Sports Bar Waterford | The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East

For a sports bar in the Waterford area with a difference — leave the city behind and head to The Spinnaker Bar on Dunmore East harbour. Big screens, great atmosphere, 20 minutes from Waterford City.

The Waterford Area's Best Sports Bar Setting

Waterford city has plenty of pubs that show live sport, but if you're looking for an experience that combines quality sport viewing with a genuinely exceptional setting, The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East is in a different category. The bar is just 16km — a 20-minute drive — from Waterford city centre, but the setting is a world away: a working fishing harbour, a beautiful village, and a pub with real character and history.

Making the short journey from Waterford city to Dunmore East for a big match day at The Spinnaker has become a regular fixture for sports fans across the county. The combination of a great sports bar setup, quality food, cold pints, and a harbour environment that can't be found anywhere in the city makes it well worth the drive.

All the Sport, Better Setting

The Spinnaker doesn't compromise on sports coverage — all the major fixtures are on screen, with the same channels and quality as any city-centre sports bar. What you get at The Spinnaker that you can't get in the city is the atmosphere of a proper community pub, the freshness of the harbour setting, and food quality that far exceeds the standard sports bar offering.

GAA Capital of the South East

Waterford county has a proud GAA tradition, and The Spinnaker Bar reflects that. When the Deise hurlers are in championship action, this is where local supporters gather. The bar has shown every Waterford championship run in living memory, and the atmosphere for county finals and All-Ireland matches is as intense and passionate as anywhere in the county.

Getting There from Waterford City

From Waterford city centre, take the R684 south towards Dunmore East — a 20-minute drive that takes you through the Waterford countryside to the coast. The journey itself is a pleasant one, particularly on a summer match day. Park in the village, walk to the harbour, and settle in at The Spinnaker. Ring (051) 383 133 to book your table ahead of the big matches.