The Best Vegan Restaurants in London for 2026

Updated and fact-checked: September 2026 · Written by Clara Whitby, The Londonologist.

London has become a world capital of plant-based eating. Whatever you fancy, from a quick, cheap bowl to a Michelin-starred tasting menu, the city does it, and most mainstream restaurants now offer excellent vegan options too. For a vegan or vegetarian visitor, London is a delight rather than a compromise. This guide names the best dedicated vegan restaurants in London, tells you what they cost in pounds and dollars, and points to the areas where plant-based food thrives.

Vegan Fine Dining

• Gauthier Soho: chef Alexis Gauthier turned his acclaimed Soho restaurant fully plant-based, and it is one of the most refined vegan dining rooms in the world. A special-occasion tasting menu; book ahead.
• Plates (Shoreditch): a celebrated modern vegan restaurant that earned a Michelin star, proof of how far plant-based cooking has come in London. Ambitious and beautiful.
• The Gate (Islington and Marylebone): a long-established vegetarian and vegan restaurant known for inventive, globally-inspired dishes.

Reliable Vegan Favourites

• Mildreds (Soho, Camden, King’s Cross, Dalston): London’s best-loved vegan restaurant, serving a generous global menu since long before plant-based was fashionable. The dependable all-rounder.
• Purezza (Camden and Fulham): the best vegan pizza in the city, with clever plant-based cheeses and Neapolitan bases.
• Tofu Vegan (Islington and Spitalfields): superb vegan Chinese cooking that even committed carnivores rave about.
• Club Mexicana (Soho and Camden): fun, punchy vegan Mexican, from tacos to burritos.
• Unity Diner (Shoreditch): a not-for-profit vegan diner doing comfort food, burgers and shakes.

Where to Find Vegan Food Across London

Plant-based food is everywhere, but a few areas stand out. Soho, Shoreditch and Camden are packed with dedicated vegan spots, and the city’s street food markets and food halls almost always have excellent vegan stalls; see our guides to street food markets and food halls. Even traditional pubs and mainstream restaurants now offer clearly-labelled vegan menus, so eating plant-based in London is easy wherever you are.

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What Vegan Dining Costs in London

Indicative prices at the time of writing; they change, and dollar figures use a rate of about $1.34 to the pound.

How to Plan Your Vegan Meals

• Book the fine-dining names ahead. Gauthier and Plates fill up fast, especially at weekends.
• Use the markets. Street food markets and food halls are a cheap, easy way to eat well plant-based, with lots of choice.
• Head to Soho, Shoreditch or Camden. These areas have the densest cluster of dedicated vegan restaurants.
• Do not overlook mainstream spots. Most London restaurants and even pubs now have strong, clearly-labelled vegan options.
• Say what you need. Kitchens are used to plant-based and allergy requests, so just ask.

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The Bottom Line

London is a joy for vegans. For a special meal, book Gauthier or Plates; for a reliable favourite, Mildreds; for pizza, Purezza; and for cheap, brilliant plant-based food, hit the street food markets. With clear labelling everywhere and a dedicated scene in Soho, Shoreditch and Camden, eating plant-based here is easy and delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vegan restaurant in London?

For fine dining, Gauthier Soho and the Michelin-starred Plates are the top tables. For a reliable, long-running favourite, Mildreds is the best all-rounder, Purezza does the best vegan pizza, and Tofu Vegan is outstanding for vegan Chinese. The best one depends on your budget and the occasion.

Is London good for vegans?

Very. London is one of the best cities in the world for plant-based eating, with dedicated vegan restaurants across every price range, excellent vegan stalls at the street food markets, and clearly-labelled vegan options in most mainstream restaurants and even traditional pubs.

How much do vegan restaurants cost in London?

Street food or a casual bowl costs about 8 to 14 pounds (about 11 to 19 dollars), a relaxed vegan restaurant such as Mildreds or Purezza around 15 to 25 pounds, and fine dining at Gauthier or Plates roughly 70 to 150 pounds a head. Prices change, so check before you book.

Is there a Michelin-starred vegan restaurant in London?

Yes. Plates in Shoreditch is a celebrated modern vegan restaurant that earned a Michelin star, a landmark for plant-based cooking in Britain. Gauthier Soho, from chef Alexis Gauthier, is another acclaimed fully plant-based fine-dining room worth booking for a special meal.

Where is the best area for vegan food in London?

Soho, Shoreditch and Camden have the densest clusters of dedicated vegan restaurants. The city’s street food markets and food halls also almost always have excellent vegan stalls, so those areas and venues are the easiest places to eat plant-based with plenty of choice.

Do mainstream London restaurants have vegan options?

Almost always. London restaurants, cafes and even traditional pubs now offer clearly-labelled vegan menus or dishes, so you rarely need a dedicated vegan restaurant to eat well. Tell your server your needs and most kitchens will happily accommodate you.

Do you tip at vegan restaurants in London?

A discretionary service charge of around 12.5 percent is usually already added to the bill, so check before adding more. Tipping culture is lighter than in the United States, and there is no need for a 20 percent gratuity on top of the service charge.

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