Bar + Block Steakhouse in Birmingham

Burnt steak, no samphire, no chips just fries, bad service. Under staffed.

The staff made me feel so special!!!!

Although we had booked for the festive menu and didn’t receive it due to last minute changes on the menu, our waiter Dylan was lovely and the food was promptly served. Food was reasonably priced and the sirloin steak tasted best when Medium (the medium well was a bit over done so will get medium next time) :))

Ribeye Steak was perfect, wife loved the Christmas dinner

Zoe really made our experience today, she truly understands bottomless in bottomless brunch. She made sure we were never without a drink despite the place getting busy. Thank you for your amazing hospitality <3

Staff were amazing from beginning to end. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the “I'm just Ken” cocktail. Great option for vegans and meat eaters alike. Can’t recommend this place enough.

This is the second Bar + Block I've eaten at when staying at a premier inn. Honestly the food tastes alright. It's nice. But it is so overpriced for what it is. £18 for a small burger and chips. Really poor value for money. The burger and chips at the Christmas markets actually work out cheaper, bigger portions and were very tasty. Our company has an evening food allowance of £28 and it struggles to cover some of these meals. A waiter said it's because it is apparently higher quality but honestly, I've had the same tasting food for less money at a Brewster pub. Either bring the prices down or up the meal quality, portions and presentation in my opinion. I wouldn't choose to spend my own money here. (Obviously I had eaten half the burger in the photo before taking the photo 😂 it was served that way)

Ollie served at the bar and was great , very informative and knowledgable on cocktails and made our experience so much better

Walk in and they werent busy had to wait 15mins to get them to come over for a drinks order then a further 10mins for the drinks, steaks were good far be it a little over cooked. Very lapsidasical on the attendance front, had to prompt every time for service. Needed an extra waitress and an extra bar man at times. There was a manager that appeared once but he didnot once help the struggling staff. Had to pay £4.50 for a portion of peas? Been about three times before and it has Been better. Me thinks things on a budget is the answer. Torn as it could be and has been a good venue. Bring back the Argentinian steaks!

I would like to thank Josh for preparing the best brisket burger I have ever had. Great experience, drinks are priced fairly, fries are absolutely amazing.

Loved it..very relaxing.food wos exceptional and service to match.thankyou all.

This Sunday dinner was incredible. Trio of meats and they were very generous! The sides were spot on too.

Popped in for breakfast, it was fab.

Enjoyed a nice Sunday roast here and the prices were reasonable for city centre. Beer selection could have been a bit more interesting but overall had a good experience.

Aimee era increíble, muy informativo, muy educado y servicial. La interacción fue en la cantidad correcta. La comida era buena, 4 estrellas ya que esos spuds están congelados!

Food and drink was disappointing - the cheeseburger was luke warm, small in size with half a potatoes worth of fries. Both pints I ordered looked like a child had pulled them. Massive head on one and drink all down the outaide of the glass on the 2nd. Waiter and waitress were good. Won't be choosing this establishment again.

Visited twice in two weeks. Given that the steak was very tasty, on the first visit, it was barely warm. The sauce and chips weren't much better. On the second visit, there was a slight improvement for the whole meal. My main issue was that I don't understand why they serve hot food on cold plates. Once the meal is ready, get it to the customer asap.

Sirven excelentes hamburguesas y el personal era amable. Era un almuerzo tardío, así que había mucho espacio y la comida llegó rápidamente.

The best steak house in town I have been to this place three times And I loved the experience every time

Recibimos cálidamente y música en vivo en la esquina por lo que el ambiente era encantador. El servicio era muy bueno y atento Ellie era encantador y se aseguró de que teníamos todo lo necesario y nos controló regularmente. La comida llega rápido, el bistec era precioso y espeso (ambos tenían ron) también se cocinó como pedimos. las patatas fritas gruesas eran muy frescas y calientes y un montón de ellos. Personal preferencia le hubiera gustado algunos guisantes o setas como un pequeño lado en lugar de la muestra en la parte superior del filete cualquier otro lado era extra. Aunque caro (coincidía con nuestros precios cambridge) volveríamos de nuevo.

