The Docks Sports Bar
About The Docks Sports Bar in Baxter, TN
The Docks Sports Bar is the community bar of Baxter, Tennessee - located on Old Baxter Road about 15 miles east of Cookeville, it serves the eastern Putnam County community that doesn't always want to drive to Cookeville for a cold drink and a game on TV. With 172 reviews at 4.6 stars, The Docks has earned real loyalty from its regulars.
Open Monday through Thursday from 2 PM and Sunday from noon, with Friday evening hours and Saturday staying open until 3 AM, The Docks covers the full range of when a small-town sports bar needs to be open. It's the kind of place where the bartender knows your name, the TVs are tuned to whatever game matters that night, and the atmosphere is genuinely friendly rather than performatively so.
For residents of Baxter, Algood, and the eastern Putnam County communities, The Docks is the local answer - a reliable neighborhood bar that doesn't require a Cookeville trip.
Cookeville Scoop Pick
A 4.6-star sports bar serving the Baxter community that has earned genuine local loyalty. If you're in the eastern Upper Cumberland and want a cold drink and a game, The Docks is where the community goes.
What to Order
Cold beer and whatever's on the bar menu. The Docks is about the experience as much as the food.
“The best bar in Baxter - friendly crowd, cold drinks, and always the right place to watch the game.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Docks Sports Bar?
The Docks Sports Bar is at 11555 Old Baxter Rd in Baxter, TN - about 15 miles east of Cookeville in eastern Putnam County.
What are The Docks Sports Bar hours?
The Docks is open Monday through Thursday 2:00 PM – midnight, Friday 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM, and Sunday 12:00 PM – midnight.
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