London vegan news, reviews & events
I’m feeling confused.
I was in Ealing Broadway this weekend, taking a look around the shops and catching up on all the vegan options in the area. I headed to Benji’s Buns, what I remembered to be a vegan cinnamon bun bakery, only to find it closed with a big ‘to let’ sign in the window.
I finally got around to doing some research today and what I discovered has left me feeling bemused.
Read more below.
London is an expensive city and you don’t get a lot for free.
But now Club Mexicana is giving you a chance to rectify that with a week’s worth of free vegan lunches in the heart of the city.
Read below for details of the competition.
You know how sometimes a vegan bath bomb is more than just a vegan bath bomb? This is one of those times.
LUSH, the high street favourite known for fizzy tubs and bold campaigns, has launched something that genuinely made me pause and smile. And not just because it smells lovely or looks cute sitting on the side of your bath.
The Liberation bath bomb is all about standing up for trans lives and celebrating the kind of future we should all want to live in.
Keep reading the full story below.
In case you missed the news, award-winning vegan restaurant Unity Diner has re-opened on Wentworth Street, just a short walk from Spitalfields Market.
The beloved eatery and bar had a glow up and continues to serve customer favourites as well as a few new surprises.
One of the updates to the menu is the donation they are making to a local charity.
Read more below.
I have some truly special news for you today if you are a fan of flavour and community.
One of London’s most-trusted vegan culinary experts is returning to the kitchen to host a fabulous masterclass that will leave you inspired, nourished, and deeply satisfied.
If this sounds like your idea of a perfect day, keep reading below to get all the details. Trust me, you will want to book quickly as spaces are limited.
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I was scrolling recently when I saw a headline that made my heart sink a little. Another vegan food outlet shutting its doors. Not just any outlet either, but Neat Burger, the high-profile chain backed by none other than Lewis Hamilton.
It’s not a great feeling seeing a business dedicated to plant-based food disappear from our streets, but I remain hopeful and don’t see this a failing of veganism.
Keep reading below for my full take.
I know you are used to coming to me for information. Where to eat. What to be outraged about. Why you should give a sh!t about stuff.
But I’m flipping the script today and I’m asking for your help.
Keep reading below to hear my plea.
What good things have come out of Australia?
Let’s name a few of them. Kylie and Dannii Minogue. AC/DC. Vegemite. Steve Irwin. Kath and Kim. Margot Robbie. Fat Gay Vegan (!!!).
And now we can add vegan ice cream to that list thanks to the bite-sized goodness of Over The Moo.
Keep reading more below.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past few months glowering at the clouds and wondering if the sun still knows how to shine.
But now the blue skies are finally creeping in, the days are stretching out, and London is slowly becoming a bit more bearable. Which means one thing. We all need to be at this legendary vegan pub, dining in their beer garden.
Read below for the full post.
I spotted something in a London restaurant recently that made me do a double take.
It was the price of a vegan main dish and you might just be surprised by the reason for my surprise.
Keep reading below for the full FGV rant!