The Top Vegan-Friendly Eateries in Birmingham

Non-meat eaters, we know there’s only so many nut roasts and soggy mushroom risottos you can take.

Happily, Birmingham’s plant-based dining scene is sprouting fast; these days, there are dedicated vegan menus to be found in most restaurants.

Some, however, have gone further. We’ve found the crème de la crème of the veggie and vegan food scene: restaurants that are totally vegan, totally veggie or have a particularly outstanding selection of meat-less dishes.

Here are several exceptional, vegan-friendly restaurants in Birmingham that’ll impress even the most carnivorous. If you're looking for something a little more indulgent, check out our vegan junkfood guide.

If you're craving some meat-free naughtiness, dive right into our vegan junk food guide here.

LAND

Land is all about creative and imaginative dining, inspired by – you guessed it: the land. With a menu that changes with the seasons, expect unusual takes on classic dishes, with the likes of watermelon steak and slow-roasted strawberries. There’s also great emphasis on the drinks menu, with thoughtfully prepared cocktails and wine suggested for each course. Whether you’re a committed vegan or not, this is a place that those seeking a more premium experience – and terrific cocktails – should make a beeline for.

BA-HA @ Churchills

Starting life as street food traders, BA-HA owners Frankie and Becky have brought their 100% vegan menu to a permanent residence at chic Churchills in The Mailbox. Their memorable plant-based offerings will convert even the most die-hard meat eaters, and the range of small plates are perfect for soaking up Churchill’s many cocktails and more than 80 gins. Mains include the ridiculously fish-like Bish n Chips, bourbon-glazed “ribs,” and homemade lasagne made with cashew parmesan. Those sweet of tooth will enjoy the chocolate orange brownie and banana Brum bread.

3Threes Coffee Lounge

Hot dogs, milkshakes and cream cheese bagels are the order of the day at these vegan coffee shops – based in the city centre and the Jewellery Quarter. Food is freshly made in store and customers go especially nuts for the baked goods, including chocolate brownie cupcakes and blueberry croissants. Somehow it’s hard to believe options like the cheese pizza toastie and ploughman’s sarnie are entirely plant-based, but we assure you they are, and mighty fine they are, too.

Yakinori - Grand Central

Whether you’re working near Grand Central or passing through before hitching a ride on the next train, there’s always one spot you can rely on to serve you healthy, feel-good food to fuel that next step - and that’s Yakinori (Grand Central). The vegan golden tofu avocado poké bowl is the stuff of dreams, it comes with kale, tofu, edamame, broccoli, avocado, grilled sweet red peppers, soy sesame and wasabu sesame. Yum.

Craft Dining Rooms

Craft Dining Rooms is a British restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Birmingham. Our favourite thing about them? These guys do an absolutely fabulous (and very important) job of championing artisan suppliers and British vineyards. For Craft Dining Rooms, dining is all about you. These guys put 100% into everything they do, and that's not an overstatement. Everything is hand crafted, hand picked, and home grown from the food, the drinks, the art and even their logo. All of their culinary delights are hand made and skilfully selected so you have only the best of British, and a unique dining experience every time. From Salt Baked & Birch Glazed Celeriac to their Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower, these guys are the kings and queens of picking the most complementary ingredients, and showcasing fresh British produce in its finest form.

Lucky Duck

As a noodle shop, there’s no prizes for guessing what the main item is on the menu. Bowls filled with handmade noodles (made fresh on-site daily) and a rich broth are the star of the show. There’s a beautiful selection to try which change regularly. There’s always a vegan option to wet your whistle; at the minute, that’s a spiced coconut broth, served with a generous portion of tofu and enoki mushrooms. But a trip to Lucky Duck is not complete without getting your mitts on a handful of their bao buns. Steamed to perfection, the buns themselves are slightly sticky to the touch but with a delicate pillowy texture. There’s a choice of fillings but our personal favourite is the vegan satay aubergine with chilli and peanuts.

