Chicken Korma at The Spinnaker Bar — Dunmore East Pub Curry

The Spinnaker Bar in Lower Village serves chicken korma for €22, rice and naan included. It's pub curry done properly — mild, creamy, coconut-forward — the kind you want after a harbour walk or before watching the match on the big screen. Peter runs the kitchen himself. Ring him on (051) 383 133 if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or with six or more any night.

What You Get in The Spinnaker's Chicken Korma

Chicken korma €22 at The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East. The dish comes with basmati rice and naan bread. Peter makes it mild and creamy — coconut milk base, ground almonds, a touch of garam masala. The chicken is breast pieces, tender, no gristle. The sauce is thick enough to coat the rice without drowning it. The naan is warm, slightly charred, good for mopping up what's left in the bowl. It's not restaurant-fancy. It's pub curry that works: filling, comforting, no surprises. You can order it any day Peter's serving food. Check his Facebook page for this week's kitchen hours. Walk-ins welcome most days. For Friday and Sunday evenings, or groups of six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133.

Why Order Curry in a Harbour Pub

The Spinnaker sits on the harbour in Dunmore East. It's a working fishing village pub. Cold pints, fresh seafood off the day-boats, Premier League and GAA on the big screen. Peter added curry to the menu because people ask for it. Chicken korma and vegetable korma (€20). Both come with rice and naan. Some nights you want fish and chips. Some nights you want something warm and spiced. The korma fits that slot. It's not trying to be anything other than solid pub food. The kitchen does seafood chowder, mussels, lamb shank, 8oz striploin, pizzas. The curry sits alongside all that. You can order korma and watch Waterford play, or sit on the deck with a pint after walking the cliffs. Peter posts live music updates on Facebook — Ash and Laura sometimes play weekends. Email Peter at spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you want to check the kitchen before you come.

Other Dishes You Can Pair with Korma

If you're ordering for a table, the menu has range. Seafood chowder €13.50. Prawn cocktail €12. Mussels €14 in chorizo, sherry, cream, or garlic bread. Wings €14, buffalo or bbq. Greek salad €11. Beer-battered fish €22.50. Seafood pie €23. Lamb shank €27. 8oz striploin steak €37. Beef burger €20. Vegetable korma €20 if someone at the table doesn't eat meat. Pizzas €13.50 to €21. Desserts €8.95 — cheesecake, crème brûlée, strawberry mousse, chocolate orange tart. Sides €5: chips, mash, vegetables, salad. Sunday roast on the day. The chicken korma fits in the middle price-wise. It's less than the steak, more than the wings. You get a full plate. Rice, naan, sauce, chicken. Message Peter on Facebook at The Spinnaker Bar's page if you want to book a table for a group.

Where The Spinnaker Is and How to Get There

The Spinnaker Bar is in Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. The harbour is right there. Dunmore East is a fishing village at the mouth of Waterford Harbour, where the River Suir meets the Celtic Sea. Population about 1,500. Thatched cottages, pastel paint, cliff walks, Counsellor's Strand beach, lifeboat station. It's 12 kilometres south-east of Waterford City. If you're driving from Waterford, take the R683 through Halfway House and down to the coast. The Spinnaker is on the harbour road, right on the water. Walk-in parking nearby. If you're walking the Doneraile cliff path, you can loop back down to the harbour and stop at The Spinnaker after. The pub does cold pints and food all week. Peter posts this week's hours on Facebook. Ring (051) 383 133 to book ahead if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening.

How to Book a Table with Peter

Peter is the owner. He runs the kitchen and the bar. Walk-ins welcome most days. If you're planning Friday or Sunday evening, or bringing six or more people, ring Peter on (051) 383 133. You can also email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message him on Facebook. Peter posts this week's kitchen hours and any live music on the Facebook page. The Spinnaker has a deck for outdoor seating when the weather's good. Inside there's a big screen for matches. The curry works for a quiet weeknight meal or a group booking. Peter will sort you out. Chicken korma €22, vegetable korma €20, both with rice and naan. 818 reviews on Google Places, about 4.5 stars. The pub's been here for years. Peter just took over. He's cooking the food himself.