The Gog and Magog

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “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 to do on the app. Took about 7 minutes for my drink to arrive and the staff member was really apologetic for the wait and said that my food shouldn’t be too long. I really liked that they acknowledged the slightly longer wait time and apologised in advance for this. Thank you Palmer!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “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. 👌”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Frequently have breakfast - occasionally specials. Some non-users whinge about the food … it’s not Egon Ronay. But it’s a reasonable cost for consistent quality. And great service; staff work very hard to please. Glenn P … Barbican, Plymouth”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Nice pub set back from the road. Seemed to be a shortage of staff, most tables uncleared and full of glasses and plates. Also asked for our table to be wiped down but no one came after 2 requests. Food was yummy and fast service, same with drinks.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Went yesterday 19th March 2026..ordered curry Thursdays katsu chicken curry with poppadoms.. My son was with me. Ordered a drink of non alcoholic pink gin and lemonade. Received the incorrect drink due to lemonade pump not working properly. Not their fault. So was waiting for another one to be brought over. Curry came wrong chicken I ordered breaded got grilled chicken but could not be bothered to wait so tucked in was very nice until I encouraged 2 long hairs and part of a green brillo pad.the poppadoms were so greasy and some not even cooked properly..people around us were commenting on how vile they looked too.. Had to ask for my drink again as the server carried on serving others and forgot about mine. Spoke to the manager who was like oh wow.. No apology. No discount. Nothing.. Absolutely disgusted how they literally didn't care. Customer service ZERO.. shan't be going to this place again.. Check your food people before you eat it.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We popped in late afternoon on a Saturday, it was packed, but luckily we found a spare table right at the back of the pub. Ordered online, very helpful and friendly waitress, we didn't have to wait too long considering how busy it was. Delicious pizza, lovely cocktail 🍸 😋”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “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.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “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.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “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.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “The place was realy noice, dirty and with a lot of drunk people (we were there around 4pm). It was our first time there ( and the last one). We had a long trip to Plymouth so we were really hungry. We always had a really good experience in any city with Weatherspoon. When someone finished their meal, long time no one is coming to clean the table and take the plates or glasses away. Who is coming in, put all on other tables. We done the same and cleaned our table with wipes. We order through the app and waiting time was around 20 min. The pizza, fries and chicken were good, the burger meat was like cardboard, the lasagna was tasty, but the bottom was burnt. In their kitchen were big chaos with dirty dishes. I went to refill the coffee twice - and that's how it was and no one cleaned or washed anything.”

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