West End Tavern

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.

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.

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.

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!

This is a boulder classic that has been around for decades for a reason! Serving up American classics in a cozy environment. Almost always busy but the service is fast and food is great! Highly recommend the French onion soup

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.

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.

Service was good' food I'm give it 3stars. I ordered the burger and onion rings , burger average onion rings came out cold. The fried pickles are a 10 out of 10 and the lemon-drop martini was absolutely amazing. One of the best I've had . Ambiance nice setting has a heated roof- top if you can take 39 degreesWings and sweet potato fries I wouldn't recommend.. Food okay service good. Drinks are amazing. Customer Service

Our very favorite local hamburger place located in the west of Pearl Street Boulder.We've been going to the same place for years the burger and the fried chicken sandwich never disappointed us and best fries in town. Service is always perfect

I enjoyed their blue cheese wedge with steak skewers and it was the perfect meal. The wait staff was very friendly and professional as she helped us with our choices.