🇬🇧 Vegan Travel Guide to London
545 vegan restaurants
United Kingdom
England
London has quietly become one of Europe's best cities for plant-based dining. From Michelin-level tasting menus to market stall burritos, the vegan scene here spans every cuisine, budget, and neighborhood. Whether you're after a quick lunch in Soho or a zero-waste dinner in Hackney Wick, London delivers.
What London Is Like for Vegans
London's vegan scene exploded in the 2010s and hasn't slowed down. The city has hundreds of fully vegan restaurants alongside thousands of vegan-friendly spots. Chains like Mildreds and Club Mexicana have multiple locations, so you're never far from a reliable plant-based meal. Indian restaurants are everywhere and most have extensive vegan menus — paneer aside, the daal, chana masala, and vegetable curries are naturally plant-based. East London is the creative heart of the scene, while the West End has more polished options for pre-theatre dining.
Things to See & Do
Walk along the South Bank from Westminster to Tower Bridge for London's best free views. Borough Market has excellent vegan street food stalls. Camden Market is another plant-based goldmine with dozens of stalls. Brick Lane is essential for both street art and vegan Ethiopian food. Spend a morning at Columbia Road Flower Market (Sundays only) then eat your way through Shoreditch. The British Museum, Tate Modern, and National Gallery are all free.
Neighborhoods to Explore
Soho — The West End's dining hub with Mildreds, Club Mexicana, Bao, and Dishoom all within a five-minute walk. Best for pre-theatre meals and cocktails.
Shoreditch & Brick Lane — The creative heart of vegan London. Merkamo Vegan, Lahpet, and dozens of street food stalls. Walk here from Liverpool Street.
King's Cross & Camden — Itadakizen and Bubala are here. Camden Market has endless vegan stalls. Great area if you arrive by train from the north.
Hackney Wick — East London's artiest neighborhood with Silo (zero-waste fine dining) and excellent canal-side pubs with vegan menus.
Canary Wharf — Not just for bankers. Mallow and Dishoom have outposts here with river views.
Victoria & Pimlico — Mildreds Victoria and Club Mexicana in Market Hall. Handy if you arrive at Victoria station.
Our Top Restaurant Picks
Hand-picked vegan and plant-based restaurants worth visiting in London.
Mildreds Covent Garden
The original vegan institution — Mildreds has been serving London since 1988. The Covent Garden branch is perfect for pre-theatre plant-based dining with globally inspired dishes and killer cocktails.
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Club Mexicana Kingly Court
London's vegan Mexican street food pioneers since 2014. The fish-less finger burrito is legendary. Grab a seat in Kingly Court and prepare for bold flavours.
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Itadakizen
A serene Japanese vegan restaurant near King's Cross serving organic udon, tofu dishes, and set menus. The calm atmosphere is a welcome contrast to the station bustle.
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Merkamo Vegan
Authentic Ethiopian vegan dining on Brick Lane. Share a massive injera platter piled with richly spiced stews — it's some of the best Ethiopian food in the city, fully plant-based.
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Mallow Canary Wharf
Mildreds' upscale sibling in Canary Wharf. Sophisticated seasonal vegan plates with beautiful presentation, natural wines, and views across the water.
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Silo Hackney Wick
The world's first zero-waste restaurant, now overlooking the River Lea in Hackney Wick. Inventive seasonal cooking with sustainability baked into every dish.
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Dishoom Soho
Not fully vegan, but Dishoom's plant-based menu is extensive and excellent. The black daal alone is worth the visit. Arrive early to skip the legendary queue.
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Bao Soho
Cult Taiwanese steamed buns in a tiny Soho space. The vegan bao options — daikon, mushroom, fried tofu — are just as good as the originals. Expect a queue.
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Practical Tips for Vegan Travelers
Transport, tipping, language, and more to help you navigate London.
- Get an Oyster card or use contactless tap-to-pay on all Tube, bus, and rail services
- Tipping 10-12.5% is standard at sit-down restaurants — check if service charge is already included
- Most pubs serve at least one vegan main and usually have plant milk for coffee
- Download the VeganBites app to find restaurants as you explore each neighborhood
- Supermarkets like Sainsbury's, Tesco, and M&S have excellent vegan ranges for hotel snacking
- London tap water is safe to drink — bring a reusable bottle and skip the plastic
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