Check out West End Tavern on Pearl. I work across the street and it is my favorite place to go on break. The burgers smack, and the tavern plate, for when I am extra hungry, is amazing! It comes with a bunch of different sauces, and I honestly don't know what they are, but they all taste amazing. 5/5 read more

Beer is cold, smoked wings and brisket are the best you've ever had in your life. Burgers are great, brisket is wonderful and that's saying a lot since we've lived in KC. Great service by Leah. We will always come back if we're on pearl street. read more

West End Tavern - Best smoked wings you've ever had. In the whole wide world. - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My girlfriend and I called to make a reservation and were told it was walk-in only but not to worry because "it's empty here". We got there about 20 minutes later, walked inside and were rudely told by the bartender to go wait for the host outside. Another party walked up and the host greeted them (even though we got there first), and to my surprise they had a reservation. How about that? No reservations huh? When we finally got the hosts attention, she told us there would be a 30 minute wait. So much for empty. I don't care if they have the best food in the country, I'll never go there again after being treated like that. read more

So delicious!! Highly recommend the ribs and tavern burger! If you like barbecue this is the place for you!

Service was fairly slow, and they didn't have a great attitude and had low energy, not the best especially since we were celebrating a birthday. Food was good not great, mac and cheese was but you can't mess that up. Drinks were not great either, this place was mediocre and unmoving, I was let down. read more

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Very good food, fast service and friendly clientele. You're looking for a good ale the Avery White Rascal is a winner!

Don't miss out on THE WEST END TAVERN !!! All the great reviews are true. The Buffalo burger , fried chicken and macaroni and cheese made our inner foodies melt. The GIN signature cocktail reminded me of The Little Mermaid. Pink and Pretty. Management and Servers gave us the BEST service. Oh, the PECAN PIE . We intend on stopping back in before our flight back home. YES that much of a fan. read more

Solid place for food and a drink. I only wish we would have come here earlier in our trip rather than on the last day. If you're into bourbon/whiskey/scotch, this is the place for you. We frequently visit Colorado so I'm sure we'll be back. read more

We were there for a friends bachelor party and one of the guys pre-ordered all the meat and there was probably like a million points of it, give or take a rib here or there. Anyways, everything was pretty good, but in particular there with these smoked chicken drumstick/thigh combos that were just the moistest and tastiest legs of chicken I've probably ever had. I just don't understand how they were so damn tender. I resampled them as leftovers later that evening and gain in the morning and can confirm that they held up in the fridge. Really great stuff. They also did a good job of dealing with all of us, which was no small task. read more

In a world of "fancy" food that sometimes requires a Google search to understand the menu, it's refreshing to find the odd love that just simply has good food that we are used to. Dare I say comfort food? Don't get we wrong I like the other stuff too, but at times a burger, fish and chips and some BBQ are just what you want. The menu is simple, the portions are good and the price is fair. Right smack above all the action on Pearl Strret this place is good food, and lots of fun. Zach the manager goes to great lengths ensuring his staff are good and his customers well fed and having a good time. A rarity. Burger is good, the cornbread exceptional and the rest equally as satisfying. Highly recommend. read more

They have a great rooftop area with views of the Flatirons (if you're sitting in the right direction LOL) The drinks were great, got a couple delicious "F'n Margs." I didn't realize they kind of do all-hands service, so we had a couple different people serving us - it was slow to start. We didn't get food as we only intended to pop in for a drink while we walked Pearl St. The inside is cute and cozy and I would eat there if not for COVID. There is a Yelp check-in offer of 3 free buffalo wings. My husband got them, but they were a little dry and looked a bit overcooked. Nonetheless, overall it was a good experience. read more

My husband and I were in town over the weekend for a wedding. He is a Tennessee alum and was worried about finding somewhere that would show the game, especially since it was a big Colorado game starting an hour later. After a Yelp search it was clear West End Tavern has great reviews and top notch service. He called before they were open to see if they could show the game. They were so nice and even offered to save a spot for us. When we arrived they were expecting us and knew exactly who we were. There was only one tv with Comcast that had the SEC network and by chance that was also the only tv with the Colorado game. Unfortunately, one lone person said they needed the Colorado game on so they changed it but were extremely apologetic. (She ended up never even watching the game and barely glanced up from her conversations and phone, but that frustration was with her. Not West End Tavern!) The bar manager bought us a round and made sure we were well fed. My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere and had a great bartender so we opted to stay and watch the game on his phone via WiFi. Our only advice would be to up their sports packages to make sure they can cover multiple games. Other than that the rooftop was great and the staff couldn't have been better! They are some of the best we've ever encountered. read more

