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    West End Tavern

    4.0 (820 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Maria B.

    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.

    Jalapeño Cornbread Skillet
    Michelle E.

    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.

    Old fashioned
    Eddie C.

    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.

    Fish & Chips
    Jeremy B.

    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.

    Beer
    Stephanie K.

    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.

    Burnt Ends and Sweet Potato Fries
    Kelsie P.

    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!

    Hannah M.

    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.

    Butcher Block & Smoked Brisket Sandwich
    Stephan Y.

    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.

    Prairie Star sliders and sweet potato fries
    Sara M.

    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!

    Non-alcoholic spritzer
    Sara C.

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

    Smoked Brisket Sandwich
    Mike D.

    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.

    Smoked Brisket Sandwich
    Michael T.

    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.

    Smoked Brisket Sandwich
    Matt C.

    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.

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    1 year ago

    Nice atmosphere, albeit slow service. Their smoked flavored chicken wings was a bit overcooked. Deep fried chicken sandwich was tasty.

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    Food good, service good. Beware of the lunch special that "includes " a drink......we were charged an extra $5.

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    The brisket is so good! We loved sitting at the bar. The bartender was friendly, and the whisky selection was impressive!

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    Unprofessional employees, slow service, mid food and vibes. Would not recommend. Took my friends that came to visit and it was a let down.

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