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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Solid spot, nothing to write home about. The Brussels sprouts and burnt ends are major highlights and the upstairs patios are awesome.
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.
5 years ago
Loved this place! The guy who was bartending was great and they played good music if you like alternative music. The wedge salad and shrimp were delicious. Every beer we had was amazing, much better than beers we had at other bars. The person who selects their drafts really understands what good craft beers are. read more
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Had dinner here the other night. The food was amazing. Had the cornbread to start off. It was great, they cook it in a small skillet for you and bring it out while is hot. For dinner I had the chicken and waffles which were also good. The only down side was that there were a lot of flies that got a little bit bothersome inside. read more
5 years ago
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2 years ago
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Wow, thanks for the rave review! We’re thrilled to hear our mac and…
The patio is the main reason why I give this place 3 stars. Their wedge salad was basic, the deviled eggs were not my fave as it tasted like some spicy horse radish in the yolk cream. The corn bread was warm and the cinnamon butter was a great spread. I couldn't say much about the food since we didn't eat much. But I'd come here again on a nice day and have a meal. read more
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4 years ago
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Thanks so much Lori for the 5 stars and awesome review. We are so…
4 years ago
If you're from the south and have been disappointed repeatedly by the food in this region, you should give this place a try. The fried cod was amazing, as were the ribs and chicken. I even liked their tartar sauce -- literally the only tartar sauce I've tried that I didn't hate. I haven't tried their burgers, because I'm constantly disappointed by burgers cooked outside of Texas (not my home state, btw) but I'd gamble on the burgers here just because everything else I tried was really good. Local craft beer was 10/10. We had a wonderful server named Peter. Patient, very familiar with the menu, and seemed to pop up at the exact moment we needed something. Did I mention the view? Get a table outside and gawk at the beautiful scenery while sipping a craft beer. Your day will feel complete. read more
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3 years ago
Great spot for a late night bite. The wings were fantastic, the burnt ends were just alright. Fast service. Chris the manager was great!! read more
This place is great with great food and tons of options for beer. They have plenty of outdoor seating during COVID including a rooftop patio. I got the amigo (philly cheesesteak with queso peppers and onions) which was sooo good! Their fries are also really good, but a little too salty. My wife got the bbq pulled pork sandwich which was also really good! read more
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Thank you Chris, this is very nice review and we appreciate you…
6 years ago
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Thank you Peter for the nice review. We are so glad you got to have a…
3 years ago
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Hello Erin,…
Great BBQ and a view...who could ask for more...now to the list: Do Well: 1. Food - lots and lots of options. Everyone's food we were with looked and tasted great. Don't miss out on the Brisket! Smoker onsite and makes it SO GOOD! 2. Rooftop - if you have read any of my other reviews I love rooftops. Lots of seating and beautiful view of the mountains. 3. Drink selection - sadly didn't partake but they had a great drink and beer selection (next time!) 4. Location - great location right off the main strip of businesses in Boulder Things to Work On: 1. Staff was a little inattentive. They weren't bad by any means and were nice but just not in point (picky former server) Other than that one item it was a great spot. The food is good and DO NOT go and not get the brisket. Now go...go. read more
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6 years ago
I was super ecstatic that the bar was opened because they had no seating available, but the bar was open seating. The bartender was really nice, I unfortunately did not get her name. My friend and I ordered the platters, and they were delicious. They also honored the three wing check in promotion they had on yelp. I really appreciated the service, and how they were operating during COVID. + they're flexible with subbing out certain sides. I'm not a fan of coleslaw, and she was kind enough to change it to fries. read more
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Amber thank you for the great review, sounds like you had a nice…
After hiking, we decided to get BBQ at the West End Tavern. We ordered the dirty wings, and got 3 free buffalo wings for checking in. We also got the smoky tomato soup as well as the butcher's block. On the menu it said we could order butcher's block for 2 people for an extra $19, but I'm glad we only got one because it was still more than enough for the both of us. It had ribs, beans, coleslaw, a corn muffin, pulled pork, chicken, brisket, and sausages. I wasn't a fan of the beans because I tend to like mine with a little bit of sweetness but that's just personal preference. The pulled pork, ribs, and the brisket were melt-in-your-mouth but the sausages were dry and flavorless. The smoky tomato soup and the wings were good - the dirty wings come coated in a spicy honey sauce with jalapenos that makes your hands sticky but you somehow can't stop eating. Service was friendly if not a little slow but I didn't mind. read more
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2 years ago
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Thanks for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service and…
8 years ago
Came around 9:30 and was looking forward to trying this place out for the first time, but was told we could only order off the Happy Hour menu which was silly because the website says HH isn't till 9. The waiter didn't relay this respectfully and his service wasn't great - not a fan. As for the food, it was good, but not what I would have liked to have had since I wanted something off the dinner menu, but I was only limited to the HH menu. Got the chicken & waffle and the tavern burger for $5 each which was nice. Can't complain! I definitely will come back again to give them another chance for dinner, as I was a fan of the ambiance and relaxed atmosphere. Hopefully it will be better and I can rate them higher. read more
