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South Block Barbecue & Brewery - South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co., Calgary, AB

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

4.7
4.7
542 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Lively
South Block is a North-Carolina inspired BBQ hall and brewery on the edge of Mission, in Calgary. Upstairs you’ll find a large dining room, 20-seat bar, and a year-round indoor/outdoor beer garden. Downstairs hosts our stage, live music hall, and brewerey – where we brew our entire draft lineup from classic staples like our Pilsner, Lager, and IPAs, to our unique seasonal Peach Bourbon Ale and Mango Wheat Ale.

Behind the bar, we run a hand-crafted cocktail program and offer a whiskey list of over 200 varietals, including American, Canadian, Irish, Scottish, and Japanese whiskeys.

However, the biggest draw has to be our slow-smoked barbecue menu. Inspired by the flavours of North Carolina, our team arrives early every morning to smoke our famous brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more for up to 14 hours.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Brewery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (403) 764-4227
  • Website
    http://www.southblockbbq.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Main Dining Room: Seats 150Beer Garden: Seats 100Brewery & Live Music Hall: Seats 240Email events@blockhospitality.ca for all event inquiries.
  • Location
    2437 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X5
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission
  • Cross Street
    4th Street SW & 25th Avenue SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for groups

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Hot spot

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for live music

  • Calgary

    Good for groups

  • Calgary

    Hot spot

  • Calgary

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. offers "some of the best barbecue in the city" with a lively atmosphere. The extensive whisky menu and friendly staff enhance the dining experience. Patrons praise the "amazing food and service," vibrant live music, and "great beer." Perfect for group gatherings and memorable occasions.

542 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Band was good but very loud. Cocktails were very expensive but the two we tried were yummy! Great food, great service!

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  2. Bryan

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious! I loved how you can just order all the different kinds of meat separately! Great place for a carnivore! Drinks were top notch as well. If you’re a whiskey drinker this is the place! Server was very good and she was very friendly! Was a busy place and we barely waited at all! Highly recommended!

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  3. Catherine

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had never been to South Block until last night. We went to hear our friend's band, Whiskey Monkey, and our expectations were exceeded in every way!

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  4. Stephan

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, good food , pretty expensive parking

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  5. eric

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great music, great food, and Ramona was a fantastic waitress. The only disappointment was that the band was cut off after 2 sets even though lots of people were dancing, which was a bit of a head scratcher.

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  6. Spencer

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was some of the best barbecue in the city. Their whisky menu is extensive and the ambiance is great for a family setting.

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  7. Ken

    VIP

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the food here! It was my first time here and as it was barbecue, I did have high expectations! Service was great, food was delicious and ambiance was good! I guess it could have been cheaper, but these days all restaurant dining seems pricey so I guess it’s in line. It ended up being $60 for lunch for two with no alcohol.

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  8. natasha

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sent food back because it was cold. Replacement food was warmer but definitely not hot. Live band was playing, they were good if that is what you were there for, but even at the very back of the restaurant it was so loud there was absolutely no having conversation. So that was a bummer for us as we came to catch up over dinner. Woke up with my voice being hoarse from trying to yell conversation over the music.

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  9. Sandy

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The meat was cooked to perfection! Will come later at night next time as the band was just starting and the place was getting packed! Fun atmosphere.

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  10. konstantin

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and tasty food, good beers and friendly staff. Like the setup, atmosphere. Listened to live band. Excellent volume control. Still could talk. I’m coming back.

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FAQs

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 764-4227.

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. is rated 4.7 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

2437 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Street SW & 25th Avenue SW
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Brewery, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.southblockbbq.com/
  • Phone number
    (403) 764-4227
  • Private party facilities
    Main Dining Room: Seats 150Beer Garden: Seats 100Brewery & Live Music Hall: Seats 240Email events@blockhospitality.ca for all event inquiries.
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