Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Fast food
Beer/Wine
European
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with a separate vegan menu where dishes consist of Moving Mountains patty, Quorn wings, banana blossom fish, seitan burger, cauliflower bites, and more. Open Mon-Sun 11:00-03:00. Last food order at 9:30 pm.
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28 Reviews
First Review by chameleojo
Cold.Truth
Points +42
Loooooove it! ❤️ - Edit
Best vegan food i‘ve eaten here in Glasgow. Many sides and maindishes.
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Plant_powered_travels
Points +515
Pleasantly surprised! - Edit
The bar has a great atmosphere, lively with loud music. If you want a more peaceful meal, this isn't the place for you. The food was surprisingly nice, portion sizes were good.
Read moreI had the Korean Seitan burger, very filling and full of flavour. The tater tots were wonderful
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th3v3ganfoodie
Points +824
Nice junk food - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed my buffalo cauliflower and burger, accompanied with some live music.
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craigmc
Points +34402
rough round the edges (still) - Edit
I’ve visited Bloc on multiple occasions, and while the menu is decent, there always seems to be an issue. While some nights offer bargain dishes, overall the food quality is inconsistent. On my most recent visit, we ordered the seitan bao buns, which were overloaded with dressings and salad , overshadowing the seitan. Additionally, the Moving Mountains dog arrived with cold chili, possibly due to the 50-minute wait for pre-prepared food. It’s worth noting that this was the first time I experienced such slow service, and it doesn’t reflect poorly on the waiting staff. If you’re headed to a gig, it might be best to explore other dining options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-04
Pros: nice staff, location , Consistently inconsistent
Cons: junk food, not very good, not value for money
Guest
KatieBanana
Points +83
Great pub/junk food - Edit
Almost every meat option has a vegan equivalent so there's loads of choice and never feels like you're missing out. The food is pretty reliably good. Really great spot for a mixed group of vegans and non vegans because everyone can get what they want. Food is generally a mix of hot dogs, burgers, cauliflower wings and general street food like bao buns and tacos.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-17
Pros: Vegan/veggie menu just as big as the meat menu , Tasty, filling food , Great atmosphere and friendly staff
Cons: Can sometimes be a bit slow when it's busy , Can be a bit pricy
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vegantrip
Points +194
Amazing vegan menu 😋 - Edit
Great place with a great vegan menu, lots to choose from at a good price. Everything I've tried has been tasty. They also do vegan white Russians which are delicious.
Read morePros: Variety of options, Good vibes and nice staff, Value for money
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NirvanaRoseWilliams
Points +4673
Cool dive bar - Edit
Loved the dive bar vibe. Food was decent and had a good selection. Friendly and helpful staff.
Read moreThe hot chocolate was warming and sweet perfect for a cold Glasgow day.
The loaded fries were good really enjoyed the sausage addition.
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Alanna_McCracken
Points +130
Delicious food 👌🏻 - Edit
My partner ordered the Kaiser Chief and I ordered Vegan Mac & Cheese Pot with a side of French Fries, We really enjoyed our food 👍🏻 We then ordered the Sticki Toffi Biscoffi which was lovely, We found everything we ordered delicious, we'd definitely be back 👌🏻 #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-30
Pros: Choice of Vegan food.
Cons: Expensive for what you get.
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r.douglasx
Points +520
great cheap food and drinks! - Edit
went on a tuesday and had their £3 vegan burger, came with chips so very filling! busy for a weeknight but not a slow service and were playing good tunes so my group and i were happy. just missed the band that were coming on at 9 but will definitely be back to see a gig!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-03
Pros: loads of vegan options , cheap, good atmosphere
Cons: quite loud which some people might not like
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TeaJenny
Points +332
Expensive - Edit
This has been a regular haunt for me over the years but now Bloc seemed to have really upped their prices beyond the quality of their food.
Read moreVegan food is one of the cheapest things to make and Bloc is taking the mickey out of its vegan clientele.
£8.95 for a small loaded fries (which is actually very small); basic chips, a squiggle of mayo, some beans and the worst tasting vegan cheese I have ever experienced, actually tasted like sick. Nevermind £12.95 burgers where you have to pay more for chips.
