Great place to take a break and watch the World Cup while strolling Pearl street in Boulder. Wasn't too hungry, so just had the wings, which were excellent. Server was attentive and checked on me regularly. Definitely a good spot on Pearl. read more

Ordered the butcher block for 3 with a side of the parm dry rub wings. Staff was nice and generally on it. Not the best food tho... The parm wings although "freshly made" were somewhat hard and the chicken meat was quite woody. The butcher block seemed like all the meat had been sitting around. The ribs were very dry, the chicken was somewhat hard and woody while the brisket was all one kind of one grey color and was somewhat mushy and very fatty... I just came from the Carolina's, and the Ozarks and Oklahoma eating BBQ the whole way... this night at West End was not good BBQ The rooftop view was nice but the food was unimpressive. 2 starz read more

West End Tavern - Parm wings - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The reviews mislead. We arrived and sat at the bar. The employees were hospitable and friendly enough. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak and the fried chicken sandwich. This was not it. The Philly was super greasy and the cheese was on the side. There was so much gristle and fat it was hard to eat. The bun was also super crunchy instead of crispy and light. The chicken was also terrible. It was a little thinly sliced chicken breast, that maybe got pounded out too thin and then fried. It needed a lot more seasoning- the sweet pickle slices were also contrasting to the honey mustard- it just left a literal bad taste in my mouth- lastly, the fries I recieved were soft, cold, and unsalted. We were only in CO for a week and this was the worst thing we ate. read more

We stopped by for a drink and to kill some time before dinner. The upstairs patio was packed and no longer accepting guests, but we were lucky enough to snag one of the street side table. We ordered couple different drinks and shared a jalapeño cornbread skillet as a snack. My Spa Day (a elderflower flavored gin based cocktail) was delicious, refreshing and not too sweet. The tiny flower garnish added a nice touch. The cornbread was decent (3/5). It was moist, but fell apart easily and difficult to take out of the skillet. It also tasted like it's from a pre-made mix. Overall a nice spot to hang out in the Pearl St. area. Maybe I'll try some other food here too. read more

West End Tavern - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Service- good, friendly Seatong - no issues at 4 pm in Saturday. Even got an upstairs patio table. Food - the fish and chips received a good review from the table. The seasoning was done well and the finish crispy. The steak and frites - not the best. Meat was dry and overcooked and lacked flavor. All the seasoning was on the fries. For $30, i expected better. read more

West End Tavern - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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This review is specifically based on my bar experience (no food). November 2025: My husband and I sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks. The bartender was friendly and the barstools were comfortable! I ordered the Old Buffalo from the cocktail menu and got it smoked. It was awesome! I loved the Bourbon and the smoke enhancement. We also met a few people while we were there and we enjoyed the warm, social environment. read more

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West End Tavern really pulled up with the comfort food swagger today. Started with the burnt ends -- because obviously. Smoky, tender, perfectly charred... the kind of bite that makes you consider changing careers and becoming a pitmaster. (I won't. But I considered it.) Then came the Shepherd's Pie, which had this sneaky little spice kick. Not enough to start a fire, but enough to remind you you're alive and possibly still have dreams. I respect that. Coworkers came in strong with the Soup of the Day and the Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad. One of them even used the phrase "This is actually really good" with that tone people use when they're pleasantly shocked food has seasoning. Progress. Now the bourbon? Listen. The bourbon shelf here is serious. It's giving "we don't just pour whiskey, we curate feelings." I sat there longer than I meant to. I have no regrets. Verdict: Cozy. Tasty. Slightly dangerous (in a bourbon way). Travelin_Broke Approved -- obviously. read more

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I went to West End for Happy Hour and the wine and food was excellent with good prices. They have a good variety on their menu. The bartenders was very nice and attentive. Good ambiance also. I highly suggest West End for good quality of food and drinks. read more

An amazing spot to grab a beer, meal, and catch the Broncos game. The food here is great and they have an array of whiskeys to select from. I made the right decision by trying their fish and chips. Extra crispy white cod with crispy fries and slaw. I highly recommend it. My wife really enjoyed her brisket plate and we tried the chicken skewer appetizer. What a great bar atmosphere and the service is great. Food came out quickly. We'll be back for sure. read more

West End Tavern - Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Just have drinks at this place. That was actually the best thing that we had when we finally received them. The hamburger was all bun and overcooked from the way we ordered it. It needed two patties on it instead of the one very thin one. The French onion soup was good The grilled cheese was all bread could've used more cheese and probably more butter on the bread. It was dry. Smoked tomato soup tasted sour, I kept tasting it trying to see if I would like it, but it didn't happen. The young man who took us to our table was nice and polite, but our waitress was too with somebody else, and never bothered to have conversation with us. First and last visit read more

