Firstly, let's be honest, this is NOT the place you go when you're on a diet. It's a burger joint. But let me tell you, if you ARE planning to go down in flames, you might consider this place. It's a funky dive with dollar bills pasted everywhere and old Formica tables. It's said to be one of the last places Hank Williams was seen alive. Lots of history here. We ordered one maple syrup and cheddar burger and one Ruben and an order of onion rings to share. Maple syrup on a burger? Why didn't I think of that? It works. Man does it work. It gets splashed on while the beef is browning on the grill so it caramelizes. Then they add cheddar cheese. Dear Lord. The Ruben was greasy and decadent. Too rich to finish but too yummy to leave behind. A very serious problem, indeed. The onion rings were perfect- dropped in hot oil dating back to The Carter Administration. Golden. Loaded with flavor. Deadly fresh and crispy. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Really friendly and confident in what they know is going to blow your mind. Wear elastic waist pants. See your pastor/priest and settle your affairs before you go. You're going to love it. read more

I really liked this place. Very friendly people. Tge service was awesome. I got the fire God burger, level 10. The said they've never had anyone finish it before. It was hot! But I got through it. Tge place was kinda like a diner on part of it, so the cook was right behind the counter. He said the peppers on the burger were grown locally. And most people only get level 4. I liked this place, it's kinda old school atmosphere. read more

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 seemed a bit too intense for me. My burger was prepared quickly while I watched from the counter, which was a nice touch. The fries that accompanied it were excellent--slightly thicker than regular fries with a delightful seasoning. They were served piping hot and crispy. The highlight was definitely the burger itself. It was outstanding! The jalapeños added a lovely flavor without being overly spicy, and the bun was exceptional--soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. The meat was substantial and perfectly cooked. For condiments, they offer squeeze bottles from the fridge upon request. I opted for mayo on my burger and experimented with ketchup and mustard separately to see which I preferred. Honestly, the burger was delicious with or without the additional condiments. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend stopping in. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

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I've been to Burger Bar a few times now and I have to say the milkshakes are the best part of the menu. I thought the burgers were average, nothing too special. The service is always excellent. The waitresses are always so friendly. The cooks are very nice and seem like such good people. I think next time I will just go in for the shakes and skip the burgers. read more

This was a great lunch stop. Great service, amazing burgers and very cool atmosphere. read more

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Driving through and there were quite a number of options. A classic burger sounded like a good choice. I had been on a chili dog kick, so I went with a chili cheese dog and a burger. My wife decided to go a little lighter... They offer a 1/2 burger! So she did a burger and onion rings. I love that the hot dog is split. I usually split and griddle them at home. It lets the toppings sit a bit better. The burgers were your basic classics. read more

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Amazing place. Always a classic. They have a variety of food and always great staff. Stop in you won't be disappointed.

This is a seat yourself location. Old Diner vibe with lots of fun decor on the walls. The servers are friendly. The food takes a bit longer than you'd expect but not crazy long. Tastes so good. Picture is a Hawaii 5-0 and the other was the maple-something (can't remember) with an egg added. Server provided us with to-go drinks which was a thoughtful touch. Price for two burgers, two sides, and two waters was about 40 bucks. They do charge a 2% service fee for all orders. Overall a great lunch! read more

Burger Bar - Hawaii 5-0, cheesy tots, (maple-something) burger and sweet potato fries. - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Fun atmosphere and pretty good burger! Cheese wasn't melted all the way. We took ours to go but the service while we were there was great! read more

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A decent burger with a side of atmosphere. Not the best bacon cheeseburger I've ever had, but a good one. The legend around Hank Williams is fun and led us to looking into his life a bit more. The restaurant itself is a throwback, reminded me a little bit of back to the future. read more

