The one thing I hate about BBQ is my endless need to try more. This isn't helped by the limitless options in Colorado and then THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. But one thing is for sure, The West End Tavern has become one of my favorites. I came here three times in the course of a week for work with each time trying something different. I've tried the three meat plate, brisket sandwich and the mushroom burger. Onto the food! The three meat plate was an amazing choice as it gives you a glimpse of the meats they have. The ribs fell off the bone, the chicken was juicy and savory and the sausage was nice and spicy! The brisket sandwich made me fall in love. Fatty and juicy with every bite, well worth the price. The mushroom burger was massive. Thick, juicy and cooked to perfection! I'd recommend asking for grilled onions for this. Overall, West End Tavern is an amazing spot to try. Be warned though they are a tad bit pricey. If you want the most for your buck I would recommend the brisket sandwich. Jump on their check in deal because those wings were amazing! read more

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I had some friends in from out of town and sent them the menus for a couple of places and this is what they selected. We made reservations to sit outside and I was glad we got the rooftop. The place was packed, but we were seated right away. The service was super fast which is the opposite of what you normally see these days. I would've liked to have finished our appetizer before the main entrée came, but much better than the alternative of waiting too long. Everyone enjoyed their food and it was a great night. read more

Awesome service that could not have been any better. We walked in, were greeted by the hostess, and taken to the open-air upstairs patio with a cute bar overlooking downtown Boulder. People here were chill and just made you feel very welcome. Glad we paid them a visit. read more

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

Great place can't wait to explore their extensive bourbon collection. Great happy hour for drinks and food! read more

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

Decent place - active atmosphere Appetizers were solid Bourbon selection good Brisket plate was cold Unable to accommodate 6 adults at a sitting - plan on 5 adults per table read more

Super nice and friendly servers! We barely had to wait to get seated on a saturday afternoon. Food was great too! We got the Smoked Chicken and Burnt Ends. The white bbq sauce that came with the chicken was interesting, in a good way. Kinda like bbq sauce mixed with ranch. Burnt ends were crispy on the edges and tender on the inside. read more

Delicious food, a fantastic, warm and wonderful sports bar!! The upstairs bar is our favorite place to sit, and the service as always friendly and efficient. We love this place‼ read more

Made a last minute reservation to hit the Happy Hour here and get an early Friday dinner. Service was excellent, the bartender was really friendly, and our server, Meghan, was super on top of it. The food was really great, I loved the brisket, and my partner (who is a classic Georgia boi), said this was some of the best BBQ he's had in Colorado. We got the happy hour corn ribs, followed by the platter for two (which was a great option to try everything out). Overall, great experience and we'll definitely be back. read more

West End Tavern - Platter Skillet Cornbread Half Rack of Ribs Pulled Pork Kale , Apple & Cabbage Slaw, BBQ platter for two, campfire beans - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Delicious and so much food! We did a board for two, but it fed our family of three plus leftovers. Our server and every server that walked by was friendly. The building is old but we'll cared for and clean. read more

Great beer selection:. Boulder Beer Shake Porter and Fukwerks Saison fit my pallet. Had clam chowder and burnt ends, both appetizers for my meal. Friendly serving staff. A tad chilly on curbside patio, but did have a heat lamp. It was January 18. To be expected. I will return read more

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

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Yesterday I went here to celebrate my birthday with my family. It had excellent service by a welcoming staff. It had such delicious food and fire drinks! It had a cool ambience and the vibe was Hela-chill! read more

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

The burnt ends are amazing (but pricey for how much you get) The whiskey/ky selection is awesome...especially the bourbons. The outdoor patio is great when the weather isn't too cold. The chicken and hot links are nice and juicy. Overall price and food quality is excellent. Good spot for brunch and happy hour read more

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

Cozy atmosphere, great food and drinks. I was just caught off guard by what they had playing on the TV... bunch of weird sexual videos with women shaking their boobs! Recommend dining outdoors. read more

Really nice staff. Welcoming and attentive. I had delicious brisket sandwich and got a side salad. Brisket was very lean. I asked for lean and no burnt ends. I also asked for all fixings on the side( Mayo, bbq sauce , pickles and onion) so I could decide how to fix it. I added bbq sauce and onions. Side salad was very good with light Italian dressing. Highly recommend. I was solo today and they were very welcoming. This can be an issue at some restaurants but definitely welcome here! I sat on upper outside patio. Very nice and lots of shade with umbrellas. Food was delicious! GM and I talked and he's very aware of welcoming solo diners. Great experience! read more

There were seven of us and all enjoyed the food. The fish and chips had a weird spice that I didn't like. The brisket was very good. I don't think I would order the cornbread skillet again because the plates came with it. read more

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We were here visiting Boulder, and checked the reviews of local restaurants. West End Tavern was among the highest, and did not disappoint! The brisket was simply incredible, and the service was outstanding! Highly recommended! read more

You gotta try the brisket sandwich! The server and bartender were really nice. Didn't get a chance to see the upstairs seating but the booths were roomy. read more

Awesome burgers and great vibes! Nice place to stop in for a quick bite or just a couple of drinks.

