London vegan news, reviews & events
What do you know about animal sanctuaries and how often do you think of them?
Animal sanctuaries are places built on compassion and determination. They are often the last hope for animals who have been mistreated, neglected, or simply unwanted. Sanctuaries give these animals a forever home when the world has decided it has no use for them.
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I’ve got something exciting to share with you. Vegan Life Live is just around the corner and I’ve got tickets to give away.
Five pairs of tickets, to be precise!
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London just got a little bit more exciting thanks to this new vegan eatery.
BIG sister café and coffee shop has recently popped up in the Marble Arch area and it looks like exactly the kind of place that makes you feel at home while still treating you to something a little bit special.
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Do you feel lucky?
On Sunday August 31st, 2025 we are celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Queer Open Mic, a community-centric event showcasing LGBTQ+ performers inside legendary The Cock Tavern, Kennington.
This third birthday celebration is open to everyone. There is no cover charge, there will be vegan cake, and we have an amazing raffle with incredible prizes.
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London, there is a community event taking place this month that I want you to know about.
JVS (Jewish Vegan Sustainable) is hosting their 2025 Summer Social on Wednesday 27 August at their HQ in Golders and it promises to be an evening full of conversation and delicious food.
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Do you love bread and bread related products?
If you answered in the affirmative, you will definitely want to know about this new German bakery in London that is impressive with vegan labelling and options.
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London, you are being completely spoiled this Bank Holiday weekend. Not one but two opportunities to shop directly from the fabulous vegan Mexican micro-bakery Pa’l Susto.
This small but mighty operation has carved out a name for itself with iconic conchas, rich tres leches cakes, and the sweetest little besos. They are the first vegan Mexican bakery of their kind in the UK and every time they appear it is exciting news!
Read about the two locations for this weekend below.
Hey friends
For the past fifteen years some of you have been following me through ups and downs, through activism, celebrations, and also through my own personal challenges. One of the biggest struggles I have spoken openly about is compulsive eating disorder and the impact it has had on my health. This has never been easy to share, but honesty has always felt like the best way to stop myself carrying shame that doesn’t belong on my shoulders.
Just over a year ago I began using Mounjaro with medical support. In that time I have lost a significant amount of weight. The decision to make this change has been about more than numbers on a scale. My motivation is to protect both my physical and mental health, to do everything I can to avoid long term illnesses such as diabetes, and to reduce the chances of heart problems later in life. It has been a big adjustment, and I have tried to stay as transparent as possible on my blog, social channels, and podcast because I know many of you value that honesty and because it helps me feel less alone.
Now I find myself with a question for you. I am only one kilogram away from moving out of the obese category, according to NHS guidelines, and into the overweight category. I am not saying you will see me strutting down a Parisian catwalk anytime soon, but my appearance is already drastically different from how most of you have known me over the past few years and beyond.
That brings me to the name Fat Gay Vegan.
Do you all know that my husband is not from London?
Gil moved with me to the UK during COVID times and after a brief stint in Sheffield (huge culture shock to go from Mexico City to South Yorkshire in a lockdown!), we moved to London together.
During the past 4 years, I’ve been busy dragging him along to all of the vegan and plant-based establishments the city has to offer and today I’ve asked him to share his top spots with you.
If you wanna know what made his list, keep reading below.
You all know about The Third Estate, right?
The Third Estate is a vegan shoe store and ethical boutique located in Kentish Town. Run by my mates Angela and James, the store is an oasis for compassionate shoppers.
They focus on as much locally-sourced stock as possible and everything is about lessening negative impact on people, animals, and the planet. So many of my shoes and clothes come from this shop.
And now The Third Estate is selling t-shirts for children!
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