vegan London

Vegan Hair And Beauty In London

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When most people think about veganism, their minds go straight to food. And fair enough. What we eat is a huge part of living a compassionate lifestyle.

But being a conscious consumer doesn’t stop at what’s on our plate.

Beyond food, there are countless ways to reduce harm and make more ethical choices in everyday life. From the clothes we wear to the beauty products we use, every purchase is an opportunity to support businesses that align with our values.

One area often overlooked is personal care services like hairdressers and beauty salons. Traditional products used in these industries often include animal-derived ingredients or can be tested on animals. That’s why it’s fantastic to see vegan-friendly options popping up, giving consumers cruelty-free alternatives.

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A World Famous Drag Artist And A Chubby Vegan Walk Into A Takeaway Shop

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Worshipping celebrity vegans can often be a problematic endeavour.

Holding up and celebrating famous people as vegans has often come back to bite our community in the backside.

Miley was championed as an ethical vegan for years right up until she went on the Joe Rogan podcast to tell the world she was eating animals again.

One of my childhood heroes, Drew Barrymore, also went down a similar route. Drew lived as a vegan for years but over the past decade or more had dipped in and out of plant-based eating sporadically. The superstar does promote a lot of vegan food, but it feels as though the argument for ethical veganism is somewhat diluted by her suggesting it’s cool to chop and change on a whim.

I am not really here to drag ex-vegan celebrities (and I do still love both of the mentioned performers. I mean, Flowers is a fabulous song), rather I’d love to shout out a vegan celebrity I feel more comfortable endorsing.

So take a look at who I bumped into yesterday at legendary vegan fried chicken shop, Temple of Seitan.

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Vegan Donuts In Selfridges Oxford Street

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You know what’s better than a doughnut? A doughnut that everyone can enjoy. That’s exactly what Borough 22 in central London is all about.

Founded by Ryan Panchoo back in 2014, this doughnut brand was born from a mission to create sweet treats that were vegan and free from common allergens, without sacrificing taste. Fast forward a decade, and Ryan’s doughnuts are still made with the same love, care, and commitment to inclusivity.

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Kids Eat Vegan For Free

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London is an expensive place to eat out. Add hungry children to the mix and it becomes prohibitive for a lot of families.

Thankfully, a favourite vegan restaurant is making it a little bit more affordable this half term holiday period (February 2025) with their offer to feed kids for free!

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15 Years Of Vegan London: From DIY Potlucks To Corporate Takeovers

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Fifteen years ago when I started this very blog, if you wanted to be social as a vegan in London you had to make it happen yourself. There were no vegan pubs and certainly no high street chains with dedicated plant-based menus.

This wilderness forced me to launch London Vegan Drinks, a monthly gathering where we carved out a space for ourselves in a world that barely acknowledged we existed. London Vegan Potluck was another community-driven event I curated, where people cooked and shared food because there weren’t many places to eat out.

Back then, if you wanted a vegan meal, you might get lucky at Pogo Café in Hackney (if they were open and serving something edible) or a measly number of eateries that weren’t always great. Other than that, it was whatever scraps you could cobble together from independent health food stores and Holland & Barrett. There were no vegan ready meals, hardly any supermarket own-brand plant milks, and certainly no Gregg’s vegan sausage rolls.

Then the independent vegan revolution happened. Slowly at first and then rapidly.

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Vegan Thai Food In Heart Of Brixton

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If you are familiar with the delicious vegan offerings of Mali Thai in Earls Court, you’ll be delighted to know this restaurant now has a companion outlet located south of the river.

Muan is a Thai street food restaurant located inside Brixton Village market, just a few minutes walk from Brixton Underground and Overground stations.

The eatery is a no-frills kind of vibe which makes for the perfect spot for a fast meal in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Take a look below at the delights I ate during my recent visit!

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Be My Vegan Valentine In Bow

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Are you feeling romantic, London?

E3 Vegan, the sensational plant-based restaurant on Roman Road in Bow, is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exclusive menu crafted by chef Marc Joseph.

If you hang around these parts often, you might have seen my post about the top tier Sunday roast being served regularly at E3 Vegan. Click here to play catch up if you missed it.

That Sunday feast is all well and good, but I’m here to encourage you to take your current romantic entanglements along for this one of a kind date night on Friday February 14th, 2025.

Check out the menu below!

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London’s Disappearing Vegan Scene: Going, Going, GONE!

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There was a time, not that long ago, when I struggled to keep up with newly-opened vegan food businesses in London.

There was a green culinary boom taking place in the UK capital that was tough to track and I’d often find myself being the last to know about a new eatery.

Sadly, there now appears to be another new trend rapidly spreading around town which is equally as exhausting to document.

Vegan restaurant closures.

I’m not here to do a deep dive into why these businesses are closing (mostly because I’m too lazy for investigative journalism) but I did want to take this opportunity to give a shout out to a few locations that had been feeding the vegan and vegan-curious in London but which have now turned out the lights for good.

The huge (and hugely-popular) Club Mexicana on Commercial Street, Shoreditch recently closed quite abruptly. This loss came as a shock to the community as the restaurant had been promoting its offerings almost until the day it was shuttered.

Fans of the Mexican-inspired eatery can still enjoy their favourite menu items at two continuing locations, Soho and Mayfair. Click here to get more information and booking details. Use it or lose it people!

This listicle isn’t my favourite thing to do, but let me rush through these recent closures.

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Foraging Wild Food Walk London

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Hey London, are you looking for a new experience? Perhaps something off the beaten path?

You can join wild food enthusiast, Ken Greenway, for a foraging experience at the amazing award-winning Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park this February!

Ken will share his love and deep knowledge of foraging and will introduce you to the everyday plants you can eat, opening your eyes to a new world of possibilities and flavours. He will share his knowledge of seasonal wild foods as well as where and when to pick them.

These outdoor adventures in foraging happen semi-regularly throughout the year and are curated by food security charity Made In Hackney with the next date scheduled for Saturday February 15, 2025.

Let me tell you a little more information and show you where to book.

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Get Squeaky In UK Supermarkets

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I haven’t done any sort of supermarket product update in a while but this news certainly got me in the mood to share with you all.

I’ve documented my appreciation of the Squeaky Bean brand quite a bit over on my Instagram account and have even collaborated with the brand on a few pieces of content.

They sell really fab, ready-to-eat meat alternatives that are filling a big gap in UK supermarkets… and my belly.

The latest products to join the Squeaky family are these sandwich-friendly Tofu Slices.

Available in either Spinach & Basil or Red Pepper & Tomato, these slices are ready to go and will improve your sandwich game.

But where can you buy them?

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