Found this place by accident. Glad we did, excellent lunch at reasonable prices.

Me and my boyfriend had an amazing time, shared the small plates and some sides- and we will definitely come back. Emily R looked after us all evening with friendly, efficient yet professional service! We also loved the live music 🎵 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Absolutamente increíble la comida y el personal eran excepcionales. Yo recomendaría! Tuvimos el chateaubriand para compartirlo fue increíble!

La comida era increíble, chefs bien hechos! El servicio fue increíble, gracias Zoe ¡Las bebidas están listas! Gran noche, pero la música en vivo era demasiado alta!

We ate here last night and ordered the Chateaubriand for two, asking for it to be medium rare. It came out to us beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Each accompaniment - the chunky chips, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli - was delicious. I sought out the chef to compliment him personally. A humble young man, Tyler, who was genuinely pleased to receive my feedback. His passion for his craft was evident to see. Well done Tyler. Your Chateaubriand was amongst one of the best I have had.

Bar + Block Steakhouse Review Bar + Block Steakhouse truly stands out as a gem in the dining scene. From the moment you step in, you're met with a welcoming and lively ambience that sets the tone for an exceptional experience. The star of the show here, of course, is the steak—perfectly cooked to order, tender, and packed with flavour. The menu offers a great variety of cuts and creative options, ensuring there’s something for every palate. But beyond the quality of food, what really makes Bar + Block shine is their outstanding service. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in ensuring a memorable dining experience. Whether it's a recommendation on steak pairings or quickly addressing any special requests, the team is incredibly proactive and skilled. Some of the more prestigious, high-end restaurants could certainly take note from Bar + Block’s commitment to customer care and genuine hospitality. Overall, Bar + Block delivers an impressive combination of excellent food and top-tier service, making it a place you’ll want to visit time and again. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a great steakhouse experience with a relaxed but polished touch.

We only pop in for a quick drink from time to time, never that busy so it's good for one drink.

First visit here, had the block burger which was lovely, proper burger that tasted like beef. Friend had medium rare rump steak that was a little too rare in the middle but it was a thick cut of meat. Friendly staff and nice place in general

Had a great dinner and breakfast, whilst staying at the adjoining Premier Inn. Had the crisps chilli calamari and sirloin with peppercorn sauce. The calamari was tasty and succulent. Not at all chewy. The steak was perfectly cooked. Breakfast was also a winner. Constant refilling of buffet meant food was fresh and not overcooked from sitting under hot lights. Well definitely visit again.

For some reason they couldn't do my single draft lager before the main meal came. The short rib was nice, the bun too small, could do with maybe a bit of lettuce or something. The Mexican fries not worth the effort. They are just fries with mayonnaise and some bits of tomato for after at the bottom, the coriander gets stuck in your teeth. It's quite pricey but fine for special events.

Lovely food and exactly as described.

Great food, served by Libby B who was lovely.

We really enjoyed our lunch date and Libby B was amazing and really looked after us! Thank you so much!

Finally, a place where you can comfortably eat at the bar! The atmosphere is calm, clean, and bright, with excellent staff and impeccable service. The food is great, and the location is both cozy and conveniently central. I will definitely return for a steak!"

Visually inviting restaurant, unfortunately the food is completely overpriced. My burger cost 19 pounds and tasted absolutely boring and didn't feel like any spices were used. Fries were ok. Our steak was very borderline burnt on the outside. A self-important restaurant shouldn't serve a steak with black spots like that. Service average, waiter mumbles a question rather listlessly and quickly, we didn't get ketchup despite repeated requests.

