For many of us, a beautifully cooked steak is often a rare treat reserved for special occasions, especially when budgets are tight. However, Bar and Block, a popular steakhouse in Bath, has found a way to make a quality sirloin more accessible with their new £10 lunch menu launched this summer.
Available Monday to Friday from 11.30am to 5pm, this menu offers a main course for just £10—a tempting proposition for steak lovers watching their spending. My visit began with a positive first impression thanks to the staff’s friendly and accommodating nature. After mistakenly booking the Bristol location but arriving in Bath, the team leader quickly helped us secure a spot at the Bath restaurant, demonstrating excellent customer service.
The restaurant’s open kitchen layout allows diners to watch chefs expertly grill cuts of beef over an open flame, with a striking black charcoal oven in full view reserved for select dishes. A sleek kitchen island lined with steak knives invites guests to witness their steak expertly carved before serving.
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We started with the salt and pepper squid in lemon aioli (£3.50), featuring a crispy batter and a subtly garlicky aioli that set a high culinary bar. Moving on to the main event, the £10 rump steak and frites is generously sized, but I couldn’t resist upgrading to an 8oz sirloin for just £4.50. My partner opted for the sirloin, while I chose the £10 steak sandwich on flatbread, adding a £1 layer of melted cheddar for extra indulgence.
The steak sandwich was delightful, enhanced perfectly by the gooey cheddar. The sirloin arrived cooked to a perfect medium-rare, glazed in rich garlic butter for an elevated experience. To finish, we shared a sticky toffee pudding (£3.50)—a warm, gooey delight served with vanilla ice cream that even converted my partner, who isn’t usually a fan.
Bar and Block’s new lunch menu challenges diners to practice a little self-restraint: stick to a humble £10 steak lunch or give in to tempting upgrades and desserts? It was hard for me to resist the additional treats!
Bar and Block in Bath is open daily, 11.30am to 11pm Monday through Saturday, and noon to 10.30pm on Sundays. Their £10 lunch menu is available weekdays from 11.30am to 5pm. The sister restaurant in Bristol offers the same menu with identical hours.