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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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

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

Great vibes to this place. Music is nice, and the people are great. Food was pretty delicious as well.

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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Food was great. Atmosphere for a broncos game was fantastic. Sonja was an excellent waitress!

Overall it was pretty amazing- the service, food and the atmosphere. I was looking for a restaurant that was family friendly but still had *Boulder* vibes. The reviews didn't disappoint when leading me to West End Tavern. I was a little nervous when we first walked in with the toddler and kids in tow but we were welcomed right away. It is dark so my toddler had to voice his opinion on there "not" being lights but he was fine We ordered the cornbread skillet with Honey butter- it is made fresh to order so it came out with our food but we didn't mind. The cornbread is jalapeño based so it had a slight kick to it but very good. The two littles ordered a cheeseburger and mac & cheese off the kids menu. The burger was huge and the mac & cheese was homemade and fresh. The boys loved it. Their kids meals came with the most chocolatey delicious brownie I've seen in a long time! I might've stolen a bite or two. I had two drinks off the happy hour menu- the house margarita and a punch- both we very good (and strong). Great value for $6! To eat the teenager ordered the patty melt- which he said was delicious. I ordered the west end Philly- it was so good! The cheese sauce paired nicely with the sandwich- so much food! The fries was great too! My husband had the smoked brisket and pulled pork combo which had a great char flavor. Also a side note- being from south Texas our kids love their sweet tea- which is hit or miss as we venture out of Texas, but our server said it wasn't a problem and they could made some (simple syrup + iced tea). Overall I'd highly recommend even with kids in tow. Hands down one of the best restaurants we've been to in Colorado. read more

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Best wings I've ever had. They brought tears to my eyes. I would highly recommend eating here

The West End Tavern is a mainstay on the Pearl Mall if you want solid BBQ or great bar food and of course a great drink. I prefer to go during the week as the place can get crazy on the weekends so just heads up if you get there during a prime time that you might be in for a wait. The rooftop views are absolutely amazing which is a very good reason for the joint to be busy in the evening. The vibe is old school bar and the staff is always friendly. I like taking visitors to West End during less busy times as it has such a great feel and ambiance. My suggestion is their chicken wings and your drink of choice. You really can go wrong! read more

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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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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Let me start with the good stuff. The cocktails were good. I had the West End 75 and it was really flavorful and balanced. My husband had a milk stout --it was fine. Our server was nice. He was polite and efficient. He took care of us and made sure our waters were full and got our order in right away. My French onion soup was flavorful and the fries were extra crispy. But that's where it ends. I'm not sure if anyone in the kitchen really knows how to season things. My daughter and I split the steak wedge salad, and the tenderloin pieces were completely unseasoned. My son had the blackened mahi sandwich, and I don't know if anything was actually blackened. The fish looked blackened, but the seasoning was completely lacking. My other child had fish and chips, but the coleslaw that came with it was just cabbage. There was no seasoning or sauce to warrant calling it a slaw. For the price point of the food, I expected more. The descriptions on the menu made the food sound amazing but overall everything came out kind of bland and unseasoned. The vibes of the West End are chill and you'd really have a great thing going if your flavors could deliver. read more

Pro tip: The scene is at the upstairs bar. One of my top 3 favorites seats in Boulder bar none (pun intended).

Ate dinner here our first night in Boulder. The barbecue options are amazing. My wife had a barbecue platter with a selection of meats that was fantastic. I ordered the trout which was only ok. Fortunately her platter had enough food for both of us. The service was good and the rooftop provided nice views. read more

Post-hike and feeling hungry, my fellow hikers and I made our way to The West End Tavern to grab some bites and bevvies to top off our adventures. SPACE: The West End Tavern is located off Pearl and 9th in the heart of downtown Boulder. There's ample street parking nearby. During our visit, a portion of Pearl St was closed to vehicles to allow for more patio seating for the businesses that operate there. Inside you get those cozy old school tavern vibes. Apparently there's a rooftop patio that sounds divine. Definitely going to check that out next time I make my way here. SIPS: Apparently we were all feeling pink-toned bevvies during our visit - which I'm not sad about in the slightest. My friends opted for a beer from Funkwerks and a nonalcoholic hibiscus cooler, while I chose the Pearl St Punch (gin, hibiscus, cucumber, mint, lime, soda). It was wonderfully refreshing with a hint of sweetness. SUSTENANCE: We chose to nosh on a wide variety of menu items. I opted for the beef brisket plate, while my friends chose the pulled pork and the smoked jalapeño and pepper jack burger. We all happily ate our deliciously prepared meals. We also chose to split a basket of fries too. Everything had great flavor. SERVICE: There were only two other tables there during our visit. Our server was also the bartender. He was super friendly and made great conversation throughout our visit. The West End Tavern was a great way to top off our Boulder hike-venture. I'll have to keep it in mind for futures visits. read more

We stopped by for lunch on our little visit to Boulder. We were craving barbecue and this place did not disappointed us. The food came warm and very tasty. The servers were great... the atmosphere was phenomenal and I really liked the fact that we were sit facing the mountains. I'd definitely come back when I visit Boulder again. read more

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

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Great service, food was meh.. it came highly recommended but did not live up to expectations!! Don't order burn ends or hamburger unless you want to eat over cooked meat!! read more

This is in the running for one of the best meals we had in Denver. They had a wide variety on the menu and everything we ordered was incredible. My favorite part? The gluten free brownie sundae, of course. read more

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It may have just been my choice in meal, but I can't say I'm overly impressed by West End Tavern - the experience was just meh. The waitress was friendly enough and it seemed like there were a few different regulars that knew the staff, but the actual food left a lot to be desired. We came in for lunch on a weekend right before the rush and were greeted and seated pretty quickly. There is a definite bar vibe but seems to be very family friendly during the normal dining hours. Late on a Friday or Saturday may not be the best for your little ones; if not for the bar scene, perhaps for the potential of very crowded spaces, but take that with a grain of salt; I am just assuming based on similar places in the area. The decor is really cool and there is a recurring theme of a mascot beaver all over the place which I thought was cute lol. Menus and an explanation of specials, including specialty cocktails they were serving, were given as we started looking over our choices right after sitting down. Pretty much your run of the mill dining out experience. The overall menu does have a decent spread of options, ranging from salads to your classic "tavern" type food that would satisfy most peeps, but this place strikes me as one that's probably way more popular during dinner time. Either that or something that would induce a post lunch nap if you order anything other than a salad. I went with the blackened mahi sandwich and bf had the brisket sandwich. It didn't take long for the meals to come out and they both looked pretty appetizing, but man... my first bite was not what I was expecting. I've eaten mahi many times in my life and I don't think it has ever been as strong tasting as it was in this sandwich. The combination of ingredients didn't complement one another, in my opinion, and I just had an overwhelming sense of fishy flavor that my mind became hyper fixated on and what was ultimately what made me lose interest in my meal very fast. It may have been an off day, I may have just picked the wrong thing for myself, or something similar but it was not very good. I think I took two bites before throwing in the towel. Bf also wasn't a huge fan of his dish due to the massive amount of sauce on the sandwich; he felt like there was no other flavor outside of the tang of the bbq sauce. On the plus side, fries were good lol. Very hot when brought to the table and a good combo of crispy and fluffy. I'd be willing to give this place another try, but will no doubt be choosing something different! read more

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