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8 years ago
This was a great lunch spot we hit up on a Monday. They have a lovely rooftop patio, which is super charming. I ordered the wet bowl, which was a yummy faro base with various greens and a creamy dressing. I added chicken, which was a nice protein addition. The best part was the pickled veggies, a fun addition. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. And it was a overall nice experience! read more
6 years ago
My son and I were taking a stroll on the Pearl Street mall for the first time. I could smell what is the recognizable odor of good old hickory smoke so I knew that somewhere someone was smoking meat. As we approached the west end (no pun intended) of the mall we both saw the culprit. Upon arrival to the front door, you are greeted and checked in. We were seated immediately. We sat in an upstairs outdoor patio with a nice view of the Boulder Flatirons. The restaurant was clean and social distancing was being observed. We ordered the Burnt ends as an appetizer, Butcher Block for two, and the fish and chips. The food was delicious. The meat was juicy and had the delicious smoked flavor, the meet was accompanied by three different house sauces that enhanced the bbq flavor. I will be going back. This is one of the best bbq restaurants in the metro area. I highly recommend. read more
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Thank you Dan, this review is AWESOME, and I love the pictures. I…
5 years ago
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Thank you for your genuine feedback, we are always striving to be the…
Found this place while searching for a place to eat, and I'm glad I did. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. The food was delicious, I got the Brussels Sprouts drizzled with citrus honey mustard which was amazing. Then I got the Mahi-Mahi sandwich which was also really good. Then to cap it all off, I got the fruit cobbler which sealed the deal. My brother and my buddy each got other items off the menu that I tried and liked as well. I highly recommend this place if you are in Boulder! read more
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Nice pictures, thank you Dylan for the nice review. We are really…
6 years ago
We ordered the 5-course Love dinner for pickup on Valentine's weekend. It exceeded our expectations! The menu was great, and the food quality was excellent. We made it into a full evening taking turns preparing the courses. The instructions were very clear, and a nice mixture of prepping, and serving as delivered. The beet salad was excellent with its fresh citrus dressing, and the Lobster Gnudi was quite gourmet! The cocktails were generous pours, and the whiskey tasting fun, especially watching the videos. Many thanks to Matt who went over and above to fit us in, since we had accidentally missed the deadline. Very good customer service! read more
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Thank you so much for the review and kind works Alison!
4 years ago
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Hello Tim D., Thank you so much for taking the time to review, I…
The West End Tavern is an obviously beloved neighborhood restaurant and bar bar. It kind of reminds me of every college bar ever. They must have secret meetings or something. Overall it's a great spot...I'm pretty sure what I got just wasn't so great. I came here with a small group after a day in the mountains. Our waitress was fantastic and I dig the laid back atmosphere. I got the chicken and waffles and it really missed the mark. Overly greasy, not particularly crispy and just all around meh flavor-wise. I tried my wife's burger, and by tried I mean finished, and it was solid. Had I ordered better, I'm sure my review would be an easy 4 stars. read more
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Seems like a decent place for lunch or dinner on Pearl St. made an easy reservation on Yelp and asked for a rooftop table. They were very obliging. The table was tight in a corner with a limited view of the flatiron, but nice spot. Plenty of water refills and food didn't take too long at 6pm. Burnt tips were tasty! Wedge salad was also satisfying (the small js pretty big!) Kids burger was great and came on a take home frisbee. Nice touch! Would return and try happy hour specials. read more
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7 years ago
This is a great little Tavern with Old Fashion flare! Bar Food with a few added twists. The Trout dip was amazing and the hand cut fries were cooked to perfection. Though the prices are a bit high, the taste is excellent. The staff is friendly, personable, and provide great service. The atmousphere is old school for sure, yet comfortable. Great for small groups or a night out with you significant other. Several TVs provide that opportunity to watch your favorite sport. The menu is limited, but each item we purchased was made to perfection! read more
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Thank you David for the five star review and taking time to give us…
4 years ago
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No worries Yessie!!
5 years ago
My husband and I dropped in for a drink at the bar. We had the pleasure of being served by Megan (gosh, I hope that's her name, it's been a couple days). She made a mean sazerac! We enjoyed her company and drinks so much we came back the following evening as we were leaving Pearl Street. Their bar is one of the most plentiful I've seen! read more
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6 years ago
Cant believe this place only has 4 stars?!?! Service was on point from host stand to server being super friendly, to speedy delivery of drinks, food, togo boxes, and the check. BBQ platter for 2 could've fed 4-5 people. The Peach Bourbon Smash cocktail was fantastic! Our server, Nan, was went above and beyond to make our dining out just perfect! Do yourself a favor and eat here!!!! read more
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Thank you Ryan!! I shared your review with the crew. We appreciate…
4 years ago
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926 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
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