Burger Bar

Bristol, VA · Hamburger restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Bristol
#9
of 102 restaurants
City Percentile
81%
rating percentile
Address
Burger Bar, 120 Piedmont Ave, Bristol, VA 24201
Phone
(276) 466-6200
Website
www.theoriginalburgerbar.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Burger Bar is a restaurant located in Bristol, VA. It is one of 102 restaurants listed in Bristol. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Bristol city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #9 of 102 restaurants in Bristol. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Burger Bar

Burger Bar was opened 1942. Historically known for being the last place Hank Williams Sr was seen. Voted best burger VA.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Robin Hattaway · Feb 2026

This was such a fun & delicious adventure. We had a malt (best we ever had) but don’t fill up on that. The chili dog, onions rings & fries were amazing ! The burger was excellent as well. But the fries and onion rings were out of this world ! Old school diner/burger, def worth your time. You can belly up to the counter to go back into 1942 😋 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it ! Same as it was in 1942

★★★★☆ 4.0 Keith · Jan 2026

This was our first trip to Bristol, and the Burger Bar was high on our list of places to try. Once you see the outside, you immediately know you're about to step back in time. We had read many reviews, so our expectations were high, and we absolutely loved the retro interior. The burgers were delicious, as were the fries and onion rings. However, the best part of eating here was the service. We travel a lot, and this was by far the friendliest server we have ever had. A special thanks to Riley for making this such a great visit!

★★★★★ 5.0 C Bart · Sep 2025

This was our first visit and we will be back for many more. The food was excellent! I really appreciate them keeping to the original layout of the restaurant. It adds so much to the experience. They also offer turkey and veggie burgers which can be substituted for any menu item instead of beef. The food came out quickly and made fresh. Great place!

★★★★★ 5.0 RG2 · Nov 2025

Great historic diner that opened in 1942. What a blast from the past. Love nostalgic places like this and the food did not disappoint. Everything cooked to perfection and flavorful. Our server was extremely efficient and friendly. Just an all-around great place. We're definitely go back when in town and try something new.

★★★★★ 5.0 F'burg Foodie · Sep 2025

While driving through town, I noticed an old-school-looking burger joint. Curious, I quickly checked the reviews while waiting at a nearby traffic light and, seeing they were quite positive overall, decided to park and give it a try. The ladies working inside were extremely friendly and helpful, which was a great start. Their menu is incredibly unique and fun, featuring a wide variety of amazing burgers. As a fan of spicy food, I was pleased to see several options that catered to my taste. My server took the time to explain how they roast hot peppers to create their own unique blend, which I found very impressive. I decided to go with the Cold, Cold Heart burger, primarily because it included jalapeños. Although tempted by the Fire God Burger, the combination of scorpion and ghost peppers

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Hamburger restaurantBar & grillCatererFast food restaurant

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