The wife and I went to West End Tavern last week. Disappointed..... I had the $26 Philly "Cheesesteak" Quotes because the price was way out of line for the product. Every cheesesteak I have had prior to this one had the cheese melted on the meat during grilling. West end decided to add a dish of Velveeta style glop to a dish on the plate. What was the kitchen thinking? The wife had a salad, (Good!) and Burnt ends. The meat was dried out and barely edible. What was the kitchen thinking? There is no reason to go back anytime soon.... Beware! read more

Stopped in for food after a hike. The bacon wrapped dates were absolutely delicious and I highly recommend them. The local beer was good. Service was polite and quick. We sat on the rooftop with some nice views. I highly recommend stopping in for a snack and drinks. read more

West End Tavern - Beer - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Food was delicious and good service! I had the Burnt End Sandwiche- love it! Best spot on the west side of town

Delicious food in a great location! My mom, sister, and I booked a reservation while we were in town and we were lucky enough to get a table on the rooftop. The menu offered a lot of options, including options for those with dietary restrictions. We ordered the tavern queso, burnt ends, smoked brisket sandwich, tavern burger, and sweet potato fries. For drinks, we had the strawberry stampede and the sour beer on draft and they were really good! read more

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The Brisket sandwich was dry and I'm not even sure the meat was good anymore. We chose this as our monthly meeting we have for a family lunch. Very disappointed. read more

We sat on the rooftop and Natalie was our server. She was upbeat and attentive. She gave suggestions for the smoked meats, so my husband took her up on it, ordering the smoked brisket platter. I would take a picture of it, it's gone. It was that good! I ordered the veggie smash burger. If you like spicy, this is for you! It was quite yummy. read more

After reading the good reviews for this restaurant, I had hopes for a promising meal--unfortunately, that was not the case. For starters, maybe this is just me and my dining companions, but we had a bit of a difficult time finding the restaurant due to the poor signage. I noticed the banners on the corner of the street, but that was the only clear advertisement. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly employee and were seated right away. We ended up ordering a burger, bbq pork sandwich, and brisket sandwich, all of which were hardly lukewarm. The only sides that were served hot were the sweet potato fries and onion rings, my fries were cold. The consensus: food isn't great, on average about a 5/10, but we could see how it might be good after you've had a few drinks. 3 stars since our waiter was very friendly and gave us some menu suggestions, but if it weren't for him, I'd probably knock it down to a 1 star review. I definitely won't be returning. read more

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We came back again for Happy Hour on the rooftop patio. Not ideal weather, cloudier than earlier in the day for the perfect view but still worth the hike up the stairs. Good music too. Last time we were at West End, my husband . An amber/red ale drinker had an out of state option since the house draft, El Corn was out of stock. Yet again, though on the happy hour menu it was again out. Luckily the. Server was willing to sub the other for Happy Hour price which we appreciated. Maybe next time the house beer. Will be in stock. Only one other table was occupied midweek. Though I guarantee it would be hard to get seating on a weekend later at night. If you want the view and fun, plan ahead. We each ordered the higher end slider burger and shared the sweet potato fries. The Prairie Star smash slider is a great upgrade on meat and sustainable ranching. It was also the larger version of a slider and perfectly cooked. I would definitely get it again as well as in the full size burger. My iced tea was just right. Fries order, ample enough to bring some home for lunch today. At dusk , there can be gnats on the roof near the planters. Probably a bigger crowd would scare them away. Will be back another time and enjoy the updated interior inside. Loved the new floors and seating styles! read more

West End Tavern - Prairie Star sliders and sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Solid spot, nothing to write home about. The Brussels sprouts and burnt ends are major highlights and the upstairs patios are awesome. read more

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Really cool spot on Pearl St. in Boulder. It was recommended by a local shop owner so we decided to stop in for a drink. Ended up eating dinner there and the food was great. The wings, queso, brisket sandwich and Tavern burger were all awesome. For any millennials - the Tavern burger kind of tasted like a nostalgic 90s burger from your childhood. All really good choices. Cool beer selection and excellent staff. The bartender on the second floor was great. Highly recommend. read more

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Great vibey BBQ spot. Food was excellent. Had the butcher block and brisket sandwich. My favorite was the ribs! Server was excellent. I would recommend making a reservation for dinner as the wait is 30 minutes usually. read more

West End Tavern - Butcher Block & Smoked Brisket Sandwich - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