Had a brilliant meal here tonight. The restaurant area was exceptionally clean and well presented. The food was spot on and cooked perfectly. I was served by Dagmara who can best be descibed as professional, attentive and jolly and is a total credit to the Bar and Block. A big thank you must go out to this young lady. I would recommend the Bar and Block as a good place to eat and look forward to my return visit. Well done all.👏👏👏

Amazing breakfast! Well priced !

As good as the other branch in Birmingham! 21.09.2024 re-visit: still a decent bite to eat!

Pris en fin de service avec le sourire, Zoe was very with us and even served us a beer at the last moment ! Thank you Zoe !

Thanks a lot Zoe for the wonderful recommendation about the meals it was lovely we enjoyed it

Great food would come again and loved the atmosphere and attention to detail. Made my stay in Birmingham all the more enjoyable

Very good dinner , it was first class, l love it . Steak, chips, onion rings

Burger? Stale bread so broke up. Burger was dry and fell apart very weird. Thr triple cooked chips are terrible. Did they cook them for 1 min each time? If I can get better ingredients at Aldi and make something 100% better if no experience then that’s well funny. Everyone’s stake was not good to their liking. Medium rare? Or blue I think they got confused with the orders. Very average cocktails

I was served by Brad and Jasmine at the bar Friday evening, and I found them both friendly, professional and courteous. It was a pleasure to have met them both, and they poured a mean drink as well!

Great service by Zoe and Dagmara. Good recommendation for the steak sampler!

Great food, good atmosphere, service was faultless and our waitress Ellie was lovely.

Banging stakes great beers and a very nice cup of tea

I visited Bar + Block Steakhouse with my Mom last night before a show. We were greeted and served by the lovely Ellie!! She was friendly, smiley, polite and even helped with our decision of which cocktail to choose. She recommended the mango and passionfruit mojito, it was really nice. We both had steaks and a side of onion rings. The food came quickly and was really tasty. I will be visiting again soon.

Breakfast Was ok took tool long to get coffee in the morning as machine wss so slow but service very good

Fantastic meal. Great service. Dagmara was wonderful. Place was quiet but it was early in the week and quite late at night.

I have been staying at the premier inn here for the last 6 weeks one night a week and most weeks eaten here. Zoe and Dagmara have served me a few times and have been super nice and helpful. Service is prompt and with a smile and lovely they seem to remember their customers

The restaurant was clean and had a good selection of food for breakfast. I was served by Dagmara who had excellent customer service skills. Dagmara was polite and professional. I will be returning again.

Had great cocktails in the evening Staff very attentive and friendly and instead of letting us oldies wait at the bar which others were doing they brought drinks to us, next morn had a lovely breakfast help yourself as much as you want great choice not over the top and was cooked well overall was very happy.

Dylan at Bar and Block truly made our dining experience exceptional. From the moment we walked in, he was warm and welcoming, immediately setting a positive tone for the evening. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, offering insightful recommendations that catered to our tastes. Throughout the meal, Dylan was attentive without being overbearing, ensuring our drinks were topped up and that we had everything we needed. His timing was impeccable—dishes arrived promptly, and he checked in at just the right moments. What really stood out was Dylan’s genuine enthusiasm for his job. He clearly takes pride in providing great service, and it showed in every interaction. His friendly demeanor and professional attitude made us feel valued and well taken care of. Overall, Dylan contributed significantly to a memorable evening out at Bar and Block. We’ll definitely be returning, hoping for the same outstanding service. Highly recommend!

Food was delicious and the restaurant was very clean. The staff were incredibly accommodating and approachable. Zoe, Dylan and Shannon were the ones who helped me during my two visits. All three of them were lovely, approachable and extremely helpful. All the staff were busy but took the time to chat to the customers which is always a nice feeling. All round good vibes. 15/10.

Zoe served us and she was so attentive and friendly! <3

Steak was amazing, restaurant lovely inside, first time visiting, Zoe was great and made us so welcome, will definitely be back, thank you.