I went for the Sticky Bird. Overall, a solid sando but there are certainly some improvements for them to consider. The pros: -Loved the spicy honey sauce - really well balanced. -The addition of Granny Smith apples? Innovative and offered a wonderful crunch The cons: -They used 3 tenders instead of a single thigh and that's an amateur move. They were also surprisingly dry, which didn't help the overall mouthfeel of the sandwich -the brioche bun was a too crumbly. The structural integrity of it left a lot to be desired and also contributed to me feeling it to be a dry sandwich Pro tip: get the smoky ranch on the side. It absolutely slaps. read more

Went here for restaurant week and was pleasantly surprised with how much food you get definitely a great deal! The food was delicious and the vibes were great but the reason for knocking one star off was because I felt the meat to sides ratio was off...wayyyyy too much meat and not enough sides to balance out the BBQ board. As I wrote this I have the meat sweats. Anywho...really great food and would recommend the Mac and cheese. read more

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

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I really liked this place. I needed a place to sit and grab a drink before dinner, and saw the reviews. Stop in, sit at the bar, and well hello, Pliny on tap, good decision to stop in. It's also now a Weds and they have $.87 wings, damn, I have to go to dinner in an hour.. Ahh F it, can I have 6 wings? Sure, no minimum order (they'll actually let you order just one; they told me this). The wings were delicious! Cooked just right, not oversauced, and the bleu cheese was good as well, not this crappy thin bleu cheese with no chunks. It should be noted they have a VERY good bourbon selection (elmer, weller, michters, btac, van winkle, etc), but their prices are a little all over the place. I was lucky enough to get a pour of the Eagle Rare 17 from 2008 at a correct price. But some of the prices on some of the other stuff was ridiculous (and I live in NYC where the prices are insane), but not everything was crazy if you're willing to LOOK at the list. Easily worth stopping in. read more

The quality of the food is good, but it is a little overpriced for what you get. I ordered a southwest chicken salad - it was delicious, but it was also $14. Hard to justify that on a salad. The staff was kind but a bit inattentive. I sat at the bar and had to order my drink more than once before it came. The best part of the bar - the whiskey selection. If you're a bourbon lover, this is the place to go! read more

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

My Son had some carryout and brought home a brisket sandwich AND IT WAS GLORIOUS! An extremely delicious bite! (because i only got 1 bite before it was reclaimed by my son) Because of this extraordinary "bite" I had my Son pick up some carryout when we had family in town. 2 things shape this review: 1. We ordered ribs this time. The smoky flavor was good but too dry. Very dry. 2. THE REAL PROBLEM - When my Son got home I was handed a $410 bill. 4 racks of ribs, brisket and a few sides! I guess the ribs were dry because they're made of gold. $410!! read more

We loved this place! The food was really good! High quality ingredients. The Brussel sprouts ARE AMAZING!! Best ones we have ever had, cooked well and amazing flavors. The staff was friendly and service was fairly quick. We were there on a game day so it took a little while longer then we wanted because we were starving but not bad at all. Check this place out! Try to get upstairs. The bar is fun and the vibe is fun. read more

What a great setup! We had a wonderful time sitting upstairs and really can't wait to go back for the patio seating section to be open! Food-wise, the brussels sprouts, cornbread and burnt ends are a MUST for apps! We also ordered a plethora of BBQ items. My husband is from Memphis, TN, so he is quite picky about BBQ, and he LOVED the BBQ here! Our server was great and the atmosphere is on point. A piece of advice I'd recommend to management is to ensure your hosts are excited to welcome your guests in. We walked in and asked to be put on a waitlist, and they didn't seem thrilled about that - almost to the point to where we were wondering if we came after hours or close to closing time (which we weren't). Overall, we are excited to go back and try more menu items on the patio! read more

West End has recently re-vamped their menu and if you haven't been in recently...GO. Our dinner tonight was some of the best food we've had in a while. We went in because we had free beer coupons but ended up getting amazing grub. First we ordered a half order of the dirty wings. I'm a spice wimp and they were perfect. Super flavorful with a bit of a kick but not too much at all - A+. Then I ordered the chicken and waffles. I was still finishing the wings when it showed up and ate them as fast as possible because the waffles smelled like heaven. They were some of the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. Supper fluffy mini waffles with subtle spice in the syrup and a bit more spice in the delicious gravy on top of the fried chicken. So good. My boyfriend ordered the brisket sandwich, which I only had a bite of but it was amazing. It was recommended by our waiter, Chris who was also amazing. He spent a few minutes answering our questions about their whiskey club, which we will definitely be back to join, and he also answered our numerous questions about the new menu. Overall our experience tonight at West End was top notch. The food was quick and delicious and there are so many great choices (including unique rotating taps!). Can't wait to get back here in August when I return to Boulder. read more

