The best vegan-friendly places in Liverpool

This Middle Eastern inspired street food joint is definitely one not to miss. These guys use local ingredients where possible and their menu features weekly specials. Vegan-friendly mezze options include house hummus and pitta, smoked chilli babaganoush and pitta, roast cauliflower, crispy fried mushrooms and Hafla spiced rice, which has a nice little kick to it. You must try the pitta! The team has a bit of a reputation for them. They’re freshly baked in-house and the smell alone is enough to lure you in. When it comes to the kebabs, the pick of the bunch is definitely the house falafel with hummus and tahini.

Down The Hatch is a local favourite amongst vegetarians and vegans as it provides its own take on junk food. This includes things like loaded fries, hotdogs and burgers. The menu’s 80% vegan. No meat is in sight in the basement restaurant, but even meat eaters can enjoy this tasty food. It’s junk food, but with slightly less guilt! All food is home-cooked and there’s no where else in the city like it. You’ll probably need a nap after indulging in the goodness and no one will judge because they’ll be feeling it too.

This is an award-winning vegetarian and vegan café right in the heart of Liverpool and was one of the first places dedicated to meat-free food in the city. The Egg Cafe provides classic options such as soups, cakes, burgers and salads in a bohemian, laid back-style loft just off the popular Bold street in a listed building. On a Sunday it offers a complete vegan roast dinner – how delicious does that sound!

What a success story Mowgli is in Liverpool. It’s an Indian street food establishment that’s taken the local curry scene by surprise with not just one venue but two. The flagship store resides on Bold Street with a bigger venue by the town hall in Liverpool. Mowgli offers a menu with vegan classics such as tiffin boxes and street food varieties. You must try the Holy Chow and Mowgli Chip Butty when you’re here, stuff of legends.

The Caledonia is a well-known legendary pub based in the stunning Georgian Quarter that people have been visiting for many years. Not so long ago it decided to change its entire menu and go completely vegan. This includes vegan beers, cookie sandwiches and much more. We think the vegan burgers might just be the best around. You’ll have to try one for yourself to appreciate how good they really are.

If you fancy dinner with a view and Liverpool’s famous docks either side of you, head to Nova Scotia in Mann Island. This place pays tribute to Liverpool’s now forgotten Nova Scotia district, which played a significant part in Liverpool’s maritime history. The name was given after the close ties with the Canadian province, which actually has its very own River Mersey. 

The venue serves up a delicious vegan brekkie with maple (a tribute to its Canadian ties) and mustard vegan sausages, crispy potato hash, smashed avocado and delicious roasted veg with sourdough toast. If you’re heading there in the evening, you should try the veggie scouse with a side of warm crust bread or the Lusitania burger with a Moving Mountains patty served on a vegan brioche bun with a side of beer battered onion rings.

If you’re looking for something different, the Ten Streets Social is perfect, whether you are heading out with friends or the whole family as there’s something for everyone. At Ten Streets, you can enjoy some delicious vegan food like the mooless moo pies with jackfruit “steak”, craft ale and black pepper that are served with homemade gravy, your choice of veg and hand-cut chips or buttery mash. You can also enjoy a tasty nut roast for your Sunday lunch, and if you have any room left you should order the vegan churros with a milk chocolate dip. Ten Streets Social also hosts plenty of events like tribute nights, brunches and more, so keep an eye out for any upcoming themes.

Craving some good old fashioned carbs? Head to the Buyers Club, a popular Italian restaurant in the heart of the city. Here, you can enjoy some delicious vegan Italian dishes, like the wild mushroom and tagliolini pasta with borcini, butter and truffle or the roast squash pizza with vegan cheese, mushrooms and chilli. If you have a sweet tooth, make sure you save room for the chocolat tart with a tangy raspberry sorbet. The Buyers Club also offers the best selection of homemade sorbets that are 100% vegan.

If you love trying new and exciting flavours, Maray is the right spot for you. Here you can indulge in a melting pot of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and North African inspired vegan dishes, from cauliflower bhajis and baba ghanoush to harissa falafel and fattoush. Maray has its own dedicated vegan menu, which includes its famous hummus with pomegranate and chermoula, the chickpea dopioza, and everyone’s favourite – the disco cauliflower topped with chermoula, harissa, tahini, pomegranate, parsley and almonds. You should also save room for the delightful chocolate and sesame tart with apricot custard and raspberry.

If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, you will love Bundobust on Bold Street. This place is known for its authentic Indian street food, including plenty of vegan options like the Bhel Puri, a classic Mumbai street snack made up of broken samosa pastry and puffed rice in a sweet tamarind chutney. If you want to try a bit of everything, you should opt for the vegan combo which consists of seven dishes in total, including the sprout bhajis, the mango dusted okra fries, the chole saag and more. This is the perfect choice if you’re on a date and fancy sharing, or if you are feeling extra hungry you don’t have to share.