and split the wings as a starter. The menu at The Spinnaker covers seafood chowder €13.50, mussels €14 (chorizo, sherry, cream, garlic bread), beer battered fish €22.50, lamb shank €27, 8oz striploin €37. Pizzas run €13.50 to €21. Desserts are €8.95 — cheesecake, crème brûlée, strawberry mousse, chocolate orange tart.
Sunday roast is on the day. Live music happens on the deck at weekends — Ash and Laura play sometimes. Check Facebook for this week's lineup. The pub pulls a cold pint, serves fresh local food, and shows every match on the big screen. That's the formula. Wings fit right in.
Book a table — go straight to Peter
Peter is the new owner of The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East. He runs the kitchen and the bar himself, so booking goes direct to him — no app, no fee, no middleman.
Or message Peter on the Spinnaker Facebook page — he checks it daily.
Quick questions
How much are buffalo wings and BBQ wings at The Spinnaker Bar?
Both buffalo wings and BBQ wings are €14 per portion at The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East. Peter cooks them fresh in the kitchen. The portion is generous — enough for a starter to share or a main if you add chips. Ring (051) 383 133 to book a table or check if the kitchen is open today.
What's the difference between buffalo and BBQ wings at The Spinnaker?
Buffalo wings have hot sauce — vinegar, cayenne, butter. Sharp, tangy, some heat. BBQ wings are sweet and smoky with molasses and tomato sauce. Less spice, more caramelised. Both come with dip and celery. Choose buffalo if you want heat, BBQ if you want sweet. Same price, same quality. Peter makes both fresh at The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East.
Can I walk in for wings or do I need to book at The Spinnaker?
Walk-ins are welcome most days at The Spinnaker Bar. If you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book. Food times vary week to week. Peter posts this week's hours on Facebook. Check there or call before you come if you're travelling from outside Dunmore East.
Where is The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East?
The Spinnaker Bar is in Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, right on the harbour. Dunmore East is about 12 km south-east of Waterford City at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. Fishing boats tie up outside. Park near the harbour and walk in. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 if you need directions or want to book a table. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message him on Facebook.