
Block
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About Block
Block is a restaurant in Barnstaple, at 12-14 Butchers Row, that runs a tapas night with an Asian-influenced menu. The regular menu is unusual, with dishes such as flank steak with bravas, a chicken shawarma wrap and the Block burger. Food is cooked to order, and desserts include an apple and caramel dessert. Coffee and tea are served too, and the outside sign advertises coffee. Tables can be reserved by phone. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring a pet along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, block burger, burrito bowl and thursday night tapas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, block burger, burrito bowl and thursday night tapas.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken shawarma wrap, with two separate reviewers calling it one of the tastiest wraps they have had and describing it as packed with flavour. Close behind are the burger, with its 5 spice fries, and the chicken wings, both called exceptional, plus a burrito bowl, a pork salad and a flank steak with bravas. Others praise the Thursday night tapas as some of the best Asian food they have had, and the apple and caramel dessert gets its own mention. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere as relaxed. One reviewer notes a long wait for food, though it was cooked to order. The main complaint comes from a group who came for the advertised coffee. After brunch and two rounds of drinks, they were told their table was reserved and given ten minutes to leave while other tables sat empty. They found the service chilly and wanted that policy made clear upfront. One diner who booked by phone had no such trouble.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken shawarma wrap, with two separate reviewers calling it one of the tastiest wraps they have had and describing it as packed with flavour. Close behind are the burger, with its 5 spice fries, and the chicken wings, both called exceptional, plus a burrito bowl, a pork salad and a flank steak with bravas. Others praise the Thursday night tapas as some of the best Asian food they have had, and the apple and caramel dessert gets its own mention. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere as relaxed. One reviewer notes a long wait for food, though it was cooked to order. The main complaint comes from a group who came for the advertised coffee. After brunch and two rounds of drinks, they were told their table was reserved and given ten minutes to leave while other tables sat empty. They found the service chilly and wanted that policy made clear upfront. One diner who booked by phone had no such trouble.
Featured reviews
- Alec Mcdonald
“Top teir ! Chicken wings were exceptional. Block burger for mains again exceptional flavours 5 spice fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Apple and caramel desert is to die for . Very friendly staff with good banter and a chilled atmosphere 👌extremely good value too . I will return”
- Hazel Gooding
“We decided to meet some friends here after seeing "Coffee" advertised on their outside sign. Between the four of us, we ordered a brunch meal and two rounds of drinks. Just as we were about to order another round, we were abruptly informed that our table was reserved and given only 10 minutes to vacate—even though several other tables were visibly empty. The service felt chilly from the moment we arrived, and we were left feeling completely unwelcome. If they prefer to prioritise full dining over drink service, they really need to make that policy clear upfront.”
- Leigh Nicholls
“The people in here are the most attentive I’ve been to in ages, the food was excellent with us having the pork salad and the burger. Come here it’s amazing 🤩”
- Ryan spooner
“Found by chance, food was amazing and staff are super friendly Highly recommend.”
- Paul Puddicombe
“We tried Block for lunch last Saturday while on a day out in Barnstaple, as the place that we were going to eat chose to abandon their usual menu and serve bottomless brunch instead. Well, what a spot of luck that was. There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere and we were served by a friendly young lady. The menu was new to us, most of which we were unsure what it was as we had not eaten this type of food before. We made our choice, flank steak for me and halloumi and aubergine salad for my wife, with 2 pots of tea. My wife enjoyed her salad, and my steak meal was very tasty, both dishes had flavours that we were not used to but they really made it an enjoyable lunch. I would have liked more of the tasty salad accompaniment to go with the medium rare steak and bravas. We both agreed that we would return when next in Barnstaple.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Block
- CATCH Fish and Chips4.51280 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
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- 0.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
poppadoms, Nepalese menu, takeaway orders
- Wimpy Barnstaple4.47440.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
burgers, milkshakes, nostalgic throwback feel
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlockVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8436 | — | £20–30 | chicken shawarma wrap, block burger, burrito bowl |
| CATCH Fish and ChipsGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5128 | 0 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, sausage, chips |
| Gurkha Restaurant BarnstapleVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7637 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | poppadoms, Nepalese menu, takeaway orders |
| Wimpy BarnstapleOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4744 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | burgers, milkshakes, nostalgic throwback feel |
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