Came here for dessert . I had been eyeing there unique offerings and knew this was a must for when I finally had a chance to visit Glasgow ! Had the Goth ice cream which a black coconut ice cream With Jäegermeister syrup black sprinkles and wafer .Coconut creamy meets chocolate bitters and orange citrus . The syrup they use is sweet and thick and adds another dimensions of texture to this already complex up desert . Absolutely fabulous . I will definitely be back to try their buckfast shake . --- Came back the next day because I wanted to get their extremely limited goth dessert again which they were sold out of . Sad . But at least I had the chance to take advantage of their £4 Tuesday burger meal deal . I added caramelized onions for an extra pound but would recommend springing for the cheddar cheese or bacon for an extra £2 which is still a good deal ! As the the taste ? It's £4 burger with fries . No complaints ! As for the buckfast shake ...what an interesting concoction . It's strong ...I can only imagine what having straight buckfast would be like ..I'm glad my first time was in shake form as I'm sure the cream and milk toned down the alcohol and sharpness a lot . The overall flavor really grows on you . It reminds me of like a Neapolitan shake ( heavy on the chocolate and strawberry and no vanilla ice cream ) with a crap ton of added fermented strawberries and maraschino cherries and maraschino cherry syrup . If I was the chef I'd tweak this by adding a rum flambé banana slice or just banana in general would be so nice . I like this place a lot and would low key love to be a business partner or be able up a similar place in the States . Definitely a gem in Glasgow. read more

Nice, dark alternative style pub in Glasgow, near the University area. Very LGBTQIA friendly. I visited with a friend who was showing me the area, and was delighted to try their fried chicken and french fries. Their chicken had a light but crunchy batter that was extremely flavorful, the fries, Oh my! There were so many of them and they were hot and fresh, and there was a side of slaw that was tasty too. But the absolute best thing was the sticky toffee biscotti pudding. It's fried and it's decadent, served with vanilla ice cream, it's so good. Visit! You'll love it read more

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Food was average, felt quite greasy and the fish was dry. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff

I've ordered from here so many times foods always good ,the staff are always nice , the attention to customer service doesn't go un-missed , they didn't have the juice I selected so instead they provided me with two different options in my order. Will always recommend. read more

Americans visiting Glasgow, pay attention to this review!!! Yup, this is the real deal! Take it from an American family from the Southeastern U.S., a region renowned for its cuisine. We have very high standards and Bloc is the first American restaurant in the UK to meet them! We had just arrived in Glasgow and were starving! By this point, 3 weeks into our UK tour, we had unfortunately become accustomed to restaurants purporting to serve American food, only to be sadly disappointed. But with these high Yelp ratings, the many blocks we walked to Bloc would hopefully pay off. And they did! Thank heavens for Yelp!!! Imagine my surprise when the menu contained an entire poutine section, my second favorite Canadian dish! The shocker was that the poutine was actually better than what I've had in Montreal! I went with the Vladimir Poutine (brilliant pun), a superb side dish of french fries with Scottish aged cheddar and a stupendous peppercorn sauce! Amazing!!! I custom designed a burger with tender bacon, a spectacular quality blue cheese, and caramelized onions on something similar to a brioche bun. Fantastic! The rest of my family was polishing off chicken fingers. Yes, American approved chicken fingers! If you're in the mood for chicken and you can hit up Bloc on a Thursday, that's what they call Kentucky Day. Every day of the week has a special theme, and Thursday has chicken fingers!!! Why Kentucky Day? Tennessee and Texas are better known states for fried chicken than Kentucky. But of course Kentucky Fried Chicken probably serves as the inspiration, since that's what Europeans know about our fried chicken. That and those disgusting fake Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's. As Americans, we know that KFC and McDonald's are actually our worst chicken, and that independent locally-owned chicken joints are the bomb. But who cares what they name it. The bottom line is that Bloc's chicken is legit! It's tender inside and crispy outside, just like it's supposed to be. The batter could use a little more flavor (paprika, cayenne, mustard powder) to be 100% American, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with Bloc's take on chicken! Americans, you'll be impressed!!! read more

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Great atmosphere. Love the decor and that they are open late. Its foremost a bar so food service is not the best but the food is decent enough snd its a bar so you can't hold it to the same standard as if it were primarily a restaurant. read more

Great fried chicken strips and fries -- add the gravy to the fries! The gravy is so delicious and goes great with the chicken and fries. I requested extra gravy. We ordered a side of Mac & Cheese that was wonderful too! read more