West End Tavern is a staple in Boulder and a place I look forward to dining at. It's a damn reliable local spot on Pearl Street. With a sea of restaurant options nearby, West End always delivers. After a long event day, I was craving a laid back dining experience. I also wanted some killer food to impress my out-of-town colleague. Although there are still so many places in Boulder for me to check off my list, I simply wanted a dependable spot with pub food and a good beer list. West End Tavern fit my food/drink/ambiance needs to a T. *Pro tip: grab a spot on the front patio along Pearl Street* *Double pro tip: if you have an adventurous diner in your party, go halfsies on the sandwiches so you get to try multiple items!* PATTY MELT ($17) // two house ground brisket patties, swiss, caramelized onion, kick it up sauce, buttered texas toast. Woah, this thing was meaty and unctuous. Though neither sandwich was nothing to look at, the flavors were great. My only ask was that the bread had a better toast and crisp to it. Still a very above average patty melt with great melty cheese. SMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH ($19) // smoked garlic mayo, red onion, house- made pickles, kc bbq sauce, buttered sourdough toast. You'd never know, but they're serious about their BBQ here. Again, the sandwich didn't look aesthetically pleasing, but the brisket was divine. I just wish the bread had more of a toast to it like the other sandwich. The fries and onion rings were standard, nothing to rave about. I do like their Colorado-focused beer list. I snagged one of my favorite IPA's from New Image. And I must give props to our server, who was polite, informative and extremely friendly. read more

West End Tavern - Smoked Brisket Sandwich - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Brisket sandwich? 4.5 outta 5 from me and a reason to visit this spot for sure. Heck, as our wonderful server said, and now I agree, if it involves the smoked brisket say yes and don't look back. We stopped in for a late dinner and the spot was still very much alive. The vibes were high, smiles and drinks flowing, and the first hint of fall was in the evening's air as we enjoyed a couple of seats on the patio. So why 4.5? I've gotta say it's the bread and the fries honestly. The bread was generic Texas toast. It had been well toasted but the texture was very dense and doughy, and the flavor generally bland. In addition to texture, I like the bread to add some character in a sandwich and this one just didn't do that for me. And the fries were just frozen fries. Nothing remarkable and kinda disappointing considering I'm assuming they spend some time on the brisket and other food. But the brisket? 5/5 perfectly rendered, juicy, rich, smoky and meaty. There's no shortage of it on the sandwich either. It's monstrous and so good. The roasted garlic aioli is a solid compliment too. Solid meal for sure. read more

West End Tavern - Smoked Brisket Sandwich - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great rooftop seating area! Went in because someone locally recommended the French Onion soup which was pretty but had very little flavor. I probably wouldn't order it again but the French Fries and the French Dip Sandwich was great! A great place to get drinks and visit with friends. read more

West End Tavern - French Onion Soup - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Big shout out to West End Tavern and staff for making our last night in Boulder memorable in so many ways. The food was exceptional and we would compare it to Michelin- star-rated Heritage barbecue in So Cal. My dad who is 90 had fish and chips, the best he's had in a long time and the other 4 of us shared the barbecue platter (exceptional hot links and spare ribs) that easily served four of us with a couple of extra sides (don't miss the Mac and cheese!). Staff was kind and very accommodating with my dad (e.g., they pulled out a ramp for the front entrance for his wheelchair) and were able to give us a table that worked for our situation- we could also actually carry on a conversation. The ambience was really cute with brick walls and a super cozy, laid-back atmosphere with fantastic barbecue and a very nice beer list. Highest recommendations!! read more

We were exploring Boulder and came across this place. Read the reviews and they were mixed but we decided to give it a try! It was fabulous beginning to end! Great service, cool vibe, yummy drinks (galactic lemonade) and we both loved the food we got. I got the wedge salad and burnt ends both delicious. Homemade dressings and the sweet potato fries with a burger were also great! Highly recommend! Look forward to visiting again! read more

Been here a couple times! The smoke on the meat is great, but unfortunately every time I order the brisket it's dry and tough to chew! I just got takeout and we were given no bbq sauces and the portions seemed much smaller for the platter than they are in person. The pork beans are the best thing they have. Mac n cheese doesn't really have any flavor, I added salt pepper and garlic powder at home. Also the coleslaw shouldn't even be called coleslaw it's cabbage mix from a bag with barely any dressing on it. Maybe I'm spoiled from growing up in the south but I'm just not impressed. I want to love it because the location and service are great! I love stopping in for cocktails but I don't know that I'll get the food again unless I'm just getting the beans. read more

This is a boulder classic that has been around for decades for a reason! Serving up American classics in a cozy environment. Almost always busy but the service is fast and food is great! Highly recommend the French onion soup read more

West End Tavern - The West End Philly Tavern Burger BBQ Pork Sandwich - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Came in with a group of 4 + 1 baby last night for dinner/drinks. When we arrived there were many other people there but still plenty of open seating. We were seated upstairs. Service was good. I really enjoyed the brussels sprouts appetizer. The bean/kale salad was good and hearty but maybe a little under-dressed for kale. read more

