London vegan news, reviews & events
WAVE is a much-loved vegan cafe in Hackney Central.
News has filtered through this week of the eatery undergoing a freshen up not only in terms of how it looks, but how they are going to strengthen their offerings and remain a vibrant independent business.
Read more below.
We are inching closer to a century of episodes of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong).
Episode 91 of the podcast just dropped and this week Josh and I chat about:
You can watch or listen via YouTube:
You can listen via Apple Podcasts:
Or you can listen/watch via Spotify:
You can browse older episodes on the YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify channels.
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All of my upcoming events can be found online here. This includes the return of London Vegan Beer Fest!
If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
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Nothing but a bunch of photos in today’s blog post.
I stopped by Iceland supermarket in Angel Islington earlier in the day and a handful of vegan-suitable grocery items caught my attention.
See them all below.
Remember Geekstraveganza?
Geekstraveganza is the fun, friendly gathering for connecting over board games that happens at vegan restaurants around the capital and is now taking place in Leyton!
Read more below.
After what feels like a lifetime of plotting and planning, London Vegan Beer Fest is coming back on Saturday 19 September, 2026. Yes, really. It has been gone since 2018 and now it is returning.
And I’m excited to hear from independent breweries and food traders who want to be a part of the day in Mile End, East London.
Read more below.
One of London’s most beloved vegan businesses is undergoing a shake up.
The Third Estate is the legendary vegan shoe store and ethical boutique with two locations, but the original spot is currently closed with a change to come!
Read more below.
I’m in my 16th year of blogging as Fat Gay Vegan, so forgive me if I repeat myself. A lot.
One of my favourite vegan street food traders has appeared on these pages many, many times and even popped up a few times at my events and markets. And now they trade regularly on Petticoat Lane Market.
Yes, I talking about Red Tent Ethiopia.
Read more below.
Restaurants can have a tough time getting diners interested early in the week, so this London vegan restaurant chain has come up with a great incentive.
How about a free carafe of wine with dinner?
Read more below.
We are getting closer to episode 100 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast with episode 90 out now.
This week, Josh and I chat about:
We are experts in nothing but certainly don’t let that stand in the way of us giving opinions!
Watch/listen via YouTube:
Listen via Apple Podcasts:
Listen/watch via Spotify:
You can browse older episodes on the YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify channels.
Follow Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on Instagram and Threads.
All of my upcoming events can be found online here.
If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.
I’m so old-fashioned. I often read the free community newspapers that you find near the front door of supermarkets. I like sticking my beak into local news.
Today I picked up a copy of the Islington Gazette and while flicking through the pages, I found out there is such a thing as a Paddington themed afternnon tea served on a double decker bus.
And there is a vegan option!
Read more below.