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

The West End Tavern was a hit and miss at the same time. Nice atmosphere for starters; clean, friendly, warm, and inviting. We started with the dirty wings and some cocktails. Both of those were a hit. The dirty wings were crispy and tasty. Nice cocktail and beer menu. I had their take on chicken and waffles, which was excellent. Around the table there was a giant burger with the works and a falafel salad that both went over well. So far so good and you're probably asking yourself why a three star review. The miss was the brisket: overcooked and dry. How can any BBQ place serve dry, overcooked brisket? It's the gauge. It's the BBQ Cadillac. Dry brisket is unacceptable. It demands to be moist and have at least a hint of pink. Maybe we got a little unlucky and hit the brisket at a bad time, because everything else was solid. I may have to give it another go. We'll see. read more

Terrible Terrible costumer service. The whole place just has a bad vibe, my food had hair in it and the manager gave me attitude like it was my fault. I would avoid this place at all cost. read more

I love the food. Every time I have gone to this restaurant, I always have a great experience. I highly recommend the burnt end appetizers and the mahi burger. read more

Great services by Seth. Food was excellent too. Enjoyed our meal and time here. Would totally recommend! read more

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

We tried out this restaurant for the first time...and wow this place is awesome. We don't travel to boulder that often, but we will def be going back here if we're ever in town. The ambience is really cool, it has multiple levels with a tavern/pub feeling on the lower level, and very nice patio seating, bar and roof top garden on the top level. I would def recommend going for happy hour (3-6) as they have really good beverage and food specials. The service is top notch...very polite and super attentive. This place is great for kids...the kids meal comes with a frisbee to take home. The food is really good...I ordered the smoker sampler to share with my wife and there is plenty of food (pulled pork, hot links, brisket, quarter yard bird, beans, coleslaw and corn bread) all of it was really tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, great place! read more

West End Tavern - Smoker sampler...yummy! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I had a horrible experience there tonight. The waitress got my food wrong twice, then charged somebody else's bill on my card! She said i would get a credit in three days from now. I complained to the manager, and got NO APOLOGY even. And i've been going there for 25+ years. Wow. read more

Elevated and very creative bar food! Everything was delicious and we had a great time! Very welcoming atmosphere/staff.

The West End Tavern has an incredibly friendly and lovely crew. They were incredibly friendly and very accommodating with all my requests. Their menu is more than enough to satisfy any craving from FABULOUS fish and chips to cheese curds to die for. The inside vibe is chill and comfortable with a very cozy cute back outdoor patio. 10 out of 10! read more

This place is a incredible! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had and I have been to Austin and Memphis and Nashville. If you are a serious whiskey/bourbon drinker this is your place. I created my own BTAC flight GTG, WLW, and Eagle Rare 17. Great staff and customer service was superb. read more