Stopped by the Burger Bar today based on the recommendation of a friend of ours. So happy she told us about this place!!! It's a cute little place and I knowing that it was the last place Hank Williams Sr was seen alive (back when it was named Snack King) makes it very special. Our waitress Amber was super sweet and the burgers were delicious. I would definitely recommend stopping in for a good ol' burger read more

Burger Bar - Special order. Basically a patty melt - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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Server was nice. Food not so nice. Way overpriced. The bread on "The Mormon Burger" was absolutely disgusting. Hawaii 5-0 burger was decent, but not worth the price. read more

Staff is super friendly and the food comes out very quick. Very good food and the decor is very appealing. For the most part every thing on the menu is delicious. read more

Spectacular food, amazing atmosphere very welcoming. One of the best burgers I've had in my life. Very fulfilling I never leave hungry. Would definitely recommend. read more

It's an interesting place! The food is good. I was there for lunch. They have a separate breakfast menu on Saturdays. Service was also good. Just a little pricey for a burger & fries. read more

Like stepping back in time to an old time malt & burger shop. Great burgers, the best onion rings in town, and good, friendly service. Only down side is that parking is either on the street, or one of the several free parking lots not too far away. read more

Ribs were good but a little over cooked. The BBQ sauce was very good. Sides were great. Order was to go and ready when they said it would be. read more

Probably the best burgers in Bristol. Always cooked fresh. The sweet potato fries and onion rings are definitely worth trying. read more

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My review is not for the food; it is for the unreliability of the business. The last three times I have come here they have been closed because (1) they ran out of food, (2) they had too many people out, or (3) they "had electrical issues." My problem is I can't count on them serving food; as a result, I eat at Delta Blues, Quaker Steak & Lube, or Stateline. If they are open it is a great burger; the problem is you need to determine you alternate before you plan to come here. If you are meeting someone plan elsewhere so you have a definite location. Their burgers are great, great fries, great shakes, etc. Just unreliable! If you want reliable try Stateline or Delta Blues (check out my review for each). read more

Local burger and fries restaurant that's great when it's open. Beginning of the summer we came a couple times and had delicious food with great service. Then it went downhill as they had low staff and electricity issues. We finally ended up going for lunch and they were open. Friendly server took our order after we had been there several minutes. (We almost left as we didn't have a long lunch break.) Hubby ordered their spicy burger and added an order of onion rings. He tried the spice level at 4/10 and it was very spicy. He loved it. Onion rings were edible. I ordered the burger with bbq sauce and sautéed onions. Unfortunately they used the hard outer layers of the onion, so they were not soft like sautéed ones should be. This restaurant is steeped in cool history. They have really good burgers and awesome shakes. But you can only enjoy them IF the Burger Bar is open. read more

Good food and very cool atmosphere. A great lunch or dinner spot to grab a burger and fries

A lot of five star Yelp reviews and quite justified. This is a very well established restaurant (old) but what great food. I had the "Hey Good Lookin' burger (Swiss burger with grilled mushrooms and grilled onions) with onion rings. My wife had the classic cheeseburger with fries. Both were absolutely delicious. Certainly among the best burgers I've had in quite some time. read more

Burger Bar - Hey Good Lookin' Swissburger - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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Great home made burgers. Kool atmosphere with historical pictures on the walls. We had the Mormon burger and the cheese burger combo. Both were great. read more

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This place is over 3 miles off the interstate but worth the trip if you enjoy historic hamburger dives. Legend says this was the last place Hank Williams ate before he died and the menu carries his theme. My wife ordered the "Move It on Over" and I got the "Cold Cold Heart." I got a side of onion rings and my wife got a side of sweet potato fries. They have lots of napkins, and you'll need them! They also have a ton of milk shake flavors. I had to get BLACKBERRY just because I could. My wife got Cookies and and Cream and loved it. Worth the trip!! read more

Burger Bar - Use the rotary phone - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Definitely a vintage Jewel and it's always better when the food is made to order! Peanut butter and Jelly milkshake is so awesome read more

