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

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

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

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

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

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

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We met a buddy there earlier after a hike and found a hidden gem. The bourbon selection was incredible and very fairly priced. I had a pour of William LaRue weller and my buddy had George t Stagg and both were under $40. They also have michters 10, old forester birthday bourbon and a few other bangers. They also have a good beer selection. For food, my fiance and I split a barbacoa quesadilla, which was on special. It was giant and delicious. We also got to chat with the bartender who was cool and overall the staff was friendly. We are just visiting but I'll definitely be going back next time I'm in town. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat upstairs at the bar... lot of TVs to watch the football game. Friendly service from the bartender. All the food was delicious. I enjoyed the loaded or bread with burnt ends. The cornbread has just a hint of jalapeño, and not hot at all. It also was moist which is so important for cornbread. The Mac and cheese is one of the best I've had. The pasta is cooked perfectly and it isn't too cheesy or runny. Topped with breadcrumbs. Yummy fresh fruit (apple) crumble with cinnamon ice cream. read more

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

This place got raves from a friend so I was hoping it would live up to it. Unfortunately, it felt overrated to me for several reasons. We sat on the lovely rooftop. While most of the seats only have a view of another building, from one angle it has a gorgeous view of the mountains. See if you can sit there. The food is more "pub" then tavern. First off though, the draft selection was delish. I had an amber from Breck and I thought we were off to a good start. But then the server informed us that even though it was Friday at 615, the kitchen was running low on its seasoned fries. That's a bit odd but ok. We started with the burnt ends, a simple portion of bite sized meat. It was a bit dry though the dipping sauce had a good KC touch. My dining companion ordered a simple cheese burger medium rare. It was well done. Not ideal. I ordered the brisket sandwich which came with a very average portion of meat for a big price. The pickles on the sandwich were a miss for me and it again the meat was just too dry for me. And they did have fries but they couldn't have been the seasoned fries. They seemed like they were from the freezer and were tasteless. Service was friendly and responsive I felt like she deserved better than the average food she was serving. Overall, I was hoping for better from a menu that was pretty simple. read more

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

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

Burnt Ends were great! Nice ambiance. Service was good. We went in late afternoon. It was quiet and conversation was easy. read more

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

I take my coworkers here for lunch when I meet up with them on business trips to Boulder. You can't go wrong with the BBQ here. I'm from North Carolina, so I have high standards for BBQ. I've sat downstairs and on the roof. I recommend the roof on nice days and downstairs on the not-so-nice days. I'm not a big fan of their slaw; maybe it's the red cabbage. Their cornbread is interesting; give it a taste. Usually, I go for either their pulled pork or brisket. You can't go wrong with either one. My coworker recommends their burnt ends. Another colleague had their St. Louis ribs. They both look good. read more

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

Walking through a nicely lit Bolder, CO, street scene at night, this narrow pub stood out amongst the many dining opportunities offered. Maybe because I'm a West Side of NYC native, but on second and third look, it was just very inviting. Not too much, not too little. So, my son and I decided to immediately head into there. Great atmosphere, the dark wood, lighting just right, and an amazing selection of bottles at the bar. It would take forever to read all the labels. We decided to try out their kitchen. Be aware that they have live music and people reserve tables for that, so come a bit early, or reserve. We shared the best Burnt Ends appetizer and each had a Tavern Burger with fries. The burnt ends were of amazing consistency, charred, but certainly still moist. The burgers, I like mine as rare as they can make it, we're perfectly done. The beef was so lean and tasty. Compliments to the chef for getting both orders exactly right. The fries were not greasy, but perfectly crunchy and still not dry. And I have to mention their house BBQ sauce, with that slight sweet touch in its flavor. I bought 8 oz of it to take home, I think that is a first for me. Sadly, while they sell it, they do not sell it in their labeled bottles ... maybe an idea for the future? Overall, a true gem in all the culinary offerings of Boulder. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, talented cook, outstanding food quality, large portions (neither of us could finish our meal and we took some home), very reasonabley priced. I will be back soon, and then make a reservation to listen to the live music too. You should give it a try as well ... I doubt you would be disappointed. read more

