Wine by the Glass in Dunmore East | The Spinnaker Bar

Looking for wine by the glass in Dunmore East? The Spinnaker Bar serves red, white and rosé by the glass at the harbour in Lower Village, Dunmore East. Whether you're stopping in after the Doneraile walk, watching the day-boats come in, or settling in for fresh seafood, Peter keeps a selection behind the bar. Ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to book Friday or Sunday evenings, or for any group of six or more. Walk-ins welcome most other days.

What Wine by the Glass Does The Spinnaker Pour?

Peter stocks red, white and rosé wine by the glass at The Spinnaker Bar. The selection changes with what's good at the suppliers, so what's pouring this week lives on Peter's Facebook page. You'll find a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the white, a Malbec or Shiraz for the red, and a dry rosé in summer months. The bar faces the harbour — working fishing village, day-boats tied up — so the crowd skews practical. People drink what they like. No ceremony. Peter pours a proper measure. If you want a bottle instead of a glass, ask him. If you want to know what's open today, ring (051) 383 133 or message Peter on Facebook.

Why Drink Wine at a Harbour Pub?

Because The Spinnaker Bar sits on the working harbour in Dunmore East, and the view pairs better with a glass of wine than you'd expect. The deck looks straight out over the boats. Trawlers, day-boats, the lifeboat station across the water. Seagulls, diesel smell, ropes and nets. It's not a wine bar — it's a working pub — but that's the point. The wine fits the seafood. Peter runs the kitchen himself, pulls pints himself, and if you order the mussels in chorizo and sherry (€14) or the seafood chowder (€13.50), a glass of white makes sense. The Premier League plays on the big screen. Live music some weekends on the deck. The wine's there if you want it. No fuss. Email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you're booking a group.

What Food Pairs with Wine at The Spinnaker?

The seafood menu at The Spinnaker suits wine drinkers. Prawn cocktail (€12), mussels (€14) in four styles — chorizo, sherry, cream, garlic bread on the side — beer-battered fish (€22.50) if you want the classic, seafood pie (€23) if you want something richer. The Greek salad (€11) works with rosé. The lamb shank (€27) wants red. Peter's running the kitchen, so what's fresh that day drives the specials. He posts this week's menu and specials on Facebook. If you're coming Friday or Sunday evening, or bringing six or more, ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to hold a table. Walk-ins welcome most other days. The 8oz striploin (€37) is there if you want steak with your red. Desserts are €8.95 — cheesecake, crème brûlée, chocolate orange tart. Peter knows what works.

Where Exactly Is The Spinnaker Bar?

The Spinnaker Bar is in Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. On the harbour. If you're driving from Waterford City, it's 12 km south-east — take the R684 through Passage East direction, follow signs for Dunmore East, stay on the main road into the village, and when you hit the harbour, you're there. The pub sits right on the water. Thatched cottages, pastel paint, working fishing village. Population around 1,500. The River Suir meets the Celtic Sea here. If you're walking the Doneraile cliff path, The Spinnaker is the natural finish point — cold pint or glass of wine, whatever you want. If you're staying in Waterford City, Dunmore East is the closest proper harbour village. Ring (051) 383 133 or email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com if you need directions or a booking.

When Should You Book at The Spinnaker?

Walk-ins work most days at The Spinnaker, but Friday and Sunday evenings get busy — the village fills with people from Waterford City and beyond. If you're coming those nights, ring Peter on (051) 383 133 to hold a table. Same rule for any group of six or more, any day. Peter runs the bar and kitchen himself, so he needs a heads-up for larger bookings. Food times and opening hours change week to week depending on weather, season, and what's happening in the village. Peter posts this week's hours on Facebook — check there before you drive. If you want to message instead of ringing, email spinnakerbardunmore@gmail.com or send a Facebook message. Peter answers. Sunday roast is on the day if you're thinking lunch. Live music some weekends on the deck — Ash and Laura sometimes, check Facebook for who's playing.