Someone mentioned burgers and I was like. Aye! Rob K. kindly organised a wee cheeky UYE at Bloc+ for burgers, by the way I have no idea what the '+' stands for. I checked that menu oot and decided to go durty. Oh yeah! I ordered the Durty Burger and asked for it to be extra durty. Just because I can not because it actually adds anything else to it. While we waited we enjoyed the atmosphere and banter within the venue. I have been to Bloc+ many times and also for gigs. I swear it's unbelievable that they can fit a band in there and fans too. I've witnessed, I've heard and I've been in that mosh pit and danced my kitten heels off. Definitely a good night out and there's some pretty awesome local bands out there in oor fine city. Back to that durty durty burger. Well, I chomped my chops round that bad boy and it was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately I was defeated, I couldn't finish it, there was so much beef, so much garnish, Result = it was too durty for me. Mind you I wouldn't say no to more beef on another occasion. Maybe try one of their other creations from the menu. Overall it was a fab wee night out and thanks to Rob K for pulling this together, even though he was poorly. You did us proud! read more

Bloc+ - Durty Burger - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

love it !! love that they play 80s new wave and emo and such (my fav). love the tvs where they play skyrim playthroughs (or thats what my son says LOL) very nice atmosphere and i like the hardcore shows that they often put on. daily deals super nice. the wednesday steak my personal favourite. i keep it rare, practically raw, makes me tingle all over. like a little cave woman hehe ;) read more

Went to lunch on a quiet Sunday. Very Simple atmosphere that I understand on weekends, theater nights and busy eves gets hopping. Music played above average volume but good tunes (keep in mind I'm 58 Ha) Variety of beer, wine and cocktails with a fun menu of multiple bar food selections with a large array of vegan dishes. Good flavor and fair price in a simple rock/club type atmosphere. Checkout their menu online and in the right mood you'd have to be able to find something you'd enjoy. On some dishes, watch out for the hot Thai chilis. I'm a fan but for the un expecting they pack a nice kick. Cheers for now read more

I first heard about their £5 steak Wednesday last week so I absolutely had to go at my next available Wednesday evening. I called to try reserve a table only to find they didn't take bookings. That's fair enough. Luckily tables were available when I arrived at 8pm. A lovely guy comes up and says I can sit at whichever table I like. I chose to sit up on the platform bit on the left. I order a pint of Staropramen and wait for my partner to arrive. He arrives shortly after and his drinks order is taken and our food. We both order steak, obviously. I couldn't help myself and got poutine fries (extra £2) and caramelised onions (extra £1). We were told they had run out of tomato and mushroom, luckily for us we're not the biggest of fans (but I'll eat them anyway). The food arrived fairly quickly which was good for me because I was starving! My plate is just full of food I didn't know where to begin. For £5 the steak was awesome. I think the cooks are incredibly skilled at cooking thin steaks just right. The fries were crispy and tasty. Onions great. Poutine was interesting. I wasn't actually the biggest fan of the blocks of what I think was cheddar cheese. They didn't melt and it was kinda weird. Next time I will opt for my steak without the poutine as it actually was a bit too much for me taste-wise. I still enjoy poutine and will have it separately. As we were finishing up the band that were playing had started their sound check so it suddenly got very loud. Good timing for us as we were heading out anyway. From what I've heard, the other food specials at bloc are really really good. I'm so keen for their pasta Monday and burger Tuesdays. I will be back to try them! For anyone looking for a decent steak on a budget, bloc on a Wednesday is the place to go! read more

Bloc+ - Steak with poutine and caramelised onions - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Excellent burger. I got the Durty Burger. The brown sauce on it was exceptional. Great ambience also. Fun place, great service, even better food. Highly recommend. I'm from Idaho, I like burgers! read more

Bloc+ - Durty burger and fries. - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Back again for the £3 burger deal on a Tuesday, and it proves that Bloc is still amazing. For £3 you get an amazingly good burger and a decent amount of chips. You have to make sure that you ask for the steak burger, as all of the other burgers on the menu are full price. It says a lot that the cheapest thing on the menu tasted as good, if not better than the competition. I think this might be my favorite burger place in Glasgow, and one of the few that I would be genuinely excited about going to. read more

Bloc+ - £3 on a Tuesday! Amazing. - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We decided to pop in to Bloc+ for a quick drink but then after seeing some of the food passing our table we couldn't resist staying for lunch. I decided to go for the Vladimir Poutine which consists of fries, cheese and peppercorn sauce. Don't knock it until you try it, it looks messy but tastes amazing. My partner opted for the rib special, a rack of ribs, fries and slaw. The coating on the ribs was delicious and overall it was really good value for money. I was really impressed by the menu choice especially the vegetarian and vegan options as they were much more interesting than the usual selection. We will definitely be back as the staff were super friendly, the food was tasty and they sell Brewdog beer on tap. read more

