This is one of my favorite spots in Boulder. It's a great venue that really incapsulates several different types of places all in one. When you first walk in, it appears to just be a small, nice bar with maybe 10 barstools and 5 booths on the other side. As you continue in, you can head upstairs where there is covered and uncovered portion of a rooftop patio. Now on to the food and beer. The food is killer, it's mostly BBQ, but they also have great burgers and sandwiches, as well as some vegetarian options which is helpful since my wife is a vegetarian. Specifically, a few of my favorite entrees are the brisket, fish and chips, and chicken and waffles. For appetizers, give the cornbread, picnic eggs, and tots a try. They also have a great beer selection. After a hike in Chataqua on a beautiful day, go sit out on the rooftop patio, order a beer and any of the amazing food - you will not be disappointed. read more

If you like barbecue, don't hesitate to try this place out!! We loved the brisket 'burnt ends' appetizer so much that we ordered a second. Our table also enjoyed the brisket plate and wedge salad. Our son loved their Mac-N-Cheese. When we were sat upstairs, we were pleasantly surprised to find a bar upstairs with TVs so we felt like we were part of the action and not tucked away in a corner because we had a kid with us. Overall it was a great experience! read more

The manager reached out. There is nothing to say really. The bar tender was inexperienced, rude, unprofessional, and extremely ethnocentric. My wife and her family, Jicarilla Apache and Navaho had a thriving culture on this continent when most of these little woke assclown's ancestors were digging in the mud for grubs to eat back in Europe. Self included, Celtic. To have my wife referred to as a wet back brought my blood to a boil real quick. We will not be back, period. My wife is related to about half the Southern Colorado Ute community, and a large portion of the Jicarilla Apache and Navaho Nation including one state senator. She let her family know about the anti Native American prejudice she experienced at the West End Tavern. My wife is a Saint, she pulled me out of the bar before there was an issue that would require a lawyer. We politely paid our tab, we looked at each other " she was still yanking on my ear to not cause a scene" and we swore, never again. There is nothing more to say. I give them three stars for the food. Unless your white, woke, and have a limited intellect, I would run the other way or just order on line. We had a similar issue a couple years back. Ashley, the manager at the time took the time and the effort to make it right. Unfortunate she is not still there. I am not sure if this issue is anything other than the current culture. Boulder is a melting pot. If you get away from the downtown area where the transient students from New York and Berkeley reside. The long term locals who reside in Boulder are great people. They have a sense of reality, hard work, and dedication. On the mall, You get the immature, entitled, self assured, narrow minded, ethnocentric, woke, want to be intellectuals, and it can be an issue. We should have known better and gone to one of our well known locations for lunch. I could make you a list. We will not go back to the West End Tavern, regardless of the history we have there. read more

I love The West End. It's so comfortable feeling and the service is attentive/friendly. The outdoor patio in the back is a bonus for those summer months. Haven't tried much more than drinks on the menu but some of the best fries around Boulder. Can't beat a whole basket of some crispy potatoes for only $3. Perfect location to catch up with some friends! read more

The best place with the best people Very welcoming and friendly. My fiancé and I took a week trip to Colorado to explore and have fun. Ended up here on our second day and came back everyday after that. We joined their bourbon release dinner party and it was FANTASTIC! Can't wait to come back (or move here ) to join in on more of the fun and greatness this place has to offer read more

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First time in Boulder and checked West End Tavern. Glad I did. My son got the chicken sandwich which he described as the best he's EVER had (which is saying something since he enjoys Chik Fil A and frequents Nashville for their Nashville Hot). I had the Buffalo Buffalo which was cooked perfectly medium rare and topped with blue cheese. The fires were excellent, too. read more

We had the sampler and burnt ends ...beers and a whiskey cocktail..all amazing! + wonderful service We're definitely going back there! read more