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To paraphrase The Pet Shop Boys classic hit - "West End Grrrrrrssss" So The West End Tavern was recommended by my hotel and so I headed on over in search of ribs. Then it got strange: Myself: Are the ribs baby backs? Server: Yes Myself: Great I'll have those 3-5 minutes pass... Server: I'm sorry but they aren't baby backs they are St. Louis cuts Myself: OK, that'll be fine and can I get the corn bread skillet starter? Server: Sure 2-3 minutes pass,,, Server: Oh we only have like half an order of the ribs, we'll have more in a a half our or so, or can I maybe get you a side with the half order if you don't want to wait. Myself: Oh, uhm, ok, I guess I'll have some pulled pork Server: Great 5-7 minutes pass Server: (Brings ribs and pulled pork) Here you go. The corn bread (NOTE: remember this is a starter) takes a little longer I start to eat and 1-2 minutes in... Myself: (Noticing that the pickle chips were WARMER than the pulled pork - I try to flag someone down) 5 minutes pass and I flag down a server to comment on the "pulled pork tartare" - (at least from a temperature standpoint, it had been cooked sometime that day just not recently). She agrees to get another side of them. 5 minutes pass and the side comes about (Still no starter). I call over the manager Alex and explain the story. She said "yes, I'm sorry the server forgot to put the corn bread order in". Hmmm, that is NOT what she told me - remember above she said "it takes longer than the ribs" (but it's a "starter"?!?!?)(EDITOR: I would have been happier had she just been honest with me. And at the point Alex says "Uhm actually I'm not sure what she told me...") 2-3 more minutes pass and the starter arrivees 10-12 minutes AFTER the first pass at the main course comes out. Oh and, since it's been ages since I first told you what it was, it was "corn bread skillet". So maybe by this point I was too far gone but a couple of things about the corn-bread skillet (and maybe the way they prepared it was a valid lifestyle choice - it was hard to tell) 1. It was burned on top (see attached picture) 2. It was basically like a souffle in the middle. Soft and wet and you couldn't cut a cohesive piece out of the pan ("you could use a fork, but use a spoon to get every drop") So basically it was a poorly prepared omelette (again maybe that is what they were going for) that after 15 or so minutes started a phase transition into a recognizable solid from a highly viscous liquid/pudding. In the end they were nice enough to comp for the train-wreck but I'm not sure what brings me back to take a chance. And come to think of it maybe this restaurant was, in fact, the inspiration for the song "West End Girls" by the Pet Shop Boys (alluded to at the top of this review) I mean just look at the first stanza (just replace "Town" with "Tavern" and you'll see what I mean). It certainly seems like they ate here at one point... "Sometimes you're better off dead There's a gun in your hand it's pointing at your head You think you're mad too unstable Kicking in chairs and knocking down tables In a restaurant in a West end town Call the police there's a mad man around Running down underground To a dive bar in a West end town" read more

West End Tavern - Is it cornbread? is it a souffle? Is it supposed to be that burned? - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I've been going here since before I moved to Boulder 6 years ago. Their bbq is always on point. I definitely recommend the buffalo wings, but really anything you try will be delightful! I probably shouldn't list the entire menu here... Their whisk(e)y selection is bar none in Boulder, and they have a great rooftop patio with a beautiful view of the Flatirons, plus two bars so as to not keep you waiting too long. read more

Great burnt ends and wings. My son and husband enjoyed the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches too.

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

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

Stopped at The West End Tavern after a day of hiking. I had the sticky chicken and a delicious drink- I can't remember what it was called! My boyfriend had the bison burger and a whiskey- they had a lot of whiskeys to choose from. The food, drinks, service and atmosphere were all very good! read more

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This shit fye I'm gonna try and do something on my phone if I don't get a headache or anything like this one I just got done in my life read more

Awesome food, service & drinks. Ate outside on a Wednesday night and Pearson our server gave us great recommendations for everything. First time to Colorado for all 4 of us... and we highly recommend this place. read more

We were excited to try this restaurant on our vacation to Colorado. My wife and I were extremely disappointed that her Fried Chicken Sandwich (Sticky Bird Style) was very dry but edible. My Smoked Prime Brisket Sandwich was so salty that I couldn't eat it. I thought it might be something else on the sandwich but after deconstructing it the brisket was the culprit. The waitress apologized but didn't offer to amend the bill in any way. Very disappointed for something we were so looking forward to read more

Went here today for lunch. Absolutely everything but the coleslaw was over cooked. The burnt ends were awful, chicken tough, ribs were like jerky, hot link was too done and watching my son yank at the brisket in the sandwich was comical. The waitress didn't refill drinks one time either. We had an absolute full plate of burnt ends left and she didn't once ask if they weren't to our liking. My son and I paid $80 for lunch and won't be back. This IS NOT a BBQ place! It's a place to drink that has stuff cooked on a BBQ. Pearl St. has too many quality options to waste your time here. read more