Bloc+ - Vladimir Poutine - fries, cheese and peppercorn sauce. Looks weird tastes great - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I feel I need to update my Bloc review now that I have tried the famous Durty burger. In the words of Public Enemy, "don't believe the hype". At first glance all looked well. It came out and looked the part. Toasted roll, skinny fries and it was all held together well in the bun. I am afraid though on first bite I knew something was wrong. As I have said in other reviews the burger rating bar in Glasgow is set very high and this burger does not make the jump. It was really bland and pretty tasteless. I was tempted to ask for some salt to try and cheer it up. The fries were the same and even with the sauces (I tried all three options) they still tasted poor. Everything just seemed a bit lacking on the taste front. Sad times indeed, so I decided to grab a peanut bomb to cheer myself up. It was tasty and enjoyable. If you like Reece's type peanut chocolate and sweet stuff in general. You will enjoy this dessert. Burger was really a 2 or 3 star. The doppelgänger hot dog I had on a previous visit was a 5 star. The dessert and beer options are a four. Hard to know what to rate Bloc now. Being the positive person that I am, (No laughing at the back) I am going to stick at 4 stars. Just avoid the Durty burger IMO. read more

Bloc is a fantastic wee music basement bar tucked away on the corner of Bath and Wellington streets. This bar is awesome for a multitude of reasons; first of all the amazing food, particularly the burgers, devised and created by The Mad Chef - read about the Durty Burger in other folks reviews, it's epic! Keeping to the food theme, after the main kitchen service ends, pizza is available all night, yay pizza! So what else is cool about Bloc? Free gigs most nights from 9am that's what. And DJs at the weekends. Beer-wise, Anchor Steam, Samual Adams and Brewdog Punk IPA are on tap, so if you love hoppy IPA craft beer you're in luck. With a great laid back atmosphere, principled and passionate ownership, and super LGBT friendly, this city centre bar is a spot on. read more

Bloc+ - Standard burger and fries - amazing! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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3rd time a charm? If I was to write this review after my first visit to Bloc+ I would be pondering a 4 or 5 star writeup. After my most recent second visit I'm wary... So let's start with the good stuff, the burgers. Ohhh my word they are good, my first experience was with the Durty Burger which I made even durtier by adding caramelised onions (side note, no point as they were lost in amongst the slaw and general messiness of the burger). It was delicious, the patty a juicy tasty thick slab, and everything else worked really well to make this a mouthwatering, delicious mess. Slight complaint about the bun not quite lasting up to the task but it held together very well in the onslaught of burger juice and sauces! The accompanying fries are fine, but I'd actually prefer to have the choice to order them, they don't add much other than bulk. So, first visit a good one and thankfully the second visit started in a similar vein. I like the vibe of the place, the staff are friendly and efficient, helpful when asked, and it's a nice relaxed, low-key kinda place. But. I like hot and spicy food a lot, so for my second visit I tried the Jerk Brisket, with a side of Irn-Bru Pulled Pork to sample. I was glad of that side dish (which was weirdly wonderfully tasty) as the Jerk sauce and spices were overwhelming the taste of the brisket so much, and were so sharp that I couldn't finish the dish. I managed about a third of the brisket and gave up. I like spicy food but I still need to be able to taste the food, this seemed to be all about the heat of the dish. Still, I was trying it to see what it was like so next time I go I won't have it. Simple. Right? Well that was until our server asked how our meal was and I told her that, in all honesty, the Jerk Brisket was a bit of a disappointment in that it was just way way to spicy hot to be enjoyable. I didn't ask for it to be taken off the bill, I'd eaten a third of it and was happy to pay. She did offer to see if she could get it taken off, which was nice of her. The sore note hit when she returned saying that the 'manager said that it's a matter of personal taste' so she couldn't comp it. Which sounds a bit like, if you don't like it, tough. Yup, the customer is always wrong!! Meh. I don't like griping but that tiny interaction at the end of the meal soured things for me. I will be back but I'll be sticking to the simple end of the menu where, it seems, I'm allowed to be. God forbid I not agree with the manager!! read more

Bloc+ - Big, Durty and Divine!! @BlocGlasgow - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Let me just start by saying that there are few bars that would receive 5* for their food. Usually the food's good, but rarely inspired enough or made with such high standards, to make you want to walk into the kitchen & high five the chef. As a Vegetarian, I think it's easy to feel like you're missing out on all the fun when it comes to the numerous burger/steak places that have popped up across the city. I decided to try Bloc for a late lunch after reading the plethora of reviews raving about the brilliance of Bloc's Durty Burger. I sat down & ordered the Not Dog after skimming over the description. When it was set down in front of me I was honestly quite shocked. Sat in front of me was a Veggie hot dog covered in Cheese sauce & topped with Mint & Walnuts! The hot dog wasn't some faux-meat store bought thing, it was a handmade Veggie dog made with nuts, sweet potato etc.. Frankly not only did the Not Dog look well presented, it tasted really, really good, ( is mint & cheese the new flavour combo?!) The accompanying fries were well seasoned & crispy, but fluffy on the inside (unfortunately they were completely overshadowed by the awesome Not Dog). I really hope Bloc keep the chef & menu as it's one of the most unique menus that I've ever seen in Glasgow's bar scene. I'm sure there are lots of great bars with great burgers, but I doubt any one will be as original as Bloc. read more