Natural Bar & Kitchen

This entirely vegan eaterie offers healthy, plant-based food served a la carte or buffet style, alongside sweets like sundaes and cheesecakes. Be careful if you go for the buffet: the price is by weight not by dish, so you may spend more than intended if you’re ravenous. For something filling, we’re suckers for the Vietnamese burger, and the onion bread is the stuff of legends. Save room for dessert, if you can; the raspberry tart and caramel ice-cream is sublime.

Falafel Munch

Vegans are well catered for in Selly Oak. Next door to kebab specialist, Vegan Munch, we reckon Falafel Munch might just serve the best falafel in the Midlands. Probably the country, in fact. Beautifully crisp, packed with herby flavour and studded with toasted sesame seeds, the freshness factor is off the scale. Plus, they’re ludicrously good value: £3.00 for a regular falafel wrap, £3.80 when you go large. Wash your chickpeas down with a freshly squeezed juice or smoothie and you’re set. Just remember to visit the cashpoint first: this is a cash-only joint.

The Warehouse Cafe

The worker-owned Warehouse Café is all about two things: veggies and community. The Digbeth spot, which claims to be Brum’s oldest vegetarian and vegan café, combines meat-free food with non-corporate vibes. As well as plant-centric fare, there’s a library and bookshop, along with regular events and workshops. Thoughtful, responsible business extends to the menu: vegan cakes are made in-house, while drinks include Luscombe’s organic juices and vegan beer sourced from local breweries.

Cafe Soya

Enjoy the best of both meat and veggie worlds at compact Arcadian dweller Cafe Soya. The east Asian hotspot offers an entirely vegetarian (and often 100% vegan) menu separate to its standard one, its generous selection including a medley of traditional Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Gorge on the likes of crispy lettuce wraps, mock aromatic duck and pancakes, papaya salad with vermicelli, coriander, basil, lime and peanuts, as well as veggie wonton soup with rice noodles.

Vietnamese Street Kitchen

Vietnamese Street Kitchen – also known as VSK – is your perfect go-to spot for an authentic Vietnamese food experience: bao bun, banh mi, pho and rice bowls… they’ve got ‘em all! VSK is a family business in all its glory, cooking with secret family recipes passed on from generation to generation – that’s the best guarantee for properly authentic food. Everything served is cooked in house, made with fresh ingredients of the finest quality, and it really shows. You’ll find there some of the fluffiest baos, crunchiest baguettes and tastiest bowls you’ll ever have.

Yorks (IKON Gallery)

At Yorks, the aim of the game is all-day dining, with the menu starting at early bites and winding up with plates that’ll see you into the early evening. We go here for their award-winning brunch, which is always packed full of surprises. In the afternoon, flatbreads and small plates (try the Pea & potato pakora) take over until closing time providing small bites to accompany a hot drink or cheeky craft beer. The whole menu is a real tour de force - but don’t feel intimidated; there are some cracking vegan options so you can’t put a foot wrong.

The Pig & Tail

Armed with an abundance of craft beers, your favourite tapas dishes and a fanciful selection of cocktails, The Pig & Tail is your one-stop shop for a good time. Situated in Birmingham’s vibrant Jewellery Quarter, The Pig & Tail is that craft beer slash tapas bar you’ve been searching for. When it comes to the tapas, The Pig & Tail have taken a British twist on classic tapas with local and seasonal produce inspiring the dishes on offer. Expect incredible vegetable based dishes, the dahl, fermented hispi cabbage, and salt baked beetroot are winners in our books.

Hookway's

Now this is a salad and sandwich bar that packs a punch. These guys know what they do best. They've spent time focusing on their gourmet kebabs, and have absolutely perfected them. Their Vegan Tikka is an absolute flavour bonanza. These wraps of joy are what make the lovely team at Hookways absolute lunchtime legends. This talented team also serve up some of the freshest salad to grace your mouth, and some fantastic handmade desserts that are sure to put a spring in your step - our sweet treat of choice is their chocolate brownie! Get on it.