Burger Bar - Inside the Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

$6 in taxes and fees. We used a card but were not told ahead of time there is a $1.52 fee for using a card!!!!!!! Food was a solid 3.5, service from Michael was a solid 4.7. Fellow travelers and tourists. BEWARE the Myth that inner states and places are cheaper. They hide behind fees like these. So, TOTAL it seems we paid over 12% in taxes. Haha read more

Burger Bar - On top of state tax they have "City Meals Tax". Way to go City Council. Tourist trap. Cross over the state line and eat I guess? - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Big delicious burgers with a variety for everybody. I've been coming here for years and it's always good. Especially love the OH My Cheese.

Wow. Looked like an old fashioned burger shop so I stopped in. Very cool place. The burger was awesome. I wish I knew their secret. Very friendly service as well and quick. read more

Delicious classic! The burgers really are good! The service is amazing! It's a small place, even with an addition, so go early or late or plan to wait a bit. Myriad milkshake choices, and delightful burgers - many named after Hank Williams songs. You do know this was the last place he was seen before he died, right? read more

Burger Bar - Classic signage - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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When on vacation...I search for burgers. Can't go wrong with a bacon cheeseburger. Half pound patty. Crisp bacon. Swiss cheese. Fries so hot you have to let them cool or burn your mouth. (I burnt my mouth and then let them cool.) Smaller establishment you may walk past if you didn't know better. Be smart and try them. read more

Yummy burgers and fabulous parmesan fries! Reasonably priced with great service! The ambience is fun and live! These are real burgers, well worth a visit! read more

I have been going to the Burger Bar off and on for the last 25 or so years. Unfortunately it was hit and miss for awhile because it transfered owners so many times and it became unreliable as a go to place. I have noticed lately that it seems to have been taken over by a more steady owner and seems to be a staple there now. It is located in a bad spot for parking and the inside has limited seating but I need to give the current run a try. The food was always good there and I really like these diners. I will be giving it a visit soon. read more

Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Stopped in to give this landmark a try. Decent burgers and reasonably priced. The Rueben sandwich was a hidden gem.....one of the best I have ever had! Would definitely recommend this as a stop when passing through town read more

Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Went there for the interesting piece of Hank Williams history, was glad to see they had a black bean burger as a veg option and they were so kind giving my service animal a hot dog. Thank you so much! read more

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So good and classic! Great, fast service and nostalgic to eat at a place that opened during WW2 A must stop place! read more

Hard to find parking nearby, but worth the walk. Grabbed the grilled cheese burger...nearly too much to eat. Kid sizing was a little different than the normal. read more

Burger Bar - Grilled Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Found this place on yelp drive 45 miles out of our way just to have a good burger and some hot fries. Sign on the door says mask. Cool. Until you see the cook and his two buddies hanging over the grill with no masks. If they talked less, cussed less, they might have noticed the French fries were room temperature at best and far from hot. Not sure what passes for a mediocre burger in this town, if this is the best y'all have to offer. read more

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OMG!!! Such a cute diner atmosphere ! Brings you back in time ! Hamburgers are amazing!! Definitely go here if you've never been you won't regret it! I can't wait to go back ! Wonderful staff couldn't ask for better customer service! read more

An icon. Very handy location. Excellent menu. Shakes are delicious. Staff courteous Fast service. read more

I just love this place, you can't get a more comfy and down to earth feeling burger joint! The decor is 1$ bills all over the walls, even a "one billion dollar bill" lol... I get the Hawaii five-0 burger, grilled pineapple, bacon, garlic, cheese and barbecue sauce! It's a big burger, you better be hungry! The hot burger(can't recall the name) you can order on 1-10 spice level... beware, it will make you cry for your momma if you aren't careful. They close at 8, a bit early, and adjust the times in the summer. It's easy to find, fun to eat! read more

Burger Bar - The Mormon burger and rings!!! - Burgers Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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