Visiting Dunmore East — A Local's Guide to Waterford's Fishing Village
Dunmore East sits at the mouth of Waterford Harbour, where the River Suir meets the sea. Population around 1,500. Working fishing port.…
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Where to Eat in Dunmore East
Dunmore East is small enough that you can walk the village in 20 minutes and pass every place that does food. Here's the honest short…
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Where to Get Fresh Seafood Near Dunmore East
Dunmore East is a working fishing harbour. The boats land herring, mackerel, langoustines, lobster, brown crab and whitefish into the…
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Pub Food in Dunmore East
Pub food in a coastal Irish village should be uncomplicated, generous and tied to what's around. Here's the test, and why The Spinnaker…
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The Doneraile Cliff Walk from Dunmore East
The Doneraile Walk is the cliff path that runs north out of Dunmore East village, hugging the coastline above Counsellor's Strand, with…
Read the story →Fish and Chips in Dunmore East
Fish and chips in a working Irish fishing village should be the easy win. Here's what to know — and where The Spinnaker fits in.
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A Day in Dunmore East
Dunmore East fits a full day comfortably — a cliff walk, a beach stop, time at the harbour, a meal that takes its time. Here's how a…
Read the story →Harbour Views While Eating in Dunmore East
Dunmore East's harbour is the picture-postcard scene of the village. Eating with the harbour in view is the half-the-reason-you-came-for…
Read the story →Sunset Dinner Spots in Dunmore East
Dunmore East sunsets — particularly in May and August — are some of the south Irish coast's best. Here's how to time dinner so the light…
Read the story →24 Hours in Waterford — Where to Eat
If you've got 24 hours in Waterford and you want the meals to land right, the route that works is city in the morning, Dunmore East for…
Read the story →10oz Striploin Steak at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Village Pub vs City Restaurant: Where to Eat in Waterford
Read the story →After the Summer Rush: Dunmore East for Locals
Read the story →From the States? Where to Eat in Dunmore East
American visitors find Dunmore East because the road from Waterford keeps going and the harbour at the end is one of the prettiest…
Read the story →Annestown Strand to Dunmore East: Coastal Walk & Dinner
Read the story →Anniversary Dinner by the Harbour — Dunmore East
Read the story →Ardmore Cliff Walk to Dunmore East Lunch at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Autumn Comfort Food in Dunmore East
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Beaches Near Dunmore East
Dunmore East itself sits above a small strand. Within a 10-minute drive you have four more — each with a different character, from…
Read the story →Beer Battered Fish at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →The Best Pint in Waterford? We're Biased.
Read the story →Best Views While Eating in Dunmore East
Dunmore East is a coastal village. Almost any window with food on the table beats almost any city restaurant. Here's where the best…
Read the story →Birthday Meal at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Blackhall Cliff Walk and Pub Finish at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Book a Table at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Bright Evening Deck Meal in Dunmore East
Read the story →Brill in Dunmore East: Irish Flat Fish Done Right
Read the story →Brown Bread Homemade in Dunmore East
Read the story →Brownstown Head Walk Dunmore East After
Read the story →Budget-Friendly Eating in Dunmore East
Dunmore East isn't expensive. It's a village — not a city centre, not a tourist trap. Bar food and local seafood at honest prices is the…
Read the story →Buffalo Wings & BBQ Wings at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Cajun Chicken Pizza at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Can I Just Walk In? The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →A Pint and a Plate — Casual Dining in Dunmore East
Most evenings in Dunmore East don't call for a tasting menu. They call for a stool, a pint, a hot plate of food and someone to bring it…
Read the story →Celebration Dinner by the Harbour — The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Celtic Sea Coast: Where to Eat in Dunmore East
Read the story →Chicken Korma at The Spinnaker Bar — Dunmore East Pub Curry
The Spinnaker Bar in Lower Village serves chicken korma for €21.50, rice and naan included. It's pub curry done properly — mild, creamy,…
Read the story →Chowder for Lunch: the Dunmore East Classic Anchors the New Menu
Read the story →Christmas Eve Pub Meal Dunmore East
Read the story →Cliff Loop Portally to Dunmore East: Food After Your Walk
Read the story →Cliff Walk First, Lunch After: the New 1–4pm Menu at the Harbour
Read the story →Cliff Walks and Food in Dunmore East
The Doneraile Walk is the reason most visitors come to Dunmore East. The meal after is the reason they come back. Here's how to time the…
Read the story →Cocktails in Dunmore East — The Spinnaker Harbour Bar
Read the story →Communion & Confirmation Meals at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
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The Copper Coast from Dunmore East
The Copper Coast is the 25-kilometre stretch of Co. Waterford coastline west of Tramore — a UNESCO Global Geopark of cliffs, coves,…
Read the story →Counsellor's Strand to The Spinnaker Bar: The Walking Route
Read the story →Crab Claws Dunmore East — Celtic Sea Catch at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Dairy-Free Options at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Date Night in Dunmore East: The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Day Trip to Dunmore East — A Food-First Plan
If you've got one day to spend in Dunmore East and you want the meal to land right, here's the timeline that works.