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Great food and drinks.. was here for summer vacation with family+ grandkids everyone enjoyed it

Wouldn't know about the beer or the food. We were taken to our table, water was poured by a girl who totally didn't want to be there splashing it all over our legs, and then we were ignored. We got up after 20 minutes and left. On the way out, the smart-ass host said, "Thanks for stopping by" to which I replied, "Thanks for ignoring us" to which he replied, "My pleasure". The place looked dirty too so it's probably just as well we didn't eat or drink there. This was today, Thursday August 24th at around lunchtime. Never again. read more

West End Tavern has been my go-to spot for years for the best wings in Boulder! I always got them extra crispy and I was always a very happy camper. It also used to cost around $16 for a dozen small flats and drumettes. We went back in last week and were very distressed to see that the small wings were totally taken off the menu and replaced with "4 whole wings" for $17. We asked the waiter why this change was made and he said it was because chicken costs have gone up due to supply chain issues?! OK...then charge me more for my favorite wings! Don't take them off the menu completely and replace them with big honking 3-part whole wings that aren't nearly as good. Our frustration was compounded by the fact that these were the best wings in Boulder...and now they are just gone! I hate to write a blistering review like this but they need to bring the old wings back. Charge us more...don't just take them away. Anyone else agree with me on this?? read more

I had this Irish Red beer and it was hands down the best beer I've had. The Caesar salad was also fantastic and a great size. Solid service, great heated rooftop too! read more

Our waitress, Ashlie, was one of the best servers I've had since moving to Boulder. She got us everything we need throughout the course of the meal. You could also tell the other tables in the patio area (on Pearl St) were pleased as she helped a little girl with her drawing while they waited for food. I'm sure the girl's parents were appreciative as well. I've ate here a few times now, including with my family as they visited me. My dad was impressed by the restaurant's attention to detail. He is a plumber and loved the copper piping accents in their light fixtures. It gives the whole place a unique vibe. The restaurant has a great upstairs rooftop for dining or you can eat outside under a tent on Pearl St., along with the standard indoor options. If you want a great spot for the whole crew then I'd check out West End. read more

Got the smoked prime rib sandwich which was the special of the day at $17 with home cut fries. Grabbed a Townie IPA to match. My wife's Tavern burger was excellent and big. My daughter had a salad and it was excellent. read more

By far the worst brisket I have ever had in my life. it was dry and actually crunchy. It was tougher than beef jerky. The burnt ends were ok but had a weird sauce on them. The pickles were sweet. With barbeque? The cole slaw was nothing but kale and cabbage. It was very hot. I doubt these were mistakes, but how could they not be. Just avoid this place, the food is terrible. read more

Only bad thing was long wait and we didn't receive burnt ends order but not going to remove star bc it was day after thanksgiving and they were busy!!! Amazing burger: buttered bun/homemade pickles/aioli. Scrumptious fries: nice spices and good crunch. Lots of drinks. Duh! read more

West End Tavern - Post thanksgiving outing! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Ahhh, there's just something so unbelievably magical about places with rooftop dining. I could hangout there all day. This place was full of great energy, it was awesome. Unfortunately I didn't order food this time around, only drinks. So I will definitely be coming back to do so in the future read more

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

This place is a super cozy tavern built for a cold winter's day. They offer a whiskey club, happy hour, daily specials, and 3 free chicken wings with Yelp check-in. What's not to love?! We went here for lunch with only an hour to get in and out for four of us. We were sat immediately, got some drinks (Lefthand Nitro Stout!) and were served almost immediately. The table had a smattering if burgers and brisket sandwiches, and I opted for the daily special to build your own mac and cheese. BBQ pulled pork, bacon, and jalapeños were no-brainers. It was incredible, warm, and filing. The perfect lunch to try and go back to the workplace and try not to fall asleep for 4 hours. I would happily go here again, and would love to take advantage of happy hour and other daily specials. They were out of burnt ends when we were there, which is an obvious must for next time as well! UPDATE: Tried the burnt ends the next time I went. They did not disappoint! Highly recommended! read more

West End Tavern - Build your own mac and cheese: bbq pulled pork, bacon, and jalapeños. Also pictured: Left Hand Nitro Stout! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This barbecue is so good! They are very accommodating as well. I have a dairy allergy and they provided substitutions for me. A really good place to go! read more

The West End has great food and a variety of drink options: beer, ciders, cocktails, and wine. Highly recommend the brussel sprouts with citrus mustard and sweet potato fries. On a weekday, they had a 30 minute wait so make reservations in advance. The ambiance and friendly servers put this place on the list! read more

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It was our first day in Boulder and stopped in for dinner. I had the fried portobello sandwich. It was interesting , served with a coleslaw inside the sandwich. I had the sweet potatoes, which were yummy. My husband had the blackened mahi with regular fries that were also good. It was a very hot evening and thankfully the waiter came over multiple times to refill our water. I would eat here again but, I don't eat red meat so the choices were limited for me. read more