London vegan news, reviews & events
The popularity and visibility of veganism in 2025 is often breathtaking for an old time vegan like me.
As I discussed in a recent post, I’ve been vegan for more than a quarter of a century and the changes I’ve seen around the UK and the planet have been staggering.
And one of the most exciting (and surprising) changes in this time has been the rise of vegan restaurant chains.
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I have absolutely nothing to blog about today.
Not a thing. Nada. Zilch. I sat down in front of my laptop, stared at the screen for a bit, drank a cup of tea, stared at the screen some more, and then admitted the obvious. No inspiration. Not a single crumb of content. But here we are. You’re reading this. I’m typing this. We’re both involved now, so let’s make the best of it.
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It’s always heartening to see a community event not only survive but thrive over the years.
One such superstar of the grassroots vegan social scene is Geekstraveganza, the regular tabletop gaming meetup for vegans in London. If you’re someone who enjoys a strategy game with a side of vegan snacks, this is very much your vibe.
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Tote bags are one of those things that you inexplicably collect and you are not sure how.
Over the past few years I’ve had to undertake a few tote bag declutters in order to stop myself from being completely overrun by branded cotton bags and supermarket bags that are meant to last a lifetime. I’ll be quietly minding my own business and thinking I don’t have many and the next thing I know, I have dozens.
After complaining about too many bags the last thing you might expect me to do is to recommend that you buy another one, but here we are. I’m wholeheartedly endorsing this bag for your consideration.
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Something extremely tasty (and compassionate) is heading your way!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting a brand-new monthly event at the iconic Unity Diner in London, kicking off on Monday 1st September 2025. The event is called Sanctuary Supper Club and it is exactly what it says on the tin. A gorgeous evening of eating incredible vegan food while raising vital funds for the animals living at Surge Sanctuary.
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Episode 52 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast is out now and because it is a weekly show, this means we are celebrating the one year anniversary.
Time flies!
Use all the links below to check out this latest episode in which we chat about vegan condoms, the allure of Mexico City, and the death of Julian McMahon.
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You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
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There’s a very special cooking class coming up in just a few days and I’m telling you now because I don’t want you crying into your spice rack when it sells out and you’ve missed your chance.
The class is called the Plant Based South Indian Masterclass and it’s happening at the fabulous Made In Hackney vegan community kitchen.
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Welcome to Shoreditch, Plant Shack.
If the name sounds familiar, it might be because Plant Shack is already a bit of a thing in Spain. They’ve got approximately eight locations across that country and now they’re giving the UK a go, with their first outpost right here in London. The Shoreditch location is well-decorated and is quite an attractive cafe.
There’s coffee, tea, brunch options, pastries, sandwiches, and a whole lot of juice.
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This blog post is not going to win any awards for journalism. Let’s face, none of my will ever!
But this feels important to me and I’m happy to share this visual news with you.
I was in a South London supermarket today and here are 10 items that caught my eye.
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I just hosted a special fundraising dinner at Unity Diner and it inspired me to share some thoughts with you.
There are restaurants, and then there are restaurants with a purpose. Unity Diner falls firmly into the second category.
Tucked away on Wentworth Street near Brick Lane, Unity Diner isn’t just serving up burgers and cocktails. It’s serving a mission. Every bite, every sip, every pudding forked up at the end of the night contributes to a bigger picture.
And it is how business should be in 2025.
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The profits from Unity Diner go directly to Surge Sanctuary, giving rescued animals a chance to live out their days in safety, not suffering. While most hospitality venues are worrying about squeezing the highest possible margin out of your plate of chips, Unity is thinking about how they can create a fairer, kinder world. It’s a business model that puts impact first.
And it works.
The venue is packed, the energy is buzzing, and the food is good. Like, really good. But more than that, it’s a space that holds a radical kind of hope. The kind that says: business can be different. It doesn’t have to come at the expense of people, animals or planet. It can stand for something.
Unity Diner supports social justice movements, gives space to community events, and brings together activists and everyday diners who just want to eat without compromise. It proves that ethical business is not a fantasy or a fringe idea. It’s here, and it’s thriving.
What Unity does is remind us that hospitality can be about hospitality. Not extraction. Not exploitation. Just people feeding people, in a way that uplifts everyone involved.
This is how business should be. Fighting injustice.
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If you appreciate these blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
You can watch/stream my weekly podcast Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.