Read the story →Diabetic-Friendly Pub in Dunmore East
Read the story →Dog-Friendly Deck in Dunmore East
Read the story →Dog-Friendly Pub Dunmore East: The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →The Doneraile Cliff Walk — and What to Eat After
Read the story →Doneraile Walk to Lunch in Dunmore East
Read the story →Dover Sole vs Black Sole: What's on the Menu in Dunmore East
Dover sole and black sole both come off the day-boats in Dunmore East, but they're different fish with different flavours. Dover sole is…
Read the story →Dublin Bay Prawns in Dunmore East: The Real Story
Read the story →Cockles and Razor Clams in Dunmore East
Read the story →Dunmore East in December — Why You Should Go
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Read the story →Dunmore East Fish Auction: History & Today
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Dunmore East — The Fishing Village
Dunmore East is one of Ireland's oldest continuously working fishing harbours. Long after the mail-boat days ended in the 1830s, the…
Read the story →Dunmore East Food vs Kilkenny City: Fresh Harbour Seafood or Medieval Streets?
Read the story →The Harbour at Dunmore East
The harbour at Dunmore East was not always a fishing port. For a brief, ambitious decade in the early 1800s it was a packet station —…
Read the story →Dunmore East Harbour: 200 Years of History
From an Iron Age hillfort to one of Ireland's busiest fishing harbours — Dunmore East has been living by the sea for a very long time.…
Read the story →The Harbour Walk — 20 Minutes That End at a Pint
Read the story →Why Dunmore East Locals Don't Go Anywhere Else
Read the story →Dunmore East Mussels: Where, When & How to Eat Them
Dunmore East mussels come off day-boats that work the Celtic Sea and Waterford Harbour. They're landed at the working harbour in the…
Read the story →Prawns vs Langoustines in Dunmore East: What's the Difference?
Read the story →Dunmore East Strand Low Tide Walk and Meal at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Dunmore East Trawler Fleet: From the Harbour to Your Plate
Read the story →Dunmore East vs Other Waterford Towns for Food
Waterford has several food-worthy towns — the city itself, Tramore, Dungarvan further west. Here's how Dunmore East stacks up on the…
Read the story →Dunmore East vs Tramore Village Food: Which East Waterford Spot Wins?
Read the story →Dunmore East vs Waterford City for Eating — Which Wins in 2025?
Read the story →Dunmore East With Kids
Dunmore East works well as a family day out — short walks, a sandy strand, rock pools, fishing boats to watch, and a meal that doesn't…
Read the story →East Coast vs West Coast Irish Pub Food: What's the Difference?
Irish pub food changes with the coastline. East coast pubs in Waterford and Wexford serve fish landed that morning off day-boats working…
Read the story →Easter Weekend Dinner in Dunmore East 2025
Read the story →Eating Around the Dunmore East Cliff Walk
The Doneraile Walk is short — 40-60 minutes for the loop. Timed right, it brackets a meal at The Spinnaker either side. Here's the…
Read the story →Where Do Locals Eat in Dunmore East? The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Eating on the Copper Coast vs Dunmore East: Where to Eat in 2025
Read the story →Eating Where the Fishermen Eat in Dunmore East
Read the story →Email The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Engagement Meal by the Water in Dunmore East
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Read the story →Family-Friendly Eating in Dunmore East
A village pub that takes children for granted rather than treating them as a surprise — that's what 'family-friendly' actually means in…
Read the story →Father's Day Dinner in Dunmore East 2025
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Ferry Trips From Dunmore East and Where to Eat Nearby
Dunmore East doesn't have its own car ferry, but the Passage East to Ballyhack ferry crosses Waterford Harbour 15 minutes' drive north…
Read the story →First Date Pint & Bite in Dunmore East
Read the story →Fish and Chips Done Right — The Spinnaker Way
Read the story →Fish Pie Dunmore East: Recipe & Tradition
Fish pie in Dunmore East means creamy white fish, smoked haddock and prawns under mash, made with whatever the day-boats land that…
Read the story →Food Delivery vs Dining Out in Dunmore East
Food delivery to a small Irish coastal village isn't the same as in a city. Here's the honest read on what's available — and why dining…
Read the story →Food in a Fishing Village vs a Resort Town: What's the Real Difference?