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Check out the rooftop on this place; even in November, they have a fire pit and heaters to keep it toasty. The barbecue is delightful. I had the brisket plate. The meat was tender and had a great sauce. The slaw was fresh and crisp, and I loved the addition of kale in it. I tried the hot links also, and would recommend them as well. Additionally, I liked that my daughter's kids meal came with homemade chicken tenders instead of frozen; I love it when restaurants care about the kids meals, too. Everything was very clean, including the spotless restrooms, and service was friendly. I suggest you come early; the place was packed by the time we left. It's worth it! read more

West End Tavern - A delicious brisket plate! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Only good thing is they were fast. Unfortunately fast to do everything wrong. Gave our food wrong. Never really knew who our server was. So dark and loud from kitchen we couldn't talk to each other! More importantly charged a 3 percent unknown fee without any knowledge of this policy anywhere. Never coming back . Unfortunately ruined my birthday Update: my friend ended up getting food poisoning. Do not eat here!!!! read more

Super solid restaurant. Good was definitely legit. Pork sandwich was hood, only complaint was that a bit more pork would have produced the right pork to bun ratio. However pork was neither dry nor the bun soggy as some other reviewers have mentioned. Fries were on point as well as the pickle, bun, and slaw. They surprisingly had several beers that were on the menu but not on tap. For example they didn't have an ipa on tap (other than a double barrel), which was odd. Pro tip- check in on Yelp for 3 free wings. Service was good as well. Also a rare price performer in Boulder. My tab for 2 beers, sandwich with fries and free wings was only $35, and that included a 20pct tip. Will be back. read more

West End Tavern - Free Buffalo wings for Yelp check in. Nice. - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Great barbecue and rooftop spot in Boulder! It has a gluten bun for the BBQ pulled pork sandwich was so good! The service was quick and friendly. A great spot after a hike or exploring the area. I had a great time of the rooftop & all in all had wonderful gluten free options! I'll definitely be back! read more

An unforgettable experience. My friends and I were visited by the in house beaver during our Easter brunch read more

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

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Most mid dining experience of my life. Came here for fish and chips bc we heard they were good here. WRONG better at long John silvers TRULY. tasted like dirty oil and no seasoning. Save your 20 and go get fast food. The only reason I'm not saying it was 0 stars is bc the drinks were fine. read more

West End Tavern - GREASE STICKS?!? Not fish sticks... - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Was expecting more from here. The French onion soup was good but the brisket platter really lacked flavor. The brisket itself was tough and dry. read more

West End Tavern - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Made reservations for 530 on Open table (didn't really need it for a Thursday). The place looks like a typical pub/bar from the outside and inside. The bartender/host seated us right way. Server was out quickly with a carafe of water for us. Food was great and totally unexpected bbq for being in Colorado. We ordered the pulled pork & brisket combo, mac n cheese, and buffalo wings. Hands down buffalo wings were the crowd favorite. Second was mac n cheese and brisket. Pulled pork was good but nothing too special. The bbq sauce for the wings were really good. You can get 2 different flavors per order of 8 wings. Overall great first meal in boulder. Casual fun place to go with friends for a few beers and good food. read more

We ate here during happy hour and the drink I ordered was their punch, it was very good, tasted similar to a tart lemonade with rum in it I think. My husband had the beaver mystery shot which was a blue drink (larger than a normal shot) and it was so fun because they brought over a taxidermied beaver to take a picture with. We had the queso which was soooo good and I ordered their happy hour smash burger which is more like a slider and pretty small but good and had a spicy sauce with notes of ketchup on it. The meat they use for their burgers is a special mix from a local farm and pretty good (if I was more of a beef fanatic this is probably where I would be raving). My husband had the patty melt and loved it, it came as two sandwiches which was perfect since their patties are small. The fries were phenomenal, you can tell they are fried and are probably the best in Boulder. We did try the bone in ribs for happy hour and that was the only thing I would not recommend as though the flavor was nice, they were not very tender at all. The service was great, and we were sat on the top floor (they have a beaver for each floor lol). It was somewhat loud from all the spring breakers but no complaints. read more

I am a big fan of simplicity and The West End is just that. Good food, great atmosphere, and a few signature drinks. The rooftop provides fabulous views of the Flatirons and is very comfortable (heaters are a plenty and with the evening springtime chill, it was welcoming). Definitely recommend two things...1) Make reservations on Open Table, and 2) order the cornbread skillet. The latter is truly amazing, balancing out the jalapeños with honey butter. Melts in your mouth! read more

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Had a great time here! The service was excellent and such a fun environment :) This was my first time here, but I will definitely be back!

