London vegan news, reviews & events
I’m not a football fan.
It’s not that I’m against the sport, but I am just not interested. I’m more of a tennis person. I could sit for hours as people hit balls to and fro on my screen, but a team of humans kicking a little round ball does nothing for me.
With that said, I do understand how seriously the UK takes the sport of football so I wanted to share some exciting news with you about the upcoming England game this weekend.
One of the things I have loved most about being part of the UK vegan movement for the past 16 years is seeing the incredible organisations that dedicate themselves to making life better for animals.
Animal Aid is one of those organisations.
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It is always sad to hear about a vegan restaurant closing its doors.
This week brought the news that Muan in Brixton has served its final customers after two years of sharing authentic vegan Thai food with South London.
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The Coughlan family has announced that, after 89 years in business, Coughlans Bakery has closed its doors for the final time.
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Episode 101 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) is online now.
This week Josh and I chat about the political upsets in the UK with Andy Burnham eyeing up the top job, the heatwaves that don’t seem to end in London, and pop music hardships including Lizzo.
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One of the greatest joys for me as Fat Gay Vegan over the past 16 years has been championing independent vegan businesses.
Whether it has been writing about exciting new products on this blog, organising Hackney Downs Vegan Market, or helping small businesses connect with thousands of customers through supper clubs and events, I have always believed that our independent traders are the heart of the vegan movement.
That is why I am so excited that the return of London Vegan Beer Fest this September 19th in Mile End will feature a dedicated retail tent packed with incredible independent businesses.
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I must love the sound of my own voice because I really never do shut up.
Always one to jump at an opportunity to speak, I am delighted to have been invited to be the guest on this month’s episode of The Vegan Society’s podcast.
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A vegan restaurant can be much more than just a place to eat and Mildreds in Soho is proving this point during Pride month 2026.
Yes, they serve fantastic vegan food. Yes, they have helped shape London’s plant-based dining scene for decades. But they also know the importance of creating spaces where members of the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome, celebrated, and connected.
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Chickenish has been impressing vegans and non-vegans alike since 2021.
Born as a fully plant-based street food brand with a mission to recreate the chicken shop experience without any chicken, they made a big splash on their arrival and immediately built a pretty unstoppable momentum. From the very beginning they went viral, picking up a loyal following who understood what they were trying to do AND who loved the taste.
Often found hanging around vegan and vegan-friendly events in London, in 2026 Chickenish is spreading its wings a little broader.
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There are a lot of wonderful things about living in London as a vegan, but one of my favourites has to be the fact that we have an entirely vegan pub.
The Spread Eagle in Homerton continues to be one of the capital’s true vegan gems, and one of the reasons it stays so special is that the kitchen seemingly never stands still. The menu changes with the seasons, giving regular visitors plenty of reasons to keep coming back.
The new summer menu has just landed with a host of fresh dishes and drinks, but today I want to make a fuss about one particular addition.
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