It’s bad news on the blog today, I’m sorry to say.
Community favourite Pipoca has announced via an Instagram post that the doors will be closed for the final time in September 2026.
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London vegan news, reviews & events
London is a brutal place for any business and vegan restaurants have it especially tough.
Business rates rising constantly, VAT horrors, wages, insurance, and soaring ingredient costs all make life in the UK capital close to impossible for independent vegan food businesses.
But add the threat of redevelopment and eviction to the mix and that creates a whole new level of hardship. Just ask Charles at Fed By Plants.
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I spend a lot of my time moaning about the cost of modern life. Everything seems designed to siphon our money from us while lining the pockets of the super rich and elite who don’t care about us.
All this constant complaining is draining, so that is why I’m thrilled to bring you happy news today about some extremely good deals on vegan footwear.
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Black Cat in Hackney is the stuff of legend. It is a beloved community-focussed vegan eatery that has been welcoming diners for longer than I can remember.
It is one of my favourite spots in London.
And now the beloved vegan eatery is opening its doors to people looking for somewhere to host their own events, celebrations, and gatherings. Great news!
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