West End girl She's been eating in her West End world I bet she never had a tavern cheeseburger I bet her thighs never told her why I'm gonna try for the West End girl She's been living in her Cobb salad world As long as anyone with hot blood can And now she's looking for a greasy cow That's what I am And when she knows what She wants from her dinner time And when she get's off at 5 And makes up her mind Shell see I'm not so bad Just because I'm in love with West End girl You know I've seen her in her greasy West End world She's getting tired of the patio's high class flatiron views And all her extra French fries from the West End boys She's got a choice West End girl You know I cant afford to buy her sweet potato crusted trout But maybe someday when my skis comes in Shell understand what kind of guy I've been And then I'll win And when she's walking down Pearl Street She's looking so fine And when she's speed racing She'll say that she's mine She'll say I'm not so tough Just because She's been living in her Cobb salad world As long as anyone with hot blood can And now she's looking for a greasy cow That's what I am West End girl She's my West End girl You know I'm in love With a West End girl My West End girl Don't you know I'm in love With a West End girl My West End girl Don't you know I'm in love With a West End girl My West End girl * Star one is for a great patio on the top floor ** Star two is for the great view to the side of the patio *** Star three is for yummy French fries **** Star for is for a great and friendly waitress ***** Star five is for great use of space and nice and local read more

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

Well well, the West End: I've been here a few times, first with my father who threw down $30 on just drinks on himself at about 1 PM in the afternoon (you heard me), and the second time with some business associates who many of you might know first hand. This place reeks of low-lit high-end class but not in a pretentious way: i.e. it's still accessible to the commoners, like myself. Still, at first I didn't like the place much, but this was mainly because I didn't realize its crucial element: it has a kick-ass patio. OH! I now understand. In any case, the West End Tavern specializes in Whiskey, the best hard alcohol out there, and definitely has some high-end killer mixed drinks. Still, me being a cheap-ass (*cough* *cough*) I wasn't willing to throw down $10 to try one. Instead, I got a 90 schilling beer (standard, good) and got the black bean and mushroom Rueben, which was.....fantastic. No seriously, I was incredibly impressed by their vegetarian adaptation of this classic deli sandwich. Even the fries were great. The service? Well, my associates (yes, you know who you are) put the servers through the hoops, asking for all the special add-ons. And yes, they performed up to snuff. In conclusion, if the prices were just a bit lower, and the place just a bit less crowded, this would be "my number 1." As it stands now, when I feel like getting a little loose with my pocket book, this is where I go. read more

West End Tavern - http://www.thewestendtavern.com/ - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I love a place that gives me an opportunity to use one of my favorite lines from Tombstone. Usually it occurs when I'm trying to decide whether to order dessert or to have another beer or to take home my leftovers instead of finishing a big plate of food. My wife might politely try to nudge me towards moderation, and I will utter in my best Doc Holliday voice, "I have not yet begun to defile myself." This was the case at West End Tavern, as my desire to finish the largest half of fried chicken I've ever seen wrestled with my desire not to cause my stomach and/or heart to explode. When one of the managers stopped by to check up on us, I asked her, "Is this a chicken or an ostrich?" The meat itself was good but the coating was somewhat bland and a tad overcooked, so I put my leftover barbecue sauce to good use. I had already enjoyed an appetizer portion of the pork ribs (nice meat and excellent sauce) and devoured my side servings of cole slaw (okay but lacking zip) and French fries (outstanding). Sadly, I just could not take down that bird. Ultimately I took home the drumstick and ate it for breakfast two days later. West End has a very solid selection of Belgian-heavy imports and quality domestic microbrews. Most of the beers are better suited to drinking alone or after your meal rather than during. Service was great throughout; we had a main waitress, but about four or five other young ladies stopped by the table for one reason or another. And on a very bustling Friday night, the hostess seated us almost immediately at a cozy little table for two in the back. It's hot and loud, but they offer a nice list of beers and serve some pretty mean grub in a fun, cheerful atmosphere. Two thumbs up. read more

All the burgers, especially veggie, were great. Yummy fries. Service was pleasant and attentive. Covid protocols all good.

They actually have a Mountain View... you can see the icicles , awesome place.Lots of beer options I think they said 27 on tap wonderful place food looks great I haven't eaten yet but looks great views outdoor dining great staff great on her.. awesome. Wings. Wow. Bourbon carrots !! Thank you and remember to check and you get free wings! Delicious!!! A must and wonderful place read more

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Sat on the rooftop. Got the falafel salad, Buffalo wings, and mac & cheese. Food was great. Recommended to get the Avalanche Ale too.

