No meat? No problem. In the spirit of eating well, eateries across central London are experimenting with flavoursome vegan and vegetarian arrangements, leaving veggie legends spoilt for choice. Peek into our list of hearty, flavourful and satisfying nosh that might even convert a carnivore or two. Join us as we devour sustainable food culture in London’s culinary hotspot, Regent Street.
Visit veggie haven, Princes Street
Just off Regent Street and a short walk from Oxford Circus, there's no shortage of choice when it comes to where to eat on Princes Street. Whether you want guilt-free vegan comfort food, punchy salads or fragrant plant-based dishes, you'll leave satisfied at these top spots on Princes Street.
Tendril, 5 Princes Street
With its holistic approach to cooking and eating, Tendril - a 'mostly vegan' kitchen - delivers uncompromising plant-first food concocted with flair, care, and technique. Nibble on charred beetroot, seeded bread with a blanket of baked brie, smoked aubergine and purple potatoes in soy. Or, if you would like a taste of all the tid bits - experiment with its set ‘discovery menu’, guaranteed to provide your five a day. Make a night of it and stay for its no and low alcohol cocktails.
My Place - Modern Café, 6 Princes Street
The recently opened café by day, and bar by night, is a great place to get a quick breakfast fix with a wide range of beverages. For something different, there's the sweet and colourful curry mango (avocado and curried mango on toast), the trusted avocado on toast, and for those with more time to spare, the vegan all day breakfast (until 4pm).
More London restaurants for vegetarians
Farmer J, 319 Regent Street
With options to keep you going from breakfast through to dinner and a great selection of healthy snacks, Farmer J is an ideal pitstop while on Regent Street. The Lime Leaf Tofu Bowl is top tier, but you can also build your own Fieldtray with a hearty base, your choice of main and two sides.
Closer to Piccadilly? Stop off in its nearby St James's store at 210 Piccadilly.
Arket Café, 224 Regent Street
Bite into a slice of clean eating from the Nordics. With Danish Semla pastries, vibrant salads with a celebration of seasonal vegetables and gourmet sandwiches - set in the serene surroundings of the Arket Café in Regent Street.
Veeraswamy, 99 Regent Street
Michelin-starred Veeraswamy serves up flavourful Indian cuisine with a wide selection of dishes that will delight vegetarian and pescatarian diners. Try the roast halibut or paneer curry; you won't be disappointed.
Vegan and vegetarian afternoon tea
The Langham, 1c Portland Place
As the birthplace of afternoon tea in 1865, it's no surprise that The Langham continues to innovate and offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free afternoon teas alongside its traditional menu. Expect matchless service alongside sumptuous sandwiches, always fresh scones and beautifully crafted fancies.
Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street
Now with its wondrous catering open to all plant-based lovers, Hotel Café Royal’s vegan afternoon tea service comes with a smile. Tradition meets veganism, with scones accompanied by vegan spreads, tofu’s take on the coronation chicken sandwich and an oat milk ganache pudding. A supremely satisfying experience of unique combinations of flavours gracefully melding together to await you.
Discover even more vegan and vegetarian afternoon teas on offer at nearby DUKES London, Sofitel St James, The Wolseley and Fortnum & Mason.
Why not follow your meat-free meal with a side of coffee from our very-much-caffeinated guide or go all the way with our greatest cocktails picks. Alternatively, instil the full version of the slow lifestyle with our wellbeing edit.
Don’t forget to share your most aesthetic plating photographs via Instagram @RegentStreetW1.