Bloc+ - Nice pint of Innis & Gunn with lunch - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Dining at Bloc has been a longggg time coming. Everytime I have tried to eat here it's been booked up. But after an afternoon of shopping we decided to try again. I had studied the menu at home many a time before, so knew exactly what I was going to have. I went for the 'Durty Burger' which is a 6oz beef burger, pork scratching crisps, relish, 'trailer trash' cheese and gravy. I paired this with a side of the 'Vladimir' poutine - a twist on the classic - drowning in peppercorn sauce with a sprinkling of rich Scottish cheddar cheese. There is a reason their menu is called Classy Street Trash... it is pure filth! It was delicious and yet hideously messy all at the same time. Tip: don't come here on a first date! But seriously, the burger was heavenly. A thick almost jelly like gravy, a tasty beef patty, a great crunch from the scratchings. Yummy! The poutine was insane. It was supper creamy and to die for. Although you had to get in there fast as the more it cooled the stodgier and harder to eat it got. In the end it was a thick wall of gooey cheese and sauce haha. Still scrummy though. My other half had 'Doppleganger' - a bratwurst wrapped in smokey bacon, topped with chilli beef and irn bru pulled pork - finished off with a dowsing of cheese sauce and lashings of mustard and ketchup. DAMN. It was fricking awesome! This all paired with a pint. Not to be sniffed at! The place has a pretty cool vibe, dress code very casual though. Don't feel the need to dress up. The food here is saweeeet. Definitely worth a visit if you're near bath street. read more

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I've visited Bloc a few times, great sturdy choice for a quick tea and a couple of drinks in city centre. That attitude of the venue it's self and the wonderful Classy Street food, by their Mad Chef are a winner! The specials and street boxes always look really good, I love how adventurous the chef is, not your normal pub food. Being a veggie, the menu is a bit of a meat feast but their veggie options are little gems. The Rubinstein has possibly the nicest mushrooms I've ever had and their barbecue sauce is great. It's hard not to order it every time I go, but next I must try a not dog. Special offers like £3 burgers means you can get a bargain meal on a skint day. read more

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So I submitted the first ever yelp review for Bloc (on Qype- remember that?!) and I feel it definitely needs an upgrade both in terms of review and score. I came in on a Thursday because I knew of their special daily deals and fancied some fried chicken. For only £4 I got three strips of freshly dipped and cooked fried chicken breast served with a decent amount of fries - along with a load of yummy hot sauce! The beer selection is decent but on the pricey side, which I don't mind when getting such cheap food but it's not somewhere I would stay all evening. I'll try and get back for their burger night as my pals (especially David and Martin) are always raving about both the quality and the price. I'll be back sooner than 6 years next time! read more

Bloc+ - Fried chicken Thursday! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

This week hubby and I were tagged in a Buzzfeed article about the 21 best burgers in Glasgow, and ever since then we have been discussing which ones we were going to try first. Bloc's infamous Durty Burger and BMB's Cali burger were hot contenders but when BMB didn't have any space for our little one Bloc won out. They don't have "pram space" either and their high chair was broken but they were super accommodating for our wee party of three. They gave us a booth which had enough space behind to park the little man's pram. It also meant we could stop him from running riot by sitting him on the inside of the booth. I have to point out here that the staff were absolutely wonderful. I understand how hard it is to find a burger joint that can easily accommodate a young child because they do take up a lot of room. Not only did Bloc make it easy for us to feel comfortable and relaxed, they put in extra effort to ensure that our son was as happy as we were by offering drinks and food options for him. The staff are an absolute credit to this place! My plan to try the Durty burger went out the window the minute we looked at the menu. The Sloppy Jock: original beef patty topped with haggis and peppercorn sauce. One of those please! And a Scheme Poutine upgrade on the fries. Scheme poutine uses the rich onion gravy from the Durty burger over the top of fries and mature cheddar. I've put off trying poutine for so long but today was the day to pop my poutine cherry. Hubby stuck to the plan and ordered himself a Durty burger and upgraded his fries to the Vladamir Poutine (still makes me laugh): fries, mature white cheddar but this time topped with peppercorn sauce. Now here's a spoiler alert. Tucking into burgers at Bloc ain't dainty. You're gonna get a little messy. Until today I had never seen my hubby pick up a knife and cut a burger in half before tucking in, but the immense amount of that rich onion gravy that topped his burger meant he had to in order to find a way to pick it up! My Sloppy Jock also came with a more than generous amount of peppercorn sauce. Plenty on the burger itself and even more to dip into! Yum. The burgers are cooked medium and are juicy and tender. The slice of haggis was so big that hubby asked if I'd ordered a double burger without him noticing. The peppercorn sauce was milder than I'm normally accustomed to. It didn't have enough of a kick for me, but then again I do love a lot of heat. Still it was deliciously creamy and a lovely accompaniment for the beef/haggis combo. The poutine... I had built up this idea of how amazing it would be for so long that I was actually a little underwhelmed. The individual elements were all great, don't get me wrong. The onion gravy was rich, thick, glossy and packed with complex flavour. The cheese was beautifully mature. The chips were crispy and well seasoned. Yet when they came together it was all a bit much for me. Nothing tasted bad, it was all just too rich. I was overwhelmed by the immensity of the flavours in it. The Vladimir Poutine had the same peppercorn sauce on so wasn't as rich as mine and let the flavours of the cheese come through more. With hindsight I probably preferred this. But hey, I've ticked it off my "must try" list and we can move on. Overall I'm really glad that fate led us back up to Bloc today. The service was incredible. Just lovely people who I can't praise enough. The food was a nice change from the norm and breaks the mould of the crammed Glasgow burger scene. I got to try something completely new, even if it was a little much for me! Plus, it's also got a decent selection of drinks at really reasonable prices. I'm already making plans to return with friends to work our way through more of the menu. read more

