Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Newport: 2:11 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
24 Waites WharfNewport, RI 02840
About Dockside
Dockside is a bar located at 24 Waites Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island. It's part of our guide to 75 restaurants, cafes and bars in Newport.
Dockside is open daily, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 24 Waites Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
- Hours
- Open daily, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Dockside’s weekday schedule with 9 other bars in Rhode Island. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 4:00 PM) and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 78% of them (typical closing time: 1:00 AM).
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, about the same as the local median (63 hours). 89% of bars in Rhode Island open on Sundays, and Dockside is one of them.
Compared with 9 other bars in Rhode Island that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Dockside’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Dockside directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Dockside there are 29 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 59 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Seafood (6), Bakeries & Desserts (6), and Italian (4).
Competition is healthy: 3 other bars are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Skoal Room, 0.6 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanThe Reef< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMokka Coffeehouse0.1 mi
- EuropeanBouchard Restaurant and Inn0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificMountain Moose Noodles & Asian Street Food0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWally's Weiners0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Dockside's opening hours?
Open daily, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Dockside open on Sunday?
Yes, Dockside is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Dockside located?
Dockside is located at 24 Waites Wharf, Newport, RI 02840.
Is Dockside open late?
Yes – Dockside is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Dockside?
There are 59 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Dockside. Nearby options include The Reef (< 0.1 mi), Mokka Coffeehouse (0.1 mi), and Bouchard Restaurant and Inn (0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Dockside?
3 other bars within a mile. The closest is Skoal Room, 0.6 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
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