The Gog and Magog
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About The Gog and Magog
On Southside St in Plymouth, The Gog and Magog is a pub with a large bar and seating both inside and outside on the courtyard terrace. Walls throughout carry photographs of Barbican history. The kitchen runs a menu of 66 dishes, spanning a Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap, freshly battered fish and chips, and pizzas like the Margherita and Pepperoni. Drinks span cask ales, Rattler on tap, coffees, soft drinks, cocktails, spirits, beers and ciders. Orders can be placed to the table through an app, cutting down time spent at the bar. It opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and it gets busy given its position on the route between the railway station and the harbour and Barbican.
Menu & Prices
66 dishes · mains £3–11- Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap£5.39
- Small Freshly Battered Fish And Chips£6.97
- New The Big Smoke Burger£10.69
- Margherita£6.49
- New Spicy Chicken£7.24
- Pepperoni£9.74
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, rattler on tap, order via app and cheap drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean fried chicken, rattler on tap, order via app and cheap drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap drinks draw repeat visits, with reviewers highlighting a pint of Rattler and an orange gin and tonic totaling just over £8, plus quick service ordering to table or via app. One reviewer's spicy Korean fried chicken and chips was decent but light on chips. Complaints include a sticky, uncleaned table and average toilets during a busy spell, plus no music, typical for a Spoons.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap drinks draw repeat visits, with reviewers highlighting a pint of Rattler and an orange gin and tonic totaling just over £8, plus quick service ordering to table or via app. One reviewer's spicy Korean fried chicken and chips was decent but light on chips. Complaints include a sticky, uncleaned table and average toilets during a busy spell, plus no music, typical for a Spoons.
Featured reviews
- mia merrifield
“I went to the Gog after having a long walk along the hoe to the barbican and was absolutely desperate for an ice cold drink. I saw it was busy so I thought okay it may take a while so I ordered some drinks and a little snack which was easy …”
- Matt Hodges
“Good launchpad for a night out! Huge bar, well staffed, cheap drinks, nice outside space, well located for a night on the barbican!! 🤙 Can't rate the food, as I've never eaten there, and the atmosphere suffers from a lack of music, as is standard in a SPOONS!! 🙄 Can order to table, to save time at the bar. 👌”
- Paul Davidson
“Situated in southside street in the beautiful area of Plymouth barbican. There is plenty of space and tables inside and out. You will need car parks situated around the area as there's none outside or near bye. There is a large number of drinks available from coffees, soft drinks to cocktails, spirits and many beers and ciders. Including a variation of real ales. It was busy and does get busy a lot. I found a table but to be honest it was sticky and needed cleaning. But space was limited so made do. I ordered spicey Korean fried chicken and chips. It was quite nice but could have done with a bit more chips. Pics on the walls show barbican history which was nice. There is disabled access. Toilets were average but could improve. It wasn't a bad experience but could improve. I would have given 3 1/2 stars if it allowed it. I will use again as this may have been a slight off day and staff seemed limited. Give it a go see what you think.”
- Pauline Robinson
“Lovely pub on the way down from the railway station to the harbour. Quite spacious and not too busy. Service via the app was quick. Usual Wetherspoons but worth a visit.”
- Mich
“We stopped in here for a quick drink and were glad we did! Even though it was very busy we got served quickly and we actually thought the bar lady got the price wrong 🤣 for a pint of rattler ( which they have on tap!) and a orange gin and tonic it came to just over £8!! What a bargain. Will definitely be going back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Spacious modern pub with a courtyard terrace and a menu of cask ales and British grub.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Gog and Magog
- The Fishermans Arms4.71,3780.2 mi
drinks on tap, hot nuts by the fire, games to play
- The Odd Wheel4.57814 mi
roast sharing platter, asian style ribs, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gog and Magog | 4.03,292 | — | korean fried chicken, rattler on tap, order via app |
| The Fishermans Arms | 4.71,378 | 0.2 mi | drinks on tap, hot nuts by the fire, games to play |
| The Odd Wheel | 4.5781 | 4 mi | roast sharing platter, asian style ribs, generous portions |
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