London vegan news, reviews & events
I spend a lot of my life around vegan markets.
Sometimes it is for work, sometimes it is for pleasure, and often it is a bit of both. Over the years I have come to believe that independent vegan traders are doing some of the most important work in our movement, often without the recognition or support they deserve.
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If you find yourself in London looking for the ultimate vegan comfort food, I highly recommend stopping by Dauns near Spitalfields for this incredible Swedish hot dog.
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My buddy Jhenn of Ronin Dining is back with another batch of exciting vegan food events hosted in her Godalming kitchen.
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I honestly never thought this day would arrive.
I am thrilled to announce the return of the legendary London Vegan Beer Fest.
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I meant to write this blog post a few days ago but already it feels like 2026 is running away from me.
Take a look below for the most-read blog posts from FatGayVegan.com throughout 2025.
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Today I wanted to take a few moments of your time to draw attention to a song called Empty Seat and the person behind it.
The song feels especially poignant to me because it was written and performed by my friend Josh, who many of you will know was my partner for twenty years. The song is an emotional look at the end of our relationship as it morphed into an ongoing friendship and how Josh managed to process the emotions around it.
The date for Veganuary Fest 2026 is fast approaching, so I wanted to stop by with the updated trader list for the day.
Of course you know the event is taking place from midday on Saturday January 24, 2026 at Signature Brew out at Blackhorse Road, but you might not know what food is being served on the day.
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I really admire how the kitchen at The Spread Eagle in Homerton keeps pushing forward with new and inventive dishes.
The 100% vegan pub has long been a hot spot for tasty and creative plant-based cuisine and this new steak plate is no exception.
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The mainstreaming of animal exploitation goes on and on. It is not hidden away in some dark corner. It’s not a secret. It is right there in front of us every single day, but the trick is that the violence is made to feel normal.
From an early age we are taught a set of stories that smooth everything over. Animals are happy. Farming is wholesome. Meat is inevitable. Language does a lot of heavy lifting here. Killing becomes processing. Body parts become products. Suffering becomes efficiency.
Veganism is about seeing this suffering for what it is… and doing something about it.
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Want to do something meaningful and effective to help animals this January?
Take your meat eating friends to Unity Diner in London for a Veganuary campaign aimed at convincing them how delicious vegan food can be.
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