Date Night in Dunmore East | The Spinnaker Bar

For a date night in Co. Waterford that actually impresses — drive to Dunmore East and have dinner at The Spinnaker Bar on the harbour. Better setting, better food, and a more interesting evening than anything the city can offer.

Date Night Done Right

A date night at The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East is one of the easiest ways to have a genuinely impressive, enjoyable evening in Waterford. The harbour setting gives it an immediate atmosphere that no city-centre restaurant can replicate, and the food is genuinely good enough to be the centrepiece of the evening rather than just fuel for the night out.

The 20-minute drive from Waterford city to Dunmore East is part of the experience — arriving at the harbour, parking in the village, walking down to The Spinnaker. The journey builds anticipation and makes the destination feel earned and special.

What to Order on a Date Night

For a date night dinner, the Spinnaker's seafood offerings are the right choice. Start with the Seafood Chowder (€13.50) or the Mussels in chorizo cream (€14). For mains, the Seafood Pie (€23) or the Beer-Battered Fish (€22.50) showcase what the bar does best, while the 8oz Striploin (€37) is there when you want to push the boat out. A white wine with the seafood, dessert to finish.

After dinner, if there's music on, staying for a set is the natural thing. There's no rush at The Spinnaker — the team won't hurry you along, and the harbour setting encourages a long, relaxed evening.

Book by ringing (051) 383 133. Check Facebook for whether there's music on the night you're planning.