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

I haven't been to the West End in years. I took some colleagues from out of town this past Wednesday. The food options - I needed a couple vegetarian options - were great - my Veg friends were happy. They had the Royal Veg burger, said it was perfect. The rest of us got the Mahi Sammy, burnt ends, and watermelon salads. All delish. We will be back. read more

West End Tavern - Watermelon salad, burnt ends - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Saturday night this couple of flatlander tourists did not have a reservation, but we were accommodated at the upstairs bar for dinner. It is cozy and warm up there (really warm!) and the bartender, the fabulous and adorable Jerryan, made a great suggestion for me to get the fish and chips. Very tasty and delicately crispy with a little kick to it. The fries were very fresh and tasty as well. read more

So good! Highly recommend the rooftop for seating. Veggie burger was good, but the bbq is the winner.

First time in Boulder! Spent the day on Pearl Street and stopped here for drinks. We enjoyed the local beer, great tap selection and Gin. Their Spirit Animal gin cocktail was the yummiest drink I've had in a long time. 5 stars for this drink alone. Highly recommend! Cool atmosphere, great staff. We sat at the bar upstairs and definitely look forward to visiting again. read more

West End Tavern - Spirit Animal coacktail - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Ambiance over load. Amazing bourbon options. Over the top smoked meats. Boulder has won us over.

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

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

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

Another good meal at West End Tavern. This time, I took my son and some college friends here for lunch. It was 2:30pm, so the restaurant was pretty empty. We sat inside upstairs, which is a nice, open bar area with tall tables. I ordered the Green Chile Bison Burger. The name is a little misleading. Normally, when a menu says green chile, they mean New Mexican green chile In this case, the burger is topped with roasted poblano chilies. They're tasty; just not the same and no heat. Bison is pretty lean so I ordered it cooked medium rare. It was still a little on the dry side but still very good. The fries are good, standard fare. The other guys got the St. Louis style pork rib special, the Double Double double bacon cheeseburger, and the BBQ Pork sandwich. All the portions are large, which made 3 college guys happy. They all liked their food. The server was very friendly and attentive. The food came out quickly and warm. All was good with our lunch. Sure to return again! read more

Good brisket. Probably the worst ribs and coleslaw I've had in my life. Great service with a good selection of sauces.

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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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

Mia is the best! Great with drink recommendations and always checking in on us! If you're going to west end ask for Mia

I was here for the Oskar Blues satellite tap room event. We had a great time. Sampled some awesome beers and apps. The hot wings here are excellent! I would be very tempted to try their Wing Challenge. I also, sampled the yam chips with guacamole. They weren't bad, and I think both were excellent on their own, but something about the combo was off to me. Everyone else at the table loved them. I can't wait to come back to sample some of their bourbons. While here, I was able to sample a 17 year old Pappy Van Winkle, that West End had been aging themselves in a barrel. Knowing the rarity and demand for Pappy, I cannot imagine what this place did to secure an entire barrel of Pappy, but they must be doing something right. Needless to say, it was one of the finest beverages I've ever tasted. read more

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

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

Along a cute street lined with shops and restaurants, we found the West End Tavern...or Vince D. directed us there! I hear that before the building behind it was built, it had one of the best views in town - it still has a pretty spectacular view of the mountains...just a tiny bit obstructed. It took a little bit of a time to get seated because we wanted an outdoor table for a large group, so we pulled a few tables together upstairs and inside the restaurant. I'm not sure if there was some confusion about whether we wanted some drinks (yes, we did!), but in the ~20 minutes or so that we waited, nobody came by for drink orders. Boo. :( But once we were seated at our real table and had a real server, the service was quick, friendly and attentive. There was a wide selection of menu items which were more heavily weighted towards healthy fare; I'm not a healthy eater but I definitely should be. I got the shrimp and avocado tostadas which were good - lots of fresh vegetables, shrimp and avocado layered between three tostadas. Great place for a casual meal - good food, good prices and a great place for outdoor seating. I love the super relaxed vibe and being able to enjoy a couple of drinks with friends while staring at an awesome view. read more