Best mountain view in Boulder. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with the smell of smoke. But the pleasant kind of smoke. It smells of smoked salmon, and smoked meats, which when you see the menu, you notice, that's what they are going for. There is cozy bar on the bottom, a little dark yet inviting but then you go up the stairs to a quaint patio that overlooks the flatirons w/ draped little lights. The menu is small and simple w/ prices from $9 & up. We tried the goat cheese dip which was quite yummy. A little meager for 3, but goat cheese has such a powerful flavor, you didn't mind too much. They have great happy hour pricing, especially on the food. Myself and my cousin ordered the Tavern burger for $5 and I added avocado $1 and smoked cheddar $1. Fries $2, big enough to share. It is was pretty good. Nothing too remarkable. My boyfriend had the smoked pulled pork sandwich that towered a half foot high with a solid fried onion sandwiched in the middle. It was so large he could only eat half. But was very good. Due to the rooftop patio view alone, we came back one last time while in Boulder after hiking Chautauqua. I would love to come back again during happy hour to try some more apps. Only con - bees and flies everywhere for some reason. Harmless honey bees, but they can be a little bothersome to some people. read more

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This has been on my bucket list of places to visit since I saw it on Man vs. Food and specifically to do the 50 wing challenge. I even took the time to prepare for this event by eating reasonable sized meals on the day of this challenge. I actually suckered...well more like shamed...a fellow colleague into doing this by insulting his manhood where it hurts...his ability to consume large amounts of deep fried, buttered goodness. It was 6 work colleagues all together, but 4 of them were just there to watch the carnage. I wish I could comment on the other food, but from what my colleagues ordered (burgers, deep fried fish of some sort, etc.) it looked pretty good. Anyhooooo.....we told our host that we were gonna do the challenge. I swear she actually sized us up to see if we had the cajones to do the challenge, but at the same time, I think she had a look of disgust in her face as if to say, "great, another pair of morons trying to log a cool 300 LDL figure." Regardless, she said she would start setting things up.... HUH? What does that mean.... Well, what it meant was that she would bring two white buckets that would be placed on the floor next to the table next to the challengers. Yes, that is a bucket in the happenstance that you can't keep your wings down. Second is a form that you sign which basically states that: "Yes, I am a moron. Yes, I realize that I am going to be consuming more than 50 wings deep fried and soaked in a vat of butter and its own oils and yes, this could kill me and I will not hold this place liable." Can't say that was very motivating....Oh well...on with the challenge. The wings come out in steel bucket and they look larger than the standard wing. They smelled and looked like "standard" wings and from a quick taste of the sauce, everything was standard. They give you a plate to pour the wings out on so that they don't stay screamingly hot in the bucket...but after the fact, this was a mistake to do it. So, I started the challenge and planned to go through the two bone wings first knowing that I could go through these pretty quickly...actually went through nearly 30 in the first 10 minutes. That only left the drummettes which was the second mistake. The drummettes started getting cold and the meat in those tend to be more dry and got uber chewy.... Ultimately couldn't do it. At end of time, I had 15 drummettes left. A dude came by to give us the obligatory..."good job (laugh), but too bad.... you owe us $50 for the wings." Apparently this was the dude who set the bar for timing. He actually did it in like 20 minutes or something. Crazy! Well, this place was in a great location and looked like they had a great menu, good selection of local beers and fun atmosphere. Will look forward to going again, but maybe try having a normal meal...or maybe give the challenge one more try. read more

West End Tavern - The 50 wing challenge - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Yum. West End Tavern has never disappointed me. I LOVE this place and when I have company in, or decide to take a day trip to Boulder I always end up here. They have lots of beers on tap to accompany the delicious "bar food." You may have seen this establishment on man vs. food as well. The hot wings that Adam Richman tries to scarf down are delicious and HUGE! Try the wing challenge if you dare. But the most prized possession on the menu (in my eyes) are the yam chips with guacamole. I don't think there is anything better than these crunchy chips and house made guac. A true favorite of mine. I definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more

Food was ok, service was very poor. I think coming to work stoned probably played a large part of it.