Came in for a quick bite to eat, staff were wonderful and very accommodating. Shared a steak platter, brilliantly cooked. Asparagus was amazing, I've never tasted better. Will be coming back again

It was the first time myself and my girlfriend visited, and all I can say is it was amazing!! The service was rapid and the staff were very happy, polite and friendly. They checked we was okay and if we needed anything else a few times. The cocktails and food was delicious 😋 brilliant quality for the price. Was very impressed by the food, was full of flavour and still very hot when it came to the table. Zoe was our server, she was amazing very quick, chatty and polite. Brilliant customer service. Couldn't have ask for anything more!

It was the first time myself and my boyfriend visited, and all I can say is it was amazing!! The service was rapid and the staff were very happy, polite and friendly. They checked we was okay and if we needed anything else a few times. The cocktails and food was delicious 😋 brilliant quality for the price. Was very impressed by the food, was full of flavour and still very hot when it came to the table. Zoe was our server, she was amazing very quick, chatty and polite. Brilliant customer service. Couldn't have ask for anything more high recommend!!

I visited for my 21st birthday celebrations with a group of 12 people. From the start, it was clear that the staff were overwhelmed by our group. They seemed frantic while taking our orders and didn't confirm them before serving. This set the stage for what became a mini disaster. The starters were excellent, but the issues began with the main courses. About eight people ordered skin-on fries, which arrived stone cold, while the accompanying burgers or steaks were piping hot. It seemed like all 12 dishes had been left under heated lights for 5-8 minutes before serving, resulting in the cold fries but warm main dishes. Additionally, my grandfather ordered a well-done steak, but it came out rare/blue. This was very disappointing. I'm not usually one to complain, but this level of error is unacceptable. Furthermore, none of the staff checked in to see if we were satisfied with our food; we had to flag them down to address the cold dishes. Lastly, some of the waitstaff seemed untrained. One younger male staff member, in particular, displayed poor body language and spoke without enthusiasm. While the food itself was decent—especially the short rib burgers and steak sampler—the poor service and cold dishes overshadowed the experience. I might consider returning, hoping they don't mess up again.

Disappointed. We had been before when visiting Birmingham so returned. It was not too busy on a Saturday evening but they sat myself & son at a very small table. Server was attentive and food came quickly. My fish was lovely but would have been happier with rice or potatoes instead of chips. Tried to use my blue light card but as no internet I could not!! They would not accept the actual card so had to go to the hotel to use their internet to apply the discount. I feel that could have been handled in a more professional manner.

Really mean portions. I had 3 slim slithers of the beef brisket burger and a cup of chips. Thank goodness I exchange the bun for a salad otherwise it would have been really sparse - awful. Shame as the food was OK. I could have got a nice main at the Ivy for the same price. Not good. The staff were nice enough but really didn’t know what to do when I showed my disappointment.

A bit quiet . Arrived early and althoughonlinrvi could not book table till 7.44, there were numerous available instantly. Excellentx steak , chips and Eton mes, though presumably they were trying to be healthy and portion ochipsxwere measly for a 14oz steak . Helpful staff

Lovely food. Zoe was great and nice atmosphere. Would deffo come again. It's a lovely place to drink too. Reasonable prices, no issues.

Fantastic food and drink. Our server Zoe was attentive and very quick to answer our needs. Wonderful experience all round!

The food and service were excellent.

Stayed in hotel above. Food is good but over priced for what it is. Menu has error around the added extra and Manager was quite confrontational about this. Other staff service was good but manager let the service down. Atmosphere is no existent quite like a morgue.

3 of us turned up on a late Sunday afternoon/early evening and was greeted by a lovely lady call Zoe. Zoe took care of us for the evening & was great fun whilst still being professional. The drinks kept flowing whilst we waited for 2 hours for the rest of our group to turn up, as they had broken down. The only reason I gave it a 3 for atmosphere is because we were late and this Sunday evening was quiet. I have been there on a number of occasions and the atmosphere is is definitely buzzing on a busy night. We kind of enjoyed it being quiet though, as it was a Family catch-up & it meant we could hear each other.

