Acoustic Sessions in Dunmore East | The Spinnaker Bar

There's something perfectly matched about acoustic music and the Spinnaker's harbour setting. Intimate, warm, and real — acoustic nights at The Spinnaker are among the most enjoyable evenings you can have in Dunmore East.

Acoustic Music at The Spinnaker

Acoustic sessions have become one of the signature music offerings at The Spinnaker Bar. The bar's intimate size, warm atmosphere, and harbour setting make it an ideal venue for acoustic performance — close enough to the music to feel connected to it, with enough space to enjoy it comfortably over good food and drink.

Regular performers like Ash and Laura have made The Spinnaker their home venue — their guitar harmonies and beautiful vocals suit the space perfectly. An acoustic set on the Spinnaker deck on a summer evening, with the harbour visible through the windows and the warm glow of the bar inside, is as good as it gets on the Waterford coast.

Singer-Songwriter Nights

The Spinnaker occasionally runs singer-songwriter nights showcasing solo performers and original music. These are evenings that require a listening audience, and The Spinnaker crowd delivers. Whether it's someone from the local Waterford area or a touring artist passing through, the bar provides an attentive, appreciative audience that makes performers feel welcome.

The Perfect Acoustic Venue

What makes The Spinnaker such a good acoustic venue? Several things:

• The scale — it's intimate without being cramped, which means the music fills the space naturally without needing heavy amplification
• The bar layout — there's a natural performance area that creates a clear acoustic space while maintaining the feel of a pub rather than a concert hall
• The crowd — Spinnaker regulars are there to enjoy themselves, including the music, and they create the kind of warm, responsive audience that brings out the best in performers
• The setting — the harbour backdrop and the character of the bar add a dimension to any performance that a city-centre venue simply can't replicate

Acoustic Nights on the Deck

In summer, acoustic performances often move to The Spinnaker's deck — an outdoor space facing the harbour that becomes magical in warm weather with live music. On a good summer evening, with music drifting out over the water and people settled into their seats with food and drink, the deck at The Spinnaker is one of the best places in Ireland.

Find Out What's On

Acoustic nights and session dates are posted on the Spinnaker Facebook page. Follow the page to catch upcoming acoustic nights, or ring (051) 383 133 to ask the team what's planned for the coming weekend.