Read the story →Food at the Dunmore East Fishing Village
Dunmore East is a working fishing harbour. The food on the plate in the village pubs should reflect that — and at The Spinnaker, it does.
Read the story →Food Near Me Dunmore East: Where to Eat in 2025
Read the story →Food Recommendations for Waterford Visitors
If you're staying in Waterford City and want the best food experience the county can offer in two or three meals, Dunmore East should be…
Read the story →Fresh Catch of the Day in Dunmore East
'Catch of the day' is on most coastal-pub menus. In Dunmore East, in a working fishing harbour, the phrase has real content. Here's what…
Read the story →Fresh Dunmore East Crab on Brown Bread — the €16 Lunch Worth Driving For
Read the story →Garlic Mussels at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Getting a Table for Six in Dunmore East
Read the story →Getting a Table Saturday Night in Dunmore East
Read the story →Gluten-Free Pub Menu Dunmore East 2025
Read the story →Graduation Dinner in Dunmore East — The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Greek Salad on The Spinnaker's Summer Menu — Dunmore East 2025
The Spinnaker Bar serves a proper Greek salad for €10 through the summer months. Feta, kalamata olives, ripe tomato, cucumber, red…
Read the story →Group Dining in Dunmore East
Family gathering, birthday party, work outing, school reunion — a Dunmore East day works well as a group day, ended at a pub that can…
Read the story →Group of Six or More? Ring Peter at The Spinnaker, Dunmore East
Read the story →Guillamene Cove Swim, Then Eat at The Spinnaker Bar in Dunmore East
Read the story →Guinness Pint Dunmore East – The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Haddock vs Hake in Dunmore East: Which Fish Should You Order Tonight?
Read the story →Halal Options at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Halloween Weekend Meal in Dunmore East
Read the story →Harbour & Pier Walk Then a Pint at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Harbour Pubs of Ireland: Dunmore East Edition
Read the story →Hawaiian Pizza at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Hen Party Meal Dunmore East — The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →High Chairs and Kids Menu at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →The History of Dunmore East
Dunmore East has been a place long before it was a village in the modern sense. The name itself — Dún Mór, 'big fort' — refers to a…
Read the story →Hot Whiskey in Dunmore East — Irish Winter Warmers
Read the story →How to Book a Table at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →How to Choose Where to Eat in Dunmore East
Dunmore East is small. You don't have 50 options to triage. Here's a simple decision tree for matching the meal to the moment.
Read the story →How to Find Authentic Local Food in Dunmore East
Authentic local food in Dunmore East isn't hard to find — but it's worth knowing what 'authentic' actually looks like so you spot the…
Read the story →How to Get to Dunmore East
Dunmore East is at the end of the R684, the road that turns off the N25 south of Waterford City and runs out to the harbour mouth.…
Read the story →How to Tell Fresh Fish: A Dunmore East Pub Test
Read the story →Irish Coffee at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Irish Craft Beer on Tap at Dunmore East Pub
Read the story →Irish Hospitality at Dunmore East
'Céad míle fáilte' — a hundred thousand welcomes. Irish hospitality is a real thing, particularly in coastal villages where the rhythm…
Read the story →Irish Lobster in Dunmore East: Pier to Plate
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Irish Traditional Food in Dunmore East
If you're after the real Irish-traditional plates rather than the tourist version, Dunmore East gives you the coastal angle on it.…
Read the story →Irish Whiskey After Dinner in Dunmore East
Read the story →January Quiet Pint in Dunmore East
Read the story →John Dory in Dunmore East: Celtic Sea Day-Boat Catch
John Dory — Zeus faber — swims the Celtic Sea bed off Dunmore East and lands on the harbour quay most days between April and October.…
Read the story →Kid with Fussy Eating? The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Kids Eat Here: Family-Friendly Pub in Dunmore East
Read the story →Kilmurrin Cove Walk to Lunch at The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Lady's Cove to Pub Lunch: Walk & Eat in Dunmore East
Read the story →Lamb Shank Slow-Braised at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Last Minute Table Dunmore East – Ring Peter at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Ling and Conger in Dunmore East: Old Irish Fish at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Live Music Night & Meal in Dunmore East
Read the story →Live Music on the Deck — What to Expect at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Local Ciders at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Local Fishmonger vs Pub Kitchen in Dunmore East
Read the story →Locally Sourced Food in Dunmore East
'Local' is one of the most overused words on Irish menus. In Dunmore East it has practical meaning — the harbour is the supplier, the…
Read the story →Low-Carb Pub Food in Dunmore East – The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Where to Get Lunch in Dunmore East (2026): the 1–4pm Answer
Read the story →Mackerel Season in Dunmore East: The Eating Window for Fresh Irish Mackerel
Read the story →Meat Feast Pizza Dunmore East
Read the story →Monkfish on the Menu at Dunmore East Pub
Read the story →Mother's Day Lunch Dunmore East at The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Mussels in Chorizo, Sherry & Cream at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →The New Lunch Menu at The Spinnaker — Lunch in Dunmore East, Daily 1–4pm
Read the story →What's New for Food in Dunmore East
The big news in the village food scene this year: Peter has taken over The Spinnaker Bar. That's the change worth knowing about.