The staff was very lovely and the food delicious

The staff were friendly and very attentive. My steak was cooked perfectly. The food was delicious. The cosmopolitan cocktail was good value for money. Inside the restaurant was decorated nicely. Would definitely go back for a special occasion.

Amazing service special mention to Olly the bartender and our two serves dagmara and zoe. Food was amazing and definitely a perfect date spot Definelty go again

Tiny steak with blank taste. I was not worth the £19.5. Mocktail was too sour allumi fries should be taken off the menu. Prawns have no seasoning

Went here whilst on a business trip, good steak and service. Would highly recommend the onion rings and fries they were fantastic.

We had fillet steak it was so tasty cooked to perfection.. Drinks expensive but you get table water my only complaint was the noise the group on the next table was a group of 8 girls on the buy one and get one free cocktail, screaming shouting being silly!! Eventually the manager came over to speak to them….

Amazing Service by Libby, great cocktails by Tash, would highly recommend for a bottomless brunch.. also got a free pud for my birthday 😊 Will definitely be coming again 🥳

Second visit to Birmingham by bike and also to this smasher of a restaurant - cycling all the way down from Sheffield gifted me with an appetite that I might not have otherwise garnered on time As before, my choice had to be the Big Block Burger, a massive patty accompanied by fries and a full bowl of onion rings (certainly worth the extra fiver) then the Churros ice cream sundae -their definitive trademark dessert - as if my boots weren't already loaded. Thanks have to go to the friendly staff once again, notably the young lady who served me and found nothing too much trouble, including me talking her to death about the old Birmingham race circuit amongst things. Strictly a restaurant I recommend to anyone visiting the city, or resident and yet to discover.

A great meal with friends. Thank you for looking after us Libby

Excellent meal here yesterday! Steaks perfectly cooked and the chimmichuri sauce was to die for. Really relaxed atmosphere and perfectly paced for date night

I've visited Bar + Block on numerous occasions with my husband, and we both absolutely love the food! The food is always cooked to absolute perfection and comes in generous portions. There's a great selection of drinks, both hot and cold, and soft and alcoholic too. The steaks are stunning, and always come with chunky chips, fries or a salad. The staff are always so welcoming, friendly and really lovely. They're also very cheerful and greet everyone who comes through the doors. Bar + Block is a fantastic place to visit to try different steaks and indulge in some gorgeous food and drink. Bar + Block is also ideally located near Snowhill train station, making it easy to get to. I recommend visiting Bar + Block 100%, the food and service is top notch!

Let down by very bad service. From the manager I believe. As upon asking. Speaking and treating customers like there next to nothing. I put in a formal complaint. Rude, attitude of management. As I observe management awful and staff attitude very poor. For the prices shocking, never again!

Libby provided excellent service and as an individual with allergies I want to commend my chefs Gabe and Terry for the wonderful steaks !

Came here for a steak lunch , food lovely, service once again was excellent, Dagmara was lovely, friendly and attentive at all times, will return soon!

We were looking forward to this visit as we came in to try the sunday roast but the host said we had to book, so we booked for the week after for sunday roast. Came in and on arrival the host told us there is no sunday roast left even though we booked for it. A bit disappointing but we already booked so we sat down for a meal anyways. It wasnt that busy so not sure why it took so long for someone to come and take the order. The waitress was nice but that was it we order less starters and then 2 steaks. Extremely expensive and the taste below average. Not sure why they call themselves a steakhouse, they are not even close to it. After having our starters had tp wait for 25 minutes for the mains while we looking at the other table getting sunday roast served, was a bit confused how we could not get it but they did. No one was around to ask, so we just waited for the mains. Would not recommend, unfortunately. Very disappointing food and average service.

Food was good.... however service was totally shocking The server was extremely rude and spoilt the whole experience At £50 per person, food plus 1 drink, for what we had you deserve to be treated with more respect Go if you want good (not superb) food and rude staff If you want that little bit more from staff go elsewhere

Great atmosphere. Amazing staff. Thanks.

