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

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

4.6
4.6
547 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    2437 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X5
  • Phone number
    (403) 764-4227
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Brewery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–00:00 Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 547 people are saying

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 an "amazing atmosphere" with a lively vibe perfect for gatherings. Patrons rave about the "best BBQ in town," particularly the brisket and unique sides like blueberry burnt ends. The service is often "fantastic," and the whiskey and craft beer selection is notable. Live music adds to the "fun experience," though it can be loud at times. Despite occasional service hiccups, most visits are enjoyable, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

547 Reviews

  1. Soeren

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Das Essen war sehr sehr lecker. Die Portionen sind groß, sodass man auf jeden Fall satt wird. Ich hatte leider Eierschale in meinem Cornbread, was ich sofort anmerken ließ. Das Personal entschuldigte sich aufrecht bei mir und passte die Rechnung an. So etwas kann passieren und zeigt mir auch, dass das Cornbread frisch ist. Klar, es nicht schön Eierschale in seinem essen zu finden, ist allerdings angenehmer als ein Haar einer fremden Person. Die Tatsache, wie das Personal darauf reagiert hat, kann ich mir loben und schmälert keinesfalls meine Erfahrung in diesem Restaurant. Ich würde jederzeit wieder kommen. Es war köstlich!

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  2. Ben VIP

    Calgary18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a meet-up of family and friends and everyone really enjoyed their food and drinks. We had excellent service and it was a nice and bright open table to catch up

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  3. Sofia

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. 5 stars to the server for her patience (we were a big group). Definitely ill come back :)

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  4. Megan

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music was great! Food was alright.! Service was fantastic! Will definitely be going back!

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  5. Michael

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great job guys thanks for having us on our first date

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  7. Bryan

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  8. Catherine

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  9. Stephan

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

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

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  10. eric

    Saskatoon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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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 4.6 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

2437 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X5

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (403) 764-4227
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Brewery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–00:00 Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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