The Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in London

By Eloise Empleton

Veganism is a growing trend and way of life. Whether you’re a die hard vegan for ethical reasons or health reasons, a flexitarian or simply have a vegan friend coming to town there is now an abundance of plant based restaurants in the capital to choose from. In fact London has been voted the most vegan friendly city in the world in recent years and has around 150 vegan restaurants, making it hard to know which to choose. It can also be a challenge to find the right restaurant when you’re on a budget, as some can be pricey. So we’ve taken a look at where you can find the best cheap vegan restaurants in London.

#1 | Purezza in Camden

Head to Purezza in Camden for the most amazing Vegan pizza. This eatery has received a mention in Vegan Food & Living. There are a range of tempting pizzas on offer here that seem sure to even tempt carnivores. Most pizzas are topped with Purezza’s homemade mozzarella, a recipe made from brown rice, which you must try!

• Prices from £8.50 for a pizza.
• Nearest tube station Camden (the website notes it is approximately 3 minutes walk from the tube station).
• Dine in, curbside pick up but no contact delivery.

#2 | SpiceBox in Walthamstow & Leytonstone

There is a nice story on the website of how this enterprise began, it is a growing business and there are even opportunities to work there should this tickle your fancy. The owner is keen to share her delicious creations with everyone, with her very own recipe book for sale as well as home-made sauces. There is an interesting Brunch menu available at the weekend from 10am-2pm at the Leytonstone restaurant and coming soon at Walthamstow. Dinner and dessert is on offer at both restaurants. This place is sure to be full of flavour and have you coming back for more!

• Brunch starting from £5 and curry from £9.75.
• Nearest tube stop: Walthamstow central for Walthamstow restaurant and Leytonstone for Leytonstone restaurant.
• Dine in, take way and delivery available.

#3 | Sutton & Sons in Islington, Stoke Newington & Hackney Central

Check this place out for the best vegan fish & Chips…and at this point you may also want to refer to our article on the best cheap fish and chips in London. It’s not actually a strictly vegan eatery, so you can be sure to also visit with any pescatarians and carnivores. The vegan menu in particular is very reasonably priced. All restaurants offer dine in, takeaway and delivery. The Islington branch also has extra seating and can be hired for private functions, meaning you could have your own vegan fish & chip party if you so wish!

• Vegan Tofish £5.50 and chips £2.00.
• Nearest tube station: Canonbury for Islington restaurant, Stoke Newington for Stoke Newington restaurant and Hackney Downs for Hackney restaurant.
• Dine in, take away and delivery available.

#4 | Neat Burger in Princes Street, Camden, Soho, Finsbury Park and Victoria (coming soon – Westfield Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate, Kings Road and Ealing)

Neat burger is situated in a number of great locations across London making it possible and convenient for many of us to pay a visit. The menu looks delish but also perfect for a cheap meal out with burgers starting from a modest price of £6.49. Furthermore, this burger joint has an insta account with the most tantalising photos! It really does look finger licking good! Neat burger also note on their website that they are looking for peeps to join their team, so this could be another reason to check this place out.

• Burgers from £6.49.
• Nearest tube station:  Oxford circus for Princes Street restaurant, Camden Town for Camden restaurant, Leicester square for Soho restaurant, Finsbury Park for Finsbury Park restaurant, and Victoria for Victoria restaurant.
• Dine in, take away and delivery available.

#5 | 222 Vegan Cuisine in West Kensington

222 Vegan cuisine based in West Kensington has received a mention in the Evening Standard and has main dishes which are very reasonably priced for this area of London. The menu looks inviting, with a range of interesting options to choose from.

• Main meals are approximately £10.50-£12.00. They also offer a Vegan Society special of 10% discount on main courses.
• Nearest tube station: West Kensington or West Brompton
• Dine in, take away and delivery available.
• Open Wednesday- Sunday 12pm – 9pm.

#6 | Plant Hub in Hackney

Plant Hub is for you if you’re a big fan of Italian cuisine. They cover all the favourites here and have a changing menu using seasonal ingredients. They have a great insta account you can check out if you want to be tempted by the menu and their food porn. Open Thursday-Sunday.

•  Small plates cost around £5-£8 while main dishes between £12 and £15.
• Nearest tube station: London Fields.
• Dine in, takeaway and delivery available.

#7 | Club Mexicana in Soho and Seven Dials Market

Club Mexicana has super interesting plant-based options to choose from. You can find yourself dining in at the Soho restaurant for £9 for a burritos wrap or bowl. There are also smaller and cheaper options on the menu for those only looking for a light bite. For anyone with a bigger appetite head there on a Tuesday for the all you can eat Tacos for £15.00. There is something a bit different and alluring about Mexican cuisine and you can certainly find some irresistible dishes here. This restaurant has even received a mention in the stylish Vogue magazine. It has got to be worth a visit, plus it has an outstanding five star Tripadvisor rating.

• Nearest tube station to Soho restaurant: Piccadilly Circus
• Nearest tube station to Seven Dials Market: Covent Garden
• Dine in, take away and delivery available.

#8 | Amrutha Lounge in Wandsworth

At Amrutha Lounge you can choose between opting for a set menu involving a variety of dishes from £20.00 or a particular main meal for £15.00. Often buying alcohol can really bump up the bill but this restaurant allows you to bring your own booze without charging any corking fees. If this is something that appeals to you, you may also want to check out our top bring your own booze restaurants. This restaurant is proud to highlight the values they hold on their website and believe they operate a fair price policy, but for any reason if anyone isn’t quite satisfied they can pay what they believe their meal is worth. Also there is the option to volunteer your time in exchange for a meal at this restaurant. There certainly seems to be a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to be found here.

• Main meals for £15 when dining in or for £12 for take away.
• Nearest train station: Earlsfield
• Dine in, takeaway and delivery available.

Money saving tip:

Often when dining out the drinks you order can really add up, even soft drinks but certainly, alcoholic drinks can increase the bill significantly. It is normally possible in most restaurants to request a glass or jug of tap water free of charge. By doing this you only need to consider the cost of the food you order. If you’re watching the pennies it could mean you are able to dine out twice a week rather than once a week for example.