We had slow food service. Both of our BBQ dishes the meat was dry and tough. Too many other options around to choose this place again.

Nice spot with rooftop seating. Great chicken wings and overall the food was good, but they probably should lot try to do steak if they can't get it right. I ordered a bacon wrapped filet, medium. Should have had a nice layer of red in the middle. What I received was a well-done filet, which no chef should ever do. When I brought it to their attention, they took it back and cooked it MORE. Maybe they are all vegans and don't know what a medium steak should look like, but that filet was ruined. They ultimately comped my meal and put the steak in a box for me to take home. Moral of the story, order their smoked specialties or non-meat options (brussel sprouts were amazing) but don't order a steak. read more

I have been coming here for their wings and sweet potato fries since college. They are reasonably priced, big portions, and delicious foods to pair with quality beer selections. They have a cozy, classic British pub vibe. Their service is quick and very attentive even though they are busy most of the time, which is very much appreciated! read more

Sat down quickly for lunch on a Saturday. The place was slow so we were expecting some quick service. Waited almost 30 minutes before a server even came to take our drink order. Another 10 minutes to actually receive our drinks. We ordered a Coke that was flat and tasted awful. The peach no-heat-o was good though. Server takes our order and we wait another 40 minutes before they come back. They say there was an issue and our order was never sent in the first place, and our server asks for our orders again! Totally ridiculous, we walked out. read more

I would like to give this place a zero honestly. Service sucks and food terrible. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!

We had a very mixed review experience here. Loved the staff, food selection was great, drink was meh. Biggest issue in loving this place was hair. A short black straight hair in the cornbread, and a super long curly blonde hair in the silverware/napkin roll. If the hair experience was removed from the equation I could get past the crappy margarita. But all things combined it was an unfortunate experience. Btw the bites of cornbread we enjoyed before discovering the hair were awesome! read more

I've been vegan for over a decade and have eaten here a couple of times over the years, I always appreciate that they have a few salads and burgers labeled vegetarian & vegan. Ate here with my husband and son today and it was 1/2 way through my impossible burger that I realized my burger was not impossible, and the staff confirmed it. They handled it by refunding our meal, but unfortunately I had already eaten 1/2 of it. I'm nauseated and disgusted and don't quite know what to do at this point. I really appreciate that West End labels their menu but it's very important that the kitchen steps up to be sure they are reading tickets correctly and even labeling alternative meats, etc. Much more needs to be done to be sure that this mistake doesn't happen. Although my meal wasn't something I had to pay for, I will be paying for this mistake forced on my for a long time. read more

This little gem was the perfect spot for hubby and I to pop in and watch a football game on Sunday. There was a wait to get a regular table, but we were able to find open seats at the bar upstairs where the majority of TVs are anyway. I got a mimosa and then we tried a few beers-all good. Service was attentive so we never had an empty glass. We weren't super hungry but got the Brussel sprouts and spinach dip-Brussels were nice and crispy, and then the spinach dip was super tasty especially on the lavash bread pieces. Overall, great vibe and fun place. Super cute upstairs that overlooks the street. Would return. read more

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Kids were hungry, and we were on the move, so I asked how long it would take to make sweet potato fries. They quoted 5 to 10 minutes. It ended up taking 20 minutes. When a kid is losing it because he's hungry, that's a huge difference. And I know it would take 20 minutes, I would have just moved on. I ordered the food to go, but it came in a plate to eat at the restaurant. The third strike was the most important: fries were burnt The staff should have an idea of how long it takes to make fries. And there's no reason to burn the fries. read more

West End Tavern - Burned sweet potato fries when I finally opened them in the car - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Only had the sweet potato fries but they were delicious! Beer is easy to serve - kindness is easy too. Bartender had a lot on her mind and wasn't easy to engage. read more

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