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Bloc+, you're still awesome! I work not far from here, so Bloc+ is a regular stop off for me. Especially on a Tuesday for their spectacular burger deal - £3 for burger and fries. They also have a £5 steak deal on a Wednesday, £6 hot dogs on a Friday - in fact, you can eat here cheaply every night of the week and every time feel satisfied. And you never have to wait long, this is a place that has some of the speediest service I've known. Not in a frantic way, the staff are always pleasant and attentive, not at all overbearing. I've also seen many bands over the years here, and some of my friends have played their first gigs here - so it;s a great place to check out bands that are a little less-known. All gigs are free! But, be warned, it gets loud. Bloc has only three rules: - No football shirts - No winching at the bar - No bams And since you're none of these things, they'll happily welcome you in. And you won't regret it. read more

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After the pizza battle I had to come to Bloc+ to try one of their pizzas. Honestly, I was hoping to get the peppercorn sauce/haggis topping that I'd tried a single slice of, but since it wasn't on the menu I persevered and got a pizza with mushrooms and chicken, while Paul M chose one with mushrooms and smoked ham. We both ordered a beer to wash it down. Bloc+ is a cool place to sit. The fact that it's a basement bar and yet doesn't feel dingy is quite impressive and it's clearly a popular music venue in the evenings. I felt like I could easily have hung out here for hours, steadily working my way through the beer menu. The staff were relaxed and friendly and service was quick without being pushy. When the pizzas arrived I immediately forgave them for not having the pizza I'd originally hoped for. The bases were crisp and extremely thing and the toppings were generous. Is it weird to really like the tomato sauce on a pizza? Because I really liked this one. I noticed that Bloc+ does rotating food offers, so one day burgers will be cheap, another day it will be hot dogs, and so on. I'd be very tempted to come back another day and try whatever happens to be on offer, but given that the pizza is good, and that it's always £8.95 for two, I'll probably only do it if whoever I'm with doesn't want pizza. read more

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The first time I came here with Carolyn E. there was no space for us - and I was too eager checking in before we were seated. Then, I came here for the UYE: bargain burgers. Bloc has this fantastic menu - every day of the week there is a different offer - on Tuesday, it's a burger for £3, Friday is £4 Hot Dog Friday, and Wednesday is Steak Wednesday (£5 for a "genuine 6oz sirloin steak")... and so forth, you get my drift. Anyways, we went for the bargain burgers, and I decided to order the burger and customise it with swiss cheese (I decided not to go for the "trailer trash cheese" aka "Council Cheese", and in laymans terms that means cheese singles), and with some trepidation I ordered bacon too, asking for it to be crispy. The waitress reassured me that the bacon is "always crispy" but that she would check for me before it left the kitchen. Clearly, we have different concepts for crispy, but I suppose that's life. Now, we waited for quite a while for the burgers to arrive. Again, I suppose that's like, but even so, I was hungry. The burger arrives on a bed of fries and some coleslaw next to it. I checked the bacon and it was not crispy, not according to my standards. Generally it was super difficult to eat so I ended up pulling the bacon off the burger. And the pickles, as they were soaking through the bun. Oh my days. The bun. I've never had such a fragile bun. The entire burger fell apart almost immediately after picking it up - from being soaked through by the pickles (that I had to extract) as well as the relish (that I am not a fan of). It was generally most probably the messiest burger I have eaten (for anybody who knows me I am not a fan of messy eating). On the upside, the coleslaw was good - I usually stay clear of it, unless I've made it myself (or I know it's homemade), and the fries were enjoyable. Maybe I was just too hungry at this point so I just ate everything as quickly as possible. After the burger evening, Carolyn E and I decided to go back, albeit half-heartedly, for Hot Dog Friday. She booked us a table. For some reason I feel that I aggrevate the waitresses here with my presence. We sat down at a table, and were, after our drinks order was taken, shooed away into the other corner of the place because that's where our booked table was. After a long wait, because clearly the waitresses like to forget about us (the same thing happened when we wanted to pay) we ordered our very basic £4 hot dog and a "scheme poutine" (onion gravy and cheddar cheese). Let me start with the hot dog. Like Carolyn has already mentioned in her review, the IKEA hot dogs are better. There is no crunch to these, they look good, rather brown on the inside and you think that they'll have some bite to them... but they do not. They also look rather strange on the inside. I'm not sure if I think they were cooked properly, or just a really cheap sausage. The bun the sausage came in was a pleasant surprise - very crunchy but awkwardly cut and challenging to eat. The fries were less tasty than at burger night. The poutine was substandard - as Carolyn also mentioned, big globs of onion "gravy", and there were quite a few blobs. Kudos, however for being able to taste the onion. Otherwise, overly salty and stringy cheese. Meh. On the upside, I must commend Bloc on their choice of music. Endless blasts from the past, and when there is no music, there is amazing Food Network food porn on the tv screens. All in all, I'm not sure I will haste back, especially as the deals aren't as much of a bargain as you first envision. read more

