Vegan Restaurants In Manchester

Just when you thought The Alchemist was only fronting killer concoctions and quirky cocktails, they prove you wrong. From 'phish' finger sandwiches and plant burgers to Buddha bowls and vegetable gyozas, the Media City, Spinningfields and New York Street venues have vegan grub galore.

If you're on the hunt for vegan food in Manchester's city centre, Doghouse has got you covered. Launched by BrewDog, this bar and hotel offers a range of scrumptious plant-based eats, from Beyond Meat and Crispy Tindle burgers to buffalo cauliflower and Temple of Seitan wings.

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

Mowgli not only delivers on wonderful Indian street food, but also has a splattering of great vegan plates 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. 

You'll find Via Manchester in the iconic gay village and, while it's usually known for its party atmosphere, they're not short on vegan pub grub either. Topping it off? You can end your night with a drag show and plenty of tasty cocktails.

Fronting a full vegan and vegetarian menu, Slug and Lettuce in Deansgate and on Albert Square isn't to be passed up if you're looking for somewhere to gather with friends. From the stylish interiors to a whole host of cocktails, you can really make a night of it here.

Peter Street Kitchen is a truly unique culinary experience, combining contemporary Japanese fine dining with Mexican dishes. Better yet, they haven't left vegans going hungry. There's a full menu for you to enjoy, including avocado tartare and tobanyaki.

Situated in the Northern Quarter, Purezza is slinging out scrumptious vegan pizzas, alongside salads, sides and cocktails. As the first vegan pizzeria, the venue has plenty of plant-based cheese and alternatives so you won't have to sacrifice on flavour.

St Peter Square spot The Anthologist is a truly plush place to settle down to dinner, with a gorgeous outdoor dining terrace to boot. As for food? Vegan tuna carpaccio, 'shrimp' lollipops and ravioli head up the herbivore offerings.

Featuring a top-notch menu of mushroom and vegetable ragu, pizzas with mushrooms, courgettes and truffle cream, Piccolino is a great shout when it comes to vegan-friendly eats. Tuck into these guilt-free mains while pairing with a glass of wine and heritage tomatoes.

The Counter House is an Aussie-inspired restaurant in Manchester with 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. 

A bar which also dabbles in tasty bites, Speak in Code is fronting an exclusively vegan menu to boot. 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.

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. 

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 the city's most sustainable restaurants, Sandbar has a great selection of pizza made with Tofutti plant-based 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.

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

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

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

This BYOB spot in Chorlton 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. 

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 herbivore-friendly food, including cauliflower hot wings, lemon courgette scallops and a Korean aubergine fillet.