Serving the taste of Louisiana in London
Plaquemine Lock is a Louisiana Pub in Islington – serving up the bold, smoky, soulful flavours of the South. We are situated on Regent’s Canal and are 5 mins from Angel Station.
Our menu blends Cajun and Creole classics with British produce, all cooked to a high standard in a laid-back, music-filled setting.
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Live Music
There’s something in the air round here – part hot sauce, part horn section. Every weekend, our Louisiana pub in Islington lets loose with live music that swings, struts, and shouts like a backstreet party in the Ninth Ward.
From Zydeco to dirty brass, swampy blues to foot-stomping funk, we keep the spirit of the South rolling deep into the night. If you’re looking for a live music pub in Islington that feels more Bourbon Street than Upper Street – welcome!
The full line-up changes faster than a fiddler’s elbow – check out this week’s Live Music Listings for who’s bringing the heat.
Happy Hour
Looking for the best Happy Hour in Islington? We’ve got you covered – with £1 oysters, bold Southern snacks, and proper cocktails at prices that’ll make your jaw drop faster than a trumpet solo.
Every weekday from 4pm to 6pm, and weekends 11am to Midday, Plaquemine Lock serves up the best-value Happy Hour in North London, packed with Louisiana flavours, cold beer, and canal-side vibes. From crispy cornbread to bloody Marys, po’boys, pints, and mimosas – this is how Angel does after work.
Whether you’re winding down, revving up, or rolling straight into the music, this is Happy Hour the Cajun way: loud, proud, and dangerously good.
WEEKDAYS 4-6PM
WEEKENDS 11am-Midday
CANAL-SIDE LOUISIANA PUB IN ISLINGTON
Brunch
It starts at 11am with a Bloody Mary and ends… well, when you’re good and ready. Our brunch is built for long, lazy weekends: sunshine on the towpath, a stack of pancakes in front of you, and nothing else in the diary. Whether it’s fried chicken and hot sauce syrup or strawberries with proper maple, the plate’s piled high and the table’s never short on joy.
We’ve got eggs by the mile – poached, fried, or nestled in smoky gumbo – and vegan favourites like smashed avocado or Eggs Sardou with spinach and artichoke. A little heat, a lot of soul, and a menu that plays fast and loose with tradition. Café-style coffee keeps things steady. Hot sauce keeps things interesting.
Welcome to the most unusual brunch in Angel. This is a Louisiana pub in Islington – but not as you know it. Come hungry, sit outside, and stay as long as you like.
