Ditch the bland bean burgers, say see ya' later to stodge and get ready to explore the city's finest meat-free buns to take your vegan junk food to the next level. Whether you're craving a Moving Mountains and Beyond Meat alternative, 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.
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.
Pop Brixton is a vibrant event space and street food market in the heart of South London, with outdoor spaces and covered terrace areas that are perfect for munching on mouthwatering meals. There are several different vendors to choose from, as well as a bar serving all kinds of drinks, but if it's vegan junk food you're after then head to Halo burgers. These guys are dishing out a whole range of plant-based burgers, from Beyond Meat patties topped with fake bacon to smash burgers topped with crispy jalapenos and smoky mayo.
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.
Looking for some vegan patties in East London? The iconic music venue Colour Factory has you covered as it also doubles up as a super cool bar and eatery with a south-facing terrace. You'll find Burger & Chop's menu packed with tempting bites like a homemade bean and quinoa patty with house sourkraut, chipotle BBQ sauce and mustard, all served in a brioche bun.
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.
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.
Boasting sites in Waterloo, Stratford, Wimbledon, South Kensington, GBK is a brilliant burger joint, complete with plant-based patties filled with vegan mayonnaise, relish and salad. If that wasn't enough, the vegan-friendly venue has scrumptious sides such as onion rings and French fries.
The Leyton Star is a super place to chomp away on beer and bites with your mates in East London. Sink into the velvet banquettes, gaze over the huge oval hardwood bar, or enjoy lounging in one of their outdoor covered terrace spots with a big fat juicy burger.
The meat free menu here is strong. Take your pick from the Vegan Ari Gold, packed with cheese, pickled onions and smokey P&B mayo, or chow down on the Vegan Smokey Robinson, topped with vegan bacon.
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.
British boozer The World's End is a Finsbury Park staple that's also got plenty of plant-based burgers to satisfy all vegans' hunger pangs. Think delicious plant-based burgers like the Beyond Meat burger, featuring a juicy patty with American cheese, homemade dill pickle, and their signature Red Dog sauce. Whether you're vegan or just craving something lighter, this pub's got your back.
Nestled in the heart of Dalston, The Three Compasses is a lively, historic pub that blends traditional charm with modern flair. With its laid-back atmosphere, friendly crowd, and an impressive selection of local craft beers, it's the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends or a relaxed pint after work.
On the menu, you'll find a great selection of plant buns like Keep It Simples, featuring ketchip and a white miso mayonnaise, and the Plant Doner Does Dalston, topped with white slaw and crispy onions. Perfect for a vegan feast.
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. That's not the only good news though, as they've got locations everywhere from Soho to London Bridge or King's Cross.
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.
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.
Oowee is a vibrant, must-visit spot for vegan comfort food lovers in London. With its bold, mouthwatering menu packed with plant-based versions of classic fast food favourites, it serves up indulgence without compromise.
It used to be a pop-up in Dalston and now has a permanent location in Brixton where you can grab a delicious bite to eat. On the menu? The Big Bacon Double Smash Burger made with two and a half plant-based beef patties, American 'cheese', baconaise and gherkins, plus other marvellous creations.
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.
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.
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.
