When it comes to dining options in Virginia, it doesn’t get much more classic than a burger. There are countless restaurants throughout the Old Dominion that make a mean hamburger, but none of them has quite the same history as Burger Bar. Since 1942, this humble stop in southwestern Virginia has served up some of the best burgers in Virginia. If you’re in the mood for a no-fuss, no-frills burger that’s definitely road-trip worthy, you’ll be glad you put Burger Bar on your radar.

Welcome to Burger Bar! Tucked away in Bristol right near the Tennessee border, this iconic restaurant has been serving up delicious burgers for decades.
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Browsing the menu, you'll notice a theme. Nearly all the items on the menu are named after Hank Williams songs.
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This is due to the fact that allegedly, this was the last place where the country music legend stopped before he died.
Burger Bar is known for serving classic no-frills burgers in addition to its downright creative offerings. Photographed above is a delicious cheeseburger with mac and cheese on top.
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Want a true Virginian experience? Then you'll definitely want to throw some fried green tomatoes on your burger.
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Or try one of the most legendary burgers of all: The Big Cheese. It's a half-pound burger with two grilled cheese sandwiches for buns.
For sides, you'll find an array of all the classics: fries, onion rings, and melt-in-your-mouth tater tots.
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Not in the mood for a burger? Not a problem! There are all kinds of rotating specials, such as this BLT with avocado.
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Have you ever been to Burger Bar in Bristol? What did you think of your experience there? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For related content, check out our official burger bucket list in Virginia.

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Burger Bar, 120 Piedmont Ave, Bristol, VA 24201, USA