Briar Patch Nearly ten years have passed since the world lost a shining beacon and champion of love in Klaus Schmidt. He had one mantra, and that was love. In these turbulent times, love is the one thing we all could use more of. An open acceptance of any and everyone was the vision that he had when he took over control of Briar Patch, and his team carries those traditions forth today, from “creating a safe place where everyone feels loved,” to “developing a nature of giving and giving back,” it is clear to see that Briar Patch is more than just a bar, it is a feeling and active sense of commitment to one another. One of the biggest testaments to the nature of belonging associated with the Briar Patch is the tenure some of its employees boast; many of the staff being in service there for 12 plus years when the industry standard is typically two years. Klaus created a family that extended past the walls of Briar. He also never wanted the bar to close its doors, even on holidays. “The bar never closes, and that’s because Klaus knew that this was home to many people. They may not have anywhere else to go on holidays, so we are here for them.”
Briar Patch Nadine Wolf, Manager 508 N. Stanton El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 881-7722 nmwolf80@gmail.com 46 | SPECIAL ADVERTISING
By: TAYLOR HINES photographed by: JESSE MAYNES