Live Sports at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East

The Spinnaker Bar is Dunmore East's sports pub — big screens, cold pints, and the best atmosphere in Co. Waterford for watching GAA, rugby, Premier League and all the sport that matters.

Your Sports Bar on the Waterford Coast

The Spinnaker Bar takes sport seriously. When the big games are on, the bar fills up with supporters who want to watch in the best possible company — a proper harbour pub with great drinks, excellent food, and big screens that do justice to the occasion. This is not background television. At The Spinnaker, sport is the main event.

From All-Ireland finals that stop the country to Champions League nights that run until midnight, from Six Nations Saturdays to Cheltenham Festival afternoon sessions, The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East is the place in this part of Waterford to watch live sport. The team keeps the screens running, the pints cold, and the atmosphere exactly what a big sporting occasion demands.

What Sport Can You Watch at The Spinnaker?

• GAA: Hurling and football — All-Ireland championship from the earliest rounds through to the finals in September. Munster championship matches are particularly popular, with Waterford hurling drawing huge support. The bar shows all the big games.
• Premier League football: Saturday afternoons, Sunday kick-offs and midweek European nights — The Spinnaker shows Premier League football throughout the season. Every big fixture, every title race weekend, every relegation battle.
• Champions League: Tuesday and Wednesday nights at The Spinnaker are transformed when the Champions League is on. The atmosphere for big European nights — quarter-finals, semis, finals — is exceptional in a packed harbour pub.
• Six Nations Rugby: February and March at The Spinnaker means Six Nations rugby. Ireland games are massive occasions, and the bar fills to capacity for the big fixtures. Leinster and Munster games in the Heineken Cup are similarly well-supported.
• Horse Racing: Cheltenham Festival is a highlight of the sporting calendar at The Spinnaker, with a great atmosphere for the four days of the Festival. Irish runners attract huge support, and the bar buzzes with the excitement of the racing.
• International Football: Ireland internationals, Euros, and World Cup games all bring big crowds to The Spinnaker. National team games are always an occasion worth marking with a visit to the bar.

The Big Screen Experience

The Spinnaker's big screens deliver a genuine sports bar experience. The screens are positioned for visibility from throughout the bar — you won't be craning your neck or struggling to see from any table in the house. The sound is set at a level that creates atmosphere without killing conversation, and the team adjusts based on the importance and nature of the event.

Booking for Big Match Days

On the biggest sporting days of the year — All-Ireland finals, key Six Nations matches, Champions League finals, Cheltenham Gold Cup day — The Spinnaker fills up fast. If you want to guarantee your spot, ring (051) 383 133 ahead of time and book. Walk-ins are always welcome when there's space, but for the very biggest occasions it's worth securing your table in advance.

Fixtures and What's On

The Spinnaker team posts upcoming sports fixtures and what's showing on the Spinnaker Facebook page. Following the page is the easiest way to know what's on screen this week, when big matches are happening, and whether the team is planning anything special around a major sporting event.

Sport + Food + Drink

The Spinnaker's combination of quality food and cold pints makes it the ideal sports viewing destination. Order from the full menu while you watch — fresh seafood, pub classics, stone-baked pizzas — or settle in for a session with drinks and bar snacks. The team keeps things running smoothly so you don't miss a moment of the match.