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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London
Opportunity for Independent Vegan Businesses
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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FGV passes 100k Visitors This Year
I don’t often stop to celebrate the legacy of the FGV blog itself.
This blog has always been about shining a light on other people. Independent vegan businesses. Animal sanctuaries. Fundraising events. Community gatherings. New products. Restaurant openings. Beer festivals (ahem!).
But today I want to take a moment to celebrate this platform that started everything for me.
So far this year, more than 120,000 individual people have visited fatgayvegan.com.
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Tribute Band Lineup at London Vegan Beer Fest
I’ve been working overtime on the return of London Vegan Beer Fest, taking place at Mile End Stadium on September 19th, 2026.
It’s all super exciting but one element of the day has me particularly excited.
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Best Vegan Food In London Now Near Liverpool Street
Many, many years ago I wrote a blog post about CookDaily being the best food in London.
A decade on from that and guess what? Head chef King is still serving the finest vegan food in the capital but now in a different location.
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London Vegan Business Adds Dairy
Okja is a hugely popular vegan bakery and coffee spot near Spitalfields. It is a brand that started in South Africa and now has found a loyal following in the UK capital.
But things are changing and not all the changes are welcome.
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Eating in Vegan Restaurants Owned by Non-Vegans
Last week a group of us headed along to Tofu Vegan on Charlotte Street to celebrate my husband’s birthday because he absolutely loves the place.
The food is consistently excellent, the menu is huge, and every single dish on our table had us declaring it the best of the night.
But did you know that Tofu Vegan is part of a culinary empire that is not completely cruelty-free?
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Best Vegan Sandwich in London
Yesterday I had the pleasure of eating what has to be the best vegan sandwich in London.
Dear girls, gay, and theys… let me introduce you to The Club by Coven of Wiches in Walthamstow.
East London Vegan Community Space is Closing
Another beloved independent vegan community space in London is just a week away from closing the door.
Say goodby to Pulse & Pickle… for now.
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Fighting for a Kinder World is Draining
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about compassion and how exhausting it can feel trying to care about the world in any meaningful way.
There is so much happening that we take on board as compassionate people. War. Genocide. Poverty. Racism. Anti-immigrant hatred. Queerphobia. Transphobia. Disabled people being abandoned by the Government (take your pick of the country!). Workers being crushed. Climate collapse. Animal suffering on an industrial scale. People struggling to afford food and rent while corporations make unimaginable profits.
Sometimes it can feel impossible to hold all of it in your head at once, so I wanted to take a few minutes to get some thoughts out my brain.
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