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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 1 min 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.
Colorful pub with a New Orleans influence, Cajun and Creole cuisine, draft beer and live jazz.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 139 Graham St, London N1 8LB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7688 1488
Website: http://plaqlock.com/
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Reviews
Hazel F
Very cute pub and on the day I came, there was a pianist which was nice with the live music.
The food and drink were a bit of a mixed feelings. We got the Bloody Mary which was really good. The beignets, savoury and sweet ones, were both amazing. Some of us came here for the seafood boil but the crayfish was overcooked. The sausage and shrimp were good though. We felt it was just salty rather than having other flavour profiles. The shrimp in the grits was a bit over and overall just too salty for us. I thought the oysters were nice but they were expensive, £24 for 4. My friends ordered them for the table while I was away, I wouldn’t have ordered if I saw the price. My friends had the fries, waffles and po boy which were good.
… moreThe food and drink were a bit of a mixed feelings. We got the Bloody Mary which was really good. The beignets, savoury and sweet ones, were both amazing. Some of us came here for the seafood boil but the crayfish was overcooked. The sausage and shrimp were good though. We felt it was just salty rather than having other flavour profiles. The shrimp in the grits was a bit over and overall just too salty for us. I thought the oysters were nice but they were expensive, £24 for 4. My friends ordered them for the table while I was away, I wouldn’t have ordered if I saw the price. My friends had the fries, waffles and po boy which were good.
Chima Itabor
I and my girlfriend came to Plaquemine lock on Valentine’s Day and the food was delicious! Our favourite dish was the jambalaya. Our waiter, Mano, was so attentive and kind. This place has amazing service, food and live music!
… moreChirag Rughani
Beautiful, unique looking pub with happy hour from 4pm to 6pm on weekdays. £5 pints and selected cocktails including their brilliant blood mary.
I had the fried green tomatoes to start, included on the plate were fried green okra which was a nice surprise, and the Jambalaya for mains, a colourful quasi paella, wonderful.
… moreI had the fried green tomatoes to start, included on the plate were fried green okra which was a nice surprise, and the Jambalaya for mains, a colourful quasi paella, wonderful.
Amy D
We came here tonight to celebrate my birthday and I’m so glad we did. The owner was welcoming and really nice to talk to. The food was flavorful and definitely the best fried chicken I’ve ever had in a restaurant. My husband had the gumbo and it was obvious that someone took their time making the roux. We also had the hot grilled platter with 3 kinds of oyster preparations and some fried shrimp. The chili oyster was our favorite and the shrimp are just as tasty as the fried chicken but we missed having some cocktail sauce for dipping. The hurricanes were a perfect match to the food and strong which I liked. We will be back on a weekend to listen to the band and try some more drinks.
… moreSolo traveller London
Sometimes you have to travel a distance for something special.
The restaurant in London is the best for its southern food dishes.
Jambalaya was perfect & gumbo which is a favorite. Relaxed atmosphere and great service.
Nearest tube Angel
7 mins walk.
Highly recommend.
Rebecca
… moreThe restaurant in London is the best for its southern food dishes.
Jambalaya was perfect & gumbo which is a favorite. Relaxed atmosphere and great service.
Nearest tube Angel
7 mins walk.
Highly recommend.
Rebecca
William W
I am not familiar with Louisiana cuisine and thought the flavours were unexpected and unlike what I’ve tried elsewhere. The seafood soup was enjoyable and I would like to know the spices used. There’s also a thickness and viscosity to the soup, was it the okra? I had not associated okra with food from the States, and devoured the side of deep fried okra and green tomatoes.
The shrimp boil was good too and I would recommend the boil be shared. I think it would be a bit much for a single person and the flavour of the whole dish is monotonous – I would want to taste different flavours.
Overall very happy with the meal.
… moreThe shrimp boil was good too and I would recommend the boil be shared. I think it would be a bit much for a single person and the flavour of the whole dish is monotonous – I would want to taste different flavours.
Overall very happy with the meal.
Anna Vaughan
Maya and Tom were amazing! They squeezed us in last minute for my mums birthday and all the food was incredible! Every dish was 10/10, drinks were amazing too. Definitely one of my favourite places!
… moreLaura O
Beautiful pub, serving Cajun & Creole food. There was a live pianist when we visited. Often a pub that has a serious food focus can loose it’s good pub atmosphere but that’s not the case here. Excellent balance. Very friendly and helpful staff. The cajun fries were brilliantly spicy. Loved the corn bread. The black chicken po’boy didn’t stand out for me personally, but great to try. Good beers on tap. Easy to spend all day here. Top stuff.
… moreLouisa Rumsey
After looking at all the rave reviews we booked for a celebration and, unfortunately, were very disappointed. Firstly, we were sat on a table right next to the toilet and got a strong waft every time the door was opened. I could also hear all the toilet noises over the live music which was quite off putting really.
We had the crayfish boil £38 (flavourless), shrimp and grits £20 (meagre and no redeeming flavour for the price) and corn bread (dry and we asked 2 different wait staff for butter which never came) and the salad which was lovely.
Unfortunately, the service was not up to scratch at all. We were mostly ignored and never asked how the meal was. We weren’t asked if we wanted more drinks or given any desert menus. Our plates were empty on our table for 20 mins before being cleared and taken quickly away without attending to us. Even a different waiter who took payment didn’t ask how we found it. I had a feeling he knew the answer. We would have ordered more and tried to enjoy the music but after waiting so long we just wanted to leave.
The live music was the best part although from where we were sat we could not see anything and were distracted from toilet noise.
All together we had the food and 3 alcoholic drinks which came to £108 incl the inflated 13.5% service. Absolutely not worth it. We may have had an unlucky experience but it’s not good enough for the price.
… moreWe had the crayfish boil £38 (flavourless), shrimp and grits £20 (meagre and no redeeming flavour for the price) and corn bread (dry and we asked 2 different wait staff for butter which never came) and the salad which was lovely.
Unfortunately, the service was not up to scratch at all. We were mostly ignored and never asked how the meal was. We weren’t asked if we wanted more drinks or given any desert menus. Our plates were empty on our table for 20 mins before being cleared and taken quickly away without attending to us. Even a different waiter who took payment didn’t ask how we found it. I had a feeling he knew the answer. We would have ordered more and tried to enjoy the music but after waiting so long we just wanted to leave.
The live music was the best part although from where we were sat we could not see anything and were distracted from toilet noise.
All together we had the food and 3 alcoholic drinks which came to £108 incl the inflated 13.5% service. Absolutely not worth it. We may have had an unlucky experience but it’s not good enough for the price.
Jeff Lucas
I’d been meaning to visit the place for quite a while and wasn’t disappointed. A good range of food and drinks and even better if you catch it on a happy hour! Looking forward to my next visit already.
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