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Never eaten in here before so now I have what's the verdict Well first off there is a brilliant parking bay right next to it for motorbikes Go in and quite busy Sit down told there is a £3 burger deal..... I'm like yeah that's my choice then so I order it and get a poutine side Food takes a little while to come when it doesn't I get a burger and fries with a side of poutine...... So erm..... A £3 burger also comes with fries! Doh!! Who would have known at that price It's not the most amazing burger you will ever have however ..... It is the best £3 burger you will ever have Poutine was a slight disappointment at £5, really it's just a lot of gravy, literally swimming in it, needed a spoon more than a fork Friendly team Interior a little grungy and needing some repair However I sold on the food specials so I'll be back read more

Bloc+ - Scheme poutine - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Bar Bloc is what can only be described as a grungy hipsters paradise. When I walked in I felt like I raised the average age by about 5 years. The vibe is one of cool dive bar - the ceilings are low, the tables are all beat up and scuffed and the noise levels are high. We were meeting at 6.30pm and Yelp community manager Briony very wisely booked a table for us. When we walked in the place was jumping. Every table was full and the bar was packed - it's always a good sign I think when a bar is mobbed so early. The staff were friendly and nice enough. They were quick to take our order & bring food and drinks, what more can you ask of staff on a busy friday night? The menu was.....interesting??!! They describe the menu as Classy Street Trash. It's slightly weird but in the best way, consisting of Burgers and Hot Dogs mostly with a few other dishes thrown in - bagels, nachos..etc. There is no starter section so we dove right in to mains and after having a quick scan I decided with the guidance of Briony to try the Durty Burger. Yes Durty, that's not a typo. It's described as - Grilled 6oz beef patty topped with Smiths bacon fries, trailer trash cheese, homemade burger relish, sweet pickles and our Durty burger gravy. Being honest I had no idea what to expect but reckoned the lovely Briony would never lead me astray. When it arrived it was big, sloppy and messy, and looked freakin awesome!! My hairband immediately came out and my hair was tired back....this was about to get messy and I meant business. With my hair tied back I was now ready for battle - Man vs Food style. The burger was delicious and easily in my top 3 burgers in Glasgow. The patty was big and juicy and as odd as the toppings sound they just worked. The gravy which poured down onto my delicious fries was so tasty and the burger held together really well. Epic burger. I'm also reliably informed by Mr G that the Hot Dog was outstanding and the best he'd had in a restaurant in the city. I was the only one at the table to order dessert, but as soon as I saw the Peanut Bomb I knew I had to try it. I have a serious love affair with all things Peanut Butter. The dessert was described as - Melted Reeses peanut butter cupcakes, layered with homemade salted Caramel, vanilla scented mascarpone and broken, sweet biscuit. Only one word can describe it - WOW!! The cake layers were moist and just amazing, the salted caramel was perfection and the mascarpone was insanely good. Well up there now with my top 5 desserts in the city. Fantastic wee dive bar serving brilliant food and an awesome relaxed vibe, I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Bloc+ - Peanut bomb - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I've always been a fan of Bloc+ but it's been a while since I've eaten in here, and for the life of me, I can't actually remember why. Was in tonight with one of my best mates for Steak Night... An amazing steak, chips, tomato & mushroom for A FIVER. Dirt cheap but absolutely delish. Will be back in a few weeks for Kentucky Thursday ;) Mmmm! read more

Bloc+ - Steak night! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

stayed here a few times nice and clean worth the money, rooms are compact and clean paid parking outside.