Service was good' food I'm give it 3stars. I ordered the burger and onion rings , burger average onion rings came out cold. The fried pickles are a 10 out of 10 and the lemon-drop martini was absolutely amazing. One of the best I've had . Ambiance nice setting has a heated roof- top if you can take 39 degrees Wings and sweet potato fries I wouldn't recommend.. Food okay service good. Drinks are amazing. Customer Service read more

YUMMM this place is so so good. We went with a group of 5 plus a baby and we're seated right away. The service was quick and very nice. The food was excellent!!! Highly recommend pulled pork Mac and cheese and a big share plate of different meats. It was so yummy. Highly recommend if you are in the area! When we visit again next time we will be coming back. read more

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Quiet bar on an early Wednesday evening. The bar itself is a few notches above "dive", in a good way. Bartender was nice and friendly and the overall vibe is good. Not too loud read more

West End Tavern - White Rascal Belgium beer - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We went here Sunday for lunch while we were out shopping. The rooftop was full so we sat out front on the sidewalk. Our server was great very friendly and helped with recommendations. We got the smoked jalapeno cheese dip to share which was really not spicy at all but tastes great. I got the Colorado Cobb salad and it was also very good and had plenty to fill me up. My husband got the brisket with Mac and cheese and he said it was good but could be more tender. He got the Mac and cheese as a side and it was delicious. read more

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I think this place is known for their BBQ and pub style food. We didn't eat much here, but just a few small bites. What really stood out for me is the selection of spirits here. It's a pretty extensive selection in an unexpected, at least for me, place. In terms of food, I think whatever we ordered here was good. The service was friendly as well. It really does feel like you're in a dimly lit old school tavern here. OK now for the whiskey - I thought what they had for the flights was insane! Such a great value and great coverage for the different types. I got a ride whiskey flight that included Thomas H Handy for line $25. This was a few years ago, but good luck find that type of price including that whiskey. Also, prior to coming here, I swore off any scotch with heavy peat. Then I tried a small poor of the peat monster here, and it totally open me up to how peat can actually be good. Prior to coming into Boulder, we didn't do that much research. But when we got here, we knew that we wanted some small bites, and to drink some whiskey, ha ha. That's how we came across this place Boy were we glad that we did. It was perfect for what we wanted. Also full disclosure: we were only in town for a USC/University of Colorado football game and this was prior to the pandemic. So the flight selection has most certainly changed, and the prices are probably higher now. But if I ever come back to Boulder, I'm definitely taking this place out and it's at the top of my list. read more

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Top ranked by every measure - food, drinks, service and ambiance. A must visit! Exceptional menu with every item well prepared and the specials are great. Excellent liquor collection, reasonable prices and phenomenal bartenders. read more

They have burnt ends!! Pretty unique find on Pearl Street tourist trap. Excellent smoked tomato bisque, hope to continue to see that on the menu. Patty melt lackluster in flavor. Steak burger overcooked but still decent. Brisket very good. Cocktails very good. French fries excellent. Kale slaw lackluster. Philly cheesesteak excellent. Value for said food, poor... (But hey it's Pearl Street) Service staff appear genuine and company was enjoyed. Great location for some people watching. Overall pretty good experience. read more

West End Tavern - Shark-dog and Beaver agree good drink and eats found here. - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Had to make a trip to Boulder for some errands so we met up with sone of the family for lunch. The place smells amazing and I had a hard time choosing between the fish n chips and bbq. I went with the fish n chips and I definitely cannot complain. Best I've had in a very long time. My sister ordered the pulled pork which was really good as well. She did get a side of the beans which I tried as well and were subpar. Only negatives would be the drink o menu and the service. The drinks were either really sweet or really whiskey forward, nothing in the middle. I would have asked for something custom from the bar but the waitress wasn't very attentive and never even asked if I needed another. We also made a comment about the non eaten beans but she said nothing and just took them away. Overall, she he food was good so I would totally come back. read more

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Our very favorite local hamburger place located in the west of Pearl Street Boulder. We've been going to the same place for years the burger and the fried chicken sandwich never disappointed us and best fries in town. Service is always perfect read more

West End Tavern - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Lucas the bartender was great-a super nice guy who is attentive yet laid back. We sat at the bar and watched the UT Georgia game. I ordered the Cobb salad, and it was delicious and my husband ordered the wings and absolutely loved them. This place has a solid bar scene and I would recommend. read more

I'm glad we decided to check out this place! One of the best brisket sandwiches I've had outside of Texas. My sandwich came with at least 3 thick slices of brisket that was perfectly seasoned and moist in the middle; I really liked that the Texas toast it came on was buttered and just lightly toasted rather than being crispy and overly toasted. The included seasoned fries were nice and crispy! It was definitely a Texas sized portion. The entire menu all looked so good, we had trouble deciding what to eat! I would definitely be back to trie the loaded corn bread and wings next. It is located on Pearl Street in Boulder, so parking can be a challenge with parallel parking or a nearby parking garage. read more

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