Vegan Restaurants in Manchester

Mowgli not only delivers on wonderful Indian street food, but also has a splattering of great vegan dishes as well. If you try one dish, make it the Holy Chow, their crowning plant-based glory and a scrumptious mix of spiced chickpea, potato, spinach, and ginger, all served in a loaf. 

With venues across the country, Pho know what they're doing when it comes to tasty vegan food. Named after the Vietnamese noodle soup, the restaurant has a variety of vegan choices, ranging from hearty rice bowls to healthy salads, along with plenty of gluten-free options too.

Tucked away in the suburbs of Withington is a fun little vegetarian restaurant called Fuel Café. Along with serving some of the best cheap vegan eats in Manchester, the spot hosts regularly live music nights, performances, and even has board games to keep you entertained.

A bar which also dabbles in tasty bites, Speak in Code is fronting an exclusively vegan menu in Manchester. The space is a café during the day, but by night it transforms itself into a slick bar, rustling up the likes of cauliflower wings, BBQ jackfruit and smart cocktails.

Bringing a slice of the sunny West Coast to Manchester, FoodWell is an LA-inspired restaurant in Salford that puts healthy eating at the forefront. Tuck into a long list of vegan food including cauliflower hot wings, lemon courgette scallops and a Korean aubergine fillet.

People who think vegans just eat boring salads have clearly never heard of The Thirsty Scholar. This vegan pub spends most of its time playing host to bands, comedy nights and poetry readings, serving up a menu of hearty grub with a plant-based twist.

How could any list of vegan restaurants in Manchester be complete without the OG's at V Rev? Starting out as a vegan grocery store, they've expanded into a full dining space, offering playful meat-free twists on American classics such as burgers, fried chicken and mac 'n' cheese.

This BYOB pizza restaurant in Manchester also happens to serve up some of the city's best plant-based slices. Chomp away on vegan pizza such as the classic marinara, trichome topped rustica and bianca neve with Portobello mushroom and truffle oil in chilled surroundings. 

With acclaim from national reviewers, Bundobust's street food and craft beer philosophy may seem simple, but it's hella tasty. The Manchester restaurant is a must for sharing vegan food; though don't end up squabbling over the bhel puri - a mix of pastry, peas and tamarind chutney.

Head to Cross Street where this unique restaurant and bar is serving up some of Manchester's best vegan food. Starting with their breakfast offerings of waffles, fry ups and pastries, Vertigo offers all-day dining, ending with some equally delicious dinner spreads.

The Counter House is an Aussie-inspired vegan restaurant in Manchester with a few powerful plant-based choices, including a belter of a full English. If you're heading over later, check out the black dhal with cauliflower rice before diving into the peanut butter dark chocolate brownie. 

Though it's not technically a vegan restaurant, Elnecot happens to be serving up some of the finest plant-based small plates in Manchester. What's on the menu? Think fun dishes like the sexy greens, disco cabbage and wild mushroom arancini among the seasonal specials. 

Combining old photos and colour-popping interiors with a stunning historical location, Dishoom is one of Manchester's prettiest vegan restaurants. The hearty Indian menu has been adapted for meat-free eaters, with a strong selection of small plates and aromatic curry mains.

Fancy vegan food in Manchester doesn't get much better than at The Allotment. If you're marking an occasion, the Michelin Guide restaurant has a selection of taster menus, with standout cruelty-free dishes that include the likes of butternut squash bon bons and roasted apple mousse.

One of Manchester's most sustainable restaurants has a great selection of vegan pizza, made with Tofutti vegan mozzarella. Hidden on Grosvenor Street, this spot is keeping you refreshed with a large choice of vegan beers and features innovative touches such as 100% renewable energy.