For vegetarians and vegans wondering where’s best to get their foodie-fix in London this January, look no further than Dish Cult’s round-up of some of the cities’ favourite veggie-friendly eateries. From plant-based burger joints to French fine dining, the restaurant discovery platform shares nine stand-out meat-free options to fulfil every occasion
Neat Burger
4 Princes St, London W1B 2LE, UK
One of the city’s finest plant-based burger joints, Neat Burger brings vegan dining to a whole new level. Each of its five London locations offer the same limited menu to ensure they’re keeping their word when it comes to planet-friendly food. So whether Camden or Victoria is your local, you’ll be able to pick up the sustainable SMASH burger – complete with onions, a double Neat Meat patty, plant-based cheese and plenty of sauce – alongside a selection of sides and desserts.
Spinach
161 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, United Kingdom, SE22 8HX
Open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch daily – and for evening dining on Thursday, Friday and Saturday – this East Dulwich eatery proves just how versatile vegetables are with its varied vegetable-centric menu. Expect everything from spiced leek fritters served with coriander and parsley yoghurt to vegan arancini, which is available upon request. The elegant-yet-informal dining space also offers a selection of baked goods ranging from banana bread and raspberry brownies to buttery almond croissants.
Wulf & Lamb
243 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP, UK
Boasting two London locations in Marylebone and Chelsea, Wulf and Lamb offers an all-day dining menu which covers brunch, lunch and dinner. Recreating familiar classics with an entirely plant-based ingredients list is the restaurant’s USP, and their famed Mac’N’Cheese is perhaps their finest example. Whether you’re in the mood for a superfood salad or something a little more comforting, you’re sure to find something you love here, and it’ll be full to the brim with surprising ingredients and flavours from around the world.
Gauthier
21 Romilly St, London W1D 5AF, UK
Proudly serving 100 per cent vegan food, following a five-year transition, Gauthier brings fine French gastronomy to London’s Soho district. Expect two elegant plant-based tasting menus from this renowned establishment – one at £45 per person and another at £75 per person – and delight in the ambiance of this truly remarkable restaurant.
222 Vegan Cuisine
222 North End Rd, London W14 9NU, UK
Internationally renowned vegan chef Ben Asamani brings high-quality, nutrition-rich vegan cuisine to the West London restaurant. Since opening in 2004, 222 Vegan Cuisine has prized itself on providing delicious, healthy and satisfying food to London diners.
Every dish is prepared to order by Ben and his team using fresh, natural ingredients, which makes catering to dietary requirements a breeze. Plus, every dish is low-fat, low-salt, non-GM and organic wherever possible, with a promise to never deep-fry or microwave.
Mildreds
45 Lexington St, Carnaby, London W1F 9AN, UK
Bringing the same laid-back atmosphere and colourful plant-based menu to each of its restaurants, Mildreds promises friendly service, great food and lively vibes wherever you choose to go. With four (soon-to-be five) London locations, and a sister venue called Mallow in Borough Market, there’s likely a location near you. Sourcing organic ingredients from small businesses wherever possible, and with many dishes naturally vegan and gluten-free, Mildreds offers something for just about every diner.
The Gate
370 St John Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 4NN
Since its establishment in 1989 by brothers Michael and Adrian Daniel, the Hammersmith restaurant brings the founders’ Indo-Iraqi heritage to its carefully curated menu selection. With a focus on healthy eating, and ingredients sourced as locally and sustainably as possible, the vast vegetarian menus have scored the hotspot numerous awards and accolades from a range of reputable authorities.
Linnaean
Embassy Gardens, 2 New Union Square, Nine Elms, London SW11 7AX, UK
Combining local and global ingredients, sourced for their excellent taste and health benefits, the Nine-Elms-based café nourishes guests with its plant-rich menu – which changes seasonally for sustainability purposes. Offering choices for vegan, flexitarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diners, Linnaean provides a truly inclusive dining experience. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast, bottomless brunch, nibbles, or afternoon tea, be sure to check out the brand’s hair, beauty and medi-spa offering, all located under the same roof.
Farmacy
74-76 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH, UK
Since the launch of its flagship Notting Hill restaurant in 2016, Farmacy has continued to provide delicious, healthy, and seasonal food to Londoners in a beautiful, atmospheric setting. Whether you’re seeking brunch, lunch, dinner or high tea, there’s a menu for you filled with plant-based options, that are also free from dairy, refined sugars additives and chemicals. Plus, every ingredient used is either grown on a farm or sourced from local, sustainable, and environmentally conscious suppliers, reinforcing the restaurant’s status as a true supporter of local farming and biodynamic sustainability.
So, from brunch to burgers, cafes to canapes, being vegan or vegetarian in London is no longer a substitute for an exciting dining-out experience. For many more veggie-dining favourites and hidden gems, visit DishCult.com.
