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

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

4.7
4.7
523 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 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
  • 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.
  • 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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Russ

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
11:30 PM
Booked 7 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
  • 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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