Best Vegan Restaurants in the UK and Ireland

In total, there are 4 award winning Vegan restaurants in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more Vegan restaurants listed? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major food guides in the UK and Ireland; that's less than 3% of all restaurants here.

The best Vegan restaurant in the UK and Ireland is Plates London in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Kirk Haworth serves up award winning Vegan Cuisine. Plates London currently holds 1 Michelin Star.

There is currently a single listed Vegan Michelin Star restaurant in the UK and Ireland which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 3 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette Vegan restaurant in the UK and Ireland which holds 3 AA Rosettes.

In recent years, the UK's restaurant industry has taken a decidedly more 'green' turn, with an influx of establishments catering to the Vegan and plant-based cuisine preferences of the discerning British palate. This is not simply the work of small, home-based start-ups, but has seen the entry and acceptance, enthusiastically, of some of the country's most sought-after culinary maestros. Veganism is no longer simply a diet, but a gastronomic trend that is painting the country's culinary panorama with bold, vibrant strokes. Notably, showcasing this penchant for elevated vegan dining is chef Alexis Gauthier, the Michelin-starred sensation behind "Gauthier Soho" in the heart of London. This man has transformed his restaurant into a fully vegan establishment in response to customer demand, serving a stunning seven-course 'Les Plantes' vegan tasting menu. No less astonishing is the work of Matthew Nutter at "The Allotment", another high-end eatery where vegan and gluten-free cuisine is showcased in all its finery. The food landscape is undoubtedly changing with these remarkable shifts, illustrating an exciting journey of the UK restaurant scene with a kaleidoscopic view of veganism.