The Spinnaker Burger Dunmore East
The beef burger at The Spinnaker Bar, Lower Village, Dunmore East is an 8oz patty on a brioche bun with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and burger sauce. It comes with chips and costs €20. The kitchen sits five metres from the harbour wall. You can ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book a table for Friday or Sunday evenings, or any group of six or more. Walk-ins welcome most other days.
What's on The Spinnaker Burger
The burger is an 8oz beef patty cooked on the flat-top in Peter's kitchen. He puts streaky bacon on top while the patty finishes, then melts a slice of mature cheddar over the lot. The brioche bun is lightly toasted. Inside you get iceberg lettuce, beef tomato, sliced red onion and burger sauce. It arrives with a basket of chips on the side.
Peter runs the kitchen and the bar himself at The Spinnaker Bar & Restaurant. The beef comes from a Waterford butcher. The bun holds together even when the patty juice runs. The bacon is crisp at the edges. If you want the burger without bacon or cheese, say so when you order. Peter keeps it simple and makes it fresh.
Where to Eat the Burger in Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar sits on the harbour in the Lower Village. The address is Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. You can see the trawlers tie up twenty metres away. On a clear evening the light off the Celtic Sea hits the front windows. Inside there are wooden tables, a long bar and a big screen for Premier League and GAA matches.
In summer Peter opens the deck at the back. You can eat the burger out there with a cold pint and watch the harbour traffic. At weekends there's live music on the deck—Ash and Laura play sometimes. Check Peter's Facebook page at facebook.com/p/The-Spinnaker-Bar-61579148378692 for the current music schedule. Walk-ins are welcome most days. For Friday or Sunday evenings, or if you're six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133.
How Much and When You Can Get It
The beef burger costs €20 including chips. You can add a side salad or vegetables for €5 extra if you want greens with it. Peter posts this week's food service times on Facebook each week, so check there before you travel. The kitchen runs most days, but hours vary depending on bookings and season.
If you want a table on a busy night—Friday or Sunday especially—ring Peter directly on (051) 383 133. He'll tell you if the kitchen is open and hold a table for you. His email is spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you prefer to message. Peter answers both phone and email himself. No automated booking system. You speak to the man cooking your burger.
Other Food at The Spinnaker Bar
Peter's menu runs from seafood chowder at €13.50 and prawn cocktail at €12 to 8oz striploin steak at €37. The beer-battered fish (€22.50) and seafood pie (€23) use catch from the day-boats that dock outside. The lamb shank is €27. There's chicken korma (€22) and vegetable korma (€20) if you want something warming. Pizzas run €13.50 to €21.
On Sundays Peter does a roast on the day—beef, lamb or chicken depending what he's sourced that week. Check Facebook on Sunday morning to see what's roasting. Desserts are €8.95: cheesecake, crème brûlée, strawberry mousse or chocolate orange tart. The burger sits in the middle of the menu—substantial, straightforward, priced fair for the portion.
Getting to The Spinnaker in Dunmore East
Dunmore East is 12 km south-east of Waterford City at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. If you're driving from Waterford, take the R684 through Passage East direction. The village is a working fishing port with a population around 1,500. Thatched cottages line the narrow streets. The harbour sits at the base of the hill where the River Suir meets the Celtic Sea.
The Spinnaker Bar is in the Lower Village on the harbour road. There's parking near the lifeboat station and along the quay. If you're walking the Doneraile cliff walk, the pub is a five-minute walk from the trailhead at the top of the village. After the walk you can sit on the deck with the burger and a pint. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to confirm food times before you set out, especially midweek or off-season.
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 burger at The Spinnaker Dunmore East?
The beef burger costs €20 and includes chips. It's an 8oz patty with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and burger sauce on a brioche bun. You can add extra sides like salad or vegetables for €5. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book a table or check food times.
Do I need to book a table for the burger at The Spinnaker?
Walk-ins are welcome most days. For Friday or Sunday evenings, or if you're a group of six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book. Peter runs the kitchen and bar himself, so booking ensures you get a table when it's busy. You can also email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com.
What times does The Spinnaker serve food in Dunmore East?
Peter posts this week's food service times on The Spinnaker's Facebook page at facebook.com/p/The-Spinnaker-Bar-61579148378692. Hours vary depending on season and bookings. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 before you travel to confirm the kitchen is open and to book a table if needed.
Where exactly is The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East?
The Spinnaker Bar is in the Lower Village on the harbour in Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. It's directly on the quay where the fishing boats tie up. Dunmore East is 12 km south-east of Waterford City. There's parking near the lifeboat station and along the harbour road. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 for directions or booking.