London vegan news, reviews & events
I love sugar.
Actually, I have a deep and troubled relationship with sugar which involves me not ever getting enough of the stuff. I just can’t satisfy my desire for it.
So imagine my delight (and fear) upon seeing a vegan automated candy floss machine in a London shopping mall today!
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If your tastes are anything like mine, you’ll have been missing the succulent flavours of LD’s Kitchen Smokehouse since they shut up shop a few months back.
Well, guess what? It’s time to get your best eating bib out of the bottom drawer because this weekend London gets to devour this mouthwatering cuisine once again.
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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 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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The super hot London weather seems to have passed but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in delicious vegan ice cream treats.
So why not head on over to Islington for an unforgettable chilled bite to eat at Crumb bakery?
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Vegan brands come and go.
Over my almost three decades of being vegan, I’ve seen it all. Amazing products and superstar brands that felt like they could change the world, only to disappear completely from the landscape.
And then there are brands that have proved every trend wrong and stood the test of time… like Booja Booja!
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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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If you had told me when I started this blog way back in 2010 that I would still be churning out posts most days in 2026, I really wouldn’t have believed you.
It has been a wild journey being the sole force behind an online publication such as this.
And as the online world continues to morph, shift, and change, I’m struggling to understand how relevant a blog is in this current digital landscape of highly-responsive algorithms and artificial intelligence. Does writing about new vegan restaurants, upcoming events, and my personal take on a wide range of topics on this platform still matter?
Or is it time for it all to come to a dignified end?
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Are you, or someone you know, an experienced hospitality professional looking to work alongside one of the most-celebrated vegan chefs on the planet?
If so, this position with the Gauthier Soho Group might be for you!
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National Racehorse Week is coming to the UK from 22nd to 31st August, 2026 and it is the perfect reminder why we should be questioning the entire premise of horse racing.
Presented as an opportunity to celebrate these magnificent animals and showcase the world of racing, it is really another glossy PR exercise designed to keep alive the myth that forcing horses to race is noble, thrilling, and somehow good for the animals involved.
It isn’t.
Horse racing is cruel, unnecessary, and built around exploiting vulnerable, sentient animals for human entertainment and profit.
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