Bar and Block Kings Cross

#gifted Kings Cross has had a facelift over the last few years. The area looks so much more upmarket and has seen a number of great restaurants open. In December 2016 the Bar and Block Kings Cross officially opened their doors to meat-loving foodies. There are various cuts on offer including fillet, ribeye, sirloin and on the butcher’s block you will find their cut of the day where you can try something a little different.
The steaks are from British breeds of cattle reared across the Pampas in South America. Steaks are hand-cut on site from beef that has been dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days.  Have your steak as big as you want, just ask.  They start at 8oz.  A steak this size, when combined with a house salad, weighs in at just 600 kcal!  Classic cuts are served with your choice of house salad or beef dripping triple-cooked chunky chips.

Bar and Block Kings Cross

This trendy steak restaurant does also have vegetarian options on offer should you prefer including Tandoori Cauliflower Salad, a selection of items in the grazing plate section of the menu and also a Halloumi and Courgette Burger which sounds really tasty.  There is also a great range of desserts that are suitable which all sound yummy.  I was told that they will also try to cater for vegans where they can.
The aim is to provide high-quality steaks at affordable prices and they really do achieve this.  The restaurant decor is modern and the seating is comfortable.  They even have a chefs table near the kitchen.  At the front was a bar area and in the back was the restaurant.  It is clearly popular with local workers and residents as we saw a variety of clientele there during the course of the evening from families, to groups of friends to people others in suits.
Staff are friendly and guests are warmly greeted and shown to tables quickly.  The menu was varied – it’s not just steaks available.
From Monday to Thursday 5-7pm you can get half price cocktails which I must admit is very tempting as is Fizz Fridays where a bottle of Prosecco is £18 all day.
On arriving at the table we were presented with beef flavoured popcorn to nibble on whilst we decided on what to order.
Bar and Block Kings Cross

Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum blended with mango, fresh lime and sugar.

Mango Daiquiri – an exotic twist to the more common strawberry which is very popular. You can tell the alcohol is there but it’s not excessively strong. This smooth mango cocktail with a delicious tanginess from the lime is easy to drink, very refreshing and tastes great.
Starters

 

Mains

The first dish was from the butcher’s block:

Chargrilled 10oz Picanha

Deliciously tender 10oz picanha topped with chimichurri and served with beef dripping chunky chips and a salad wedge topped with blue cheese and crispy oak smoked dry-cured streaky bacon.

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This Post Has 46 Comments

  1. Mandy

    This looks like a really good restaurant. Kings Cross has certainly changed a lot hasn’t it – it used to be a bit scary to be there at night! I love the look of those cocktails!

    1. admin

      The cocktails there are gorgeous, worth trying even if you don’t go for a meal. I’d get the squid to nibble on with drinks x

  2. Melanie williams

    Wow this place looks fab. Love the look of the Cherry bakewell mocktail and those desserts look yummy x

    1. admin

      They were all great. The desserts are gorgeous.

  3. Jade Bremner

    The food looks good but those cocktails look even better I want the popcorn one but as I’m always the driver the cherry Bakewell kicktail would be my drink x

    1. admin

      That’s a great drink. You also have the option to make that alcoholic by adding amaretto should you prefer.

  4. Penny Golightly

    Thanks for the review – will definitely keep this place in mind the next time I’m up in Kings Cross. The area has had such a facelift in recent years.

    1. admin

      It’s a great area to visit now with some lovely restaurants.

  5. Gemma

    I love the look of squid, always my stater of choice. Sounds like a fab experience, I’ll have to visit when I’m in the area.

    1. admin

      The squid was great. Crispy and tasty x

  6. Yeah Lifestyle

    The cocktails and food selection looks really delish, the scallops has caught my eye. Will check out te bar when we head to Kings Cross next.

    1. admin

      The food was great and those cocktails are really yummy!

  7. Bella

    A popcorn Martini sounds amazing! What a great flavour. We like the new look of Kings Cross too!

  8. Laura

    Oh wow I have never heard of this place before but the food looks excellent and happy friendly staff as well – going to keep this in mind next time I am in London

    Laura x

    1. admin

      You’ll like it Laura. The food is good and it’s easy to get too.

  9. Jenny

    I would try any of these! What a great place, I must remember it next time I’m in the area.

    1. admin

      I hope you get to visit Jenny 🙂

  10. Di Hickman

    Glad to hear they cater for vegans, most places are catching on that vegans are a growing portion of the population. It’s looks like a good place to go and try.

    1. admin

      They sure are growing in number so it’s good that they do have options for them.

  11. Louise

    Oh, my goodness! This place looks amazing. Sticky toffee pudding is my favourite thing ever, so I’d know what I’d be having for pud if I go there 😀

    1. admin

      The dessert was yummy. I’m not surprised that’s your favourite.

  12. Jenni

    Oh my goodness, my partner would love this place! I wouldn’t mind trying that Halloumi and Courgette Burger too

    1. admin

      The burger does sound yummy. I’m tempted to try that too!

  13. Anosa

    I have not been to Kings Cross in such a long time, it was always a lovely place to visit and this restaurant looks absolutely amazing.

    1. admin

      It was a great restaurant. I think you would love it there.

  14. Kaz

    I haven’t been to Kings Cross – this looks an awesome place to eat. The food looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Kaz

  15. Kara

    I love strawberry daiquiri but a mango one – that I would love to try!! This place looks awesome

    1. admin

      The daiquiri was lovely!!!!

  16. Nichola - Globalmouse

    Ooh yum, this all sounds amazing. The Tandoori Cauliflower Salad would be top of my list, closely followed by the churros!!

    1. admin

      The churros were really good!

  17. Pati

    wow and its vegan friendly too ! thats so good , dishes and cocktails look so tasty too

  18. Kacie

    Scallops and chorizo always taste so good together! The tandoori cauliflower sounds amazing too.

    1. admin

      I loved the scallops, the combo works incredibly well.

  19. Elizabeth

    Loving the look of those cocktails, and that steak! Yum! I’ll definitely check this out!

    1. admin

      They were lovely!!! I would definitely go for drink as well as for a meal.

  20. Melanie

    This place looks great!! How amazing are the cocktails and the chocolate churros look delicious x

  21. Katherine Hackworthy

    This all looks amazing. The halloumi and courgette burger sounds amazing, and the desserts are to die for. With the addition of fabulous cocktails, this looks like a great place to dine.

    1. admin

      I really want to try that burger!!!!

  22. Emma

    Kings Cross looks amazing at the moment and this restaurant looks incredible!

  23. Louise Joy

    This all looks so tasty and so central too – I love anything that’s in walking distance of Kings Cross station. I had no idea beef flavoured popcorn even existed though…!

    1. admin

      Same here. It wasn’t bad either.

  24. Olivia Thristan

    Popcorn cocktails?! Yes please, sounds amazing. Good to hear they have other options on the menu too 🙂

    1. admin

      They have a range of options which helps.

  25. jenna farmer

    Ah there’s a bar and block in Birmingham and keep meaning to go-so thanks for this!

    1. admin

      Enjoy Jenna. Make sure you try the cocktails x

  26. Georgie Wright

    Wow it all looks delicious! I love churros and these look especially good!

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