Don't get the mojitos buy far the worst ones I've ever had

First time visiting Heer so I wasn’t sure whether it would be good or not food was amazing sources are really good and Kirstie our waitress was really helpful really friendly and made it a beautiful experience

Worst steak experience we have ever had . We went to the restaurant because of a secret Birmingham review. , and the steak was one of the worst i had ever had . I asked for my ribeye cooked medium and it came out over well done i had one bite and it was like leather , also if i am paying close to £40 pound for a steak i sort of expected real chips not frozen chips . To be honest i have had a better meal at weatherspoons

Our party of 5 visited early on a Saturday evening. Immediately we all commented on how good the services was when the bouncer/door man came inside with us to look for our booking, as nobody was at the front of house station. He then made sure our table was ready whilst we got a drink from the bar. Not sure if this is always part of his role but we all mentioned how we appreciated that he made sure we were looked after as soon as we arrived even though we wouldn't normally expect that from the doorman. There were a number of ingredients unavailable from the bar that meant they weren't able to do some of the drinks we originally asked for. Due to a medical condition of one of our party it was quite difficult to chose an alternative drink from the menu but Emily, our server, was brilliant. She was making suggestions and offered to check with the bar if they were able to do certain things to accommodate the requirements of one of our party. We really appreciated this additional bit of patience and good service as it doesn't happen everywhere! Emily continued to serve us with a smile the whole time we were there. She was brilliant. We all really enjoyed our food, although disappointed they'd also ran out of ingredients for the mac and cheese. But everything we did have was lovely! The main thing that let this visit down and why I haven't given it 4 stars are the toilets. The restaurant itself feels really nice, well kept and classy but is let down by the toilets. On my visit there was an odd smell and the floors were dirtier than I'd expect in a nice restaurant. I know it can't always be helped as staff can't be in there constantly cleaning up but it just felt disjointed between the atmosphere and experience in the restraunt to the dirty feeling in the toilets.

On a recent trip to Birmingham we came across Bar and Block and decided to give it a try. Received a warm welcome and had a really nice two course meal which my husband and I both enjoyed and reasonably priced as well.

We had an amazing time here, the food is great, and the service is fab! The food was so nice, I recommend the steak! We will definitely be back!

Went for the lunch deal. Small portions. Average taste. The sandwich was genuinely disappointing in the size.

Poor selection of vegetarian food. Really expensive and portions small. Desert was small by any standards . Fine if all you want is red meat

Popped in at 630am for a breakfast buffet As it was only just after 6.30am the food was hot. Fruit was not that fresh and could have been better. Hot drinks machine was OK. Due to time, there was only 4 customers

Wow words fail me…. Ordered 2 8oz rumps took ages to arrive…. One steak was no more than 5oz so sent it back and was assured it had been weighed and it was! Been a chef for 20 years and I know better. We were expected for my wife to eat hers and then for me to wait and eat mine after she finished… we just left and went next door to Fumo’s to get quality food and excellent service

The Sunday lunch is a big let down. Staff are lovely but the food really lets the place down. Beef is extremely overcooked with no flavour, roast potatoes are more like frozen roast potatoes you could get from a supermarket, veg is bland and the roast carrots and honey glaze parsnips are awful. Such a shame that we went on our anniversary :(

Very good food and despite being busy very good service especially servers Zoe and Libby, would definitely come again

Amazing food, atmosphere and the best staff! I went to bar and block tonight with a group of work colleagues following a team away day. This was the perfect end to our day. Such a great place to cater for everyone including allergies. Our waitress Emily was brilliant and provided the best service. Shannon was also brilliant, so friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful to us. Thank you to you all for really making our evening. This place is a must try and we will be back very soon.

The stake here is absolutely delicious, all the times we’ve been here it’s been cooked to a perfection. And Zoe was absolutely lovely.