Ludicrous, will not be back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-30
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Deals throughout the week
Cons: Regular menu expensive, Vegan cheese tasted like sick, Bad live band
Guest
rooster_build_2019
Points +165
They've put effort in - Edit
You're handed the menu, the front says "For Meat Lovers" and has 30 or so options. You turn over the menu, it says "Vegan + Veggie" and very surprisingly it also has 30 or so options. It's not just "veganised" things either, they've came up with some cool unique vegan things. Weirdly, the only thing on the "Vegan + Veggie" menu that isn't vegan is the mac and cheese. Also, some of the items on the "Vegan + Veggie" menu have the same name as the meat one so I made it clear I was ordering the vegan one.
Read moreI had the "Brukora" which is cauliflower pakora coated in a Irn-Bru based batter. Now, I didn't actually taste any Irn-Bru but it certainly gives it a bizarre look which I appreciated. It tasted very good in general. I also had the large Vegan Chillirama poutine which consisted of chips lathered in chilli and some extras. It too, was very nice.
The portion sizes were very generous. It's rare that I am stuffed after a meal, although I guess I did technically get two main dishes.
It's a very busy place and the atmosphere is a bit disjointed. It feels and looks like "just a bar" but the food is way better than any "bar food" you'd usually get.
I'd definitely go back to try some of the other options and I'd recommend it, purely for the food.
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conn0rr
Points +503
Huge tasty burger - Edit
Had the 'seoul food burger' and the 'old bay spiced fries' - both were huge, so filling and so delicious. the burger bun was the softest ive ever ate in my life, i wanted more. they have a huge vegan menu, will definitely return.
Read morePros: huge vegan menu
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kenapotter
Points +130
Hug vegan menu - Edit
Basement bar restaurant. HUGE vegan menu. More style than flavor in the items we ordered but worth a stop for the sheer variety.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Efficient service
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bethm1
Points +107
Fab place! - Edit
Went here as I had seen the vegan menu. Amazing options! Burgers, chicken (seitan), a few different options for wings and 5 different types of poutine! And live music!!!
Read morePros: Great vegan options!
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NaomiBrash
Points +833
Incredible vegan food - Edit
One of my fav places to eat as a vegan in Glasgow. Highly recommend the veganoid hotdog 🌭 so delicious
Read morePros: Tasty vegan opions, Friendly staff, Good vibe
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SarahChalk
Points +115
Great cauliflower wings! - Edit
Burgers were okay but I like my burger probably a little more cooked. The salt and chilli cauliflower wings were sooooo good! Loaded Fries I wasn’t too sure about personally
Read morePros: 1/2 menu vegan so loads of choices , Food is tasty
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andyjones
Points +450
Quick and tasty - Edit
Very welcoming servicing staff.
Read moreTasty seitan burgers.
Highly recommend
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SazPanda
Points +234
Amazing vegan cauliflower wings and desserts - Edit
We love Bloc! The staff are really friendly and we were very impressed by the range of vegan food on offer. It was hard to choose what to eat. We absolutely love the cauliflower wings and this time we got vegan cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. The prices are great and we will be back ❤️
Read morePros: Great range of vegan options, Nice staff, Good prices
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RhianneHill
Points +95
Great Selection & Affordable - Edit
You can’t argue with Blocs prices - they have a great selection of vegan options and you can order a huge amount of food for two people for under £20 and they do weekday deals that can work out even cheaper. The loaded fries are amazing but the burgers are a bit greasy and I’ve tasted better to be honest!
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Cheap and cheerful food, Good hangover food
Cons: Greasy
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madveganfood
Points +1272
Love bloc! Im always here! - Edit
Bloc is one of the places i recommend when people ask me where to try vegan food in Glasgow. Such a great menu for vegans with creative and interesting options.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Good atmosphere , Staff are chilled
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honoraryidiot
Points +2369
Nice burgers and poutine - Edit
Had a straightforward tasty burger and some poutine fries with the caulliflower wings. Nice size portions, OK price, good atmosphere.
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Bush_did_nine_eleven
Points +611
Great vegan options - Edit
Bloc has one on leaps and bounds the last few years and one if the things they really excell at are their vegan junk food options. The burgers are tasty, the chips are perfectly cooked and the staff are always friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of options, friendly staff, great music.
