South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

4.7

523 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers

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
Neighborhood
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

What 523 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Hot spot
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for live music
Calgary
Hot spot
Calgary
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. in Calgary is a must-visit for BBQ lovers. With "amazing food and exceptional service," it offers a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by live music. Signature dishes like brisket, blueberry BBQ sauce, and brisket mac and cheese are crowd favorites. "Great vibe" and "fantastic value" make it ideal for gatherings.

523 Reviews

R
Russ
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Great cocktails and great food. We always enjoy dining here.
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Mike
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas party for the office. Amazing bang for the buck and the live band was fun.
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Trina
VIP
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sever was very attentive and friendly. The breakfast was so good. The brisket was very tender & juicy and my eggs were cooked perfectly. The baked beans were a delightful little addition to the meal as well.
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Katherine
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner, shared many sides and brisket was fantastic. Very attentive server. Thank you for a great dinner.
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Andrew
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service and ambience / vibe. Loved that they played good rock 'n' roll at the perfect volume. Good mood lighting, and I dig all the rough dark wood. I'll be back! (in about a week, it's addictive) Cheers!
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Kendra
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super great spot for larger groups. Wonderful food and good music! Definitely will be coming back!
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Jan
Calgary
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great service, good food but little selection of food & Uber amount of selection for drinks. Ordering shareable more expensive than ordering an entree. Noise level so loud could not converse with our guests- frustrating! Love Bullies were great. The other issue is that they have 2 sets of doors but did not close the inner doors, do every time someone came in the door the freezing cold air went right to our table. The 4 of us were freezing.
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Desmond
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink selection for group get together. Great servers and the food came out quickly.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had our anniversary dinner there and had a great experience, we visit South Block every time we are in Calgary and are never disappointed. The brisket, corn and sandwiches are amazing!!! Thanks again for treating us so well
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Paul
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were sat at an excellent table immediately upon arriving. Server took our drink oder very quickly. ordered food quickly and it arrived fast. There were a few items on the menu that were sold out. Food was very good.
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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 523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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
Neighborhood
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.

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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