Seafood Chowder €13.50 at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar serves seafood chowder for €13.50. Peter runs the kitchen himself and uses fresh catch from the day-boats that tie up fifty metres from the door. You're eating fish that was swimming in the Celtic Sea this morning. The chowder comes with brown bread. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book your table, or walk in most days.
What's in The Spinnaker's Seafood Chowder
Peter makes the chowder with whatever's fresh off the boats that day. You'll find chunks of white fish, salmon, mussels, and prawns in a creamy base. The fish comes from the working harbour at Dunmore East — trawlers unload their catch at the quay and Peter picks what he needs for the day. The bowl is generous. You get thick slices of brown bread on the side to mop up the broth. The chowder is a meal, not a starter portion. Most people order it as lunch after the cliff walk or before a pint on the deck. It's on the menu every day Peter's open, subject to what the boats bring in. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 if you want to check availability for a specific day.
Why €13.50 Is Fair for Harbour-Fresh Seafood
You're paying €13.50 for fish that was caught this morning in Waterford Harbour and the Celtic Sea. No freezer. No supply chain. Peter buys direct from the day-boats that dock at Lower Village, Dunmore East. The price reflects the quality and the location. You're sitting on the harbour watching the boats that caught your lunch. The brown bread is baked fresh. The portion fills you up. Most pubs in Waterford City charge €14-€16 for chowder with frozen fish. The Spinnaker's chowder is better and cheaper because Peter's standing at the quay when the boats come in. If you want to book a table for lunch, email Peter at spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message him on Facebook.
The Harbour Location and the Fish Supply
The Spinnaker Bar sits on the harbour at Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. The fishing boats tie up at the quay outside. Dunmore East is a working fishing village — not a tourist port. The trawlers go out every day the weather allows and bring back haddock, cod, mackerel, prawns, mussels, crab. Peter buys what's fresh and builds the menu around it. The chowder changes slightly day to day depending on the catch. That's why it tastes different every time — you're eating what the sea gave up this morning. The village has been a fishing port for centuries. The harbour sits where the River Suir meets the Celtic Sea. The water is deep and the boats have short runs to good fishing grounds. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 if you want to book a table with a harbour view.
Other Seafood Dishes at The Spinnaker
If you want more than chowder, Peter serves prawn cocktail €12, mussels €14 (chorizo, sherry, cream, garlic bread), beer battered fish €22.50, and seafood pie €23. The fish in the beer batter comes off the same boats as the chowder. The mussels are rope-grown in Dungarvan Bay and delivered fresh. The seafood pie has white fish, salmon, prawns, and a cream sauce under puff pastry. All the seafood is local — either from Dunmore East boats or from suppliers within thirty kilometres. Peter also does an 8oz striploin steak €37, lamb shank €27, chicken korma €22, and pizzas €13.50-€21 if you're not in the mood for fish. Sunday roast is on the day. Check Peter's Facebook for this week's food times, or ring (051) 383 133 to book.
How to Get to The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar is in Lower Village, Dunmore East, twelve kilometres south-east of Waterford City. Drive down the R684 from Waterford — it takes fifteen minutes. The pub is on the harbour front. Park in the village car park (free) and walk down to the quay. If you're walking the Doneraile cliff walk, the trail ends at the top of the village. Walk down the hill and you'll see the harbour. The Spinnaker is the pub on the waterfront with the deck. You can also take the bus from Waterford City — the 360 bus runs to Dunmore East several times a day. Walk-ins are welcome most days. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you want to book ahead.
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 is the seafood chowder at The Spinnaker Bar?
The seafood chowder is €13.50. Peter makes it with fresh fish from the Dunmore East day-boats — usually white fish, salmon, mussels, and prawns in a creamy broth. It comes with brown bread. The portion is generous enough for a full lunch. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book a table or check availability.
What seafood is in The Spinnaker's chowder?
The chowder has chunks of white fish, salmon, mussels, and prawns. Peter buys the fish fresh off the boats at Dunmore East harbour every day, so the exact mix depends on what the trawlers bring in. The fish is never frozen. It was swimming in the Celtic Sea or Waterford Harbour this morning. Message Peter on Facebook to ask what's in today's chowder.
Do I need to book for lunch at The Spinnaker Bar?
Walk-ins are welcome most days. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 if you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or if you're a group of six or more. Peter runs the kitchen and the bar himself, so booking ahead helps him plan. You can also email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or message Peter on Facebook.
Where is The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East?
The Spinnaker Bar is at Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, on the harbour front. It's twelve kilometres south-east of Waterford City on the R684. Park in the village car park (free) and walk down to the quay. The pub is on the waterfront with a deck overlooking the fishing boats. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 for directions.