South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.

Name: South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co.
Address: 2437 4 St SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2S 1X5
Telephone: (403) 764-4227
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

542 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:00

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 11:00–00:00 Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Spencer
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 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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Ken
VIP
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 29 January 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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natasha
Calgary
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 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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Sandy
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 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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konstantin
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 25 January 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.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:00

Booked 21 times today

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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
Area
Mission
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–00:00 Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–02:00
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, Takeaway, 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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What 542 people are saying

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