Read the story →New Year's Eve at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Non-Alcoholic Pints in Dunmore East
Read the story →Nut Allergy Pub Food in Dunmore East
Read the story →Open Tonight? Dunmore East Pub Food at The Spinnaker
Read the story →Outdoor Seating in Dunmore East
When Irish weather plays ball, outdoor seating in a coastal village is hard to beat. Here's the honest read on what's available — and…
Read the story →Oysters on the Waterford Coast: Dunmore East
Read the story →Toasties, Paninis and Wraps: The Spinnaker's New Lunch Lineup
Read the story →Parking in Dunmore East
Dunmore East is a village. Parking is mostly straightforward — but there are practical things to know for a peak summer day or a busy…
Read the story →Payment Methods in Dunmore East
Practical question, simple answer: most Dunmore East pubs and restaurants take card and cash. Here's the slightly more detailed read.
Read the story →Pescatarian in Dunmore East? The Spinnaker Pub Knows Seafood
Read the story →Peter the Publican: The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Phone Booking in Dunmore East — No App Required
Read the story →Pizza in Dunmore East
Dunmore East isn't a pizza destination — it's a seafood village. If you're in town and want pizza, here's the honest read.
Read the story →Plaice at Dunmore East Pubs: The Spinnaker's Classic
Read the story →Pollock in Dunmore East: Ireland's Most Underrated Fish
Read the story →Prawn Cocktail at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Private Room for Group Meals at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Quick Lunch in Dunmore East
If you've got an hour between activities, here's the quick-lunch read. Real food, fast service, no cutting corners.
Read the story →Reservation Policies in Dunmore East
Booking ahead in a village pub matters more than it sounds. Here's the honest read on when, why and how to book at The Spinnaker.
Read the story →Retirement Lunch in Dunmore East
Read the story →Ring Peter at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Romantic Dinner Spots in Dunmore East
A coastal Irish village in summer twilight has a romance you don't have to manufacture. Here's how to organise the evening so the meal…
Read the story →Sailing and the Sea: Why Dunmore East Lives by the Water
Some villages face the sea. Dunmore East is built around it — shaped by fishing, sailing, and the harbour that has defined the village…
Read the story →Scampi: The Real Thing in Dunmore East
Read the story →Sea Bass in Dunmore East: Fresh Off the Irish Coast
Read the story →Sea Trout vs Salmon on the Irish Coast: How to Tell Them Apart
Sea trout and Atlantic salmon both swim the waters off Waterford's coast, but they're different fish with different flavours. Sea trout…
Read the story →Seafood That's Actually Fresh in Dunmore East
'Fresh fish' is everywhere on Irish menus and it doesn't always mean what it implies. Here's how to spot the real thing in Dunmore East.