Cons: Portions can be a little small.
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arthursgrub
Points +599
Great choice considering they sell meat - Edit
Bloc has been a decent bar for years but have really expanded into food in the last few years. Has a full page of veggie and vegan choices. Only e stars as meat still on the menu
Read morePros: Plenty vegan options, Good choice of beer, Cool bar with excellent staff
Cons: Serves meat too
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cori91
Points +1024
Tasty vegan options - Edit
Has tasty vegan options. Portions a little bit small so you have to order more. They have good deals on certain nights.The veganoid, tacos, and vegan pizzas are good. Also a bar. Gets very busy nights/weekends.
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falafffel
Points +3103
Late-night pizza - Edit
Bloc Bar is the place to go during / after a boozy night, when hardly any other place in Glasgow serves food any more. The offer pizza with vegan cheese one topping for 6 pounds and it tastes neither great nor bad - definitely worth the money after enough pints!
Read morePros: Very late pizza (until 3am), Bargain
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TrixieFirecracker
Points +4261
Fab creative vegan options - Edit
Edit 28/08/17
Read moreI've heard Mad Chef no longer works at Bloc, and I'm sorry I hadn't gotten in before now for the vegan breakfast. There wasn't a mention of potato scone on the menu or I'd have asked for another one of those in exchange for omission of mushrooms (my request) rather than a sausage. The black pudding was alright - I've never eaten the meat equivalent - it was a bit like falafel. I'm not much of a fan of Linda McC sausages. The tofu scramble seemed like a packet of silken tofu had been opened + quickly heated in a pot with cayenne pepper. No turmeric, black pepper, kala namak (black salt), nutritional yeast.... the things usually found in a tofu scramble. It was super basic. I know it was only £5 but I'd rather pay £6 for a bit more creation and flavour. I'll go with three stars now as there are other vegan options on the menu which sound promising that I'm keen to go back and try.
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(Nov 2016) The chef at Bloc 'Mad Chef' posts often on social media photos and videos of his dishes and it's refreshing to see someone who genuinely seems to enjoy working with food and looking at ingredients as art tools to make creations - when you see the same old, same old menu options, with particularly dire vegetarian and vegan options, you wonder why some people become chefs.
On menu they have a freshly made vegan burger and a couple of hot dogs with all sorts of spices, fruits, and nuts inside and atop. Tonight I got to sample his latest 'Nofu, a blend of chickpeas and tofu, maple syrup, peanut butter, cashew nuts, and spices. SO good. A portion of tofu-not-tofu that satisfies and not the 2 or 3 chunks one usually gets in a noodle dish.
Knowing we'd probably have room for more food we also ordered falafel dogs and chips, which were on their Friday £4 deal. Nothing vegan available to buy as extra toppings - they use butter in their caramelised onions - but we had ketchup and mustard out on the table so that was fine. Would be good if they used a different brand of meatfree mince other than Quorn, allowing their chilli to be suitable for vegans, and vegan cheese available.
Staff were very friendly, attentive, quick, and chatty and it was a great dinner. I can't wait to get back to try their weekend vegan breakfast.
It's usually very busy, booking advised.
Updated from previous review on 2016-11-18
Pros: Interesting options, Great service, Reasonable prices
Cons: Some dishes a bit basic, Difficult to get a seat at night, Music quite loud at times
Guest
Vegan cake lover
Points +196
Two pizzas for £8.49 with vegan cheese! boom! - Edit
We went on a Monday night. Sadly the pasta Mondays deal (pasta for £3) did not have a vegan option. We had two pizzas for £8.49 (before 9pm) which comes with two toppings plus vegan cheese. Thin and crispy. Bargain.
Read moreWe tried the vegan bean chilli nachos, and the vegan bean poutine (chips in a bowl with vegan cheese, sour cream and chilli)
all good
we were treated to some live music from 10pm by a 4 piece musical combo playing foot tapping tunes.
Pros: cheap! 2 good sized vegan pizzas for £8.95, helpful staff
Cons: Not a totally vegetarian or vegan venue
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