I've been to Bloc loads of times as a pub/club venue but have been meaning to try their food for ages after hearing many good things. I finally got the chance this Sunday when a friend and I made impromptu lunch plans. Most of the buzz has been around the burgers but that's what I'd had for dinner the night before so immediately skipped to the section on pizza. Something called to me though and I couldn't not at least look at what they had to offer...... 30 seconds later and I was sold, a chicken burger was surely different enough! So I ordered the Bourbon Fire and I'm just going to say it now: I think this might have been the best chicken burger I've ever had. Instead of a whole chicken breast, which often ends up tough and dry, the meat was in lovely succulent chunks. The onions were cooked to perfection and there were just the right number of jalapeños to give it a kick without melting your insides. Add to this some truly excellent fries and I was in heaven. It's only been 48hrs and I'm already craving another..... Food aside, I've always liked Bloc as a place for drinking and dancing the night away. A good selection is available at the bar for decent enough prices. The music is usually great, especially Fantastic Man and TYCI nights. And while it's usually quite busy it's never oppressively so. Will definitely be back soon for some food, a drink or a dance. Or perhaps all three! read more

Bloc+ - Doppelganger hotdog - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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It's been a while since I frequented Bloc, but I still maintain that it's brilliant. I think I've just become a granny, which is a shame since it's still one of my favourite places to grab a meal, a drink or see a band. Starting with the food, they do amazing pizzas for astonishingly cheap prices. Most of their pub grub is done well, served up in big portions, a huge cut above the usual dry burgers and microwave grub (in other words it tastes very fresh). It's a nice place to come for lunch as it's quite relaxed and attracts a mixed, pleasant crowd. During the evening, there are usually a wide variety of bands playing. Gigs are free so this place is a stepping stone for a lot of musical artists, but it's seen as a very cool one. Again, it attracts a variety of ages and groups of people, which is great as the atmosphere is good. While you enjoy a free gig in the company of your mates, you can also enjoy some European beers on tap at reasonable prices, and if you get a bit sweaty from dancing you can chill out on the lower decking outside. It lacks pretention but is undoubtedly cool, from the staff and snacks to the place as a venue. Always busy but always chilled out, it sets a standard for music bars in Glasgow. read more

Bloc+ - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Bloc is a really nice place for a cheap but delicious meal, and a drink or two. I had the 'Not Dog' which was really amazing. A vegetarian hot dog topped with lots of deliciousness. It could also be made vegan if you removed the cheese sauce, which is fantastic! Bloc always has great deals on throughout the week, with special prices on pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, etc. The menu is great for both omnivores, vegetarians and vegans, so it's a perfect place if you're a mixed group. The music is a bit loud at times, making it difficult to speak, but other than that the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. read more

Bloc+ - The amazing not dog - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I figure it's about time I updated my Bloc+ review, given that I'm here every couple of weeks! I LOVE Bloc+! I've been in for a few gigs - usually free and very, very loud and metally. Awesome! I eat here quite regularly with the Mr - taking advantage of their Tuesday night £3 burger deal, which is just awesome. Their cajun chicken pasta is super, as is the now legendary Durty Burger. The chicken based Bourbon Fire is also just to die for. They do deals every weeknight - I previously mentioned the burger one, but they do pasta, veggie dog, steak etc - each deal has a dedicated night. Full menu is always still available. Beerwise, there's a few decent beers on tap - in particular some very reasonably priced Punk IPA. The staff are awesome - and don't change every other week like a lot of places. Out of all the burger joints kicking about Glasgow just now, Bloc+ is my favourite - and if you check out their website you can see their ethical standpoints which is quite unique for a business around here. read more

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You gotta love Bar Bloc! Popular with students and locals alike, from the food to the music to the atmosphere, it's got everything a good bar needs. With cheap meal deals on throughout the day, every day, you never pay more than £6-9 for a large meal and drink. Generous portions, and it's tasty... mmm... Bar Bloc is also a live music venue - several nights a week bands will play, or, if you prefer, they have an open mic night too. The music otherwise is pretty heavy, but if you like that sort of thing then you're sorted. The usual clientele are indie kids, but don't let that put you off if it doesn't sound like you're style, all the staff and customers are pleasant enough - the £8.50 bottle of 'wine of the month' will help with some dutch courage if you feel uneasy anyway. Perfecto! read more

Bloc+ - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I visited Bloc for the first time in over a year recently and was blown away by the quality of the food and service. They've improved remarkably, and were already decent. There were two of us and no booking, so we waited at the spacious bar for 5 minutes. Guided by a strangely familiar server to a small table with ample elbow room, we both went for a hot dog with extra chili and cheese. The food was magnificent, it had that authentic NYC hot-dog taste and the chili had a decent flavour to it. We washed it down with some pints of Ceaser Augustus and marveled at the sheer good value of their daily menu deals. Great food, great service, great value. read more

