With more and more people getting involved in Veganuary every year and around a third of Brits saying they were eating fewer or no meat products in 2018. The rise and rise of veganism continued unabated throughout 2019 and in 2020 it’s almost the new normal.
The outdated image of a pallid Neil from The Young Ones with his sad daily dinner of boiled mung beans has been replaced by that of healthy, strong, ‘woke’ young things making dietary choices that it is claimed are nutritionally complete and better for the planet, not just the animals that graze on it.
There has been a palpable shift on the dining scene, in both attitudes and menus. Not that long ago, the sole veggie option, if you were lucky enough to find one, was the ubiquitous mushroom risotto. Now it’s a brave, or dare we say out-of-touch restaurant that doesn’t include at least one or two creative vegan options. Many opting for a whole menu.
We have scoured our Top 100 list to see whose vegan game is strong in the North West. All of the following restaurants currently offer a full vegan menu, not just one or two token dishes. Some even with top-notch ten-course tasting menus.
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Book Now RopewalksMaray Bold St
More detailsServing irresistible Middle Eastern fusion small plates, Maray is a slow-burning smash hit. Inspired by (and named after) the Middle-Eastern flavours of Paris’ Marais district, it provides an informal, communal dining experience which revolves around excellent falafels, small plates, fine wines and cocktails.
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Georgian QuarterThe Art School
More detailsThe Art School delivers upmarket, regionally-inspired cooking from local legend, Paul Askew. Opening in late 2014, this fancy contemporary British restaurant is a place for that special occasion.
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ChesterChef’s Table
More detailsThis independent, 30-cover restaurant in Chester is the brainchild of local chef Liam McKay. Sourcing is a priority at Chef’s Table with 90% of veg supplied by the Natural Veg Men and a list of fully local and British suppliers for everything else. They also commit to using only sustainable palm oil.
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Book Now CheadleIndian Tiffin Room Cheadle
More detailsIndian Tiffin Room Cheadle was one of the first local places to step away from the typical menu of the average flock wallpapered curry house and focus instead on Indian street food.
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RamsbottomEagle & Child
More detailsThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
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Manchester City CentreThe Refuge
More detailsWinning small plate fusion in an iconic and glamorous setting. Housed in Manchester’s iconic The Refuge Assurance Company dating back to 1858, this DJ-run restaurant and bar is large and sassy.
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RusholmeMughli
More detailsMughli is the contemporary, social media embracing, second generation Curry Mile restaurant that paved the way for the likes of Indian Tiffin Room, Amma’s Canteen and Dishoom.