Read the story →Seafood Chowder €13.50 at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar serves seafood chowder for €13.50. Peter runs the kitchen himself and uses fresh catch from the day-boats that tie up…
Read the story →Seafood Chowder the Irish Way — Dunmore East
Read the story →Seafood Pie at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Seasonal Menu Changes in Dunmore East
A menu that moves with the seasons is the test of a kitchen that's paying attention. Here's what the seasonal rhythm looks like at The…
Read the story →Shellfish Allergy? Safe Dining Options in Dunmore East
Read the story →Smoked Haddock Chowder in Dunmore East
Read the story →Smoked Salmon Irish Style: Dunmore East
Irish-style smoked salmon is cold-smoked over beech or oak, cured with sea salt, sliced thin as paper. In Dunmore East — a working…
Read the story →Solo Diner Welcome at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →South East Ireland Coastal Food Trail: Dunmore East & The Harbour Route
Read the story →Special Occasion Dining in Dunmore East
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement dinners, surprise proposals — Dunmore East has the setting. Here's how to set up the evening at The…
Read the story →The Spinnaker Bar: A Guide for First-Timers
Never been to The Spinnaker before? Here's what you need to know — where to find it, what to eat, when to come, and why people keep…
Read the story →St Patrick's Day 2025 in Dunmore East: Pub Food & Celebration
Read the story →Stag Do Meal Stop in Dunmore East
Read the story →Stone-Baked Pizza Dunmore East
The Spinnaker Bar serves stone-baked pizza in Dunmore East, right on the harbour in Lower Village. Peter — the owner — runs a wood-fired…
Read the story →Storm Weather Pub Night in Dunmore East
Read the story →Student-Friendly Eats in Waterford and Dunmore East
WIT students, SETU students, exchange visitors — Dunmore East is the short trip out of the city when you want a meal that isn't kebabs…
Read the story →Summer Evening Meal in Dunmore East: Deck Dining at The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →A Proper Sunday Roast at the Harbour — Dunmore East
Read the story →Sustainable Fishing in Dunmore East: Day Boats & Fresh Catch
Read the story →The Bones of a Good Pub Chowder
Read the story →The Chalkboard Menu: Irish Pub Tradition in 2025
Read the story →The Craic on a Friday in Dunmore East
Read the story →The Cup of Tea After Dinner in an Irish Pub
Read the story →The End of the Road Pub in Dunmore East
Read the story →Friday Night Pub Meal in Dunmore East
Read the story →The Half Pint in Irish Pub Culture — Why It Matters
Read the story →The History of Irish Chowder: From Celtic Cauldrons to Today
Read the story →The Irish Fish Board: What Came In Today at Dunmore East
Read the story →The Irish Pint and the Irish Plate
Read the story →The Irish Sunday Roast in Dunmore East
Read the story →The Loop Walk from The Spinnaker Bar — Dunmore East
Read the story →The Pint and the Chowder: Irish Classic at The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →The Pub Kitchen vs The Restaurant Kitchen
Read the story →The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East — The Team Behind the Harbour Pub
Read the story →The Spinnaker Burger Dunmore East
Read the story →The Sunday Lunch Crowd in Dunmore East
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What to Do in Dunmore East Besides Eating
Dunmore East isn't only a meal — though the meal at the end of it is a fair reason to come. The village fills a day comfortably. Here's…
Read the story →Tramore Cliff Path to The Spinnaker Bar: Walk & Eat
Read the story →Turbot from Dunmore East: Celtic Sea Flat Fish
Turbot is the king of flat fish in the Celtic Sea, and Dunmore East boats land some of the finest specimens in Ireland. This left-eyed…
Read the story →Vegan Meal at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Vegetable Korma in Dunmore East – Vegetarian Curry at The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Dunmore East
A seafood village isn't an obvious vegetarian destination — but Irish pub kitchens have moved on, and The Spinnaker keeps real options…
Read the story →Walk-In vs Booking at The Spinnaker Bar Dunmore East
Read the story →Warm and Welcoming Pubs in Dunmore East
An Irish village pub that actually makes you feel welcome isn't a marketing claim — it's the difference between a meal you remember and…
Read the story →Waterford Greenway to Dunmore East: Where to Eat After Your Cycle
Read the story →What Makes a Good Restaurant in Dunmore East
Five things to look for in a Dunmore East food spot — and how The Spinnaker measures up.
Read the story →What to Eat in Dunmore East This Weekend
Read the story →What's Open Now for Food in Dunmore East
Opening hours in a coastal village shift with the season. Here's the practical read on when food is actually being served — and why…
Read the story →Wheelchair Accessible Pub in Dunmore East
Read the story →When the Boats Come In: Dunmore East Pier
Read the story →Fresh Seafood in Dunmore East — Where It Comes From
Read the story →Where Locals Actually Eat in Dunmore East
The honest read on where locals eat in a village this size: at the pub that treats them right. The Spinnaker is one of those pubs under…
Read the story →White Fish vs Oily Fish on the Irish Coast
Read the story →Why Irish Pub Food Is Different in Dunmore East
Read the story →Why Is It Called The Spinnaker? The Story Behind the Name
It's one of the most distinctive pub names on the Irish coast. But where does "spinnaker" actually come from — and why does it fit a…
Read the story →Wine by the Glass in Dunmore East | The Spinnaker Bar
Read the story →Winter Warmer Menu at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East
Read the story →Nature Walks Near Dunmore East and Where to Eat After
Dunmore East has the cliff walk on its doorstep, and three more good walks within a 20-minute drive. Here's the pairing — walk, then…
Read the story →Woodstown Strand Walk + Pub Lunch at The Spinnaker Bar
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