A hamburger with cheese and bacon

The Briar Patch

883 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

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Hours

M Closed
T 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
W 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
T 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
F 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
S 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
S 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Last updated on May 13, 2026

An Amherst landmark, The Briar Patch restaurant was established in 1948 and was purchased by Joan Lingerfelt in 1986. Their menu includes a wide variety of dishes such as soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pastas, desserts, and more.

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Come meet some new friends at an Amherst County staple, The Briar Patch
WSET TV, 7-10-2023

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