In case you missed the news, Bloc+ has had a makeover and a menu update - and it's damn impressive! I'd only visited Bloc+ before at nighttime, possibly under the influence ... so what exactly has changed in the refurb, I can't say. It's got a pretty casual vibe though - nothing fancy, just some booth seating, tables and it's all pretty spread out so you're not right on top of the person next to you. I was visiting late in the afternoon on a Thursday though so there was heaps of seats and about 1/3rd full. The menu is "classy street trash" by the Mad Chef and is an interesting read - there's some really crazy stuff on there like Irn Bru pork, Buckfast tonic ice cream and then a range of some of the most amazing sound bagels I've heard in a while - the cashew crunch is pretty much all my favourite foods on a bagel! With sliced avocado, cilantro and cashew paste, sliced tomato, shredded red cabbage and crisp seasonal lettuce finished with a generous lemon squeeze, I'm going to have to get that next time I visit. This time, I was there for a burger and there was one that was calling me - The Durty Burger. A grilled 6oz beef patty topped with Smiths bacon fries, trailer trash cheese, homemade burger relish, sweet pickles and Durty burger gravy, it has all my favourite burger components with enough of a twist to be a little more interesting than your usual burger offerings. The burgers all come with fries and this one is £8.95 which is about standard for a Glasgow burger. I ordered at the bar and took a seat to chill out and try to keep my hunger under control - it was late in the afternoon and I'd not had a chance for lunch so I was starving. The burger took maybe 10 minutes and was presented in a shallow dish with the fries underneath the burger. I dived right into the burger and loved the flavours - the smiths bacon fries are a little weird but so good, a really lovely crunch and flavour and really worked with the burger itself. I love pickles and there was a good amount of these, the bun was sturdy and didn't collapse and the meat itself was really tasty. With a lovely burger relish and the gravy it was pretty much the juiciest burger I've ever eaten and it is definitely dirty - I ended up with a pool of juice and sauce on the paper in front of me, and on my face (thankfully not down my front). I don't like a burger that doesn't fit in my mouth, and I'm happy to say this was one was easy to devour (apart from the messiness, of course!). The fries were just as awesome - super, super crunchy with good seasoning, and perfect for mopping up all that juice that just dripped out of your burger. I also tried out the peanut bomb made from melted Reeses peanut butter cupcakes, layered with homemade salted caramel, vanilla scented mascarpone and broken, sweet biscuit. This is from the "sugar assassins" part of the menu and that really sums it up - it's a pretty sweet dessert but at the same time, I couldn't stop eating it! Now my only dilemma is - when do I go back and what do I order! The bagel options sound amazing, as does the rest of the street style eats. Add to the mix Bloc's daily deals (there's some crazy priced £3 meals like pasta on a Monday) and I've got a real decision-making conundrum. Did you know that Bloc+ won the Yelpie for shooting star business of Glasgow for 2014? I can totally see why - and that was before the new menu and revamp! Nice one Bloc! Check out the Yelpie on the bar when you visit. read more

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Bloc is an odd one. I want to like it - decent tunes, 2 for 1 pizzas (quality), good main menu, good pint of cider, but I just don't love it. Even though it's open till 3. And does good pizza. Did I mention the pizza? Honestly the place needs a really good clean, and a lick of paint. And to fix the broken tiles outside, and do something about the absolute reek of cigarette smoke outside the front door that goes beyond your regular "smoking area" smell. I'm torn. read more

Boo to this place! It's a bar they serve food and it was 8:14 p.m. however due to some weird rule they enforce, anyone 16 and younger can not be in the restaurant. So we had to Brexit out of there as my 16 year old was with us. We were sitting in the restaurant area not next to the bar, not sure what the big deal is as in the States this wouldn't be a problem. read more

3.5 stars seems a little low for Bloc in my opinion. Long overdue review of Bloc after a PLETHORA of visits. Love the ski bar/dive bar type feel and the 'don't care' - without being rude of course - attitude. There's a great selection of beers (and wine, rum, even prosecco), as well as cheap and tasty food, definitely a go to spot for pizza for me. When bands or open mic are on it's hella loud as it's just a small place, but that too is all good unless you need to have a deep and meaningful conversation...which you shouldn't do in here anyway! They will need to do something very wrong to scare us away any time soon! read more

Bloc is surely a contender for best all- round place to eat and drink in town. Not only is it always a fantastic small, well- stocked, busy bar but it also A) puts on gigs and djs of the most eclectic variety possible almost every night of the week, paying the bands AS WELL AS feeding them and giving them beers (this combination is almost unheard of) whilst keeping the gigs free entry AND providing a soundman and decent sound system. B) does fantastic food. Different special offer (incredibly cheap) every weekday, steak one day, burger another, so on and so forth but the standard menu is superb in itself. I can recommend the döppelganger hot dog: a meat- on- meat- on- meat feast smothered in relish, mustard and jalapenos with fries... For £7.95?! To coin a phrase, unbelievable scenes. My first yelp 5 stars... Truly impressive! Great beers, well run, well priced, superb food. Get it done. read more