London vegan news, reviews & events
I haven’t really been super impressed by desserts in London over the last few years. Usually I enjoy them, finish them, and move on with my life.
But all of this got turned upside down last week near Liverpool Street.
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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.
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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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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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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Everyone needs a break. It is good for our physical and mental health to step away from the daily demands of work, especially if you run one of London’s most adored vegan cafes.
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I was strolling through Old Spitalfields Market yesterday, looking for food with a spot of sugar.
My main aim was to pick up a sweet treat or two from Polka Dot Bakery, the marvellous vegan and gluten-free bakery business usually found in those parts on the weekend.
But the stall was nowhere to be seen… and a little digging online showed that I need to wait until later in the year for its return.
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