Louisiana Brunch in Islington
Plaquemine Lock serves a soul-warming Louisiana pub brunch in Islington every Saturday, Sunday, and bank holiday Monday from 11am to 5pm. Think fried chicken and pancakes, poached eggs in gumbo, cornbread, hot sauce, and café-style coffee – all served canal-side in the sunshine, with live music on weekends and a little Southern joy in every bite.
We’re family-friendly, dog-welcoming, and always pouring. From fresh ground coffee to Bloody Marys and cold pints, it’s the best way to do brunch in North London – whether you’re recovering, celebrating, or just catching up over pancakes.
A Proper Pub Brunch
Our Louisiana-style pub brunch blends deep South comfort food with the relaxed atmosphere of a Sunday lunch by the canal. Fan favourites include:
- Fried Chicken & Pancakes – served with bacon, pineapple, and hot sauce syrup
- Smashed Avocado – vegetarian, zingy and full of herbs
- Shrimp Omelette – punchy, satisfying, and full of Southern swagger
- Eggs Sardou – New Orleans’ answer to Eggs Florentine with artichoke, spinach & hollandaise
- Strawberry Pancakes – whipped butter, bacon, and proper maple syrup
- Egg Gumbo – poached eggs in a smoky seafood stew with cornbread for dipping
From laid-back Saturday mornings to joyful Sunday brunches with friends and family, our brunch is built for easy afternoons and long lunches. Expect live jazz or blues from 12:30pm, sunshine (when we’re lucky), and that rare balance of food worth shouting about.