Ditch the bland bean burgers, say see ya' later to stodge and get ready to explore the city's finest meat-free buns. Whether you're craving a Moving Mountains or Beyond Meat alternative, have a hankering for some Mexican-themed munching, or just fancy a classic with mustard and gherkins, our city is bursting with epic restaurants that have raised the steaks (get it?) in the plant-based burger scene. Check out our guide to London's best vegan burgers and prepare to have your socks blown off.
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Last updated on 5th January 2024
Honest Burgers are home to one ruddy good Beyond Meat creation. Imagine that classic patty topped with smoked vegan Gouda, Rubies in the Red chipotle mayo, mustard, red onion, pickle and lettuce. Are you drooling yet? Yup, us too. Not in the area? Head to its Peckham outpost.
Located right in Greenwich, the Oystercatcher offers one of the best vegan burgers in London. You can get a classic cheeseburger to satisfy your craving, alongside a heaping pile of fries. Or, you can opt for other plant-based alternatives like their hummus and flatbreads.
The Leyton Star is a super place to chomp away on beer and burgers with your mates in East London. This classic neighborhood hangout offers 'The Burger Formerly Known As Prince' with a new and improved recipe of spicy bean patty, guac, salsa and soft sesame bun.
Boasting sites in Waterloo, Stratford, Wimbledon, South Kensington, GBK is a brilliant burger joint, complete with plant-based patties. If that wasn't enough, the vegan-friendly venue has scrumptious sides such as onion rings and French fries.
Home to one heck of a Moving Mountains burger, Old Compton Brasserie pulls out all the stops with its plant-based offering. Beautifully stacked with shiitake bacon, vegan cheese, fresh salad, gherkin and avo mayo, you'll be dreaming about this bad boy for days afterwards.
Beyond Meat patties form the basis of The Skinny Kitchen's vegan burgers, piled-high with smoked gouda-style cheese, dill pickles and homemade burger sauce. Topping it off are crispy sweet potato fries and lashings of Ibiza-style entertainment.
With venues across London, BrewDog is the home of craft beer and big eats. Check out their hearty burger menus, which have a whopping vegan options - or head along to Dalston, where the bar has teamed up with Biff's Jack Shack for an entirely vegan menu.
If you like your vegan burger with a side of arcade games, The Four Thieves is just the spot for you. Head on over to the quirky Battersea haunt and fuel up on a spicy bean burger topped with fiery salsa and served in a beetroot bun, before kicking ass on some old school consoles.
A joint venture from Signature Brew and We Serve Humans, The Collab is home to some of the best burgers in London. Check out the Walthamstow spot for vegan bites, craft beer and live DJs every weekend.
Craft beer pub The Queen Charlotte is delving out one of the city's best vegan burgers, made from a Beyond Meat patty, chipotle slaw, gouda 'cheese', roasted red peppers and pickles slapped between two buns. Swoon.
Offering their unique spin on the classic vegan burger, Blues Kitchen serve up a lip-smacking creole bean creation you're sure to love. Made with a creole bean patty, tomato salsa, vegan mayo and vegan cheese, it's one heck of a way to fill up before a night of dancing.
If you're on the hunt for a good vegan burger in London, check out Britannia. The venue has a plant-based patty to die for, as well as all the delish toppings from vegan bacon to a zesty relish and cheese. Pair with their impressive list of whiskies.
Nab yourself a scrumptious vegan burger over at Big Moe's, either at its Wembley or East London location. Think a juicy patty, gooey cheese, crispy bacon and more, all of which is plant-based. And to top it off? They're served with delicious, hand-cut fries.
The Vurger Co started off with humble beginnings as a pop-up, serving hand-crafted treats hot off the grill. Now you can swing by their flagship in Shoreditch to gorge on the New York Melt, Big Mex, Auberginer or Classic with sumptuous sides aplenty.
Farmacy's signature burger is so fresh that it almost seems healthy. Made with a millet, black bean and mushroom patty, aquafaba aioli, goji ketchup, carrot & celeriac remoulade, house-made pickles and served in a fresh sour dough bun, it's one guilt-free feast.
One of the most established vegan joints in London, The Full Nelson are dishing out hot vegan burgers that are instant winners. From the chick'n Colonel signature to the Sith with Deptford Death Sauce and their every-changing daily specials, there's simply too much to choose from.
Toting an all-new vegan menu, Patty and Bun have not only managed to convince us they provide some of the city's best veggie chicken nuggets, but their burgers are equally as impressive. Check out the Pamela, a glittering bun stuffed with a plant patty, gherkins, mayo and THIS bacon.
Mildred's is a mainstay in London's bustling vegan food scene, so it comes as no surprise that they've got multiple vegan burgers just waiting to be munched on. Our fave? The teriyaki faux-chicken offering with shichimi mayo, pea shoots, cucumber, pickled red onion and a brioche bun.
A firm fave in the vegan eating scene, Wulf & Lamb can certainly be trusted to deliver one delicious bun. Try their signature Wulf burger made with seitan, tomato, baby gem, pickle, red onion and cashew aioli, stuffed into a brioche bun before served with sauerkraut and wedges.
