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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

4.6 (1050)
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue
1136 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P3

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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

4.6
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue
Calgary

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey is a bbq joint in the heart of Kensington, Calgary, Alberta. Smoking our meat from 10-14 hours, people love our brisket but we have a selection of meats, trays and sides to choose from. Join us inside or out if the weather permits, or on our backyard whiskey garden open year round. Drinkwise we’ve got the largest whiskey list in town, and an ever-evolving cocktail list anchored by our smokey old-fashioned. We’ve also got a bunch of beer on tap, with some local favourites and international selects.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant: Seats 125Whiskey Garden: Seats 48Hayden Hall (Second Floor): Seats 130Email events@blockhospitality.ca for all event bookings and inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey.

4.6

4.6
(1050)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey offers a lively atmosphere with "super awesome food and service." Guests rave about the "best BBQ in Calgary," citing delicious brisket and burnt ends as must-tries. The live music adds to the energetic vibe, making it a "great spot for a night out." Despite occasional service hiccups, the friendly staff and diverse menu selection keep guests coming back for more.
1,050 Reviews
  1. Markus

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great friendly service, good portions for the cost and amazing flavours!

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  2. Jeff

    Calgary / Southern Alberta13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My smoked turkey sandwich was ok, but a bit dry so I added sauce. My buddy’s brisket sandwich looked amazing!

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  3. Bob

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food great dessert! Service was prompt and unobtrusive!

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  4. Josh Gold

    Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I love it here, the food is always top notch. The burnt ends in my opinion are a must get every time we also had the brisket and turkey which were both delicious as well

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  5. Maria Gold

    Vancouver / British Columbia18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I was really looking forward to BBQ. Unfortunately brisket was very dry.

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  6. Jeff Gold

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hayden block was an excellent choice for Thanksgiving dinner! Great service and great food!

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  7. Spencer Gold

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super awesome food and service!!! Highly recommend

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  8. Cynthia Gold

    Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time at Hayden Block! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the upstairs room is awesome. But the band, The Frontiers, absolutely stole the show! In my opinion, they are the best band in Calgary, taking well-known songs and making them their own with incredible energy and personality. I especially love the fiddle and the amazing vocal harmonies. They are so much fun to watch, and their energy is infectious! There were 10 of us, and everyone had a great time. Hayden Block is a great spot for a night out, and The Frontiers made it an especially memorable one. Highly recommend!

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  9. Darcy

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our team enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant.

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  10. Tim Gold

    Calgary / Southern Alberta26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brisket was excellent today, and the broccoli salad was a very enjoyable complement! Enjoyed the friendly service for our working lunch!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant: Seats 125Whiskey Garden: Seats 48Hayden Hall (Second Floor): Seats 130Email events@blockhospitality.ca for all event bookings and inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Yes, Hayden Block is a characterful pick for date night, with shareable BBQ, an excellent whiskey list, and several guests describing it as a great dinner date.

Casual Dress, aim for relaxed, comfortable clothing; nothing formal is expected (the restaurant’s dining style is listed as Casual Dining).

Weeknights are great for deals, happy hour runs Monday–Friday (3:00–6:00 pm), and Friday nights are especially lively when the live band is on.

Hayden Block is great during weekday happy hour (many guests note whiskey is half‑price Monday–Friday 3–6 pm), and for late‑night BBQ head there after 10:00 pm when select meats are offered at half price; book upstairs if you want to catch live music.

Yes, Hayden Block has outdoor seating, including a year‑round backyard “whiskey garden, ” and guests frequently mention enjoying the patio and its summer vibes.

Yes, Hayden Block provides detachable baby chairs/high‑chair-style seating and staff are repeatedly noted as being welcoming and helpful with infants.

Portions tend to be generous, guests describe sides and meat servings as sizeable, often large enough to share or enough for two.

Yes, Hayden Block welcomes families: staff are repeatedly praised for being great with infants, the restaurant provides detachable baby/high chairs, and minors are allowed until 8:00 pm.

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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

4.6
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue
Calgary

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
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